Genre: Romance
Rating: M for sexual situations
Spoilers: Just a bit here and there from season 7 and before that.
Season: This story takes place between seasons 7 and 8. Though more than a year passes I don't really mention anything that happens in season 8, since this is just a short story and I didn't want to spend my time talking about Anubis and everything (and that made it much easier for me to write this…).
Chapters: 1/2 (Chapter 2 will be posted 12/22)
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of SG-1, they belong to those that created them and who own the show, etc, etc. I do own a few characters, which are the ones that haven't been on the show.

A/N #1: Alright, I know I said I wasn't planning on writing a sequel to The Blue Sapphire of Seth, but the spirit of the holiday season caught up with me, and I wanted to kind of continue the story though not in a huge saga way so this is what I came up with. I really have no idea if this turned out that well, but I tried my best with the plot and I just hope you readers will like this as the last bit for this story arc (unless I have the time later on to do that big saga thing).

A/N #2: Translations for the foreign language in this chapter:
- Tu et une femme très belle = You are a very beautiful woman (French)
- Aen latre est, hmat esi =I adore you, love you (Philaen)
- Aen hmat esi, aen hmat esi =I love you, I love you (Philaen)

A/N #3: And for those of you who were wondering, Un Noël Joyeux means A Joyous Christmas in French. And the title of this chapter means hope in the same language.

A/N #4: I just wanted to point out that I have never been pregnant, nor have I been a medical doctor, so some things pertaining to that might be wrong.

A/N #5: There's a love scene in here to warn my readers- but this story is rated M for a reason! So please don't read if you aren't comfortable with that.

A/N #6: Please don't flame this story, as I know already it's not the best. But I hope that you'll leave a positive review if at all possible. Thank you in advance if you do! And happy Winter Solstice everyone!

Espérance

Yawning a little, Daniel sat on the edge of his and Sam's bed, waiting for his wife to come out of the bathroom where she was getting ready. They were about to leave for a Christmas party at the SGC that night, the 23rd of December. He stood up, having been able to get ready much faster than Sam, and went over to the bathroom door, tapping on it. "Are you alright love?" he asked, getting a little worried.

"Yes," Sam said, opening the door. She smiled as Daniel looked startled, and then she blushed as his eyes ran down her body appreciatively. "You know I might get the wrong idea with you staring at me like that," she said softly.

"What, I can't stare at my very, very beautiful wife?" Daniel asked as he wrapped his arms around her. He hugged her tightly and gently, slowly kissed her. He knew they needed to leave, but he couldn't resist slipping his tongue past her lips, and he lightly rubbed it against hers before he leisurely pulled away. "You are beautiful you know," he said as her cheeks grew even redder.

Shaking her head slightly, her longer hair brushing against her jaw, Sam looked down at her stomach, heavily swollen with hers and Daniel's child and said, "You're humoring me."

"I wouldn't lie Sam, you know that," Daniel said, kissing her forehead. "Tu et une femme très belle," he murmured tenderly. "I could show you if you wanted me to."

"No, that's okay," Sam said with a deeper blush as she could sense his emotions as their connection opened from his end. "We need to go before Jack and Teal'c come looking for us," she said before he leaned down and kissed her tenderly on the lips. She whispered a thank you when they pulled apart and turned to the bed to grab her coat that was laying there next to Daniel's. She was about to pull it on when she felt him take it and she smiled, wishing for a moment that they could stay together in their room, her favorite part of their home they had bought a month before their wedding five months earlier. It was decorated in soft blue tones with dark blues here and there; both of them wanting the colors they fell in love with on Philae around them.

As they left the house, Daniel looked over at Sam, checking to make sure that her scarf was around her neck tightly enough to keep her warm as he struggled for a moment with his. They stepped down to the path that he had shoveled the snow off of that morning, and he held her hand securely to make sure she wouldn't fall.

"You don't have to hold my hand that tight," Sam said with a smile as they reached his car in the driveway. She giggled slightly at his blush and then watched as he opened the passenger door for her. Since she'd told him about her pregnancy on the first morning of their honeymoon, Daniel had been very mothering towards her. She appreciated it greatly, but there were times when it could be a little too much though she didn't feel that too often. She sighed as she sat down and once her seatbelt was in place she put her hands on her abdomen, smiling to herself as she felt the baby shift slightly. She was still a little unused to the sensation of a life inside of her, but she loved feeling it move and kick as it was not only her child, but Daniel's as well.

