Chapter 76

A/N: I have to thank LynnMichelle for her input with this chapter.

Janet's POV

After making sure Daniel has made it through the surgery okay and is recovering comfortably in post-op, I make my way to the storage room, down the hall. I swipe my card through the lock and the door clicks open, shattering the silence of the corridor.

I remind myself that I have every right to be in this small supply locker. I am the CMO. And I need something from in here.

My hands shake as I look at the pregnancy test in my hands.

It isn't often that Sam is wrong, but I really don't want her to be right this time.

I pocket the test and walk calmly towards the nearest bathroom. If it comes up positive I'll send our bloodwork to be tested. If it's negative I'll…

I know these things aren't 100 accurate, but…

I follow the instructions on the test and wash my hands after placing it on the counter in front of me. I set my watch for the required time and wait.

My mind drifts back to the tiny boy I held in my arms for an hour. Could he really be my son? Daniel's son?

Sam's immediate reaction to Daniel's leg, her certainty that we are both pregnant, the way my body has been slightly off kilter.

I glance at my watch. Two more minutes before the moment of truth.

Do I want to be pregnant?

I've always believed that life is sacred. On the other hand, I also believe that it is a woman's right to choose. There are some situations that it is just not a good idea to bring a… baby into.

I find myself chewing my nails, a habit I grew out of in pre-school.

Pre-school. School. The numerous childhood illnesses. The complications that can occur in pregnancy and labour.

Cassie. Oh God. Cassandra.

We only had the safe sex discussion a few months ago.

How can I be a good mother to a baby when I've already messed up with the classic "do as I say, not as I do" cliché.

"Dr. Frasier and SG-1 to the briefing room. Repeat. Dr Frasier and SG-1 to the briefing room." Damn. I'm late for the post mission debrief. Come on you-

My watch beeps and I look up at the test.

I'm pregnant.