I've had this idea for a while and finally decided to write it down. Hope you like it!

Disclaimer: If wishes were television shows, then I'd definitely own this. But they aren't, so I don't. :(

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Chapter 1

Vala's POV

"I'm pregnant."

"Vala, I don't have time for your games right now." Daniel says without looking up from his translations. "Go mess with Mitchell."

"Daniel." I say in exasperation. "I am not messing with you. I'm actually trying to be serious here."

Suddenly his head shoots up and he stares me straight in the eye. He must find what he's looking for because his eyes grow wide behind his glasses and he stutters. "What...Who...Where...When..."

"A baby. You and me. Your apartment. About two months ago." I'm really getting irritated now. Does he have to be such a dolt?

"You're sure..." He trails off, which only proves to irritate me more.

"Am I sure I'm pregnant? Or am I sure it's yours?" Crossing my arms, I dare him to answer.

"Um, both?" He must realise immediately his mistake because he takes a quick step back, looking increasingly nervous. I don't know whether to cry or scream so I decide to yell instead.

"Yes, I'm sure I'm pregnant. I had Carolyn run the test three times. As for it being yours, you're the only man I've been with since Tomin!"

"Really?" His eyes widen in shock again and I interpret the look to be disbelief so I automatically go on the defensive.

"Of course! Who else would I sleep with? It's not as if I ever get off this base. My choices are limited."

"So, I'm what? A consolation prize?" he says angrily.

I hadn't meant to say that but Daniel can anger me faster than anyone else I know, including my father. Sometimes things just slip out. "Daniel, I-"

"No, it's fine. But we need to talk about what we're going to do. I assume you've decided to keep the baby."

"Of course." As if I could ever give up my child willingly. I push away thoughts of Adria as they begin to bombard me. She was never really mine. She was the 'will of the Ori'. This child will be mine. Mine and Daniel's. No way am I giving that up.

"Okay. Then I guess we'll have to get married."

I am nonplussed. Did he really just propose? He sounds as if it's the last thing in the universe he wants to do, though. As much as I would love to marry my Daniel, there is no way I'm going to push him into anything he doesn't want. I love him too much for that. "No." I say as calmly as possible.

"What do you mean 'no'?" he exclaims.

"You're the linguist, figure it out." I start to walk away but he catches my arm before I can get to the door.

"You're not even going to explain?"

"Daniel, I don't want you to feel obligated to do anything. I can raise this child on my own. I just thought you had the right to know."

"You are not going to take my child away from me. I deserve to be a part of its life."

"A few minutes ago you weren't even convinced this child was yours. Now you want me to marry you so I won't take it away? Make up your mind."

"Vala, I...I just want our child to have both parents around. Is that too much to ask?"

"No, Daniel, it isn't." I finally turn back to him and look him in the eye. "But that doesn't mean we have to get married. I won't keep this child from you but I don't think getting married is the best choice. Especially since its the last thing you...we want."

"You married Tomin when you found out you were pregnant with Adria." he says petulantly and I try not to flinch.

"That was completely different and you know it! I had no choice. I was trying to keep myself and my baby alive. This time I have a choice and I refuse to marry out of convenience ever again." I storm out of his office and I can hear him calling my name but I refuse to look back. I have to get far away before he says something else. Before he sees the tears streaming down my face.

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Sam's POV

"Samantha, can we talk?"

I look up to see Vala standing in my doorway. Her eyes are red and puffy like she's been crying and I am immediately worried. I can count on one hand the times I've seen Vala cry. Setting down the device I'd been working on, I push out my extra stool and motion for her to take a seat.

"What's wrong, Vala?" When she only sits down and sighs, I lay my hand on her arm. "Are you okay? You don't look well."

"I'm fine. Physically, at least. Daniel and I just had a fight."

"What about?" I squeeze her hand in comfort. Daniel and Vala argue all the time. In fact, some of the fights have become legendary within the walls of the SGC. But I've never seen her look so distressed before. Something terrible must have happened.

"I'm pregnant."

"You're...What?" I don't know what else to say. Of everything I'd thought she'd say, this wasn't even on the list. "Um...is it...is he..."

"Yes, Daniel is the father." Vala says, saving me from asking the uncomfortable question.

"Okay." I sigh in relief. It's about time these two got together. "I didn't even know you two were dating."

"We aren't."

Okay, so now I'm confused. Daniel would never just sleep with a woman, least of all Vala. I know how much he loves her and he'd never mess that up for sex. Vala must have noticed my confusion because she continued.

"We only slept together once. We were both drunk."

"Oookay..." There's a mental image I don't need. "Let's move past that for the moment. You said you and Daniel had a fight when you told him about the baby. Was he upset about it?"

"He asked if I am sure it's his." Vala snorts derisively. "As if I could have sex with anyone but him."

"I'm so sorry, Vala." Though she tries to hide it, I can see the hurt swimming in her eyes and it makes me want to lash out at Daniel. Is he really that dense? "There's more, though, isn't there?"

"He said we should get married. Like I'm some sort of burden, a duty. I don't want another marriage of convenience. I've had enough of those. Next time I marry, it has to be for love."

"So, I'm guessing you turned him down?"

"You're damn right I did." Vala crosses her arms over her chest in rage and I do my best to tread carefully.

"But I thought you loved Daniel."

"I do, but it's obvious he doesn't feel the same. And I refuse to settle for less."

All right, so Vala is apparently just as blind as Daniel. I sigh, knowing I can't tell her how he really feels about her. That's his confession to make. I just hope it doesn't take more than nine months. "I guess I can understand that. Is there anything I can do?"

"Actually, there is. I was wondering if I could stay at your place for a few days. You know, to get away from...everything for a bit. To think things over."

"Of course." I say readily as I stand to leave. "Let's go talk to General Landry about getting you some time off and we can leave right away."

"Thank you, Samantha." Vala leaps up and pulls me into a quick hug before leaning back and looking me straight in the eye. "I would appreciate your not telling the guys where I am. They might feel compelled to tell Daniel and I just need to be alone for a while."

I think about it for a moment. If they are going to work this out, Daniel needs to talk to Vala. But maybe she's right and a few days apart could be just what they need. "Okay, I promise not to tell."

Vala smiles and we make our way to the general's office. I have faith that everything will work out in the end. No one deserves happiness as much as Vala and Daniel.

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