SG1 have the blanks filled in and Sam is re-introduced to an old friend
Second Chance Part II
O'Neill let the news sink in and noted a very shocked look on the flagship teams faces, he proceeded to brief them explaining exactly what had happened and gave the team 1 hour to pack. A short trip later and Delek was making sure everyone new SG1 had arrived at the Tok'Ra tunnels
" Soraya, please would you show Daniel and Teal'c to some suitable quarters, I will tend to Samantha."
" Yes Delek, right away " The petite brunette smiled and lead the two men to the residential tunnels.
" Well your arrival will be all over the tunnels in seconds now " Malek grinned " Soraya loves to gossip so be careful "
" Thanks for the warning " Sam smiled and followed Delek at his request.
" Let me show you where you will be staying " He said softly
" This is weird " She thought to herself as Delek led her into her fathers old quarters
" I could not bear to have them collapsed, if you would rather some different quarters…"
" NO, no this will be fine, than you Delek " She smiled ruefully " Sorry, I didn't mean to snap, it's just, I miss him " Delek gently directed her into the crystal chamber and gestured for her to sit down which she did gladly , she hadn't realised how tired she actually was.
" I know I said that I was fine with it all but how can I be ? He was my father, if this had all happened four years ago it wouldn't have hit me so hard, I'm not saying I wouldn't have been upset or anything, it's just, well, we weren't really close before Selmak, she did a lot for both of us really, she even got dad to patch things up with Mark" Sam smiled and then wept as she remembered telling Mark that they had lost their father, they hadn't long patched things up and it had hit him hard, Delek sat down beside Sam and put his arm around her drawing her towards him, she rested her head on his chest and melted into his embrace allowing her tears to fall freely it was only then that she realised that she hadn't really grieved for her father and Selmak, it wasn't long before she cried herself to sleep and Delek gently lay her down onto the sleeping platform
" I'm sorry Samantha " he said gently " If I could change things I would " He sighed and left Samantha to her dreams.
Sam awoke the next morning to find a beautiful bouquet of flowers on what served as a bedside table bringing a smile to her face, they had to be from Delek she thought shooting out of bed, quickly dressing and making her way to the eatery bumping into Daniel and Teal'c along the way.
" Lost boys ? " She asked, grinning at the embarrassed looks on her team mates faces " Come on, I'll take you to the eatery " She smiled and grabbed hold of their arms dragging them towards the hall.
" Good morning all " Delek said to SG1 as they entered the eatery, all returned the greeting and settled at his table.
" There was a beautiful bouquet on the bedside table when I awoke this morning " Sam said and noted a small blush rise in Delek's cheeks " they're beautiful Delek, thank you "
" Anten said you looked like you needed cheering up and I concurred, I hope they are satisfactory " The team spent most of the day chatting to various council members and curious Tok'Ra
" They're totally different to what I remember " Daniel said amazed at how relaxed they had seemed " they've been spun a yarn, I think they think we've moved in permanently "
" Would that not make our work easier Daniel Jackson ? "
" It should do, we'll have to wait and see " The lads decided on an early night and Sam agreed that that sounded like a great idea, she went straight to her fathers quarters, undressed and got into bed falling asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. Sam awoke to the sound of someone crying, turning on the light she was shocked to see Garshaw sitting in her father's favourite rocking chair, tears streaming down her face, rocking back and fore.
" Are you O.K. ? " Sam asked startling Garshaw and causing her to nearly fall off the chair.
" Samantha ? Why are ? Um, I am sorry, I will leave " She said drying to control her sobs
" You were in love with my father, weren't you ? "
" Is it that obvious ? " Garshaw smiled weekly
" A little " Sam smiled "
" We have been together since your fathers blending "
" Why didn't anyone tell me ? "
" We were not sure how you and Mark would react "
" I would have been thrilled that he had found someone and to be honest I think Mark would have felt the same way " The two women spent the rest of the wee hours reminiscing
" Selmak and I have been mated since as long as I can remember " Garshaw offered " I was very much in love with him " She sighed as she remembered the good times, she was suddenly aware that they were not alone
" Dr Jackson ? Teal'c ? Samantha please tell me what is going on ?
" they are here to try and shed some light on a few problems that the Tok'Ra are having " Delek stated as he entered the busy room
" Too many changes of address's " Garshaw said to the room " I had thought it a little to frequent, I was just saying to Selmak the other day that…" She cut off her sentence as tears pricked at her eyes once more " I'm sorry " She whispered
" It's O.K. Garshaw, you should have seen me last night " Sam soothed.
" Perhaps you would like to help with our mission ? " Teal'c offered
" I would like that, it might help sort us out " Yosef sighed
" It is settled then, all of us will meet at the Chaapa'ai after the morning meal, I suggest we keep this amongst ourselves, we do not wish anyone to follow " Delek stated " I will see you in the eatery " He smiled sympathetically at Garshaw then left, Teal' and Daniel were still trying to get used to the idea of Garshaw and Selmak and were still routed firmly to the spot where they stood
" Bye guys " Sam smiled at the two men
" Oh, yeah, right, um, we'll err, see you soon then " Daniel managed to say eventually, Teal'c stood up, dipped his head in respect then turned and followed Daniel out of the chamber.
" Come on, lets get you cleaned up, you know, I would have been proud to call you mother " Garshaw smiled, tears threatening to fall once more, she hugged Sam
" I would have been honoured to call you daughter " Garshaw smiled as both readied themselves for a very trying day.