Little Pieces of Her Heart
by Sarai
Epilogue
Jack O'Neill, the man responsible for all matters pertaining to the security of Planet Earth, rolled lazily onto his back and yawned. Still half asleep he tried to sort out the bunched up hemline of his t-shirt; it was damned uncomfortable!
Warm, smooth hands took over the action, but instead of righting the offending garment it was removed completely. Brought into a complete state of wakefulness but still not opening his eyes, Jack smiled as tiny figures of eight were drawn on his chest.
"Carter, I thought the point of you buying me that t-shirt was so I could wear it in bed? You were the one who found my lack of nightclothes…wanting."
He opened his eyes and was confronted by a crop of golden blonde hair. Jack lost track of what he'd been about to say as she twirled her tongue down over his chest. The action was entirely too distracting. Jack's traitorous eyes focused on the formal uniform hanging on the wardrobe door. Reluctantly he shifted his mind back to the present.
"Carter…" He put his hands on her shoulder as she continued her assault, stirring feelings in him he knew he wouldn't be able to resist if she got any further.
"Sam…Sam!" She looked up, followed the direction of his gaze and sighed, resting her chin on his chest.
"I'd forgotten." Her piercing blue eyes were filled with sadness. His heart nearly burst with love just looking at her.
"Hey! This is a good thing, remember?! Your first base command! A new challenge, a new galaxy!"
She attempted a smile which came out as more of a wince.
"It's just so…"
"Sam." Her name spoken so softly on his lips stopped her misgivings in their tracks. "This is something you have to do. You'll regret it if you don't."
She raised herself until they were eye to eye, kissed his forehead softly and pressed her head into his shoulder. His arms went around her. Both sighed deeply.
They'd said their goodbyes at the house. Neither actually mentioned the word "goodbye," instead he held her, willed her to be safe and helped her into the car.
General Landry had organised a send off for the Colonel. He and SG-1, a long with other SG personnel were gathered in the gate room. She hugged the team and her CO, looking deeply into the eyes of Daniel and Teal'c, expressing how she felt for them in a way only they understood. Making her way up the ramp, Sam stopped to look back at the gate room. Her gaze was drawn upwards to the man standing behind the control-room glass. She smiled, discreetly drawing out a white gold chain from around her neck. A ring hung from it. She looked at it then back at the man, her eyes blazing.
"I love you." Jack mouthed at Sam through the thick glass.
She nodded once, heart bursting. Tearing her gaze away the Colonel made her way up the ramp and through the shimmering event horizon, firmly holding onto the ring at her throat; the last little piece of her heart, firmly in place.
A/N: There! Done! I actually wrote all of this in one night but since then I've been editing and adding bits. Hope everyone liked it, please read and review I'd love to read your comments. And a big THANK YOU to everyone who's helped and supported me throughout this fic!