Anote: I just found this chapter when I was tidying my folders. Next time I am on a Stargate binge, I'll add more.
Chapter 6 What time is it? part three
Daniel sighed quietly to himself as the elevator doors closed sealing him inside. No other sound could be heard as the lift hummed quietly, waiting for its occupant to make a floor selection.
Daniel sighed again.
'Where are you going?' he muttered under his breath even as he pressed the button that would take him to Sam's floor on the base.
He had been staring blankly at the walls of his lab not being able to concentrate on his work after the disturbing altercation with the Captain a few minutes ago. Restlessly he jumped up from his stool and shuffled to the elevator. He just wanted to be near her.
It wasn't late but the main corridor on the floor assigned to the women was empty.
Sam was a new friend but he never realized until now how much he depended on her, how much he depended on her company; how very much alone he was on the base.
Irritably he scratched the top of his head as he slowly turned down the aisle to Sam's room. Hopefully she would be asleep, free of pain and anxiety. He hoped she was. The memory of tears on her face made his stomach churn.
The archeologist halted in surprise for a moment before hurrying forward.
'Hey,' the young man said softly.
Teal'c bowed in return.
They had stood around stupidly after Jack had ordered Carter away. With compressed lips, Teal'c had favoured the two humans with a distinctly sour look before retreating to the elevator. Jack turned in the other direction. No one was in the mood for further conversation.
'Have you tried talking to her?' Daniel asked inclining his head to indicate the door of the Captain's room.
Teal'c stared at him for a moment, his irritation at their ineptitude still evident.
'I have not,' he replied in a dismissive voice.
They turned to stare at the closed door in silence.
Janet Frasier smiled behind her clipboard as she observed the two, wondering how long they had been standing there. Sam had just called down to her office and filled her in on what had happened, requesting a visit when she was free.
'Gentlemen,' she greeted them and they immediately shuffled out her way so that she could gain access to Sam's room.
The petite doctor liked SG1 immensely and she couldn't wait to get inside to tell Samantha about this show of atypical male concern crowding the corridor.
A little over half and hour later, the Captain had showered and was comfortably tucked into bed. Janet was glad she had come because by this time Sam could barely move to the small shower stall. She had gently scolded the other woman for not taking any medication and the blonde smiled back genially appreciating the friendly concern. The medic smiled as her 'patient' yawned and snuggled around the latest issue of Science magazine.
The doctor smiled again when she re-opened the door.
'Sam, you have guests,' she announced sweetly as she discreetly shifted out the room to make much needed room for the large bulk that comprised the men of SG-1.
Teal'c and Jack stood around uncomfortably in the small room as the door closed. Thankfully Daniel didn't feel the same as he confidently stepped forward and in a gentle motion he lifted the captain's covered feet to his lap inorder to make room for himself at the edge of the bed. They only had eyes for each other as she silently apologized again and he grinned happily in return.
The Colonel slid down the wall opposite and sat cross-legged on the floor.
This left Teal'c to sit gingerly on the one tiny chair occupying the room. It squeaked alarmingly increasing his discomfiture. He had never been in here before and his eyes swept around memorizing its features as his Jaffa training demanded. Her room was just like his except she had placed some pleasing stellar photography on the walls, and had a most unusually decorated cover on the bed. He liked the bright colours and reached out a cautious finger to poke one of the large printed ladybug shapes.
Her eyes brightened visibly when she turned to him. The alien was immensely delighted at this reaction.
In the corridor, the Colonel and danieljackson had quietly argued about who should present the Captain with the large slice of chocolate cake Jack had scrounged up from the cafeteria. Neither of them wanted to do it as the older man had cited regulations and the Doctor believed he was still in her bad graces. The Jaffa had grabbed the plate then and silenced the humans with a foul glance. Teal'c had decided that no one would enter the room unless they were invited there. There presence had not proven useful before.
'I love you Teal'c', she murmured fervently as she tucked into the dessert with gusto.
Surprised but pleased at this sudden change in behaviour, the Jaffa sat up proudly and smiled in smug superiority at his male colleagues.
The Colonel coughed to cover up his laugh at the look on Teal'c face.