Authors Note: OK this story idea came to me in the middle of the night… It was supposed to be funny but somehow there were some angsty bits thrown in. Let me know what you think… I'm unsure it flows very well thanks to the strange twists and turns my mind took while writing this.

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Honeymoon Chapter One

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Sam placed a hand over her bloated belly and let out a contented sigh. She hadn't eaten so well since… well she couldn't even remember. The Calar people definitely knew how to throw a good dinner party.

She rolled her head lazily to the right and found the Colonel's eyes on her. She sat up a little straighter and gave him a small smile. No, she wasn't being lax. She knew they were still 'on a mission' but damn it felt good to have a big meal and good company. She looked to the left where a little girl named Eda sat. The girl was talking animatedly to Daniel on her other side. Eda had taken a liking to Sam right away and had followed her everywhere. She had introduced Sam to her mother and demanded that her mother cut her hair 'like Sam's mum!' Her mother had looked at the little girl in horror. Eda had long brown hair that reached her waist and curled at the ends. So Sam knew that battle would have a quick end with a resounding no.

"Are you ready to go?" The Colonel leaned towards her as he spoke and she relished the feeling though she knew she shouldn't.

"Of course, Sir." She answered turning to face him. He had a strange look in his eyes and her eyebrows rose in question. He shrugged his shoulders in response to her silent question. She was too tired for his non-answer. "What is it?" Asking aloud meant he had no choice but to respond.

"You just look very relaxed." He gave her a quick smile and then waved at Teal'c across the table. Teal'c nodded in response, he was ready to go too. "Better tell your little friend Sam," he nudged her with his elbow.

"Yes Sir." She was going to miss Eda, the little girl had been great company. She may never want children of her own but there was just something about spending time around children that lifted her spirit. She turned to the girl and found intense green eyes staring at her.

"I don't want you to go!" She grabbed Sam's arm as if she were strong enough to hold her there. "Don't go!"

"I'm sorry Eda," she placed her large hand over the girl's tiny little one and gave her a smile. "I'll come visit you again though, I promise." Eda frowned but let her grip on Sam's arm slacken a little.

"You are going already?" She looked up to find Eda's father, one of the village leaders standing a few feet away a look of surprise on his face. "It is dark out," he waved towards the windows. Sam looked over at the Colonel. They could make camp she supposed – but it would be hard in the dark. They were better off heading back to the Stargate with their flashlights than stumbling around putting up tents.

"Yes we should leave." The Colonel answered Eda's father with a grim smile. It seemed Sam wasn't the only one reluctant to leave.

"I can offer you rooms at the Inn, it's only a few doors down from here." Eda's father gave the Colonel a warm smile. Sam really hoped he would say yes. Not only did she want to stay a little longer but she was incredibly tired after their big meal and the thought of falling into bed was very enticing.

"What do you think team?" The Colonel turned to his team and asked. She told him she was happy with whatever decision. Daniel agreed to stay looking as eager as always at having more time to get to know the people. Teal'c had his usual unreadable expression on his face but agreed with a tight nod.

TBC