Hey Hey Hey! Sorry if I kept anyone waiting (actually I hope I did, cuz that means someone is actually reading this, teehee), I had lots of school related stuff and I took a trip home so... Anyways, thanks for the reviews, they make my day (so keep em coming! g ) Here's the next installment, may be more later tonight...

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Two days earlier...

Ah, good morning, campers! Jack O'Neill greeted his team as he walked into the gate room with a big smile on his face. Are we all ready to wormhole our way on out to P...3... something or other? he said waving his hand in the air as he spoke to show it was of no importance to him anyway.

I believe it is P3X- 742, O'Neill.Uh... yeah, thanks Teal'c.

Teal'c nodded in response to O'Neill in his usual way and Daniel tired to hide a smile as he continued arranging his backpack.

Anyway, this should be a very productive mission, the UAV showed--Hot desert sand, lots of hot sand, ah, there's nothing like it, except of course for maybe trees. Jack interrupted Daniel.

Uh, right.

All three male members of SG-1 stood around at the base of the ramp discussing the mission as the chevrons on the stargate locked into place. Jack noticed that Sam had become distant from the group, both physically and mentally. He always got nervous when she became detached, even if it was only for a few minutes, it just reminded him to much of the pain that she went through during the days after the Jollinar incident.

Major Samantha Carter stood alone off to one side, fiddling with her gun strap, staring straight ahead at nothing in particular. Jack made his way over to her leaving Teal'c and Daniel to continue whatever conversation it was that they were having.

Yes, Sir? She spun around to face him as if surprised by his presence.

Ya, all right?Fine, Sir.You sure? You don't look so well. She really didn't.

Yes, Sir, just a little tired is all.

The colonel just stared at her concerned. He knew when Sam was tired and even though she did look it, there was something more. She almost looked sick, her normally bright blue eyes were extremely dark and watery. But Jack knew to leave well enough alone and not press the issue further with Sam. Instead he just made a mental note to make sure that Doctor Frasier checked her out fully when they returned home.

All right, he said slowly, just let me know if you don't feel well, ok?Ok, Sir.

He patted her on the shoulder and headed back to the group.

Is everything all right with Major Carter? asked Teal'c.

According to her, Jack responded

All right SG-1, you have a go. General Hammond's voice said over the speakers.

Yes, Sir. Ok kids, move out! Jack said, letting Daniel and Teal'c go through the gate first.

Jack said and motioned with his head to the gate so she could go through.

Damn, I hope she's all right,' he thought as he crossed the blue horizon behind her.
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