"Ready?" Daniel asked gently as he sat in the driver's seat, his hand on the key. He'd entered the car to see her smiling serenely at her stomach, and he knew that the baby was moving as he opened the connection between them and could sense it from her emotions. He reached over and gently laid his hand next to hers, smiling widely as he felt the baby soon tap under him. "Kicking really well today," he said.

"I know, luckily it hasn't gotten to the point where it hurts," Sam said with a smile as she momentarily covered Daniel's hand with hers. He pulled it away and as he started to back out of the driveway, she sighed and rubbed her hands over her stomach. "I'll be glad to see this baby, I don't mind telling you," she said.

"I know, and I'm sorry you've got to go through all the pains that go with it," Daniel said. "But you're doing really well at least."

"That's true," Sam said, smiling slightly. "Still it'll be nice to see my feet again after all this."

Daniel chuckled slightly, and then turned his attention to getting them to Cheyenne Mountain safely as the roads were still a little slippery from the storm that had passed by the night before. Finally though, he reached the mountain and soon they were inside, going down to the commissary of the SGC where the party was being held.

"Hey Carter, Daniel," Jack said, noticing the two scientists first as he was near the entrance.

"Wow, who did the decorations?" Sam said as Daniel led her over to a nearby table so she could sit.

"Some of the newbies," Jack said with a grin. "Didn't do too badly."

"It's beautiful," Janet said, walking over to the three. "Hi Sam, how are you?"

"Sam, do you want something to drink or eat?" Daniel asked before she could answer, wanting to leave and give the two women some privacy.

"Yes, I'm starving," Sam said with a smile. She watched her husband and the colonel head over to the tables that held various appetizers and refreshments and turned back to the doctor.

"So how's she been doing?" Jack asked Daniel as they grabbed some plates after greeting a few co-workers on the way.

"Alright, she's a little more irritable, but today it's not too bad," Daniel said. "I think Jacob coming might have something to do with it."

"Great that he got the chance to come for so long," Jack commented, sipping a cup of the punch that was being offered. "Still nervous Danny-boy?"

"Not as much as a few months ago," Daniel said, smiling wryly. "Sam keeps assuring me that she considers me the best candidate for a father, which I guess is basically why she married me."

"Well, you have some other positive qualities Daniel," Sam said suddenly, appearing behind the two men. She smiled as Daniel flushed though he'd been joking, and she kissed his cheek quickly.

"Should you be up Carter?" Jack asked in surprise as she walked; more waddled though with her size; down the table picking up food.

"It's alright Jack," Janet said, squeezing his hand lightly. "She has to walk around once in a while at least."

"Ah there's T, hey Teal'c, how're you doing?" Jack said when the last member of SG-1 appeared in the commissary.

"Very well Colonel O'Neill," the Jaffa said, nodding his head. He turned to Sam and Daniel who had walked over to him and asked, "You are well Major Jackson?"

"I'm perfect Teal'c," Sam said smiling. "It's good to see you." When he nodded she let Daniel take her back to their table, and she smiled as he watched her carefully while she slowly sat down. "I'm good," she told him as she took her plate and cup.

The party was quiet as the members of the SGC that had come ate and talked together in low voices. SG-1 and Janet, along with Cassie who had come a little later, sat at one table, the three men telling Sam about their last mission. Ever since the doctor had confirmed that the major was pregnant she hadn't stepped through the Stargate, Janet not wanting her to risk any harm to the baby, Sam and Daniel agreeing completely.

"Sounds like it was pretty uneventful," Sam said when the colonel and Daniel had finished, Teal'c only supplying a few sentences here and there.

"Well, except for Rothman," Jack said, shaking his head. "I'll be glad when Junior there makes his appearance and we get you back through the 'gate Carter."

"Why are you so sure it's a boy?" Daniel said, frowning.

"I just have a feeling," Jack said.

"And he made a bet," Janet said, smiling as the colonel shot her a look. She took his hand as Sam shook her head across the table, and then said, "I know what she's carrying already actually."

"Oh, want to help your boyfriend out and tell me what it is?" Jack asked eagerly.

"No," Janet said flatly. "You made that bet Jack, you'll have to live with losing if it happens."

"So you're saying I am gonna lose?" Jack asked. When Janet merely looked at him he sighed and leaned back against his chair saying, "Bad part about dating a doctor, all that confidentiality stuff."

The others, except Teal'c, laughed at that when Jacob Carter suddenly appeared. As she and Daniel were sitting facing the door, Sam saw him first and she jumped up; or as best she could in her condition; and almost ran across to him as Daniel hurried after her. "Dad! It's so good to see you," she said, hugging him.

