No dawn yet, it's a ways away. It doesnt get darker though, it just...is there...bah, you'll see! Sorry, this is a short one, but I had to do it. OOoh, and want something to boggle your mind? heres a pic. i found: http/tapping.stargate-sg1.hu/iviews/2004/sfc10/ms-at.jpg kinda odd, huh? It's like...the actors not the chara's so it's okay but it's like WTH!
Chapter 8: It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn
Last Time: She tried to jump sideways, but it was too late, her world went black as rocks began to crumble around her.
O'Neill looked down on Carter, who lay tattered and bruised in the SGC infirmary. She had managed to dial the gate home and they had been able to rush through, gently scraping her off the ground after shoving a few rocks off of her. The door opened and he looked over to see Janet entering. "How's she doing, doc?" he asked solemnly, tucking his hands into his pockets.
Janet looked down for a moment and looked back up. "She has a serious burn on her right arm from the staff weapon. We've treated that and it's healing quite nicely. Besides that, she has a fractured wrist and some deep wounds, cuts, bruises. We managed to stop the slight internal bleeding…"
"But she'll be fine?" O'Neill asked quietly, still looking at Carter.
Janet nodded. "She will be fine yes. But, sir," she paused as Jack looked at her. "She lost the baby."
Jack did a double take, blinked, and threw his head sideways in his classic head roll. "What baby?"
"She didn't tell you?" Janet asked quietly.
Colonel O'Neill's mouth thinned as he pressed his lips together. He shook his head. "Tell me, what?"
"She was pregnant, sir. She has been since before your return from P3C-629," she looked down. "I'm sorry, sir."
O'Neill walked away, put his fist on the wall and refrained from kicking it. "Who was the father?" he asked, his voice strained. Even as he said it, the vision came.
"What's up, Sam?" Jack asked, putting aside what he was working on.
Carter tried to keep a serious face, but only broke out laughing. She threw her arms around his neck. "I have a question," she stated.
"What?" Jack asked, putting his chin on her head.
"Ready to be a father?" Sam laughed, burrowing her head into his chest excitedly.
Jack felt his jaw drop, after he had pulled it away from her chin to look at her. His eyes sparkled with emotion. "Really?" Sam nodded excitedly, and Jack laughed, picked her up and spun her around, holding her close. He placed her down on the ground. Pushing her away slightly, he looked deep into her eyes and pulled her into a kiss.
Tears welled into Jack's eyes and he spun around and looked at Janet. He waved his hand away. "Don't answer that," he said. He looked away, sucking on his lips, pushing the tears back. "I already know."
Before Janet could say anything, he threw open the door and stalked down the hallway, leaving a train of people staring after him in his wake.
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The door to General Hammond's office banged open and he looked up from his desk. O'Neill strode through the door, slamming it shut as he placed his hands on the mahogany desk infront of him.
"Colonel? Is there something I can do for you?" Hammond asked, concern painted across his face.
"Sir, do you remember when you told me if I ever needed anything, just ask?"
Hammond nodded. "You wanted me to buy back your soul."
"Screw my soul," O'Neill said. "I have a different favor."
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heehe :D sorry it's so shooooort : -/
