AN: Here a bit about stargate since it been a while since they where last mention in this story.
CH 136
A week later at an unknown location. ET and Nav were relaxing out side under a gazebo which was next to a swimming pool when they saw cloud of dust they stood up when they saw it was a black SUV heading towards them so they waited when they heard four clicks on the radio so Nav pick it up and press two clicks then they heard one click.
Nav press three times then they heard two clicks then few seconds later three clicks. They relax knowing it the feds dropping off two weeks supplies for them. When the SUV stop next to a garage the two agents got out just as Nav and ET walk over to them
"Here is your fortnightly supplies and things you asked for" one of the feds said as he open the boot of the wagon
"thank you" Nav said. They carry every thing into the house.
"Here is mail from family and commander Flynn" the other agent said passing Nav the bag that got an envelope sticking out of it
"thank you" Once every thing was drop off the feds check to see that they got every thing they needed before leaving with the list that Nav gave to them before they left.
Nav and ET put every thing away then they sat down opening there mail. Nav pull out the envelope then the bear. She laugh when she show ET it
"that got to be from buffer"
"I agree" she put it back then she open the envelope and pulled out a letter and another envelope.
She read the letter first "Here one from Kate"
"what dose it say"
"Emma doing good in school, Mike enjoying his shore posting...then there things about the crew, you can read it after me"
"Ok" Nav smile then laugh "Poor bomber"
"what happen"
"your replacement..two dads, he and spider swap sugar and salt labels around. Bomber and the crew made them eat all of the salty muffins as punishment plus three days of tooth brush duties" ET laugh
"I thought my jokes were bad"
"True" then she laugh
"bomber cook up curry and rice that night for dinner for the crew" ET laugh so hard
"Oh man I hate to be the one cleaning the toilets the next day. Remember what charge was like after he had curry" Nav laugh
"Yeah he almost stank the whole ship after he been to the toilet"
"Oh god I remember Chefo didn't make any curry after that"
"Yeah" Nav carry on reading the letter. When finish she past it to ET then she open the other envelope and pulled out the next letter
"Hey here one from buffer"
"what dose it say"
"he misses us, he read the letter we sent to mike and Kate, he hoping you keeping me happy...mention here about you for got to add my craving item on the groceries list" ET smile
"i remember after that"
"Yeah, he want me to send photos of me and the little one. He suggesting that peter is a great name"
"He hinting that again"
"Yeah" Nav keep on reading till she finish reading the letter then she past it to ET.
When Hammersley return back from patrol the crew was looking ford to having few days off. Kate and buffer went to see mike since he sent a text message to Kate letting her know that he received a letter from Nav. So when they walk into the com center they walk over and into Mike office
"mike" he turn around and stood up to give Kate a quick hug and kiss then shook buffer hand
"sir"
"buffer, take a seat" they all sat down.
Mike pick up an envelope and past it to Kate she open it and pulled the letter out and open it. She move it so buffer could read what it says. Mike watch Kate smile then both her and buffer laugh. They read the three page letter. On the last page was printed out photo of Nav, they could see she getting bigger and that she is happy.
"thanks for letting me read that sir" buffer said
"no worries, she did one up for the crew to read. Some of what in the letter which you read in there"
"ok but sir what if the crew asked where she is and they would most probably want to write to her"
"I've spoken to the feds about that the other day. They said for us to tell the crew that Nav is moving around a lot and that I only know where she is"
"ok" they talk for a few minutes before Kate and buffer left Mike to return back to work.
That night at the pub, Mike pulled out the letter "Listen up every one I got a letter from Nav" Every one turn to Mike
"how is she sir" swain asked
"she doing ok" he pulled out the letter and read it out loud for the crew to hear. They all smile and laugh when Nav mention the curry that chefo made and what happen after wards. At the end of the letter she wrote
"I know you all miss ET, so do I. I don't know when I'll be returning and if I do. I don't know if I'll return back to Hammersley or not. Take care of each other and no more salty muffins" mike read out causing every one to laugh
"If it happens again bomber ask chefo for his curry recipe" they all laugh.
"Knowing Mike he would read this out at the bar after you all had a few tequila shots and guava mojo drinks. Well have one on ET and me. Miss you all, fair winds Hammersley crew, Nav" Mike folded the letter up and put it back in the envelope then he pick up his drink
"a toast...to Nav and ET. Hammersley hasn't been the same with out them"
"Nav and ET" the crew said raising there drinks then taking a sip of it. Every one had a great evening like they always do.
