Chapter 11:

It had been over a week since the accident. Sam was now in Jack's house. Everyone was worried about her. She just had an empty look in her eyes. It was like someone or something had sucked the life out of her. She was empty inside. Jack, Daniel, Teal'c and Janet had tried over and over again to get some sort of emotion from her. They tried to make her smile, make her cry even tried to make her angry. But nothing. She just wouldn't react.

It was a Wednesday morning. Janet and Teal'c were working and Daniel decided to go check on Jack and Sam.

Jack was the one that opened the door. He looked tired. You could tell that he'd been crying.

- Hi Danny. Come on in.

- Jack. Are you ok?

- Ya think? I just fell terrible.

Daniel placed his hand on Jack's shoulder.

- You know you can count on me. And Janet and Teal'c too.

- I know. You guys are awesome.

They walked into the living room. Sam was sitting there looking at the TV. It was obvious that she wasn't watching anything. Jack and Daniel exchanged looks. They were both worried.

- Hi Sam.

She looked at him for a second and then she focused her attentions back at the TV.

- Hi.

Daniel looked at Jack. Jack made a sigh for Daniel to follow him to the kitchen.

- How long has she been standing there watching TV?

- Watching TV? She isn't watching anything. Last night I woke up and she wasn't there. I came downstairs and there she was staring at the TV. The only problem was that the TV wasn't on. I don't know what to do. Well, that's not entirely true.

- What?

- I need to ask you a favor.

- Sure whatever you need.

- Can you stay here with Sam while I go and take care of some things?

- Sure. But what are you going to do?

- I'm going to solve things once and for all.

- What?

- Don't worry about it. I'll be back in a few hours. Can you cook lunch? – Jack didn't wait for Daniel's reply. – If not just the number for the pizzas is under the telephone. Sam likes the tuna. If I don't get back before dinner time the Chinese number is in the same place.

- Whoa, Jack. – Jack had been talking really fast.

- What?

- Well, for starters you're freaking me out.

- What?

- Look Jack. You aren't going to do anything stupid, are you? 'Cos that wouldn't help either one of you and…

- Relax. I know what I'm doing.

- Where are you going? – Seeing that Jack wasn't answering he insisted.- Jack. Where are you going?

- To Colorado Springs.

- What are you going to do?

- Something I should have done when this mess started.

- Jack...

- Do you trust me?

- Yeah.

- I know what I'm doing.

- Ok.

- See ya in a few hours.

- Tuna right?

- Yeah.

- See you then.

Jack left and Daniel decided to go and sit next to Sam. He was going to try and reach out for her once more.

- Nice movie. – It was a zombie movie.

No reply.

- So what's it called?

- I don't know.

- Oh, ok.

SGC - a couple of hours later.

Janet and Teal'c were in the commissary. Teal'c, Daniel and Janet had sat together for the past two weeks. They used to sit together BTSJT (Before the Sam and Jack thing. As the called it in front of others) but not everyday. Janet usually sat with the medical staff but not anymore. They were kind of cast out now. No on else in the base knew exactly what had happened with Sam and Jack. That is except Janet, Daniel, Teal'c and the general. Everyone was curious on what went down. Many people said that they had finally assumed their romance. Others said that they had been caught making out in the control room. Others that they were caught in the general's office. No one was even close to figure out what happened.

Daniel, Teal'c and Janet had been discriminated because they wouldn't say what happened. Many people had tried to find out, approaching them and "discretely" asking them about the major and the colonel. Janet had tried to ignore them but after many insistences she exploded. She yelled at the nurse "stop being a gossip. Don't you have a life? Live me alone. I have work to do. You should be ashamed of yourself. Next time anyone asks me about my friend I'll have that person fired and know this I can do it." After that episode no on else came near her to inquire about Sam and Jack. They hardly came near her at all. No one would ask Teal'c about it either. A lieutenant tried but failed miserably (he lost a bet). Teal'c had told him "In Chulak I would have broken every bone in your bony by now. Maybe I can broke a couple so that you get the message." Teal'c made his angry look at him. The kid ran out of the room and never came near Teal'c again. Daniel was the only on that they still seem to approach. Not that he would tell them anything but he hadn't exploded or threaten anyone yet. He would simply ignore them and pretend he knew nothing.

Back on topic. Janet and Teal'c were talking in the commissary when a nurse came running throw the door.

- You'll never guess who I just saw. – The young nurse was telling her friends. – Colonel O'Neill. He's here but the major isn't. Do you think they broke up?

Janet and Teal'c exchanged looks. They got up quickly and went looking for Jack. They found him a few minutes later.

- O'Neill.

- Teal'c Janet. Hi.

- What are you doing here? Is everything ok?

- Yeah. I just have to talk to the general about something.

- Is Sam ok?

- Well you know. She's still the same. Daniel is staying with her.

They looked around. There were people everywhere watching them.

- This isn't the best place to talk.

- I agree.

- Look you guys I have to go. I promise I'll fill you in later. Kay?

- Sure.

After Jack left Teal'c looked at Janet.

- I am worried about O'Neill.

- Me too. Do you think he'll do something…?

- Crazy? Stupid?

- Yeah.

- I am not sure.

They looked at each other with worry in their eyes. What was going on?

- I don't need you to announce me. I can do that myself.

- But Sir I…

By then Jack had passed throw the young lieutenant and entered the general's office.

- I'm sorry sir. He insisted.

- It's ok son. You may go now.

- Yes sir.

And with a salute he was gone.

- May I come in.

- Yes.

Jack closed the door behind him.

- I heard about the accident…

-It's ok. Really.

- What can I do for you?

- I need a favor.

- Sit down.

Jack sat down and took a deep breath before speaking again.

- Please don't say anything until I'm done talking.

- Very well. What can I do for you?

- Well, I…

TBC

A/N: Hope you liked it. I'll try to update soon. R&R please. And thank you for all the reviews you made to this story so far.