Fic: A Sick Cycle Carousel; a sequal to Bleeding Love

[chozen_rogue]

A/N: This is the sequel to my story Bleeding Love; you don’t have to read it to understand this, but it would probably help. The title comes from the song ‘Sick Cycle Carousel’ by Lifehouse and the whole thing was highly influenced by a Sam/Jack vid to the song. Also, some of the lines are taken from the movie A Perfect Getaway which prompted me to

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[draco_somnians]

Yes, this is what we need on Valentine's Day... angst!! LOL!

I liked it. I also went back and re-read Bleeding Love... it kinda makes me want to slap Sam silly. What was she thinking?!

I like that you didn't turn Pete into a complete asshole, I've always felt a little sorry for him in Threads; there's that hint that he knows exactly why she's breaking it off, and that's gotta hurt, even if he's been expecting it all along.

I like how it's all a bit awkward and strained between them. I can't stand those fics where she breaks up with Pete and her and Jack jump right into bed and live happily ever after. It just wouldn't work that way. She's hurt Jack too and it's good that you've ended this on a note of "seeing how it goes" rather than "instantly happy". They still both have their issues to work through, even more so after this mess.

Err...sorry for the essay. LOL. :)

[chozen_rogue]

*snort* My roomate and I both agreed that it is incredibly in my character to post angst on the most fluff filled day of the year!

The whole thing with Pete, in the actual show, makes me want to slap someone. It's just so painfully noticable that she doesn't want to be with him... That she's forcing herself to commit and on that front I do feel bad for Pete; I kind of hated Sam for prolonging it as long as she did.

I can't stand those fics where she breaks up with Pete and her and Jack jump right into bed and live happily ever after.
Ditto. Sam and Jack have issues, and that's why we love them. I like seeing them sift through them on their way towards happiness.

Err...sorry for the essay.
Hey, I like essays! LOL - I'm glad you enjoyed it, sorry it took so damn long to write!

[draco_somnians]

Yeah it was painful to watch at times. If it takes two weeks to respond to a proposal, then the answer you're looking for is "no". I think in the begining, he was just kind of the rebound guy, but then he turned into a stalker got dragged into 'the secret' (which I've never, never understood! Other people have seen aliens and weren't instantly given clearance) and I think it all kind of spiralled out of control for her. It got too serious before she was ready.

[chozen_rogue]

I rememeber yelling at the TV when she said it had been 2 weeks... Even Jack looked suprised!

Honestly, I don't think Pete was a stalker; he had genuine concerns about who she was and what she was doing, plus it didn't help that he was a cop. Regardless, I do agree that it was kind of wonky that he would ever be allowed that far into the SGC workings. And that yes, it definitely went too fast for her to cope with.

[roachstar]

WOW! I loved it! :D

[chozen_rogue]

Why thank you!

[sharp2799]

I liked it. Didn't read the earlier story because it sounded like I would have just killed Sam where she stood. LOL

[chozen_rogue]

Yeah, Sam was not a nice person in the previous story... Poor Jack.

But I a glad that you liked this! Thanks!

[julimond1402]

Very nice! I agree with Kirsty, in that there has to be angst and no immediate happy-ever-after because that would just be fake. Your approach feels very real, and it's how I could picture it happening. Great read!

[chozen_rogue]

Awww, thank you!

[not_a_zatarc]

Angst with the prospect of happy! :) I enjoyed it. :D

[chozen_rogue]

Well, isn't that the best kind? Lol - thank you!