Author's note: I'm really, really sorry it took me so long to update and that the chapter is that short I had some problems with the computer though. The next chapter will also take a little longer because winter term started and I'm already busy in university. Thanks to everybody who's still reading and to those who are reviewing. Hugs and Kisses for you.

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Leaving and Arriving chapter 15

Miles and miles away from the place where Sam worried about her future, Pete Shannahan sat in his office and considered which was the right way to make his move on O'Neill. His only thought was how he could get rid of O'Neill and the little bastard that had ruined his and Sam's relationship.

"Together in sickness and in health. That's what she promised." he murmured. One way or the other she was going to be his. And if he couldn't have her nor should anybody else, Pete Shannahan would find a way to make her come back to him, he thought with an evil grin on his face.

KNOCK KNOCK

His grin grew even wider, as he heard the knock at the door, right on time. He'd make her pay. And him. "Enter." he barked.

"Detective Shannahan?" a deep voice queried.

"I told your boss you should meet me in Silver Bay on Wednesday."

"I thought you might want to know about the people taking part in the mission beforehand, sir."

"Right… Come on in and tell me about your people."

Time flew by as Pete briefed the anonymous man.

"And remember they're both military. She might be a little rusty but he's a tough guy. You may think he's old but I tell you he's special Ops trained." Shannahan mused aloud.

"What about O'Neill and the child, sir? What do with them?"

Pete waved his hand dismissively. "I don't care what happens to them, just as long as they're out of the picture. Just bring me the woman."

"Will do, sir. When should I put the plan to action, any preferences?"

"Do it as soon as possible. The sooner she's with me the better."

"It'll take a day to get my people there but everything should be done by the day after tomorrow." he smiled contentedly.

"Call me on the number I gave you and I'll give you the time and place to meet me. I'll take her off your hands then, but I warn you, don't harm her in any way."

"We won't." he assured, bowed and left Shannahan's office.

Pete leaned back in his chair and smiled. Great. In just two days he'd be reunited with Sam. Everything was working out better than he'd expected. Getting up he took some papers from his desk and left the office. Just a few more things to do and his and Sam's new life would be all settled.

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