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"Where the problem"
"Ah, this way" Sam follow the captain up to where the problem is
"Headset please" then he pass Sam the head set
"Ground control this is Samantha Carter you all can release you breath now"
"Thank you, General Ryan want to talk to you"
"Copy that"
"Samantha Carter"
"Yes sir"
"That was one hell of a crazy idea of yours"
"Thanks General, I'm looking at the problem right now" she took the double parachute straps off and pull out different tools
"Can it be fix?"
"I'll do my best general now my but on the line, I'll call back as soon as I can, over"
"Copy that and good luck"
"Thanks"
Then she put the head set down and she got to work on trying to fix the burn out controls. Sam did what she could since the controls that was burnt out was for the wheels, speed and brakes on the plane. Sam did the best she could then she went hunting for things that might help. She found things they were useful on the plane and went to work.
"Ma'am" he pass Sam the head set
"Samantha Carter"
"Ma'am we are five minutes out"
"Copy that" then she finish a minute later
Then she took the head sets off and ran up to the cockpit to see the two pilots, she put the headset on
"Ground control, this is Samantha Carter copy over"
"We can hear you over"
"Copy that, now listen to me, colonel" she put her hand on his shoulder
"I want you to try to see if everythingworks, now"
"Yes ma'am" they tried everything
"Everything working"
"Ok now I want you to do a fly by, towel I want to know if the wheels are down or not, copy over"
"We got a jet in the air, you should be able to see him" Sam look around "up I see him, who have it got"
"Colonel Johnson here, I had to change planes" sam smile
"Copy that can you check the undercarriage for the wheels?"
"Yes ma'am" then they waited
"The wheels are down"
"Copy that, ok colonel lets get this big bird on the ground safe and in one piece"
"Yes ma'am"
Sam strap herselfinto the seat and watch them land the plane safely then he turned and was a shock to see it was a girl
"Would you like to do the honours" Sam smile
"Touch down, touchdown big bird is on the ground… and in one piece" she said grinning, the two pilots grin
"Copy that and welcome home"
"Thank you" when they reach the building they turn of the engines.
Once done they got up and turned around to see sam was gone. Everyone else was off and wondering what was going on. When Sam grab her helmet she walk off the back of the plane when she heard
"SAM" she looked around and was a shock to see whom it was
"Jack" she ran over to him and they hug as he swung her around. While everyone cheer them on. Then he stops and put her down
"What are you doing on the plane?"
"Fixing it"
"What we were told that someone came aboard to fix it... that was you?" he said in shock
"Yep" she said smiling then he gave her a hug. Every one close by heard but was happy. When they pull apart he look at her
"What are you doing here?"
"Simulations part two"
"And?"
"It was fun" Jack laughed and gave her a hug then the top brass walked over to them.
"Samantha Carter" they turn to General Ryan
"Yes sir"
"On behalf of the president of the united states and the chief of staff, are herebyaward you the 'civilian aerial achievement' and the 'civilian air medal' for risking your life to save these men, congratulations"
Every one cheer and clap their hands while Jack pulled Sam into a hug then she shock General Ryan hand while smiling. When everyone settles down
"Sir you for got one more thing?"
"What's that?"
"I also saved the plane?" she said smiling. Every one laugh, General Ryan grin and nodded
"Your right Sam, well done"
"Thanks"
"Sam the president wanted to meet you in person so he and the chief of staff can present you, your metals"
"When sir?"
"Soon as you are clean up" Sam looked at Jack
"Go on, I'll wait for you at home"
"Are you sure Jack"
"Yes"
"Ok" then she turn to the general
"Well I better head back to the hotel then and get cleaned up" then she turned to Jack and gave him a hug
"I'll try to get home early tomorrow Jack"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes"
"Ok" they both hugs just as Sam car showed up.
She walked over and got in then the airmen drove away. Jack watch the car drive away then another plane showed up so they pick up their bags and got onto it then they were airborne once again.
When Sam return back to the hotel she went and had a shower and gotten dressedinjeans, top and jacket. She picks up her shoulder bag and walk out of the room again and back into the car, then they were on their way to the White House.
When they got there twenty minutes later, Sam was check over before shown to the oval office by one of the men in suits. Sam walked in and looked around till she says the president, chief of staff and General Ryan sitting on the couch. She walked over to them
"Hi"
"Hello Samantha, it an honour to meet you"
"You to Mr president" they shook hands
"How are you feeling?"
"Still on cloud nine, but happy"
Then he stood up and walked over to his desk and pick up two boxes then turn around and walk over to Sam, he open them and show them to Sam, she look at them then to the president. Then there was a knock on the door and it opens. A man walked in with a camera in his hands. He walked in and nodded to the president
"Sorry I was late Mr president"
"It alright" then he look at Sam
"I hope you don't mind having your photo taken"
"By myself or with you?"
"With me" Sam looks at the guy then to the president
"Well sir if there is going to be one with you, am I going to be wearing my metals?"
