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A few days have passed. Jack arrives at Daniel's office and sits opposite him, opening up Carter's laptop while Daniel is looking through footage, with open books scattered around him.
O'Neill: (looking at all Daniel's Goa'uld dialect books and scraps of translations) You know you'd think for someone who has one of their closest friends locked up that they wouldn't get distracted by wishy washy crap.
Daniel: I took a 5 minute break. Since when did you decode Sam's laptop?
O'Neill: Well you know… Took me a few hours but I eventually got it.
Daniel: (rolls his eyes) You went and asked her didn't you?
O'Neill: Yep.
Daniel: Did she give it to you straight away?
O'Neill: Why wouldn't she, I'm not trying to convict her of anything- and plus, I am her CO.
Daniel: Her mood has significantly changed over the past week I'd say, I mean she was pretty upset when she was first put away, now she's upbeat every time I go in there.
O'Neill: Well you know Carter, tough as a nut.
Daniel: Yeah… or she's just putting on an act for us. (O'Neill and him look at each other during the pause, Daniel looks away and changes the subject) so Jack, do you even know what you're looking for?
O'Neill: Well I'm just browsing around to find nothing and then to prove Carter did nothing. This- I- (pressing on random documents and looking confused at the content of each of them) I- Um, yeah not much here… What about your, what is that, footage?
Daniel: Yeah Hammond gave me footage of the cameras that are on the hallway that the locker room is on, there's nothing really to see though, well there is, but she went in there every day so how am I supposed to catch when?
O'Neill: (sarcastically) Maybe try the mornings?
Daniel: (sarcastically) wow thanks, I wouldn't have thought of that. No I mean, I started yesterday looking, I've gone a month back to see if I can get anything. But if Sam was to do it surely she would have gone in at another time of the day I mean-
O'Neill: (talking over Daniel) I think you're missing the point here, think we're meant to be trying to find out who really is the snake.
Daniel: I'm surprised Sam was blamed, she's not done wrong to anyone on the base. (Teal'c enters)
Hey Teal'c. (Teal'c acknowledges them with a nod)
O'Neill: How was Carter?
Teal'c: Major Carter was fine. We began discussing the situation and theories of whom may be responsible for her situation.
O'Neill: Any good ideas?
Teal'c: One that may be of interest.
O'Neill: Go on.
Teal'c: Towards the end of our time Major Carter began to recall the events to herself, pacing, then she began to become irritated with the idea that Major Wade was always supporting Hammond in the idea of convicting her and also present when she was arrested. I then questioned her on what Major Wade's intentions may be and she paused and concluded that she believes it is Major Wade who has planted the evidence, however she is unsure why.
Daniel: Why would Wade do such a thing?
Teal'c: I do not know.
O'Neill: You know he's been a real ass about this situation. (thinks for a moment) I see where Carter is coming from, from the original blame to finding the evidence Wade seems to be constantly around. It has to be him. Daniel instead of looking for Carter on that footage look for Wade. (Daniel nods) That son-of-a-bitch.
Jack in Hammond's office, mid conversation.
O'Neill: But sir! I don't see why SG1 should do this, it's pointless and it's not even my full team and I don't wanna do a mission without Carter.
Hammond: By going to the Tok'ra, all you are doing is finishing the arrangements for the mission to P8X 762 and then I'd quite like you to do me a favour Colonel.
O'Neill: Anything sir.
Hammond: I've not had a chance to enclose much details to Jacob about Major Carter's situation, all he knows is there is a predicament of whether she is passing on information to the Goa'uld. He's just got back from one of his missions yesterday so I'd like you to fully inform him on what's happened to his daughter.
O'Neill: Of course. But, boy he's gonna be pissed.
Hammond: Yeah. Just make sure he knows nothing is for certain yet.
O'Neill: (nods) When do we head out?
Hammond: In two hours.
O'Neill: What about our little Carter project?
Hammond: You aren't the only ones on the base trying to prove of Major Carter's innocence. You'll be back in 24 hours, by doing this mission it shows that we can move on from this and will hopefully draw less attention to the situation than already. Have you been to check up on her recently?
O'Neill: Not as much, I go when there's a spare moment but it seems she's always being drilled by someone, especially the NID.
Hammond: Yes, she's keeping up her good spirits though, letting them know she's not worried because she's innocent, I can't imagine what's going on inside her head I mean she most certainly has habit of overthinking. (chuckles)
O'Neill: I'm sure she's fine sir. (not sure but tries to convince the General)
Few hours later, Daniel, Teal'c and Jack walking up the ramp, The General wishes them "God speed" and the Stargate closes.
Scene change- In Sam's cell, she's pacing around talking to herself.
