The First Ten Years

[jack_and_sam]

Title: The First Ten Years
Author: suzannemarie
Rating: PG
Spoilers References to various episodes throughout the series
Prompt: Bonsai

Summary: On the eve of Sam's departure for Atlantis, the original SG-1 has one last get together, leading to a quiet conversation about leadership at the end of the night.

Comments

[nandamai]

Oh, this is delightful. Nice teaminess and nice friendship between the two of them. Reviewing their past misdeeds is a great way to send Sam off to Pegasus. Terrific use of the prompt, too.

You just have to make sure you don’t turn it in by accident.”

That's Jack, always with the perfect advice! And this one:

“Also, I’d avoid all references to the locations of various reproductive organs.”

I like the idea of the guys mocking her for this through the years.

I don't know Atlantis well enough to write it (and I'm not asking you to, either) but it would be fun to see a Zero Hour-type story with Sam writing her own letter in the midst of the craziness.

[suzannemarie]

Thank you so much.

I think of Jack as the type of person that would wait until Sam would think that he's finally forgotten about that exchange and then make some reference to it.

[aurora_novarum]

I love the quiet time at Sam's house. The banter amongst all the team, the shout outs to their long history together. Teal'c with his hopeful expression bringing Star Wars. The lessons Jack tries to impart to Sam. And his expertise in bonsai which annoys Sam! Hee! A subtle perfect characterization for both of them. And the characters voices are pitch perfect.

A sweet, bittersweet, and wonderful adieu.

[suzannemarie]

Thank you so much for your help with it. At the very least, you saved me from a meandering, pointless ending.

[not_a_zatarc]

Cute! Loved the teamyness as well. :D

[suzannemarie]

Thanks!

[supplyship]

Aw, very nice! I really like that you started out with team, but moved the focus to Sam / Jack friendship. And I liked the bonsai physical metaphor - that really worked nicely.

Hee, and Jack's resignation letter advice!

[suzannemarie]

Thank you so much!

[holdouttrout]

I appreciate their back-and-forth teasing about various embarrassing incidents over the years. :-)

[suzannemarie]

They just seem like the type that would enjoy taking the mickey from each other when they have the chance.)