"Take it easy Sammie," Jacob said with a laugh, appearing a little surprised to see his daughter's stomach so swollen. "How are you?"

"Good, really good," Sam said, beaming. "Are you and Selmak okay?"

"We're fine," Jacob assured her, a little surprised to see tears in her eyes. "Sam…?"

"S-sorry," Sam said, wiping the tear that slipped from her eye. "Hormones are acting up."

"Danny, Merry Christmas it's good to see you," Jacob said as he reached over to his son in law. "Taking care of her?"

"As much as she'll let me Dad," Daniel said, smiling. He took a handkerchief out of his pocket and he handed it to Sam so she could wipe away the other tears that had slipped onto her cheeks. "How was the trip?"

"Very good," Jacob said. "I'm a little thirsty though, so let me go ahead and get something and I'll join you at the table."

"Okay love?" Daniel asked Sam gently as she tried to hand him the handkerchief.

"Yes, it's just really good to see him, especially now," Sam said as they walked back to the table. She sat down slowly again as her father sat with a drink and some food, smiling as he watched her. "So Dad, how are the Tok'ra?"

"They are well, working on the Telchak weapon once more in the hopes to increase its power to its fullest, but it will take time," Selmak said, taking over for his host. "But it is a time for celebration as Jacob has said, and you must remember the child Samantha."

"Selmak has a point," Jack said. "Should leave work aside for a while."

"I have to agree, take it easy Sam," Janet said teasingly.

"Okay, I was just curious," Sam said as Daniel took her hand in his. "Are you going to try- oh!"

"Sam?" "Carter?" Daniel and then Jack said worriedly as her hands flew to her stomach.

"Sorry, sorry it's alright, it's the baby, kicking hard right now," Sam said, laughing a little as Daniel visibly relaxed.

"It'll be a kick boxer," Jacob said, having nearly jumped up out of his chair at his daughter's cry. "You sure you're okay?"

"Yeah Dad, it does this a lot during the night," Sam said.

"Ah, you did that to your mom," Jacob said softly so only she and Daniel could hear. He smiled and said, "She'd be so glad Sammie, to see you so happy."

Sam smiled a little, trying not to let her tears return, when the baby chose that moment to lightly kick her and shift around and she lightly rubbed at her stomach. 'I love you so much Daniel,' she said mentally as Jacob and Jack began to talk.

'Even though I got you into this?' Daniel asked with a little smile, wrapping his arm around her.

'I helped too,' Sam said, smiling widely. 'And even though I have to deal with a soccer player kicking around in here, my ankles and feet swollen twice their size and problems with my bladder these days I've never been so happy.'

Daniel, feeling her sincerity as their emotional connection opened up then, took her hand in his and brought it up to his lips, kissing it gently, tenderly.

"Smooth Daniel," Jack commented. He smiled as the two scientists looked at him in slight surprise, and blushed after glancing at each other. He felt Janet's hand on his arm then, and he smiled at the doctor before wrapping his arm around her as silence fell around the table for a moment.

For another forty minutes the members of the SGC walked around and chatted, the general appearing for a half hour before leaving to fly to Texas and his relatives for the holidays. After that, gifts were handed out as one of the nurses had organized a Secret Santa.

"Alright, some really nice fishing rods," Jack said with a grin as he opened his gift. "Be good for the cabin."

"I hope you three will have fun up there," Sam said, waiting for her gift to be brought to her.

"I'll have fun, I've always wanted to go into the woods in the winter," Cassie said.

"There's fishing too," Jack told the young woman. "Great fishing though it'll have to be through the ice."

"If we catch any," Janet said softly.

"Ahem, I heard that Doctor Fraiser," Jack said, pretending to be annoyed.

"Thank you," Sam said as a nurse gave a gift to both her and Daniel. She hurriedly opened the package and took off the lid of the box that was under it, revealing a blanket and a tiny stuffed animal. "Oh, this is so beautiful," she said, looking at Daniel who was watching her, leaving his gift unwrapped. She took out the stuffed bear and then the blanket, both of them incredibly soft and the blanket was a delicate blue.

"Nice, Junior should enjoy that, and it shows me that I'm not the only one who's expecting a boy for you two," Jack said with a grin.

"I think it's because we both like blue sir," Sam said with a smile as she touched her stomach lightly while she looked at the teddy bear. "What did you get Daniel?"

