Okay, so I said it was complete before, but after a couple of reviews asking for another chapter I thought I'd give it a go, so here it is:

Jack strolled down the corridor in the SGC towards Carter's lab, thinking lunchtime really was a great time of day. SG1 had been off-world for the last few days on a mission and he missed her so much. It was official, he was turning into a sap. Not that he cared much though because, when it came to it, he got to be with Carter. At least he had been working whilst they were away, otherwise he probably would have gone insane with worry. Although there was a downside to his new job – SG1 had been back a few hours now and this was his first chance to see her. He turned into her lab to see her completely absorbed in, he presumed, whatever it was the gang had brought back with them. "Hey, Carter, whatcha got there?"

Sam jumped when she heard Jack's voice. She had been concentrating so hard she hadn't noticed him come in. "Hey, Jack," she said as she turned to see him standing in the doorway.

He moved towards her and kissed her quickly. Although they were now officially allowed to be together they tried hard to not let it be obvious at the SGC, yet undoubtedly everyone knew, but that wasn't the point. "So, how was the trip?" Jack asked pulling up a stool to sit next to her.

"Oh, it was great, we found this," she said indicating the rather large contraption sitting on her desk.

"Really and just what exactly does this thing do?"

"Ah, well, I don't actually know yet, that's what I'm doing now, trying to work it out. I haven't got very far though."

"I see, perhaps what you need is a break so you can come back all refreshed. And guess what, it just so happens to be lunchtime! So how about it – you, me, the commissary?"

"Sounds great, Jack, lets go." She stood up ready to leave.

"Wait a minute, that was way too easy. Who are you and what have you done with my Carter?" Jack asked with a quirky grin.

"Did you stop to think that perhaps I'm just hungry and want some lunch?" She saw the sceptical look on his face. "Okay, I missed you, I just want to be with you." She said, looking as though she had just divulged some huge secret.

"Cool." Jack said as he quickly walked into the corridor.

She ran a little to catch up with him. "That's all you've got to say?"

"Pretty much yea, oh no, wait," he paused to give added effect, "I missed you too, Carter."

"Right, good, that's good." Sam said quietly as they carried on to the commissary.

"Yes, I think so." Jack said looking at her, she shyly smiled at him. "So, how about a 'yay, you're no longer away on a mission celebratory dinner tonight? I'm thinking Chinese."

"Sounds good to me. What time you going to be finished today?"

"Should be around 1800, provided the kids are doing okay." Jack had been training up the new intake for the SGC. As much as he would hate to admit it to them he was actually enjoying it.

"Okay, I've got the debriefing then, so how about I pick up the food on the way home?"

"Sure." Jack had been back in the Springs five weeks now and he was still staying at Sam's. He had sold his apartment in DC and had all his stuff either moved to Sam's or put into storage. Staying there was supposed to be temporary, just until he found a new place. He had half-heartedly started looking at the paper for properties a couple of times, but he hadn't found anything. Of course he probably would have had he wanted to. He was happy and Sam's and he wanted to stay and she didn't seem to mind, but he really should talk to her about it.

They reached the commissary and grabbed some lunch before sitting down at their usual table. They talked about what had happened over the last few days, both off-world and on.

"I really should be getting back to my lab now, Jack." Sam said as she stood up from the table.

"Okay, I'll see you tonight."

"Bye," Sam said as she left.

Not long after she did Daniel came in and joined Jack. "Hey, Jack." He said as he sat down where Sam had previously been sitting.

"Hey, Daniel. How was the mission?"

"It was pretty good, but I won't bore you with the details, I'm sure you've already heard all about it from Sam." Daniel was happy for them, he had known from the start they should be together and he always thought they had waited too long to get the chance.

"Yea, I was just being polite." Jack said has he grinned cheekily. "So, no Vala following you around at the moment?"

"No, I think she's in the gym with Teal'c and anyway what do you mean 'following me around'?"

"Nothing, it's just she seems to be with you a lot I guess. There's not something going on between you two is there? Not that it would matter if there was. In fact, Danny, I would be very happy for you."

Daniel looked at Jack as though he was trying to work out if it was wind up or not. Deciding Jack was actually being serious he thought he should tell him. "Well, theirs is kinda something going on."

"I knew it." Jack said interrupting Daniel, then shutting up again at the glare he got.

"It's early days you know, but despite everything that's happened, I do really like her. She sort of grows on you I guess. After Sha're, I didn't know if I could ever be happy with anyone again, and I'm not there yet, but now I can actually conceive the possibility of it."

"That's great Daniel. You deserve to be happy."

"Thanks, Jack."

Just then Vala walked in and Jack realised he had to get back. "I gotta go Daniel, I'll see you."

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Sam kicked her car door shut as her hands were full of Chinese. She walked up to her front door, which was swiftly opened by Jack. He must of heard her pull up she thought. He took the bags from her and set them down while she shut the door. Which she barely had time to do before Jack was kissing her, the way he had wanted to when he came into her lab earlier. She put her arms around him as she settled into the kiss. After what must have been quite a while they stopped and he rested his forehead on hers. "I really did miss you, you know." Jack said quietly.

"I do know, thank you." She gave him a quick peck on the lips, then picked up the food and headed into the kitchen. Jack followed her. They soon had their dinner set out on the table and sat down to eat.

"Sam?"

"Yes?" She looked up at him expectantly.

"Am I getting in your way?" He asked her.

"What do you mean?"

"With me still staying here I mean."

"Of course not Jack, why would you think that? I love having you here!"

"Really?"

"Yes, really. In fact I was thinking. What if we made it official? If you actually moved in with me? I mean nothing would really change I guess, but you wouldn't just be staying here. Obviously if you want to find somewhere else, that would be fine to." Sam said picking at her food.

"Sam," she looked up at him again, "I would love to live with you." He put his hand on her cheek to move her towards him and kissed her. "Thank you, Sam." They then sat there grinning at each other. Well that conversation went well, Jack thought.

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I think I may have lost the thread slightly in the middle as my housemate brought home lots of cake!