Title: If You See Her Again . . .
Rating: PG
Characters: Jack, Sam, Martin
Summary: Jack's thoughts on Martin/Sam.
A/N: For watdrabbles challenge 1 - Eric Clapton lyrics. Song used is Next Time You See Her.


She is so beautiful, portrait of a sunset.

I love her.

I can say that now without having to worry about any repercussions. My marriage is over.

So is my relationship with Samantha.

I knew it wouldn't be forever, but I didn't think I'd miss her as much as I do.

I didn't think I'd fall in love with her either.

Sometimes I wonder if we could have made it work. Or maybe it was just the thrill of an affair that drew us together—

No. I know that's not true. We had something more than just an affair.

Still, I wish I'd told her I loved her.


I'm just trying to warn you that you're bound to get hurt.

She smiles at you the way she used to smile at me. You know what I mean: her head tilts slightly to the side,her eyes crinkle at the corners and there's a spark there that few people get to see.

(That's my smile.)

You're not her type. I wish I could say that without sounding like the jealous, middle-aged ex-lover that I am.

I stayed with Maria for so long because it was safe. It was what I knew.

Samantha doesn't love you; you know that, right? She's just going to break your heart, Martin.

You're the rebound guy.