"Oh, nothing much, a gag gift," Daniel sighed deeply as he held up a book about how to be a good father. "Thanks Jack."

"Sorry Danny, I couldn't resist," Jack replied with a smile. "You want to keep it or return it?"

"I'll return it," Daniel said. "I don't want to have my kid in the future finding this book and realizing that his or her dad needed a lot of help."

"And he doesn't need it," Sam said firmly, putting the book on the bottom of her box and covering it with the blanket. She smiled as Daniel thanked her mentally and she turned to him, cupping his cheek gently as they shared a soft kiss.

"Okay, I'm going to grab another drink if you lovebirds will excuse me," Jack said, standing up quickly.

"I'll join him," Janet said.

"Wait for me mom, I want to grab something for dessert," Cassie said, jumping up. "Come on Teal'c, I'm sure you could use something sweet."

"Should I leave too?" Jacob asked with a wide smile.

"It's okay Dad," Sam said, flushed slightly. She reached over to him and said, "I'm so happy that you're going to be here."

"I know, I'm just sorry I'll have to leave the day after New Years," Jacob said. "But I promise I'll be here during your last few weeks in March."

"Thanks," Sam said with a sigh. She smiled as her father then excused himself and got up to leave them alone. "They deserted us," she smiled at Daniel.

"Or they were hungry," Daniel said. "Knowing Jack I wouldn't be surprised if it was that reason that got him up." He smiled when Sam nodded and he gently touched her stomach then, waiting for a kick when suddenly it seemed like the baby was trying to break through.

"Ow, god, it's getting tougher," Sam said, laughing lightly.

"Definitely its mother's child," Daniel said, gently stroking her above the soft sweater she had on. He then wrapped his arm around her as she leaned against him and he kissed her forehead. "Do you want to stay much longer?"

"Not too much," Sam sighed, feeling a little tired though they'd been there for just over an hour and a half. "Maybe a half hour or so."

"Alright, just let me know when you're ready," Daniel said, kissing the top of her head as she pressed her cheek to his shoulder. He felt her happiness, and he could sense their child moving inside of her with his hand along the curve of her abdomen and he let the feeling of being very happy and content wash over him as they watched everyone around them.

"That wasn't too bad," Daniel said with a smile. "I thought the Secret Santa might have been strange but it was nice. Except for my gift of course."

Sam laughed and waited for Daniel to park in their driveway and turn off the car before she got out.

"Careful Sammie, it's a little slippery," Jacob said as he exited.

"It's ok…ay!" Sam said before she slightly slipped but managed not to fall.

"Sam!" Daniel yelled in concern as he ran around the car to her and grabbed her arm. "Are you okay?"

"Yes, I just slipped a little," Sam said, laughing lightly. "Don't worry… Daniel!" she gasped as he lifted her up in his arms. "Daniel I'm fine I just slipped, I didn't fall!"

"I don't blame him Sam," Jacob said with a smile as he followed the two carrying the box with Sam and Daniel's presents in it. "I was the same with your mother while she was carrying your brother, wouldn't let her go up and down the stairs the last month; of both her pregnancies actually."

Shaking her head, Sam waited patiently for Daniel to reach the porch and put her down, but even there he wouldn't let go of her, instead he waited for her father to unlock the door before he entered and lowered her in the foyer. "Don't think you're going to start carrying me around now Doctor Jackson," she said, playfully slapping his chest.

"I'll keep that in mind Major Jackson," Daniel said, taking the box from Jacob. He set it aside and then went to where Sam was about to go up to the second floor. He took her hand and kept her from going. "Dad, your room is all set up, clothes are in the drawers and if you need anything else don't hesitate to ask me," he told his father in law.

"Us, ask us," Sam said. She smiled when Daniel smiled abashedly before turning to her father. "Good night Dad."

"Good night you two," Jacob said, having an idea of what Daniel was planning on doing. He went up to the top of the stairs then, and watched as the two disappeared in the living room in the front of the house. Smiling, he went up to one of the three rooms that had been designated as his, and shut the door, knowing that the two would need their privacy that night.

"Why aren't we going to bed?" Sam asked teasingly as she sat in front of their Christmas tree. She smiled as Daniel plugged in the lights and she sighed in pleasure at the sight of the blue bulbs among the green branches. Their ornaments were a mixture of different color stars that Sam had made when she was young, and ornaments from all the different places in the world that Daniel had been to. She was distracted then as he sat next to her and placed a wrapped package on her lap. "We're opening our gifts on Christmas morning," she protested, looking at him in surprise.

