Into the Deep End, by DrGemini86 (DrGemini24)
Summary: Sam doesn't think she should accept his proposal. Alternate missing scenes for Affinity.
Pairing: Sam/Daniel, Teal'c/Krista (mentioned), Teal'c/Ish'ta (mentioned)
Rating: T
Category: Established Relationship
Genres: A/U, Angst, Drama, Episode-Related, Relationship
A/N: Missing scenes for Affinity, except that there's no Pete. Just a different take on the story. Enjoy. :o)
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The sun blazed high in the sky above the treetops. Children ran across the grass, some chasing after or throwing frisbees and balls. Families were seated or were lying sprawled on picnic blankets in the afternoon heat; some having picnics while other napped or talked. Lovers lie together on similar blankets, some talking while others incurred stiff glares from nearby families for their public shows of affection. In the centre of the park, a casually dressed Daniel bought some corn dogs from a vending cart while Sam waited behind him. He smiled and said,
"Thanks." He took the food and shook his head when the vendor handed him some money. "No, keep the change."
Daniel turned and handed a corn dog to Sam, and they slowly walked back up the path away from the vendor. She smiled as she glanced at him, and she said, "If I don't burn this off soon, I'm going to have to live in the gym." She took a mouthful and chewed slowly. When she swallowed, she said, "Totally worth it though. Mmm."
He began to eat his. He remarked, "Oh yeah. Funny how something laden with fat and bacteria is still way better than the stuff in the Commissary."
She cringed, and said, "Uh-uh, Mister. You're not putting me off my dog this time."
He shrugged, feigning innocence. He then said, "How's things?"
"Oh, the usual... you know, saving the world and all that jazz." She laughed quietly as she glanced at him. "You should try it sometime."
He snorted mockingly. Sam asked, "So... how's Teal'c settling into his apartment?"
"Good, good." Daniel raised his eyebrows slowly. "I think he's got a potential girlfriend."
Sam looked at him in surprise. She said, "Really?"
"Mm-hm. Neighbour."
She continued to look surprised. She said, "What about Ish'ta?"
Daniel replied, "I don't think she and Teal'c are that serious yet."
Finishing their dogs, they threw the napkins into a nearby bin. They then sat down on a bench together. Daniel rested his arm along the back of the bench, while Sam rested her head against his shoulder, and she put a hand on his knee. He kissed the top of her head, and she said,
"Well, so long as he's happy and not getting into trouble."
She sighed suddenly as she became lost in her thoughts. He put his arm around her and asked, concerned, "Hey, what's up?"
She shook her head but remained distracted. She said, "It's nothing. Just thinking." She looked up at him and said, "Thanks for sticking around."
He appeared confused. He said, bemused, "Uh, even if we weren't personally involved, we'd most likely still be on the same team anyway."
She rolled her eyes, and said, "You know what I mean."
He looked concerned again as he looked at her. He said, "Sam, what's brought all this on? I'm not going anywhere."
She nodded as she thought back to events from over a year previously. She smiled shakily and said, "I'm glad." She groaned in embarrassment as he began to play with her hair. "Sorry. I don't know what came over me." She looked up at him and kissed him. "I am glad you're here, by the way. Just so you know."
He smiled in bemusement. He said, "I'm glad you're here too."
He hugged her, closing his eyes as he savoured the moment. He opened his eyes and let her go. She looked at him curiously. She then stared in surprise when she realised that he was holding out an open velvet box containing a white gold ring set with the bluest gem stone that Sam had ever seen.
Daniel added, "... which is why I got you this." He got up and then got down on one knee on the ground in front of her. He looked up at her earnestly. "Samantha Carter, will you do me the honour of marrying me?"
Sam stared at the ring in shock, unable to speak. Her breaths came short and fast. When she eventually regained the power of speech, all she could say was, "Oh my God!"