Carter: Okay, this is not weird. This is not weird. I'm totally fine with SG1 going on missions without me because I'm in here, especially to see my dad. I mean why should it bother me that they're going to get to see my dad and I- Oh crap. They're seeing my dad. Does he know? If he knows he's be livid, either at me or at the fact in stuck in this mess? Oh I'm not sure. (stops and then continues) I mean we have a good relationship so surely he'd know I would never do such a thing. I can't believe I'm being blamed for this it is so insulting! I mean it's really getting to me, and I've cried a lot more than I usually do, it's nice the guys were okay about it. Oh Go- Oh no. I've cried on my commanding officer twice this week. (sits on the bed, runs her hands through her hair and cringes in embarrassment) I've come so far, Daniel and Teal'c have seen me shed the occasional tear but hell, now my commanding officer is going to see me as some childish wimp. Commanding officer what am I on about this is Colonel O'Neill. He respects me. I mean yeah he does- anything more? Oh that's just a complicated- no what am I, 13? (stands up and begins to pace again) stop talking about him like he's some crush I have more important matter like does he still think of me in the same way? Oh crap no, Sam seriously snap out of it. Okay from the top. When I'm on that delightful planet with (shivers) Kyran, Wade does me the honours of blaming me for what is happening. Then SG1 try and trick me… I don't know why they did that. But they were ordered to. They can't disobey the General's orders. So then I pee, and that gets twisted into me communicating with the Goa'uld- I mean I don't think I peed for that long but fair enough. So I'm under house arrest- base arrest, and then evidence is found in my locker. Now how is God's name did that get there? I was there earlier that morning now remember, come on Sam. Had a shower, opened up my locker and Im fully dressed, now what was inside. (closes her eyes and comes to a halt) Hung up in front of me is my leather jacket and fallen onto the floor of the locker is my white t-shirt and light blue jeans that are sitting on my boots. I have a spare pair of BDUs- that actually have been there far too long- focus! I remember picking up the top and jeans to go and put in my quarters. On the shelf above this is my tin box filled with personal items and can of deodorant. On the door there's a picture of the team, Janet and Cassie that was taken on Cassie's 13th, the same picture that I have in my top drawer with other personal photos in my quarters and that's in my living room, below that is a photo of me and my dad on the day I graduated from the Air Force academy. I then have a 'well done' sticker Colonel O'Neill stuck on a drawing of a stick woman that is crossed out that he gave me after the whole Hathor incident (chuckles) oh dear. And that's it for my door, can't go giving everything away like Daniel's which is plastered with everything he cares about. Then back into the locker on the floor, my boots and… I think a book…. and…. come on was it there… ah…
(Walter enters opening the door loudly and it startles Carter into a jump, she's confused by his presence) Oh um, Walter, what are you doing here?
Harriman: I just thought I'd let you know Senator Kinsey is currently in the General's office.
Carter: (concerned) Why?
Harriman: He wants to pay you a visit and the General isn't pleased that he turned up uninvited.
Carter: Yeah, neither am I.
Harriman: (pause) Well, I hope you're holding up okay.
Carter: Yeah I'm fine, thanks.
Harriman: I better get back to- well the gate.
Carter: Yeah of course, thanks for the heads up. (he nods and exits the room). Okay not what I was expecting, I mean I was expecting him at some point but I thought he'd save tormenting me for trial.
(door opens, Hammond comes in looking annoyed but apologetic at Sam and Kinsey plus two men following him enter too)
Hammond: Major Carter, I'm afraid Senator Kinsey would like to speak with you.
Kinsey: Are you going to supervise me General?
Hammond: Yes, I am.
Kinsey: Well I'd prefer it if you didn't, so please leave.
Hammond: Well I'd prefer it if you weren't on my base, so please leave.
Carter: Sir it's okay. (He looks at her and she gives a smile smile, he sighs and then nods, exiting the room) What do you want Kinsey?
Kinsey: It seems Colonel O'Neill's manners have rubbed off on you. Hello Major Carter, how are you holding up?
Carter: Real peachy.
Kinsey: (smirks and looks round to the two government officials behind him) You'd think it was the Colonel in the room. (they smile in appreciation of his comment,Carter rolls her eyes) Just in case you were wondering Major, these two men work for me, they have the clearance to be here so we don't need to hide anything in this room
Carter: I figured they had clearance considering they even made it on to the base.
Kinsey: Cut the attitude Major.
Carter: (sarcastically) So what brings you here senator?
Kinsey: Well once I heard that a member of the oh so honourable SG1 was betraying the organisation she'd risked everything for while defying my direct orders a few years ago, I just couldn't help but find a time to see it for myself.
Carter: Well, now you've seen me.
