She was so relieved to be back. She missed her work and well, she missed Jack. Since they had been forced to confess their love in front of Janet and Anise, and rumors had spread throughout the base, they had been confronted with the issue on a daily basis. Sam had been secretly rejoicing whenever the Colonel had been presented with an opportunity to retire. She also died inside every time that he had declined the offers. Rules and regulations, did he actually think that she was dumb enough to believe that if he really loved her, he wouldn't just break all of the rules to get what he wants, like always? Sam thought of all of the near-misses. They had come so close, so often, and yet they are in the same place that they were almost ten years ago. Sam closed her eyes.
Jack.
They had been on first-name basis for quite some time, refraining only when in the presence of Jacob or Janet. Although Sam loved Janet, and was her best friend, but it was obvious that she had a thing for him.
Time to go.
They were headed to PX3-942.
Teal'c wouldn't be joining them, he was on Chu'lak.
She entered the gate room.
There he was.
They made eye-contact, and Sam's eyes grew large, round, and blue. After several minutes, they broke contact.
Palms moist with sweat, we wiped them on his pants.
"Let's go people!"
General Hammond's voice had startled her, and she jumped.
"Is there something the matter, Major?"
She hesitated, blushed, and then added,
"No, Sir."
As they went up the ramp, side-by-side,
"Well, that was awkward".