CH 18

The couple walk out the door and that the rest of the family before leaving. When they got in the car, the women through about what Sam just Said 'it ok I'm used to it here' then she looked at her husband as she started up the car.

"Now I know what wrong" he turn and look at her

"What is it"

"Remember what I said that I was sorry that we didn't get a chance to talk"

"Yes"

"Remember what Sam said" he thought about it

"No"

"Sam said 'it's ok I'm used to it here' I think what it means is that the family haven't been talking to Sam like she not even there"

He thought about it and through about over what happen today, how he saw Jacob Elizabeth and Mark all talking and laughing and having a wonderful time while Sam was working to keep everyone happy, like she just a worker, not a daughter to Jacob and the family. He closes his eyes and realize what he wife was stay was true. Then he opened them and looked at her

"Your right, Sam must feel like an outsider in the family"

"That is what I've been thinking also, poor girl, look how everyone there treated her… like she a nobody"

"When we get home I'm going to make some calls"

"Good idea" then they left to go home and make some calls before leaving to go to the park.

After Sam clean up she got herself a drink and had it then she went upstairs to her room and she close her door and she laid down on the bed and close her eyes and ended up falling asleep.

When she woke up it was starting to get dark outside so she turned her bedside lamp on and got up and walked to the window and look outside. Then she went to the bathroom to relieve herself. Then she went downstairs to get a drink, then she got the phone book out and called the airline.

"Hi this is Samantha Carter I got a flight booking from Washington to Denver tomorrow after noon… yes that right. I would like to know if there are any flights from Washington to Colorado Springs… tonight if there is… there is. Is there a seat avail… great when does the plane leave… ok that great how much will it cost for the change… yes it is important… nothing that great thank you can you change it now… thanks… thanks happy fourth of July… "Then she hung up.

Then she called for a taxi and then she went back up stairs and she packed all her things up and wrote a note and left it on her bed, then she walked back down stairs and walk out after turning off the lights and using her powers to lock the door. By that time a taxi showed up, so she got in and told him where to go.

When Sam got to the airport she paid for her fair then she got her bags and walk into the airport turbinal then she went to get her ticket sorted out and even shown them her passport which was updated only a week ago. Once she got her tickets and bag sorted out she went to the phone boofs and called Andy.

"Hello"

"Hello Andy it Sam"

"Hey, how things there?"

"Andy when the guy fawkes display begins?"

"Not for three and a half hours why?"

"Can you meet me at Colorado Springs airport in three hours and don't tell Jack"

"Sam what wrong"

"I shouldn't have left Colorado, I better go they just announce my flight, remember three hours"

"Ok, will do"

"Thanks"

Then she hung up and ran over to the exit, then a few minutes later she was on the plane back to Colorado to the ones who really cared about her.

When Jacob, Elizabeth and Mark were at the park looking at the fireworks, they were enjoying themselves when the couple who spoke to Sam few hours earlier saw the three of them

"I wonder where Sam is" the women asked

"Who knows, perhaps so gone to get a hot dog or something to drink"

"Who knows" they look up at the display when another couple walk over to them

"Hey we thought it was you" the couple turned to their friends who were also at the Carter party.

"Hey we been trying to call you"

"Oh why"

"It about Sam"

"Sam… Sam who"

"Samantha Carter"

"Jacob daughter"

"Yes"

"What about her"

"Haven't you guys notice her today?"

"No, why?"

"Sam been working her butt off and no one from the party except for us has thank her for a job well done"

"I know I haven't seen Sam in four years, but you saying that that blond headed girl who has beenbringing out drinks and food is…." They nodded

"Oh my god and no one spoke to her" they were shocked

"Not even her parents, as a matter of fact she not even here tonight" the women said

"We think she must have gone to bed early after working all day without a break"

"Oh man, poor Sam, have you spoken to the others?"

"Some we were able to talk to they didn't even recognise Sam, they are in shock themselves and feeling guilty for not talking to her during the party"

"Sam what thirteen"

"Twelve years old, she doesn't even act like one she is so mature for her age"

"Sounds like it" they talk for a few minutes more before going their separate ways.

When Sam plane landed she got off and went into the turmoil and got her bag then she walked over to where she could look around, when she saw Andy she smile for the first time that day and she picks up her bag and walk over to him

"Thanks for coming to get me"

"No worries, lets go" they walk out and to his car.

When they got in they headed to where the fireworks display was being held.

