CH 28
Jack read the women profile and saw she black belt in karate and has been in the last ten years assonating both men and women and is a trained killer. After reading the women profile he close it and pass it back to the investigating officer from the pentagon.
"Captain, their only one question I would like to ask"
"Yes sir"
"Is it true that a twelve year old girl took this hired killer down all by herself" Jack smile
"Yes sir" the officer shook his head
"Who is this young girl?"
"Sir, do you know any Carters in Washington?"
"Yes"
"Colonel Jacob Carter?"
"Yes, why did you ask" Jack sat back and look at the colonel strait in the eye
"It was his daughter Samantha Carter who took this women down" the colonel eyes widen
"You're joking?"
"Nope, it true and she also Colorado karate champion and she been here at the academy over the weekend and she had a go in the flight simulator… she clear all the levels and got the highest score ever. Not bad for a twelve year old for a first time, don't you think so sir"
"No, not at all, what is she doing here?"
"Sam is studying at the Denver University, she getting her doctorate in Theoretical Astrophysics, biology and physics. She wants to join NASA"
"Well by the sounds of things she will get there"
"I know she will, she tops in her class, straight 'A' student, a tutor and martial arts expert in four different martial arts, not bad for a twelve year old"
"No her parents must be proud of her" Jack lean ford
"Sir, may I speak off the record" colonel frond and nodded
"Grated"
"Sam parent especially her father is an ass hole sir, they don't give a shit about Sam and her well being" he said coldly
"Captain that enough"
Jack stood up and steps ford putting both hands on the desk looking in the colonel eyes.
"Colonel Carter hasn't spoken to his daughter in seven years, he had seen her but haven't said one dam word, when she tells him about her awards, her grades, all he does is walk away, he doesn't care about her. Her mother, is all lovely dove at first, takes her shopping so she could buy herself some clothes"
"What's wrong with that"
"What wrong, I'll tell you what's wrong for Sam to have the clothes, she has to earn them, she has to work her ass of for clothes like she has to on the fourth of July, you know about the party at the good colonel house. Who made sure there was plenty of drinks out…? Sam, who made sure that there was plenty of snack foods out… Sam, who clean up after the barbecue, did the dishes… Sam, who didn't have a brake or some one to talk to while there… Sam, who didn't have any fun and taken to the lake for the show, who was left behind at home…" the colonel swallow
"Sam"
"That right, she told me everything, I can tell that they have hurt her dearly including her brother. Sir Sam want a loving family who would talk to her in to their arms and hug her tell her that they are proud of her, most importantly to tell her that they love her" then he sat down again.
"She wasn't getting any of that from her own family, she told me she felt like an outsider"
"How did you two meet?"
"It compacted sir, but Sam knows that I'll be there for her, even my teammates like her, they made her feel welcome not just to Colorado but as family that she has been longing for. Sir she wanted to go to university so we made a deal. I'd pay for her dorm her books and fees. If she keeps her grades up which she has and I even reward her every now and then for keeping her grades up. But most import thing I have done for Sam is giving her warm loving hugs that she been craving for"
"Are you sleeping with her?" Jack was shock
"No sir, she only twelve years old, I love her but we both know we can't be together till she is eighteen. That is why she is living in a dorm on campus but she spends weekends at my place so she could study in quiet, do her laundry, relax, shopping and even take turns in cooking. As for sleeping arrangements, Sam got her own bedroom which she picks out her own bed, every thing"
"What do you get out of this deal?"
"Just to see Sam happy and help her reach her goals and to be friends with her" The colonel nodded
"What is going to happen about the women?"
"I really don't know"
"Ok if there is nothing else sir I would like to get back to work"
"No they're nothing else… Captain good luck with Sam, she does need someone to love her"
"I know, thanks sir" then he walked out the door.
On Friday afternoon after Jack went and pick up Sam from her dorm, he told her that they women has been sent to Washington for questioning since he can't tell her about the women's round, Sam understood.
"Sam I spoke to General Ryan, he said for me to tell you not to tell anyone about what happened on Tuesday night... have you told anyone?"
"No just in case it had some thing to do with one of your classified missions"
"Good, so looking forward to tomorrow shopping"
"Yes, you?"
"Sam whatever you wear, you will always look beautiful to me" he said smiling. Sam smiled back.
They talk till they got back to Jack house, Jack finds out that Sam had a test today when she knew she ace, and she told him how her martial arts practicing coming along and her other studies. When they got to Jack place Sam does what she normally does before they left to go out to dinner and a movie before returning back to his place for the night.
The next morning they went to the mall early to meet Mark. When they saw him they went shopping together. Sam looked at the different dresses there is for the next three hours until she found the one she like that made her smile. She went to try it on and smile when it fit. She went to show Jack and Mark, but only mark was there.
"Mark where Jack?"
"Men's room"
"Oh so what do you think" Sam was wearing a blue dress that went down to the floor
"Wow Sam that looks great on you" As she turn around in a circle
"You think so?"
