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Before the half-time show Cassie asked Sam to help her get ice cream for everyone. As Cassie began to get the bowls out Sam reached into the freezer and grabbed the Neapolitan ice cream. Cassie handed her the ice cream scoop and watched as Sam began to dig into the almost solid treat. "Aren't I supposed to help you out?" Sam asked.

Cassie smiled at her. "I want your advice."

Sam looked up. "About what?"

"Boys."

Sam had to concentrate to stop her smile. She figured it was about time for Cassie to start asking about the opposite sex. "What about them?"

"Well…there's these two boys. One is a bit older, but he's kinda cute. He makes me laugh, and I feel as if I've known him all my life. Only, he's not exactly…available right now."

"Why not?"

Cassie shrugged. "It's complicated."

Figuring there was a girlfriend, Sam let it go. "And the other boy?" Sam asked as she set the ice cream in the microwave for fifteen seconds.

"He's sweet, but he's kinda a dork. I'm not sure if I like him for real, or if its just because I want a boyfriend."

"Hmmm." Sam said, taking the ice cream out of the microwave. She began to scoop out the cold treat. "You probably shouldn't lead the second guy on. It sounds to me that you 'like' the first guy, the funny guy. Are you willing to wait for him to be available?"

Cassie shrugged again. "I want a boyfriend though."

Sam nodded. "I know. I was there. I wanted a boyfriend too. But you shouldn't settle Cassie. Never settle."

"So, you think I should wait for the funny guy?"

"Don't waste your time on the ones you don't like Cassie." Sam said as she finished with the ice cream.

"Thanks Sam. Mom would have asked me all kinds of questions about who the boys were, and then she'd talk to me like a baby." Cassie said. She took a couple of the bowls and walked back into the living room. She handed one to her mom with a wink, then told Jack Sam needed help. Jack stood up before Pete could even register the words.

Jack found Sam staring off into space when he entered the kitchen. He stood in the doorway and watched her for a few moments until she sensed his presence and blushed when she looked at him. "Cassie said you needed help." He explained.

"Thanks."

"What were you thinking about?" Jack asked, reaching into his cabinets for chocolate syrup.

Sam shook her head. "Just something I said to Cassie."

"Girl talk?" Jack asked, squirting a bunch of chocolate on his and Daniel's ice cream.

"Something like that." She said, picking up hers and Pete's bowls and carrying them into the living room.

Jack followed her out. He handed Daniel his bowl, then sat back down on his chair, glad to see that the seating arrangements had not been changed. "Sure you don't want any Teal'c?" Jack asked.

"I do not believe I could eat another bite."