A Time To Heal
"The doctor said i should be able to go home in two days."
"That early? Maybe you should ask them if you can stay a little longer."
"Janet, i know you're concerned for me but the cops have reassured me that they are hunting Jonas down and that i'll be safe."
Ferreti snorted.
"Im sorry. Shannahan and his monkeys couldn't find their own asses. Sam, you know that with all my heart im so glad you're here safe and well but it was Jack that found her. he is the reason she's here."
"Shut-up Ferreti."
Sam laughed.
"It's ok guys. Ferreti is right but im willing to give them a chance."
A nurse walked into the room followed by a female police officer.
"I didn't realise you had so many guests. I only remember letting Mr.Jackson and Miss.Fraiser in."
The nurse looked at Ferreti, Kawalski and Teal'c.
"But im afraid you three young men do not ring any bells. How did you get in here?"
Tealc looked at the window.
"Not through that open window if that's what you're thinking."
"Would you all mind waiting outside the room? This officer has some questions she needs to ask Miss.Carter."
The guys walked out but Janet didn't budge. She saw Sam's breathing increase.
"Im not leaving."
"Miss, it would make my job a lot easier."
"No offence officer but im not here to make your job easier. Im here to help my friend."
"I want her to stay."
The officer nodded and sat down.
"Some of these questions might be a little personal but i just want you to know that if you feel uncomfortable at any time just ask me to stop."
"Ok."
(Visitors Room)
"What do you think she's asking Sam?"
"What do you think?"
Daniel turned his attention to Jack walking in through the door.
"What's going on? Is Sam ok?"
"She's fine. An officer is asking her some questions and the nurse put us in here."
Jack placed a hand on his chest and sat down.
"I presumed the worst because they told me to go in here and you know i thought something might have happened."
"Don't worry. Janet is with her and believe me she wont let anything happen to Sam."
(Sam's room)
"This is going to be a tough question. Did he at any time rape you?"
Sam closed her eyes and felt Janet's grip on her hand tighten.
"It's ok."
"No."
"Did he attempt to rape you?"
(Visitors room)
"Are you going to be in school tomorrow Jack?"
"My mum is forcing me to go. She said Sam's family should be taking care of her now and i should focus on my education whilst she focuses on getting better."
"She's got a point."
Jack stopped his pacing.
"Im telling you though. The moment Sam needs me, any hour of any day then i'll be there."
"We know you will man."
"And we'll be there to support you."
Janet walked into the room.
"Sam's just taking a shower. That was horrible guys. It was bad enough for me but i can't imagine what Sam is going through."
Janet sat down and felt more than happy to be embraced by Daniels strong arms.
"Is Sam ok?"
"Oh, Hi Jack. She's a little teary but insisting she's fine. That officer was like i understand what you're going through. I wanted to punch her. How the hell could she possibly understand what Sam is going through?"
Daniel strengthened his grip on Janet before her frustration took over and she started beating someone up.
"Do you want a drink?"
"Id love anything with sugar in it."
"I'll go get you a soda."
Daniel got up and Jack took his place next to Janet.
"What sort of questions did the woman ask?"
Janet took a deep breath.
"Did he rape her?"
Jack's eyes were fixed with the words that came out of Janets mouth.
"Don't worry. He didn't rape her but you must know Jack that he did attempt it. Sam is so venerable at this moment but you know her she's too stubborn admit it."
"She shouldn't have to keep it to herself. It will tear her apart. I want to kill that bastard."
"We all do. Infact i reckon we should be out there hunting his ass."
"Teal'c, we've gotta give the cops a chance."
Daniel walked in with cans of soda.
"I got everyone a can. Thought Sam might like some orange juice so i got her some."
"Great. I'll go see if she's out of the shower."
Janet got up and took the juice.
"I'll be right back."
(Sams room)
Janet knocked lightly on the door and walked in but dropped the juice at the site she saw. Sam was curled up in her dressing gown shaking and shedding silent tears.
"Sam."
Janet disregarded the spilt juice and sprinted right next to Sam.
"Sssshh."
"He's here Janet."
"Jonas isn't."
"No. I know he's not here but i can still smell his alcohol fumed breath. I can still taste his vile taste in my mouth and i can still smell his sickly aroma."
"It's going to take time and believe me when i say that it will be tough even for the strongest like you. Me and the guys are here for you and we're not going anywhere."
Sam hugged Janet.
"Janet."
Jack stood in the doorway unsure of what to do.
"I think you should be where i am."
Jack walked over and softly moved Sam from Janets grip to his arms where he rocked her and smoothed her hair.
"We're going to go. See you tomorrow."
Janet kissed Sam on the back of her head.
"I promise i'll be back tomorrow Sam."
Janet walked out leaving Sam in Jacks arms. Leaving Sam in a safe haven.