CHAPTER 4 - OUT OF HIDING

Spoilers: Everything up to the beginning of Season 9

Sam has returned to the SGC at Jack's request, however, nothing appears to have changed, or has it?.

Pairings: Sam & Jack

AU from the start of season 9

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"What's up Teal'c?" Jack asked as he entered the embarkation room.

"O'Neill, thank you for coming. I wish to talk to you about your intentions towards Colonel Carter" the big Jaffa said getting straight to the point, sounding not unlike a father towards his favourite female Tauri.

"Um. T, what the hell is going on?"

"O'Neill, I have observed that Colonel Carter, although appearing to be happy to have returned to the SGC and SG-1, has in fact been quite miserable since her return. I am sure that has something to do with you and your visit to her at Area 51. Again, O'Neill, what is your intention"?

"Teal'c, my intentions are honourable Ok?"

"What do you mean by this O'Neill?"

"I mean that I'm gonna sort it all out. It'll be ok. It's just hard for me you know. I still can't grasp the concept that she's in love with me".

"It is my understanding that Colonel Carter has felt this way about you for many years and with you feeling the same way. Why is it difficult for you to believe this to be true?"

"Oh, I don't know, could have something to do with the fact that I'm a beat up old soldier with way too much emotional baggage, she's way smarter than me and she's one hell of sexy astrophysicist, what have I got to offer her?"

"O'Neill, you are a noble and proud warrior, a representative of your people to many worlds, a legend amongst the Asgard and the Jaffa, you have saved this world and several others many times, but most of all she has seen you during your darkest hours and yet still loves you for it. O'Neill, do not hesitate; your love for each other is strong, stronger that I think you know. I would like to discuss this further with you O'Neill, but I must depart now, I am expected at the Jaffa High Council shortly; I will take my leave of you"

Feeling humbled, Jack replied "Sure, Thank Teal'c"

Nodding his head, Teal'c replied, "It is my pleasure O'Neill. I will see you tomorrow".

Jack stood and watched as Teal'c entered the Star Gate and once it had disengaged, he headed back up the stairs to the command centre, where he ran into Daniel.

"You got a minute Jack?" Daniel queried.

"NO, Not really"

"It'll just take a second"

"Ok, shoot"

"Um, its about Sam"

"Why am I not surprised?"

"What"

Having some idea what he was going to say Jack said "Never mind, what can I do for you Daniel?"

"Sam told me earlier that she's been really miserable since she came back here, don't get me wrong, she loves being here, but she's missing you desperately. Is it your intention to sort things out with here while you're here?"

"That's my intention Daniel"

Stating the obvious Daniel said "Ok then, but Jack, you know she'll kick your ass if you mess her around again"

"What, you don't think I know that Daniel? I didn't mean to upset or hurt her. I'm sorry she feels betrayed, but I didn't plan to and I'm not gonna do anything that ends in her kick my ass."

"Well Ok, just you know, take it easy and one more thing, aren't the regs still a problem?"

"No. Not really. Even though I'm head of Home World Security and technically YOUR boss, I am not Carter's commanding officer. I made sure it was all sorted in Washington before I headed out here. Don't sweat Daniel, it'll be fine"

"Do you have somewhere to stay? You can come stay at my place"

"Not a problem, Sam said I could stay at her place" Jack said trying to hide the smug smirk that began to play on his lips

"She WHAT?"

"Carter said I could stay there"

"Oh boy, Jack, you're really in for it."

"Why do you say that Daniel?"

"Do you think she's gonna forgive you that easily. Have you ever known Sam to be really pissed with someone one minute and then invite them to stay over the next"?

"Come on Daniel, it's me"

"That's what I mean. Jack, she was really pissed at you before, I mean really pissed, physical harm pissed if you get my meaning. Do you really think she's gonna forgive you that easily?"

"But Daniel."

"No buts, Jack, I'd watch your back if I were you"

"But Daniel.." but before Jack could get out another word, Daniel interrupted, "sorry Jack, gotta get going, late for an appointment. Catch you later"

"Hey Daniel…"

As Daniel disappeared down the stairway and into the corridor Jack heard him reply "See you tomorrow Jack, - I hope"

Brigadier General Jack O'Neill, officer in the United States Air Force, saviour of the world, and sometimes the Galaxy and big tough guy to boot muttered to himself "what the hell was that all about" and as he thought more about it, he started to get nervous and began to think to himself "is she really that pissed with me? Nah? but on the other hand Jack, she's right, it doesn't take much time to write an email. Holy crap" he thought to himself "I think I'm in trouble. Maybe I should hop the next flight back to Washington."

TBC...