Wormhole reality

Chapter 5

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Thanks guys so much for reviewing, every comment makes me happy and it makes me smile. So keep on reviewing. Sorry about the delay in update. I was just swamped at work. Well, not a good excuse I know, but I was just exhausted. Anyway, on with the story.

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General Hammond steeped towards me.

"I think you should know the attack that got you shot did not come from the SGC."

"Oh, don't tell me…"

"It was Senator Kinsey."

"That bastard!" Colonel and I said the sentence simultaneously. His head snapped in my direction.

"Well, I think I'm starting to like her."

"What does he want with me?"

"Most likely nothing. He just wanted to lock you up so you won't be spreading the word about the Stargate."

"That's just crazy!" Colonel exclaimed.

"Well, you won't let him do it, won't you?"

Sam put her hand on top of mine.

"We'll help you sweetie, we'll figure out what's happening. And how did you get here, in the first place. Won't we, sir?" she looked quizzically at the Colonel. He looked back at her.

"Of course we will. You know, I can't stand the sight of a crying woman."

Sam and Daniel smiled in relief. It's not like they would deny to help me, it's just now they had an approval of their CO.

"Carter, stay with her and investigate and Daniel, will go and get some rest already?"

"I will Jack, I promise. I just want to stay for a few more minutes."

"Suit yourself. And Miss?" Jack turned to face me. "If you need anything, you know…just don't hesitate to ask." And with that he turned and left without saying another word. Yeah, he was warming up to me.

While Sam went to get her laptop from her lab, Daniel and I were left alone.

"Before Jack interrupted, you wanted to tell me something important…" He leaned and wiped my still-wet cheeks. His touch sent a ripple of electricity through my body. I involuntarily closed my eyes.

"I'm sorry, can I tell you later? I have a lot to think about right now." I looked away from him. I couldn't bring myself to tell him about my feelings. Besides, the moment was gone.

Daniel had a disappointed look on his face. He just nodded and walked out of the infirmary. I looked after him and my heart was aching. He couldn't possibly know how I felt, could he?

Sam came back with her laptop.

"So, where should I begin, Sam?" I decided to focus on the matters at hand first.

"Tell me everything." She had that mad-scientists look like she does when she makes a big discovery.

Oh, boy this is going to be fun.