"If you like"
"Ok"
"Do you want to put them on or shall I"
"I can do it"
Then she took her jacket off and put it over the arm of the couch. Then she picked one metal up and pin it on her top then she did it again. The president closed the boxes and put them on the couch. Then he stood next to Sam. The photographer moved them to where he wants them, and then he took a photo of the two of them, when he was finished
"Mr President, can the photographer take some diffident photos?"
"Like what?"
"One by myself, one with the chief of staff and one of the three of us"
"Sure" then the photographer took the photos. When finished he walk out of the office
"When they are developing we will send you copies of them"
"How many of each?"
"How many do you want?"
"Two of the three of us and four of me and others one"
"Sure"
"Thanks"
"There a limo waiting to take you back to the hotel"
"Ok, thanks"
They shook hands before Sam walk out of the office after picking up her jacket and putting it on then the two boxes and her bag. When she return back to the hotel she went to her room and took the metals off and put them back into the boxes then she put them into her bag.
Then she took off her jacket and shoes before lying down on the bed looking at the ring while thinking. Then she got up and went to the beer fridge and got a soda out and opens it and drinks it while looking out the window thinking about Jack.
When she finishes her drink and put the bottle in the bin, there was a knock on the door, she walked over and open it slightly then open it further
"General, is everything ok?"
"Yes it is"
"Come on in" he walk in and Sam close the door then she turn and look at him
"What can I do for you?"
"How long will it take to pack your bag?"
"Not long why?"
"There a plane waiting for you at Andrew to take you to Peterson… now"
Sam was shock then she ran around and packs everything up with in few minutes then she put her jacket on and picks her bags and purse up and stood in front of the general
"Thank you General" she said smiling
Then he opens the door and they walk out and he closes is and Sam lock it then they walk down to the front desk where Sam pass the key over and the general sign the papers. Then they walk out and got into the limo then they were on their way to Andrew air force base.
Sam was looking out the window while playing with her ring, the General look at her and at the ring before looking out the window himself. When they got to the base, they got out and Colonel Johnson walked over to the General, they saluted then talk for a minute before walking back over to Sam.
"Sam, Colonel Johnson is going to take you home"
"Ok, how are we going to get there?"
"By jet"
"Cool" they grin
Sam got her bags then follows the colonel to one of the jets. With the airmen help Sam got in and strap herself-in. then the airman pass Sam her helmet, she put it on while he put Sam bags behind her. Then he moves to see she gave him the thumbs up then he moved and checks on the colonel before moving off the ladder and removing it.
"Miss Carter would you like to fly us to Colorado?" the colonel asked
"Yes and it Sam"
"Ok Sam, she all yours"
"Ok"
Sam started up the engines and spoke to the towel, and then they were in the air a couple of minutes later heading to Colorado Springs.
"Sam"
"Yes colonel"
"You know I have never met any one who more crazy, more gutsy than you"
"Well thank you" she said smiling
"You idea and plan, it was crazy and dangerous, but you pulled it off"
"I know, what do you know about me colonel?"
"Not much but there have been rumours going around about you"
"Oh it you want to tell me about these rumours I can tell you straight from the horse's mouth if they are true or not, after all we got half an hour to kill so fire away"
"Ok it is true that you are taking classes at the academy?"
"True, I'm doing a degree in computer science and science engineering, next question?"
"Are you living with an older man?"
"On weekends I'm living on the dorm at Denver University from Mondays to Fridays. Over the weekend I stay at my boyfriend's house and no we are not sleeping together, I got my own room"
"Ok what level are you in hand to hand combat?"
"Level five"
"You're joking"
"Nope"
"Wow, I heard they you are in three different martial arts class and you are brown belt?"
"One it four marshal arts classes, two it black belt in all of them and I'm also two times state karate champion"
"Wow how old are you?"
"Thirteen"
"You must be smart"
"A lot of people say that"
"What are you studying at university?"
"Theory astrophysicist, biology and physics"
"Wow you studying them and the two at the academy, how do you manage it?"
"One day at a time"
"Why are you studying them for?"
"So by the time I graduated from both university and from the academy I'll be seventeen so then I can join the airforce"
"Why do you want to join?"
"NASA, it my life dream"
"Well good luck with your dream"
"Thanks, are you married colonel?"
"Yes married for seventeen years"
"Ok, kids?"
"Two of each"
"Ok do you know what they want to do when they grow up?"
"Join the airforce, my wife is also in the air force she a colonel also"
"Ok are you proud that they want to follow in you and your wife footsteps?"
"Yes, our oldest daughter will be joining in couple of years"
"Ok what is she doing now beside being a normal teenager?"
"Just being herself, why?"
"Well is she learning things before joining like hand to hand combat and any other air force training?"
"No"
"Ok"
"What about you are you following in your parents footsteps?"
"My father air force, my mother is a science teacher at the high school in Washington"
"Ok so they must be proud of you," Sam didn't say a thing
"Sam are you ok"
"Yeah" she said with a sad voice, the colonel heard the sad tone and wondering if something has happened in the family.
They were quiet for the rest of the way to Colorado Springs. When they arrived, Sam landed the plane and drove it over to where it couple be filled up so the colonel could return in it.