Kinsey: You're so proud behind those bars, quite ironic really. I expect you think you're going to get out of this one, well you won't. You've just topped my list on reasons why this organisation should not be in existence, getting rid of you will cause this organisation to crumble- as much as I hate to admit it- only because you designed everything. I mean someone could learn it and replace you but everyone here seems to worship the intelligent Samantha Carter, so once you're rid of this facility will fall apart bit by bit until the President sees the realistic side of things and finally closes it down once and for all. So what I'm really getting at Major is, you will not get out of this- because I'll make sure of it.
Carter: Ever heard of innocent until proven guilty? Right now I am innocent. And I will remain innocent because I have done nothing wrong. And as much as I appreciate your high opinion of me, this organisation is led by some incredible leaders, it will not 'crumble' in my absence.
Kinsey: Innocent or not Major, it doesn't matter to me.
Carter: Wow that should the heading on your campaign, you'd definitely get the votes.
Kinsey: I'm serious. If i was you I'd get used to a hard bed and a view of bars. (smirks at her) I'm done here. Have a good day Major Carter, enjoy your stay. (he exits. scene ends on her jaw clenched, she punches the air and then sits on her bed).
Scene change- SG1 and SG4on Tok'ra planet talking to Anise, Jacob and Marco, taking a break from their discussions.
Daniel: I think this is going to go really well.
Jacob:(to Daniel) If George allows it to be you guys rather then SG4 then it'd go really well.
Daniel: Yeah we'll see what we can do about that. Sorry that Sam couldn't come by the way.
Jacob: Yeah Hammond left me a really vague message about her giving information to the Goa'uld, what is with that? But I don't think I understood it right.
Daniel: Um, well you kinda did but-
Jacob: What?!
O'Neill: Daniel go check in with Hammond. Hey Jacob, could I have a minute. (follows him into a room away from the others) I need to enlighten you on what's happening with Carter. (He explains everything to Jacob, scene skips ahead a few minutes, Jacob is shocked and angry)
Jacob: What?! And there's no idea who had put my little girl in that position?
O'Neill: No, no evidence. we have a speculation but we haven't even approached Hammond with it yet.
Jacob: Who?
O'Neill: Major Wade.
Jacob: Oh the son a bitch that got her into this mess in the first place, yeah thats a good place to start. What can I do to help?
O'Neill: Unfortunately, nothing. We don't even know what we're doing, we're just doing something in the hopes that evidence will pop up.
Jacob: Well I wanna go back with you and see how she is. How's she holding up?
O'Neill: Yeah, she's fine.
Jacob: Honestly.
O'Neill: Honestly who knows, it's obviously getting to her I mean she was being knocked around by some good-for-nothing loser then comes back home and is put under arrest. She is upset but she's now back to her old habits of hiding it.
Jacob: I wanna meet that Kyran and-
O'Neill: Already done it.
Jacob: I was gonna say beat the crap out of him.
O'Neill: Yeah, and thats what I did. (Jacob grins and pats Jack on the back)
Jacob: Thanks Jack.
O'Neill: I'd do it anyway of the week Jacob.
Jacob: I'll have to let the Tok'ra know that I'm coming back with you and then- (Daniel enters)
Daniel: Hey, sorry for interrupting.
O'Neill: No you're not.
Daniel: Right, well yeah so I was just checking in with Hammond and guess who's decided to pay Sam a visit?
O'Neill: Who?
Daniel: Kinsey.
O'Neill: What!?And he spoke to Carter?
Daniel: Yeah, well I don't know too much as while I was filling Hammond in, Kinsey pops up and tells me he's had some words with Sam, and the General looked pissed.
O'Neill: I'm pissed.
Jacob: Woah-wait a second. Kinsey as in Senator Kinsey?
O'Neill: That's the one.
Jacob: What's his problem.
Daniel: No idea, but I don't like the fact he's there.
O'Neill: Neither.
Scene change- Back on earth, very late that evening, General Hammond goes in to check on Sam. She stands as he walks in, he tells her to be at ease.
Carter: Sir.
Hammond: Major, I'd like to apologise for the senator earlier.
Carter: Nothing to apologise for General, we knew he'd come at some point.
Hammond: I heard he came and visited you again?
Carter: Yeah. Without his two sidekicks.
Hammond: What did he want?
Carter: Basically that I will go to prison. Then gave a little anecdote of a female officer that once went to prison and what the guards did to her, that it was ironic because she was- was intelligent, yet killed herself. Then continued to say that SG1 can't save me, you know.
Hammond: That man is full of shit. You will not go to prison trust me on that one.
Carter: (forces a smile) Thank you sir.
Hammond: Get some rest. Good night Sam.
Carter: Good night sir.