Chapter 23 - Im Here.
Sam squeezed her eyes so hard shut that she could feel them burning with the tears that weren't being freed. The banging increased until the door finally burst open.
"Sam!"
Sams eyes started to open slowly, worrying she was hearing voices.
"Sam."
She felt the edge of the bed go down with the weight that was sitting on it. She breathed in relief and turned her head to focus on the person who was stroking her hair.
"Jack."
Jack placed a hand behind her back and embraced her in himself.
"Im here. Im never going to let anything happen to you again. Never."
Sam placed her arms around Jack. Tears falling from both hers and Jacks eyes.
"I knew you'd come."
Jack kissed her on the forehead.
"It's good to see you safe and well Miss.Carter."
Sam looked up from Jacks shoulder.
"Do i know you?"
The young man smiled.
"Im your fathers second. We better get the pair of you out fo here. There's a camera crew outside but we will do our very best to shield you from them."
Sam nodded and stood up but failed, she fell back on the bed. Jack picked her up in his arms.
"We'll get through this together. I promise."
Jack started to walk behind a couple of officers.
"Here we go."
A police officer opened the door and they were exposed to flashing lights and a camera in their faces.
"Miss.Carter, can you tell us what he put you through?"
The media group formed a circle around them, not leaving anywhere for them to get out.
"Pete!"
"Yeah?"
Jack passed Sam to him.
"She can't walk. Take her."
"Why? Jack, don't do anything stupid."
"I won't."
Jack walked up to the reporter.
"Hi, im Danny Culkin. What can you tell me on Sams condition?"
"I can tell you that im going to punch the crap into you if you don't move."
"And i can get you sued for assault. Miss Carter!"
Jack looked back and Sam and then at the reporter.
"Can't say i didn't warn you."
Jack grabbed the reporter by the neck of his jumper and punched him across the face.
"Im going to sue you!"
Pete passed Sam back to Jack.
"Im officer Shannihan."
"You saw him punch me."
No, i didn't."
He looked at his officers and the raf officers.
"You guys see anything."
They all shook their heads and answered with no.
He approached all the camera men.
"I'll pay everyone with that on tape. You give them to me now. If this is shown on tv, i'll have you ass slung in jail for a while."
The camera men handed their taped to him.
"Glad we're all cleared up on that."
(Ambulance)
"Jack, thank you for finding me."
"You don't have to thank me. I just wanted you back and safe. You can thank me with a big box of chocolates when you're better."
Sam smiled and squeezed Jacks hand.
"I'll ring your dad when we get to the hospital."
Sam yawned.
"Well, you could pretend to listen."
Jack smiled and moved a piece of hair out of Sam's eyes.
"Go to sleep. I'll be here when you wake up."
Sam nodded and slowly closed her eyes.
(Hospital)
"Can you wait here whilst we get her settled?"
"Sure. Where's the phone? Id like to ring her dad."
The doctor pointed to the one at the nurses station.
"Thanks."
Jack walked over and picked up the phone. He dialled the number in from memory.
"Hello."
"Hi Mr.Carter. I wanted to ring and tell you that Sam's been found and im at the hospital with her."
"Pete rang me with the message about 10 minutes ago. I was just getting ready to come over but thanks son."
"Well, im going to go sit with Sam until you get here. Bye sir."
"Bye Jack."
Jack placed the phone down and walked back to Sams room.
"Can i come in?"
"Yes. She's settled now."
Jack looked at her, the nurses has managed to move her without waking her. She looked exhausted and allot thinner.
"Bastard."
Jack pulled a chair close to the bed and placed his hand on top of hers, just to offer reassurance and some protection.
(Daniels house)
Daniel placed the phone down and walked into the living room where everyone was sitting. Janet, Kawalski, Ferreti, Tealc and Jonas Quinn.
"Well?"
Daniel smiled.
"They found her. Mark said that Jack called and said he was at the hospital with Sam."
"How is she?"
"Jack didn't say much to Jacob on that matter."
Janet burst into tears.
"She's alright."
Daniel sat by Janet and pulled her into his arms.
"Here's to Sam and a speedy recovery."
Teal'c lifted his can with his speech, everyone lifted their glasses and cans.
"To Sam."
(Hospital)
Mark ran into the hospital breathless.
"Sam Carter."
The nurse pointed to a room.
"Thanks."
"Mark!"
Jacob couldn't keep up with him. Mark ran into the room.
"Ssshh."
Jack raised a finger as he was about to speak.
"She's been asleep since they put her in the ambulance."
Mark sat on the bed and leaned over to give Sam a kiss on the cheek.
"I've missed you."
Jacob walked in but froze when he saw his daughter asleep. He looked at her for a few moments.
"Dad, it's ok. She's here and she's safe now."
Jacob nodded and approached Jack.
"You're a great kid and if you ever decide to go to the air force i will highly recommend you."
"Thank you sir."
"Sam"
Both men looked at Mark who was looking at Sam.
"Mark."
Sam's eyes were fully opened now.
"Dad."
Jacob sat on the bed and wrapped his arms tightly around his daughter.
"I've missed you."
"Dad, i love you and i've missed you but you're kind of cutting off my oxygen supply."
Jacob pulled back and let Mark have a turn.
"You do not know how many bunches of flowers we have recieved."
"Well, they're my flowers."
Jack watched the three family members hug each other with the biggest grins he had ever seen. He stood up silently and began to walk but kicked the chair as he began to walk.
"D'oh."
Sam's eyes met Jacks as he turned around.
"Are you going?"
"I thought you'd might like some time with your dad and Mark."
Sam smiled.
"Will you come back?"
"As soon as i've grabbed a shower. If you need me before hand, just get the nurse to ring me."
Sam blushed.
"Thanks Jack."
"Like i said, a big box of chocolates."
Jacob and Mark looked puzzled as Jack and Sam giggled.
"I'll be back soon."
"Yeah."
Jack walked out of the room and headed for the exit but looked back at Sam before heading out.
Sorry it''s so short but im building up for a couple of long chapters