The 12 Days of Christmas: SGC Style
Excerpt from the diary of Colonel Samantha Carter
15th December. 10 days until Christmas
Well, I'm at home today. Apparently this is a strange occurrence. I just prefer to be at the SGC as compared with sitting by myself at home. However, today I have a purpose. Christmas shopping. I'm going to the mall, to see if I can find what I want. If all else fails, there's the internet. Or maybe a nice drive to Denver. I have to admit, I was a military brat, I never expected to be posted to one base for so long. And I certainly never expected that a town like Colorado Springs could become my home. But over the last decade, that's exactly what it's become. Maybe it's because of the length of time I've been here, maybe it's because of what we do. Who knows? Maybe it's because of the family I've made while I've been posted here.
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Chrissy list
1. Daniel – A book? How would I know what he already has? Maybe a book that is silly in comparison to what we actually know. Maybe about Atlantis...
2. Teal'c – What do you get someone who has very little use for material items? Maybe a new hat, although that's more what the General would get him. Maybe a teddy bear.
3. Cameron – A toy aeroplane. He loves flying.
4. Vala – What do you get a thief? A pair of handcuffs? I shudder to think what she'd do to Daniel...
5. The General – Absolutely stumped.
6. Landry – Something to say thanks for the constant support.
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Sam finished writing her list before folding it and putting it in her pocket. She then grabbed her bag, purse, and jacket, before leaving her house and driving to the mall.
Sam was browsing through the mall, looking at nothing in particular, when something caught her eye. Thus far she'd bought a model of the Roswell Greys... aka, an asgard, for Teal'c. It was a bobble head toy, and it made her smile. For Daniel she'd found an archaeologists dress up outfit. It was so ridiculous that Sam had laughed out loud when she first saw it, getting some strange looks from other shoppers. It contained an Indiana Jones – like hat, a khaki shirt, and a giant magnifying glass. Cam's pressie had been easy. As soon as she'd entered the mall she'd spotted it. It was a blow up pool toy. An aeroplane. Sure, it was a little kids toy, but Sam knew that Cam would like it. For General Landry, her ever patient CO, she'd found a tie that stated in big letters 'I'm in charge!' Sam thought it was appropriate. Vala's gift had been fun to choose. For the first time in about three years, Sam was able to buy a gift for another woman. She had not had many female friends since Janet had died. So, she'd had fun with Vala's present. Last time Sam had visited Vala in her quarters, she'd found that the other woman had a multitude of photos covering every available surface. So Sam had found an album, and bought some fancy paper and stickers. A scrapbook. The last gift Sam needed to buy was for the General. Jack. She was about to give up when she'd spotted it. She grinned as she entered the store to make her purchase. She left happily, and drove home.
A/N: 10 days. :D I am currently watching Sea Patrol. Again. And I have to do the dishes. Again. Anyway, hope you enjoyed Sam's shopping trip. And please, I love getting reviews. Make my day a good one. :D