"Yes" he said smiling
"Great, then this is the one I'll wear to the ball next weekend"
Then she went to get out of it and put her clothes back on then walk out with dress in hand. She walked up to the counter to pay for it. Once paid for and was put in a bag Sam thank the assistant before her and Mark walk out of the shop and saw Jack walking towards them
"I got a dress for next weekend"
"Hey that great" He said smiling
"Now I need is shoes to go with it"
"Oh" then they walked down to where the shoe shop is.
Sam looked around till she found the ones she wanted. They were flat shoes when sam try them on and walk around in them she was happy so she brought them. Then they went to get some lunch and did some other shopping before heading back to Jack place for dinner and games for a while before turning in for the night.
Then next day Sam did some homework for the day while Jack and Mark talk while playing games since it was raining outside. Mark left later that night to go to the base since he got an early start in the morning. Jack and Sam went to bed half an hour later.
The next day Sam had two tests and also got the results of the test she did last week. She past with the only one in her class who got one hundred percent and two of the students whom she was tutoring got over eighty percent each which they were happy and so was Sam.
Sam had her normal busy week that made her happy. Jack was busy doing training and finishing his reports and also doing his simulator flight training, he clears all the levels but he couldn't bet Sam score and time.
He found out that others try to beat it but no one got close to Sam score. When he found out that there was in new simulation starting next week, there were volunteers to try it out so he spoke to his CO about letting Sam trying it out which he accepted.
On Friday afternoon when he went to pick Sam up, he was smiling when he saw her.
"Jack what the big grin?"
"Sam how would you like to try out the first simulation next weekend?" Sam smile
"Cool, I would love to... has anyone beat my score?"
"No but I did clear all the levels but there was no way I could beat your score"
"Ok, so where would you like to go for dinner tonight"
"How about pizza?"
"Sounds good to me"
They got into Jack jeep then they left to go back to his place, when they got there Sam got out and pick up her bags and walk up to the house. While Jack went into town to get them their dinner while Sam went and did her normal thing and she started doing her homework till Jack return with pizzas in hand. When he walked in side Sam went to great him.
"Sam since there is nothing new at the movies this week I rented a couple of videos for tonight, I hope that it is ok?"
"Yes it fine by me"
They sat down and watch the first movie while having their dinner and drinks. While the tape was rewinding Sam took care of the rubbish and return with drinks in hand. They watch the second movie, then they went to bed afterwards since it has beena long day for them both.
The next day they went shopping in the morning and had lunch like they normally do. While having lunch, Jack got a surprise for Sam.
"Sam I got a surprise for you"
"What is it?"
"In two hours I'm taking you to beauty spa so you can be pampered and have your hair done up for tonight's ball" Sam was shock and smile
"Oh Jack thank you, you sure can be full of surprises"
"Your welcome Sam" they talk about having dancing practice when they get home which Sam was looking forward to.
Two hours later Sam was at the spa being pampered, she was enjoying herself being pampered, when she walked out three hours later her hair was done up and she was wearing lipstick and blue eyeshadow. When Jack saw her, he smiled.
"Sam how do you feel?"
"Great"
"That's good"
Then he paid for Sam pampering before they left. On the way home Sam look at Jack
"Jack did you have a hair cut?"
"Yep, you like?"
"Yes" she said smiling
When they got home they practice dancing for half an hour before going to get ready for the air force ball. Fifteen minutes later Jack was waiting for Sam, when he saw her walk in the living room, she turn around in a circle smiling
"Wow, Sam that dress looks great on you"
"Thanks, shall we"
"Sure"
They both left and got into Jack jeep then they were on their way to the air force ball. When they got to the broadmoor hotel where it has been held every year, Sam was holding on to Jack arm when they walk into the room.
Jack past a guy in a suit his invitation. The guy told them what their table number before they walk in further, they walk over to where their table is and Jack pulled a chair out for Sam. Once she was seated Jack went to get them a drink then he returned and sat down next to her.
"A lot of people here"
"Yes there is alright," he said
Then more couples showed up at their table and sat down. They look at Jack then to Sam. They didn't talk to them since they didn't know who they were. Half an hour later they were saying grace before their first course was served.
Over the next two hours there was number of speeches about what has been happening in the past year in the air force and what is coming up in the next year. After deserts, Sam went to the ladies room, when she returns she sat down when speeches were being made. They listen and look at the air force colonel sat down when the chief of staff stood up at the microphone.
"Thank you all for coming for the annual air force ball. Before we start the dance off the evening, there is a special metal award goes to a special person who is here tonight. This person is a civilian who risks her life to save an air force officer, from a spy who was out to kill the air force officer. This person is... amazing with what she did to take down the spy in the officer's home. The spy in question is well known wanted killer with the president and the top brass. So without further ado the 'air force medal for exceptional civilian service' goes to none other than... Samantha Carter" Sam was shocked she look at Jack and he leaned ford
"Go on"
"You knew?"
"Since yesterday" she smile then stood up and walked up to where the chief of staff is.
Everyonewas a shock when they saw Sam walk up and shake the chief of staff hand as he passed her award. Her photo was taken when she was shaking the general hand by that time everyone got over the shock
