AN: I must apologise for the lack of updates, I had tons of coursework and exams are very soon. I cannot guarantee when I will get an update out next, but I assure you all that this story is not dead.
"Mr O'Neill we will be arriving momentarily, if you will accompany me to the main deck"
Jack sat up from the cot he was lying on in the small cabin.
"Sure thing, Marty"
Martouf turned and walked along the corridor, his body language clearly showing his thoughts on Jacks behaviour but before he could get any respite Jack jogged up behind him.
"So, is everything on schedule?"
"As far as I am aware, however the information I have is the same as you. Our contact will tell us once we arrive in port if anything has changed"
"I noticed in the file before the was a German guard who has been working with you, helping you get weapons, information even help some PoW's escape"
"Yes, he has been most helpful"
"Am I going to meet this guy?"
"That is not the aim of this mission, he must remain on base at all times in order to maintain that he is loyal to the Nazi's"
Jack grumbled under his breath, stuffed his hands in his pockets and walked along behind Martouf, his patience seriously warn out with these 'resistance'.
"Shouldn't you be off to see Janet?"
"What time is it?"
"Her shift finishes in 5 minutes"
"Whoops, I best get going"
"Have a good time" Sam smiled at Daniel; she could see the innocence and excitement surface in his eyes at the thought of seeing Janet.
Daniel stood from the table they were sat at while they had eaten lunch and talked most of the day away.
"I will, you watch yourself"
Sam smiled at Daniels concern and took a drink of the lemonade in front of her
Daniel walked the along the streets to Janet's, it was a pleasant afternoon. The streets were busy but not to the point of being uncomfortable. Mostly people going about their business. Daniel nodded to those people he recognised, mostly the men that served under him. For a few brief minutes while spending time with Sam and thinking of Janet, he had almost forgotten what he was really here for. It almost seemed like a holiday, except for the thoughts in the back of everyone's mind, all waiting for the order. Soon they would board the boats again, except this time a city with a sea view wouldn't be as welcoming, the one they were going to would have Barbed Wire, Mines, 50.cal Machines, and lots of Germans. Daniel decided he liked Liverpool better.
While lost in his thoughts Daniel had travelled along the streets and found himself nearing the hospital gates, where he saw a short woman standing leaning against a guard post looking at the horizon. She turned and saw Daniel, lifting herself off the guard post and walking towards him, Daniel noticed the beaming smile on her face.
"Am I late?"
"No you're right on time"
Janet came beside Daniel and gently took his hand.
"What's this surprise?" Daniel asked with the innocent eyes of a child
"You will find out soon, my place isn't far from here" Janet replied smiling back at his childish expression
They turned and walked slowly towards Janet's, they did this in silence. The conversations of the previous night leaving no words necessary. They could enjoy each others company without words being said.
Sam rose from her seat, having finished her drink. She left several 'pounds' on the table with a generous tip. She wouldn't need the money soon so someone else might benefit from it.
She walked along the streets and window shopped. She continued to walk along and found herself near the bar where she had met Narim the previous night. Smiling to herself Sam leant against a railing by the sea wall.
The sun and sea breeze allowed her mind to wander, it had been a long time since she had met someone she enjoyed spending time with as much as Narim.
Her thoughts then turned to Daniel meeting Janet. They seemed so cute together. Sam once again found herself smiling, her impression of Janet was that she was lovely little woman, she defiantly had a sense of humour, but also a mean streak to go with it. Sam had noticed part of Daniel seemed lost; she attributed that to Jack not being here. It was obvious to see how much Daniel respected Jack, and you could see Jacks sense of concern for Daniel in his eyes whenever he looked at him.
'I love his eyes' Sam thought to herself, she felt butterflies rise in her stomach and mentally kicked herself, 'No Sam, don't go there. He is you're CO'
Just at that moment the hairs on the back of Sam's neck stud on end, she felt cold.
"Excuse me miss, do you mind if join you?" the voice was that of an old man, a plain flat voice
Sam turned to see who was addressing her. A man in his late 50s was standing behind her, tall and with a demeanour of arrogance and self-worth.
'Don't attract attention Sam, just be polite' She told herself
"Ofcourse" Sam gestured her hand beside her, in a friendly gesture.
"Ah you're American, Where are you from?"
"All over really"
"Interesting, may I ask you're name"
"Samantha Carter"
"Any relation to Jacob Carter?"
Sam froze and mentally scolded herself 'Stupid woman! You know you're father is stationed here, you let you're guard down too much' Recovering quickly Sam retorted
Recovering quickly Sam replied "Nope sorry, you're name is…?"
"Kinsey, Robert Kinsey" The man offered his hand which Sam shook reluctantly, She did not like this man.
General George Hammond sat in a briefing room with several other Generals, many from several different services and countries. There were the British generals on the left side of the room. The American on the right, with the Canadian and Australian filling in the middle.
The door opened and General Vidrene entered the room and walked to the empty podium at the front of the room.
He stood tall in front of the room; he looked directly toward the men in front of him.
"We go south in one week"
The room erupted in cheers, the waiting was almost over.
General Hammond sat in his seat, silent. His mind racing. 'Hurry home Jack, your team are going to need you very soon'