"How Jack?"

"He was feeling down since the phone call from your mum yesterday"

"What" Sam turn to look at him

"You didn't know?"

"No, what did Jack tell you about the phone call"

"All he said that things haven't change"

"Yeah that true, now I know why mum wanted to take me shopping"

"Meaning"

"To cheer me up after what happened in the house, but I didn't realise it was a trick and I fell for it"

"Care to talk about it"

"I did with Jack"

"Ah, of course"

When they reach the car park they got out and walked to where everyone else is. There was hot dog stands, candy floss stands, drink stand. They stop so Sam could get a drink before carry on walking. Andy watches her drink her can drink without taking a breather. When she finishes she let out a big bub

"Sorry" she grin

"You must have been thirsty"

"Yeah I was" after she put the can in nearby rubbish bin they walk till they came to a tree

"Here they are" when Andy saw then sitting on the ground leaning against one of the two trees.

Jack was leaning against one of them. They were and the other was waiting for the fireworks display to begin. Andy sat down next to his wife when she turn when she heard him approach and she saw Sam with him, now she knows where he went. Sam looked over at Jack and walk around till she was standing in front of him

"Sam" He said in shock

"I'm… I'm home jack" then she started to cry

"Come here" he moved so she could sit between his legs. He wraps his arms around her as she cried into his chest while he was rubbing her back.

"Hey what wrong was it to do with what happen yesterday" Sam moved so she could look at him in the dim moonlight

"That and no one but one couple did for few minutes tonight. I work all day and no one did even take any notice except for one woman, I stop for a drink about lunchtime, but the rest of the time. I just keep on working till all the guests were gone and the place clean up, then I went to lie down and end up falling asleep four hour and a half."

"Ok Sam So that when you decided to come back"

"Yes, I'm not going to let my parents use me like that again" then he hugged her again and kiss the top of her head.

"Jack" he turn to Andy

"Yeah"

"Sam must have been thirsty she drank a can of coke without stopping for a breather"

"Wow Sam you must have been thirsty" he looked down at her

"I was" when she looks at him, then her stomach rumble

"Sam have you had any thing to eat today?"

"Just couple pieces of toast this morning"

Jack moved and pulled some money out when he saw the hot dog stand moving towards where they are.

"Hey Andy can you get Sam a hot dog with mustard and onions, oh and two sodas and whatever you guys want" he handed over some money to him

"Sure, want anything sweet heart?"

"Hot dog sounds good and a soda"

"Sure want to give me a hand"

"Sure" they both got up and walked over to where the hot dog stand is, giving Jack and Sam some privacy.

"Where are you parents now?"

"At the lake watch the display although it would be over now"

"Ok I hope you left a note for them?"

"Yes, Andy said that mum called you yesterday?"

"Yes she did, she told me that you saw Mark and his girl friend buck naked and having sex"

"Yeah, I yelled at them, boy I never seen mark jump like I did yesterday"

"I bet, what did you dad do?"

"Just told him off and mark and his girlfriend left the house but when he return last night his neck was covered in hickies"

"What is hickies?"

"Love bites"

"Oh those"

"Yeah, last time mum spoke to me was when we were getting the groceries yesterday afternoon"

"Well forget about what happened today, tonight I'll try to make it up to you the best way I can"

"Thanks" then they both hug

"Is it ok to return" Andy asked

"Sure"

They return and pass the drink and change to Jack, hot dog and drink to Sam before they sat down

"Is everything ok now?"

"It will be, Sam family are ass holes, sorry sam"

"It ok jack, you were just being honest"

"True" he watches her eat her hot dog that made him smile.

"So what the plans for tomorrow guys?" Jack asked after taking a mouth full of his drink

"I don't know, Sam any ideas?"

"Yes, Jack and I need to talk and I got studies to do among other things"

"Ok" then the fireworks started.

They all watch the fireworks for the next two hours, then it was over.

"Well that sure was fun" jack said

"Yeah it sure was" sam said.

She got up and pick up the rubbish that was next to them

"I'll go and put the rubbish in the bin"

"Ok Sam"

While Sam was doing that, Andy moved the wheel chair over so Jack could get into it, Once he was in it, Sam return then she picked up the blanket that Jack and her was on and folded it up then she picks up her bag.

"Let's go home" Andy said.

So they slowly walk towards the exit. Andy was pushing Jack chair while Andy wife Jane and Sam were behind them.