"I know, but this one I want to give to you now while we have a moment alone," Daniel said since her brother and his family were going to be coming to Colorado Springs to spend the holiday with them.

Sam smiled and leaned over to kiss him on the lips before she tore off the wrapping paper eagerly, wondering what he was giving her. She pulled the lid off of the box, and after pushing aside the tissue paper, froze with shock. "Daniel… oh my god," she whispered in amazement. She turned to him and kissed him harder that time, cupping his cheeks in her hands. "This… this is beautiful," she said when she pulled away slowly, tears in her eyes as she took the gift out of its box. It was a mobile for their baby's crib, on the three tiers there were butterflies made out of silk with what looked to be faux gemstones along the wings and as it slowly turned they sparkled in the light from the tree and windows. Along with the butterflies there were also thin strings with more faux gemstones in mostly shades of blue hanging from the ends. "Oh god, you made this, this is what you were working on the past two months," she said, realizing then why he'd always been so secretive when she'd been in his study.

"Yes, and… all these stones, they're real Sam, they're from Philae," Daniel said. "And the fabric is from there too." He smiled when she threw her arms around her and kissed him hard the lips before she burst into tears. "Sam?" he asked, slightly concerned as shook her head.

"I-I can't believe you did this for the baby," Sam whispered, trying to calm herself down. She managed to get her tears under control and she hugged him tightly for a moment before she pulled away.

"For you and for the baby," Daniel corrected gently. "Want to put this up?" When she nodded eagerly he smiled and took her hand, leading her to the stairs and up to what they had decided would be the baby's room. Inside the pale blue room there was already the crib, white with blue and red bedding on it, along with a bed and a few other items of furniture. He took the mobile out of the box that Sam had been holding, and helped her attach it to the crib. He smiled as she gently pushed one of the butterflies around, and it turned slowly above where their baby would lay in about three months. He had his arm around Sam's waist and he watched her, the way her soft blue eyes shone in the light of the room as she watched the mobile soon come to a stop. "Sam," he said gently.

Turning her head, Sam saw the look in Daniel's eyes and she felt her body heat up instantly, and a rush of a desire for him nearly took her breath away. Her heart pounding like mad in her chest, she turned to him and wrapped her arms around his neck tightly, tilting her head to the side as he lowered his mouth to hers. She moaned softly in pleasure as he gently parted her lips with his tongue, and soon they were fighting playfully as both their heads began to tilt back and forth, clutching tightly to each other.

Stroking Sam's hair with one hand, Daniel could feel the lust in his body getting out of his control. He tried for a moment to restrain himself, but as Sam pressed her body to him he let it go and gently slid his hands down her back until he was clutching the small of it tightly until their bodies were as close as possible.

Knowing that she was moaning in pleasure and need, Sam wondered for a moment if they might get too loud. She had nearly forgotten that her father was there but she soon remembered as Daniel pulled away and began to kiss her neck softly, his tongue flicking out to taste her. "Daniel," she whispered, her eyes rolling into the back of her head at the shock that provided through every inch of her body. When he didn't answer she touched the back of his head, but he still didn't move. 'Daniel, we need to stop,' she finally said mentally.

That managed to make him pull back and Daniel looked up at her sheepishly. "Sorry, I forgot you're tired," he said as he took her hand and they left the room.

"No, I mean my father is just down the hall and could probably hear us," Sam said softly. She nearly giggled as his eyes went wide and they hurried down to their room at the far end of the hall. Inside he let her go and she hurried into the bathroom to get dressed for bed.

Once he was ready, Daniel slid into their bed and sat against the headboard, reading a book while he waited for Sam to come out which she did, fifteen minutes later. Looking up, he promptly dropped it and didn't even bother to try to keep it from falling to the floor as she walked over to him. "Y-you're tired," he started to say as she pulled down the covers on his lap and sat there.

"I did, but you know I'm not anymore," Sam whispered as she leaned over and kissed him softly, just barely brushing her lips against his. She had changed into a nightgown that had been sent from Philae once the royal family received the news that she was pregnant. Along with a handmade doll, other toys and a few clothes for the baby, there were fabric gowns and nightgowns that were specifically made for her growing body. She had tried one of them once she had begun to show, and though Daniel had been worried about them making love with their baby under his weight at the time, he hadn't been able to stop himself. And it seemed that every time she wore one of the Philaen nightgowns, he never was able to keep his hands off her.

