2001

The Aschen were fully on their way to repairing Earth and helping to fight off the Goa'uld. Jack still had his doubts and he voiced them openly.

After the Aschen had arrived, Jack had hopped on the first plane to Washington and never looked back. Sam couldn't deny wishing he'd... they'd... well, it seemed there was no chance of that anymore. They hadn't even spoken in over four months now.

Which was why she was so shocked to find him standing on her porch that night.

"Can I... come in Carter?"

"Um, sure, sir," she choked out. She stepped out of the way, allowing him to enter.

"Please... for cryin' out loud... can we try Jack for once?"

"Okay... Jack... what are you doing in Colorado? Last time I checked you were at the White House," she exclaimed as they sat down on her couch.

"I was. I just got on a plane this afternoon."

"Okay. Missed the team, eh?"

"No. Well, yes, but I ally read some of the files on the Aschen's plan."

"Oh, you mean the files somehow got knocked off the desk and flew open when they landed on the ground. Then, when you went to pick them up, you just happened to see some words pop off the page."

"Something like that," he smirked. "Sam, there are some... things they didn't tell us."

"Si- Jack, we all knew that there were going to be some conditions to their plan. They saved our planet, after all," she pointed out.

"Sure, but nothing like this," he said strongly.

"It doesn't really matter, Jack. I don't really care to know. They are here, protecting us the galaxy's number one adversary. Whatever we have to do in return, isn't it worth the preservation of our species?"

"See, that's exactly what's wrong."

Sam sighed. "What did you see?"

"They're... taking us out. Taking over the planet."

"Jack," she started.

"No, really. They're going to push us into extinction."

"Jack, I heard enough. This is ridiculous. Just... you've had it out for the Aschen since we stumbled upon them. I've heard enough... worst-case scenarios. Go find someone else who will listen."

"That's why I came here. I thought you would. I thought you trusted me. I was obviously wrong."

He got up from the couch.

"Goodbye Sam."

He walked to the door.

"Jack. Jack, don't leave. I-"

Her words were interrupted by the door slamming.

"I do trust you. More than anyone," she whispered. But he couldn't hear.

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