It's amazing how my muse always hits me when I should be doing something else, like studying. Anyway, my two midterm exams are done which means I just might be able to post the next chapter before I leave. A word of warning: the next chapter might be the last. I haven't decided if I want to do it in one, or in two. I guess we'll see when I actually sit down to write it. Hope you enjoy this chapter. For those of you who have been asking, answers are coming slowly but surely.

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Chapter 11: Unexpected Consequences –

Sam fidgeted through the hour long briefing the next morning. Jack had once again joined SG1 for breakfast. While they talked and laughed, Sam had realized that her "friend" had decided to call her bluff. She really couldn't back down now; she was going to have to tell him. But how? She was saved from having to broach the subject as the briefing came to a close.

"…very well, dismissed." Jack said, looking at Sam he continued, "May I have a word with you Colonel?"

Sam was jolted from her thoughts by the movement of her teammates. She looked up in surprise as the General asked to speak with her.

"Sir?"

"My office, Carter." Sam quietly followed Jack into his office. "Close the door Colonel." When she turned around to face him, she was shocked to see concern in his eyes. "Care to explain what could possibly be more important than our briefing this morning?"

"I'm sorry sir, just not my self this morning."

"That's crap, Colonel." Jack replied.

The two officers had a staring match for a moment before Sam sighed and slumped into one of the chairs opposite Jack's desk.

"I figured out how I got here." Sam said quietly.

"Which means you know how to get back to your universe." Jack mumbled, sitting down hard in his own chair. The two sat like that for several minutes before Jack broke the silence. "When did you figure it out?"

"Three days ago. During the time I was catatonic, I was being told why I was brought here by the person who brought me here." Sam sighed, not looking up at the General.

"Wait a minute. Someone brought you here?"

Sam finally looked up at Jack, her expression unreadable. She still really had no idea how she was going to tell him. Suddenly she looked up.

"Now would be an excellent time to show yourself." Sam said to the ceiling.

"Who are you talking to Colonel?"

"Apparently no one." Sam grumbled, looking back at the General. "It figures that the very moment I need…"

"Hello O'Neill, Colonel Carter."

Sam whirled around at the voice that interrupted her. As she did so she completely missed the look of shock on Jack's face.

"Skaara!" Jack and Sam both exclaimed at the same time.

"You were talking to Skaara?" Jack asked Sam.

"No sir, I was talking to…" Sam paused and looked at Skaara. "Wait, why are you here? What happened to…? Oh no." Sam sighed heavily. "I shouldn't have pushed the issue. What's the damage?"

"I am afraid, Colonel Carter, that the damage done is irreparable."

"What are you two talking about?" Jack demanded.

"Irreparable?" Sam asked, ignoring Jack.

"I am afraid so."

"Damn!" Sam exclaimed as she understood what Skaara was talking about. "Where?"

"The point of no return."

Sam stared at Skaara for a moment, confusion written across her face. The point of no return? That is so not helpful. She thought bitterly as her mind raced, trying to figure out what she could do. Suddenly it hit her.

"Of course!" She exclaimed. Turning around she grabbed the phone off Jack's desk. "Walter, tell Daniel, Teal'c, and Janet to meet me in the gateroom ASAP – geared to go offworld."

"What!" Jack exclaimed. "Carter, just what the hell do you think you are doing?"

But Sam wasn't listening. She dropped the phone and ran out of the office.

"Damn." Jack looked over at Skaara. "Do you guys ever bring good news?"

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Ten minutes later Jack stomped into the gateroom to find Daniel, Teal'c and Janet geared up and ready to go through the gate. He glared at each one in turn, but none of them were fazed by it.

"Where's Carter?" Jack grumbled.

Daniel simply nodded his head toward the control room window above them. Jack turned and saw Sam next to Walter, leaning over the computer and typing furiously.

"Do not dial the gate Colonel." Jack bellowed up at the control room.

Carter stopped typing for a split second to glance at Jack, and then went back to what she had been working on. A moment later she moved away from the computer and once again looked at Jack.

"I need you to trust me General, like you once trusted her." Sam said.

Jack glared at Sam. He really hated when she did that. Sam simply stared right back at him. Time seemed to stand still as the two combated silently.

"Dial the damn gate, Walter." Jack finally conceded reluctantly.

As Sam came down to the gateroom, the dialing sequence began and the stargate began to light up. Quietly she joined her team and waited for the last chevron to lock.

"I don't suppose you'll tell me what's going on Colonel, seeing as how I am commander of this base." Jack said. His pride just wouldn't let him leave it alone. Just then the wormhole activated.

"We'll be back soon, sir." Sam replied before heading up the ramp. She paused at the top, allowing the rest of her team to go through. She turned briefly before following them. "You'll have your answers when we get back." The wormhole disengaged before Jack had a chance to respond.

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