And this time was no different; Daniel wrapped his arms around her tightly and laid her down on the bed, kissing her hungrily as his hands scrambled for the bottom of the soft, almost silver silk that covered her. He was able to pull it up off of her, though they had to part from their passionate kiss for him to do so, and he stared at her in pure desire as he took in her naked body underneath. "Sam… I adore you," he whispered, lowering his head to hers and kissing her. Carefully, while their tongues met again and began to roll and rub together, he let his hands run over her body. First he gently touched her stomach, not feeling anything moving underneath his hand. He then moved down, gently brushing the curls at the apex of her legs, not surprised to feel they were damp. He groaned as his fingers sought her entrance, and he was able to quickly find it, her legs spreading even before he touched it. He gently slid one finger inside of her, and felt her arch up into him. 'Sam, you're so wet,' he groaned to her mentally as he kissed her neck and traveled down to her breasts.

'I want you Daniel, I want to be with you,' Sam gasped as she found she couldn't speak vocally when he suddenly ducked between her legs. She grasped the bed under her as his tongue flicked out to her moist skin, and soon slid where his fingers had been slowly, gently stroking her. "Oh Daniel!" she cried out, finding her voice abruptly. "Please, please," she whispered, tears in her eyes as she soon felt incredibly frustrated.

Spending a little more time there, Daniel slowly pulled away before he moved up to her to share an intense kiss with her. He was going to pull away and undress himself, when she quickly moved him herself. He smiled as she took off his glasses, setting them aside on the nightstand, and came back to him, removing his shirt and then his dark green sweatpants which he helped with. When his boxers were gone and they were both naked, he grabbed her around the waist and helped her as she straddled him, guiding her down on his very hard arousal. He hissed at the first touch of their heated flesh, feeling Sam's moan of pleasure through their connection. He opened his eyes to watch as she slowly slid down on him until they were tightly connected, and he slowly stroked her skin. "Sam… you're so beautiful," he groaned as she waited for a moment before suddenly she pushed herself up on her knees.

"Daniel… oh Daniel…" Sam gasped as she tried not to move faster than she could. It was a little hard but the weight of her stomach helped to control her speed. So she moved slowly, carefully, finding no less pleasure in the light friction between her and Daniel as he reached up to cup her breasts. She nearly smiled as he did so carefully, as if they were made of glass, and she felt a rush of love for him, knowing that he knew they were very tender because of the baby. "Daniel, you… you're too…" she tried to say, wanting to somehow tell him that she loved him, adored how good he'd been to her since before he had even told her he loved her.

"I know," Daniel groaned and he struggled for a moment to sit up before he was able to do so, and he wrapped his arms around her tightly as they soon began to move in unison. He felt her hands slide up the back of his neck, stroking it almost lovingly. He closed his eyes tightly at the sensation, as she knew very well that when she touched there it never failed to arouse him. He thrust up a little faster at that point as she leaned down to kiss him, and he lost track of time as he allowed himself to get lost in her body, his tongue deep inside her mouth as she eagerly responded.

Sam was panting, sweating heavily as she worked to move on him. It was beginning to get harder to move, but she tried her best as the time passed quickly, until she felt Daniel pull away. "Please," she begged him. "I can't… I don't think I c-can move anymore…"

"The baby…" Daniel almost gurgled out of his throat as she managed to grow tighter around him somehow.

"You know it, it's alright, it's okay Daniel, please… please…" Sam begged him. She moaned as he carefully turned her around to lay her on her back where he had lain and soon was moving inside of her. She gasped as he pressed a gentle kiss to the tips of both breasts, and she clutched him closely to her.

Opening his mouth, Daniel carefully suckled her right nipple, feeling her elation in their link; as he had been the whole time since they had begun making love; and he groaned against her skin at the pleasure that produced in his body. He moved slightly faster, feeling her protruding abdomen pressing against him as he did so and he faltered for a moment, worried about their baby.

"No, don't, it's okay, it's alright…" Sam thrusting up to him to make him continue to move. "Daniel," she moaned, her head leaning back further as he quickly took over again. She felt his mouth move to her other breast, and she opened hers though nothing came out. She could feel everything even stronger, and she could feel his delight as he sent it through their link without even knowing it. She started to rake her nails over his back, feeling him shudder, and she was taken aback when he raised his head to her, kissing her lovingly. She shivered heavily, and reached up to his hair, stroking the now moist strands in joy. "Yesss… please, more," she gasped as he moved down to her neck.

