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Chapter Eleven

Jack showed up at Charlie's place later that afternoon. He let himself in and put his bag in the guestroom, before making himself at home. There was a note and envelope on the counter for him, letting him know that they would meet at O'Malley's for dinner.

Jack saw the yellow envelope with his name on it. He opened it up and found copies of the photos from the ball, as well as the negatives. He smiled when he saw the pictures of both him and Sam, together. He found the one's that he liked and sorted out which negative's they were. He slipped them into his wallet before leaving the apartment.

Jack went out and started his all day search for a house to buy. He also went to one-hour photo shop in town. He got a blow up of the photo of him and Sam together and had it framed, as well as getting a wallet sized one as well.

When Jonas arrived home, he knew that Sam was at work. He called his friends up and invited them around for few beers. Once they left, he checked the messages. There were none. But he did find a note

From Sam saying that she was called away for few days and she didn't know when she would be returning home.

Later that evening Sam was still working on the computers when her watch alarm went off. She turned it off and then she typed in a few things on the computer, before standing up.

"I'm heading off now, Lt. Don't do anything on this computer while I'm gone, understand?

"Yes Captain"

"Ok, good night"

"Good night ma'am"

Then Sam left to go to her quarters. She had a shower and then got ready for the night. Ferretti picked Sue and Jane up from Peterson. They were going to be staying at his house for the weekend.

"What time are we meeting the others?" Sue asked

"2000 hours. I know that when Jack comes down for the weekend, he likes to go there on Friday nights. They will show up about that time. I called Charlie and told him to get one of the big tables; that I'm bringing some friends of ours along. He wanted to know who it was and I told him that they would find out tonight".

"Good, it's been a long time since I last had steak" Jane said.

They arrived at Ferritti's house. Once they were settled in, it was time to leave to meet the others.

When Charlie arrived back at his place, Jack was watching the Simpson's when he walked in the door.

"Hey Jack, I see that you made it"

"Of course. What time are we meeting Ferretti tonight?"

"Usual time Jack. I'm going to have a shower before we head off"

"Ok. Hey, thanks for the photos"

"You should thank Jane, she sent them to me"

"Ok"

Charlie went and had his shower and got dressed. They left in Charlie's car. They were the first ones to arrive, so they went to the bar and ordered a drink, while waiting for a free table.

After the airman dropped Sam, he left to head back to the mountain. She walked in to the bar and looked around. She spotted Jack at the bar, wearing jeans, blue sweatshirt and black leather jacket. He was talking to Charlie. She looked him up and down and then licked her lips, before walking over to them. Jack had turned to face the bar. When she reached them, Charlie saw her. She put her finger to her lips, which he knew what that meant and he smiled at her.

"Care to bye a lady a drink"?

Jack turned around to say something, then he saw who it was.

"Sam"

"Hi Jack, Charlie"

"Sam, it's good to see you"

"Sam, what are you doing here?" Jack asked, as they hugged one another. Then he kissed her, which made Charlie smile.

"I was re-called to the base yesterday. Ferretti was my driver from Peterson to Cheyenne Mountain. He told me that you were visiting this weekend and that you would be here tonight"

"Well it's good to see you Sam. How long are you in town for?"

"Till Sunday"

"Same here"

"I know. So, how about the drink?"

"Beer"?

"Sure"

Jack got her a beer. By that time Ferretti, Jane and Sue had arrived and saw the others at the bar. Sam spotted them and she raised her beer and gave it a little shake. Both Jane and Sue knew why she did that, so they walked over to them.

"Care to buy a lady a drink, fly boy?" Jane purred behind Charlie. He turned around and saw who it was.

"Jane"

"Hi Charlie"

They both hugged. Then they both noticed Ferretti and Sue, with grins on their faces.

"What are you doing here?" Charlie asked Jane

"Sam called me and told me about this weekend, so here we are" Sue said, Ferretti got her and himself a drink.

"Ah, I see. Shall we? I see that there is a table free" Jack said.

They headed over to one of the big round tables. Jack sat next to Sam, Ferretti, sat next to her, and then it was Sue, then Charlie and then Jane. They talked for few minutes, and then they ordered their meals.

"So what would you ladies like to do this weekend?" Ferretti asked.

"Unfortunately, I have to work this weekend, sorry Jack"

"Do you have to Sam?"

"Yes, with the work I do, it's classified"

"Sam is working at Cheyenne, Jack" Ferretti said.

"Ah, ok" then Sam's phone rang.

"Carter… what? When… I told the Lt. to make sure no one touched that computer and I also left a notice on it…. Is General Hammond there? Yes, I would!" they could see Sam wasn't happy about some thing.

"Sir, what happened…? What, I spent the last two days fixing the problem… yes, I was close…. How much is missing? You're joking? Every thing? Sir, there is no way I can get it up and running by Sunday… O'Malley's…. Ok sir, see you in the morning" then she closed the phone and put it back in her pocket.

"Sam, what happened?" Jane asks.

"I got called to the base yesterday morning. Some moron did some thing to the computers, it wiped over half of the data off it and now two airmen decided to use the computer, that I was working on, to play games. Now everything has been wiped, two years of designs, and programs for the system. All wiped out in one hour. Sorry I have to head back to the base and start all over again"

"Did you say that you would be there in the morning?" Jack said,

"Yes"

"Well, have your dinner and relax for the evening. You can start working on the problem tomorrow, with a clear head"

"Sam, Jack is right. I know what you are like, you can be a workaholic. Anyway, I noticed that there is a pool table over in the corner," Jane said, smiling

"Ok, it's seems I'm out numbered here. I'll stay"

"Good. So you play pool, do you?" Jack asks

"Yes. Why, do you want a challenge after dinner?"

"Sure why not"

"You're on"

Their meals arrived; they all talked while enjoying their dinner. After dinner, they refreshed their drinks. The ladies ordered themselves diet soda, while the men got themselves beer. Then they went to one of the pool tables. Jack and Sam played pool and Sam won the game. One of the men at the bar walked up to Sam.

"Would you like to play and make a bet?"

"Ok, how much?"

"Fifty"

"Done"

They put fifty dollars down on the side of the table and then played. Sam won the game and she collected the money and pocketed it right away. Then she shook the loser's hand.

"What to play again, so I can win my money back?"

"How much this time?"

"Hundred"

"Done"

They put the money done and played another game, Sam's friends were watching her play. Sam won the game and collected her winnings and shakes the guy hand.

"Thanks for the game"

"Would you like a drink?"

"Perhaps another time. I have to go now. I have to get up early for work in the morning"

"Ok, what is your name?"

"Sam"

"Tom, nice to meet you, sees you around"

"Nice to meet you too, bye", then the six of them left the bar.