Few days later Hammersley left for three week patrol.
In Colorado springs Jack was fly the ship with Sam on it to area fifty one, they were going to see the new built ship. Jack hasn't told Sam the name of the ship and other news. Jack flew over the dessert to where one of the underground bunkers is.
When they arrived there they saw hummers and a large tent up not far from the entrance to the under ground bunker. When he land the ship, Jack turn off the cloaking device causing every one to turn when they saw the ship appeared. They both stood up and walk off the ship Staff all stood at attention and saluted Jack and Sam which they did in return
"At ease...Mayborne"
"General, colonel"
"colonel" Sam said
"Shall we Carter"
"Yes sir"
they walk to the door where a Security guard open it as she saluted Jack and Sam. They both saluted back as they walk through the door and into the elevator. Sam push a button then the elevator started moving downwards
"Looking ford to checking out the ship" Jack asked
"Yes sir"
"i know which part of the ship you want to check out" he said grinning
"do you now" Sam raise her eyebrows
"Yep"
"We shall see"
Few minutes later they are on the new ship walking around saluting the personal who is there as they walk up and onto the bridge. They look around it
"General O'Neill, colonel Carter welcome to the X three zero four"
"thank you lieutenant" Jack said as they saluted each other Jack walk over and sat in the captain chair
"Nice" Sam smile as she walk over to him. He look up at her
"Ready Carter"
"Yes sir" he stood up and step a side
"Take her out" the crew on the bridge look at them
"General I'll let you do the honor sir" she said smiling
"thanks" he said down again
"Ok lets get this bird in the air" then he started giving out orders as Sam turn to look out the window.
Few minutes later they were heading out into space for the first time. When they were out in space Jack contact the president since he was waiting to hear from Jack. When every one saw the president face on screen
"Mr President mission complete for the first flight of the X three zero four" Jack said
"Well done general, care to share the crew the news"
"Yes sir" Jack push couple of buttons
"now here this general O'Neill speaking. First flight of the new ship...the Hammond" Sam look at him in shock
"Is a success and further more I'm honor to interduce you to your commandeering officer of the Hammond...colonel Samantha Carter" Jack said smiling at Sam who still in shock.
"On behalf of the president of the united states and my self I wish the crew of the Hammond all the best for the first three months tour. As you know that you will be leaving the day after tomorrow. I won't be here for when you take your first flight but I wish you all the best for your first tour, that is all" then he push the button then stood up and walk over to Sam
"i don't know what to say"
"you deserve it colonel"
"thank you sir" Jack turn to a Sargent
"Beam us down Sargent"
"Yes sir" then they were beam down to where the ship is. Jack and Sam spoke to the ones there before leaving to head back to the SGC.
Two days later Jack and Sam hug and kiss before Sam was beam up on to the Hammond bridge. She spoke to the crew before walking down to her cabin with her bags.
Hour later Sam was siting in the captain chair when Jack face pop up "Ready for your first out of space tour Carter" Sam smile
"yes sir"
"Well good luck...and god speed"
"thank you sir see you in three months"
"counting the days" then the screen went blank. The Hammond left earth orbit and jump into hypo space.
In Melbourne Jessica bird walk into Navy office where she spoke to a guy there "what can I do for you ma'am"
"I would like to join the navy sir" the guy smile
"May I ask why you choose the navy ma'am"
"i can think of a number of reasons, one is my late great grand father was in the navy during world war one and two"
"that is interesting so is that why you wanted to join and what do you want to do in the navy ma'am?" He got some forms out for Jessica to fill out
"chef and medic"
"Ok I need to ask some questions to find out if your eligible to in list"
"I can tell you sir I've graduated high school last year in the top five students out of one hundred and fifteen. A strait A plus and B plus in every thing. I've got top exam score in home economic of ninety eight percent and has been three times Melbourne high school cooking champion. Plus I'm in the top three for the St john paramedic course and training plus last year I won the top Victoria st john paramedic course champion and I'm brown belt in karate and danbo in Tai Quan do"
"Danbo what that?" Jessica grin
"it like brown belt in Karate but it half black and red belt. Look it up"
"ok I'm impress, I need some other information, your full name"
Jessica answered all the guy questions and she even show him copy of her certificates and diploma, letters, every thing. Once all the paper work was filled out and sign Jessica walk out of the office while smiling. All she needed to do is wait for the letter to find out if she been excepted or not.