Nuzzling the skin there and feeling Sam's rapid pulse under his lips, Daniel trailed down to the hollow of her throat where her sapphire pendant rested. He kissed it and her skin before going back up, this time in a straight line over her chin and to her lips. "Aen latre est, hmat esi," he whispered to her in Philaen before he crushed her lips with his own.

'Aen hmat esi, aen hmat esi,' Sam chanted mentally as her lips were very busy with his. Her tongue was also in on the act as it tried to fight against his, not caring that he seemed to overpower her whenever she started to get the best of him. She pulled away with a gasp, her body almost lifting off the bed as her back arched. "Daniel… Daniel!" she cried out as she couldn't stop it and she fell over the edge, clutching at him for dear life.

"Sam, oh god, Sam, Sam!" Daniel yelled as she drew him with her and he didn't try to resist it. He kept thrusting against her as slowly as he could, until finally he let his body rest its weight on his hands and knees, being careful of her stomach. "Oh Sam," he sighed deeply as she wrapped her arms tighter around him, trying to pull him on top of her. "Wait," he said, not wanting to worry about squashing their child in between them. He got off of her, both of them making noises of dismay as he slowly pulled from her, and lay on his side as she turned onto hers. "You're so beautiful," he whispered, reaching up and lightly stroking her cheek.

"As heavy as I am?" Sam asked with a little smile.

"Sam," Daniel said pretending to be annoyed. He smiled though and leaned over, kissing her as he said mentally, 'However you look you are always beautiful.'

Pulling away at that, Sam felt tears in her eyes and she gently touched Daniel's lips, pressing her forehead to his. Ever since she had begun to show, she had been worried about Daniel's reaction to her changing body. Not only because she was concerned she might not look beautiful to him anymore, but she thought it might remind him of when Sha're had been pregnant with Apophis' child. But he never acted like he was remembering that, and he was always telling her how beautiful or stunning she was. And because of their connection, she knew that he meant it and it touched her deeply. She felt a soft flutter of movement in her abdomen suddenly and laughed, reaching down as Daniel did so as well. "I thought you were asleep already," she said to their baby.

"Hmm, must have wanted to get a good night kiss," Daniel said, smiling brightly. He leaned down and gently kissed the area where the baby had moved, tasting the sweat that was still on Sam's skin. While he was near them he grabbed the bed covers and enveloped her and then him as he lay down next to her again, once more on his side.

"So, what do you think?" Sam asked as they lay there for a long time, staring at each other intently, not really having to say anything.

"About what?" Daniel asked a little lazily as the warmth of their bodies started to make him drowsy.

"The due date," Sam said. She smiled and laughed a little when he grinned and she kissed his lower lip. "What's your guess today?"

"I say the thirtieth," Daniel said, the conversation a little game they'd play every once in a while since Sam had told him she was pregnant.

"Today I'm going to say the twentieth," Sam said.

"Okay, what do I get if I win?" Daniel asked.

"You get to be saved from a System Lord by a well aimed shot from my staff weapon," Sam said seriously. "What about me?'

"Then you don't get kidnapped by an evil ruler as soon as we get to a new planet," Daniel said. And they both started to laugh before they were abruptly interrupted by a sharp tap under his hand that was resting on her abdomen.

"Time to sleep I think," Sam said, feeling a little tired herself.

"Then rest Sam," Daniel said, and he leaned over, kissing her tenderly on the lips. "Love you," he murmured.

"I love you Daniel," Sam sighed as she wrapped her arms around his neck and closed her eyes tightly, very sated and content.

Daniel watched her as she soon fell asleep, and his hand rested on her stomach then. He felt the baby slightly move under, and he smiled slightly whispering, "Whenever you do get here, I'll love you the second I see you, I already do," as he held Sam close to him. He then allowed himself to fall asleep, a little impatience mixed in with his love and satiety, anxious to see his and Sam's child and hoping that her guess of a sooner due date was right…

Epilogue

As it turned out, Sam and Daniel were both wrong, but very close. Sophia Marie Jackson was born on the 25th of March, right in the middle of her parents' guesses. She had been named Sophia which was a name that Sam's mother had always loved and she in turn fell in love with it as well. And Marie was Sam's mother's middle name which Daniel had insisted on. But to Daniel and Sam their daughter, who was born with a soft blonde fuzz of hair and blue eyes that would change to the same shade as her father's, she was Sophie. They were both delighted with her, she was curious and very well behaved, and every one who saw her quickly fell in love with her, her Uncles Jack and Teal'c no exception.

