"Major are you sure you are well enough to be up on your own?" General Hammond asked as Sam rushed into the briefing room. "Not ten hours ago. . ."
"I'm fine sir. Dad healed the stab wound completely, once I had a refill I was fine."
"I have to admit, while I don't in anyway agree with Lydecker and Manticore's practices, I can understand what they were trying to accomplish. You are a truly amazing Sam."
"Thank you sir, but I wouldn't wish this on anyone."
"That's understandable." Hammond said. "how do you feel about the destruction of Manticore?"
"Honestly? I wish it could have been different. Those kids had no choice but to be there. They didn't ask for that life, but it needed to be done. I'm glad they won't be able to continue with new kids."
"Colonel O'Neill and Teal'c are on their way back. They flew over the site, it's been leveled. No apparent survivors." Hammond paused to allow Sam to speak if she wanted. When she didn't he continued. "With the threat gone I believe it will be safe for you to return home."
"Thank you sir." Sam stood and headed out the door.
"Sam! Hey Sam hold up!" Daniel jogged to catch up with her.
"Hey Daniel."
"Here." Daniel handed her the thick folders. "This is a really strange souvenir."
"It's not for me." Sam said taking the folders.
"Do you think it's a good idea to give this to Janet? I mean she's have a hard time. . ."
"I'm hoping it will help." Sam said as she walked off.
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So sorry about the long delay and the short chapter. My computer blew up, SMART error or something, and the hard drives had to be replaced. Luckily I've kept up on backing things up and I didn't lose too much when it died. I just got my computer back and typed this up real quick. There's only a little bit more and I'll try and have it posted by tomorrow. Thanks again for those of you who are still with me and sorry for the wait.