The 12 Days of Christmas: SGC Style

Excerpt from the diary of Colonel Samantha Carter

17th December. 8 days until Christmas

Party planning continues, but I've excused myself from it. I've had a quiet chat with Daniel about whether he's invited the General to our Christmas day celebrations. He said it was up to me to call him. So that's what I've decided to do. I've been staring at the phone for the last half hour, however, and I am still trying to work up the courage to actually call him. I mean, it's not like o never speak to him anymore, it's just, this is under different circumstances. And I don't really know what to say. Well... here goes nothing.

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Sam picked up the phone and dialled the number that she, by now, knew off by heart.

"Good afternoon, this is the office of General Jack O'Neill, Susie speaking. How can I help you?"

His secretary, Sam supposed.

"Yes, hi. This is Colonel Samantha Carter. Is the General available?"

"Colonel, of course. I'll patch you through."

There was some music, then a phone ringing. He answered after a few rings.

"O'Neill." He said.

Sam sighed. God, she missed hearing his voice every day.

"Hello?" He said.

"Hi." Sam said, sounding slightly strangled.

"Carter?"

"Yeah."

"Wow. Hi."

Sam laughed. "Hi."

"Carter." He said again. "How are you?"

"I'm good, sir. How are you?" Sam replied.

"Yeah. You know, bored to death of paperwork."

Sam smiled to herself. She could imagine.

"So, what's your reason for calling? I mean, other than to hear my wonderfully sexy voice?"

Sam blushed, if only he knew the truth of it. "Well, sir, Vala, Cam, Daniel and I are organising a Christmas party. We were wondering if you'd like to come. And also, on Christmas day we're having a small get together at Daniel's place. You're welcome to come to that too."

"When's the party?"

"The 23rd."

"Oh. Damn. Carter, I'm sorry, I have something I need to be at on the 23rd."

"Oh." Sam tried not to let the disappointment enter her voice.

"But I'll definitely be there on Christmas day."

"That's good. Daniel's place at 1100 hours."

"Cool. And Carter?"

"Yes, sir?"

"It's good to hear your voice."

"Yours too, sir." Sam replied.

"I'll see you on Christmas, Sam." Jack said, before hanging up, leaving Sam feeling oddly satisfied. She smiled, and hung up her phone too. She was definitely looking forward to Christmas now.

A/N: Hey everyone. Just a short chapter today. Hope it was alright. Did a bunch of shopping today, for birthday and Secret Santa presents. Have a birthday party to go to on Saturday night, and a Christmas party on Sunday. It's not the same sort of party Vala's busy organising, but it'll be great fun anyway.

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