Exactly nine months after the birth of their daughter, Sam and Daniel were celebrating their second Christmas together with their daughter and Jacob. That Christmas Eve they were in the living room under the tree, Jacob holding his granddaughter as she patted his face and giggled as he made faces at her, Daniel and Sam soon coming into the room after getting some coffee and dessert.

"So how are the colonel and Dr. Frasier, I mean O'Neill, doing on their honeymoon?" Jacob asked as he handed Sophie over to Sam.

"Really well, Cassie arrived up at the cabin earlier today, she's was complaining that Janet and Jack are always making kissy faces at each other, as she calls it," Sam said, smiling. "I could tell she was really pleased about that though."

"I'm glad Jack found someone to make him happy again," Daniel said, watching Sophie stand with Sam's help and he held his arms out to her as she carefully toddled over to him. She was able to take a few steps on her own before she fell into his arms. He kissed her tiny lips and smiled as she laughed happily, grabbing for his glasses. "These are mine Sophie," he said seriously, placing her on his lap. "Mine."

"Ma," Sophie replied and smiled as her parents and grandfather laughed. She turned to the Christmas tree that was behind them and reached out for one of the blue lights, opening and closing her hand. "Ba, ba, ba Mama," she whimpered.

"No Sophie, you have to leave them on the tree sweetie," Sam said, taking her hand and kissing it.

"Well, Selmak is urging me to go get some rest," Jacob said as Daniel suddenly leaned over and kissed Sam's cheek softly. He stood up and motioned for his son in law to stay seated as he started to stand. "I'll go get some sleep so Santa will come," he said with a smile. He leaned over and picked up Sophie from Daniel, kissing her cheek and smiling as she touched his lips. "Sweet dreams Sophie," he said with a smile.

"So, so sa!" Sophie giggled before she yawned widely.

"I think I'll be taking her up soon," Sam said as she and Daniel stood up. She kissed her father on the cheek and said, "Night Dad."

"Night Sammie, Danny, see you two in the morning," Jacob said as Daniel wrapped his arm around Sam's waist. He went up to his room, and he ducked inside, Selmak saying, 'She is a beautiful child, you are very lucky Jacob.' To which he replied, 'Incredibly lucky Sel, she's perfect.'

"So, time to put this one to sleep," Sam said as Sophie squirmed in her arms. "Are you coming up?"

"Yeah, I'll help," Daniel said with a smile, he never missed the chance to tuck their child into bed, and he followed her up to the baby's room. Inside, he changed her into a pair of pajamas that were patterned with snowflakes, a Christmas gift from her Uncle Jack, Aunt Janet and Cousin Cassie. When he laid her down in the crib he let Sam lean over to her as he pushed the mobile that he'd given Sam for Christmas the year before, sending the butterflies and jewels around in a circle.

"Sweet dreams little Sophie," Sam said with a smile after she had kissed the baby's cheek. She gently stroked it with the backs of her fingers, watching as Sophie hugged her doll from Philae to her tightly, yawning widely. She felt Daniel's hand on her back and she looked up at him, stepping aside a little to let him lean over.

"Sleep tight Sophie, I love you so much," Daniel murmured as he brushed his lips along her cheek. He kissed her forehead and pulled back, smiling as her blue eyes fluttered open and closed before she finally gave a sigh and her whole body relaxed. With her soon breathing deeply and evenly he reached over to Sam and took her hand, leading her over to the doorway. They stood there for a moment, watching the mobile still moving around in slower circles, and he turned off the light, leaving a small nightlight on for their daughter as he closed the door, leaving it open slightly in case she cried during the night.

Sam and Daniel then hurried to their bedroom where they grabbed a number of bags, taking them down to the tree where they set out all the presents inside of them for their daughter, Sam's father, and gifts they'd bought each other. Once they had finished, Daniel pulled Sam to the couch in front of the tree, and they sat there quietly, arms wrapped tightly around each other. They slowly began to kiss, opening their connection so they could feel their joy from each other, their happiness that their lives together had turned out so well. Their deep love and a beautiful daughter who looked like her mother already with her father's clear cerulean blue eyes. They were intensely happy, and as they soon retired to their bed, where they would make love gently and tenderly to one another, they knew that only one thing could make them even happier, to create another child as wonderful as their daughter. And as they fell asleep in each others arms, they knew that soon they would do just that, the thought making them smile as Daniel's hand rested gently on Sam's stomach as if he could already imagine their child there…