Hiding the Truth in Plain Sight

by Evelyn Benton

After Sam and Jack confess their feelings for one another during the za’tarc test, Daniel wonders about their accidental lie that no one wants to talk about. Drabble.

1. Chapter 1

Title: Hiding the Truth in Plain Sight (version 1)
Author: Evelyn Benton
Rating: All Ages
Date: 07/23/06
Category: Drabble
Genre: Humor, General, Romance
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1 (Carter/O'Neill)
Archive: Stellar Phenomena and fan fiction dot net; all others, please ask.
Disclaimer: The Sci-Fi Channel and MGM own Stargate: SG-1; I own this not-for-profit fan fiction; no copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: After Sam and Jack confess their feelings for one another during the za'tarc test, Daniel wonders about their accidental lie that no one wants to talk about.

"So?" Daniel asked.

Sam and Jack ignored him. They quickly walked toward the elevator, Daniel right behind them.

"Janet mentioned you guys were lying and that's why the za'tarc detector …" Daniel said, his exaggerated expressions and gestures finishing his statement. "So, what were you guys lying about?"

"Nothing," Sam quickly replied. Jack was silent.

"You can't lie about nothing since it's, by definition, nothing."

"Don't worry about it, Daniel," Sam insisted.

"What's the big deal? What happened?" Silence.

"Oh-for-crying-out-loud, we lied about our feelings!" Jack finally admitted.

"For each other?" Silence. "Seriously, now." Silence. "Fine, then. Don't tell me."

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