Title: Stargate SG-1 – New Beginnings

Summary: Can career driven Samantha Carter finally lay to rest the ghosts of her past and find true happiness? A/U

Pairing: Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Carter & Original Female Character.

Rating: MA for realist sexual content and language.

Disclaimer: The following story is purely a work of fiction created by borrowing characters from a television series for the purpose of entertainment. Characters other than originals remain the property of creators Brad Wright & Jonathan Glassner. No profit is gained nor is any copyright infringement intended towards Sony Pictures Television, Gekko Film Corp & MGM Worldwide Television.

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Chapter 13

Sam pulled into the parking bay allocated to her at the Mountain Complex and turned off the engine of her Mustang. She placed a hand on Dana's thigh and enquired, "You ready for the first day at work when we don't have to hide our sexuality in fear of being discharged?"

Dana leaned in and kissed Sam quickly, "Now I am."

Sam laughed, "Me too."

Dana looked at Sam as she got out of the car and smirked, "You do realise we are identically dressed?"

Sam looked down at her blue battle dress uniform, then at Dana, "Actually no, but how cute are we?"

Dana roared with laughter, "Pretty bloody cute."

The duo laughed all the way to the first checkpoint.

-o-

Dana and Sam went their separate ways once they stepped out of the second lift. Sam went to her lab and Dana made for the Infirmary where she was greeted by Carolyn as she entered.

"Good morning Dana," said the glowing younger doctor.

"Good morning Carolyn. You look pleased with yourself."

Carolyn blushed, "Must be left over from the weekend. How was yours?"

"Great. So what's on our dance card for today?"

"Well, you and Colonel Carter are both scheduled for a pre-flight physical. I'll do yours and you can do Sam's." Carolyn didn't miss the rise of colour to Dana's cheeks, but refrained from mentioning it.

"Okay, when do you want to get started?"

"We can do yours now and get it out of the way."

"That sounds good, I'll just duck into cubicle one."

"I'll be there in a second; I just have to grab the paperwork."

Dana stepped in behind the curtain and quickly disrobed then put on the hospital gown that was lying on the bed. She was sitting on the side of the bed when Carolyn entered.

"Okay, we'll start with the blood test first, then work our way through the check list."

"I'm all yours Carolyn." She watched as Carolyn drew some blood, "So I am assuming your dating is going well?"

"Yes it is. I'm really enjoying myself. Excuse me while I send this to the lab." Carolyn stepped out and returned seconds later.

"I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your time with Daniel."

"So how is everything with you?"

"It couldn't be better."

"Good." Carolyn started to examine Dana's shoulder, "Any stiffness or pain?"

"No. It's been really stable and there have been no problems. I have been keeping up with all my exercises and it seems to have done the trick."

"Excellent. I'll just get you to stand up while I check your flexibility."

Dana jumped off the bed and Carolyn probed the shoulder as they went through a series of exercises.

Carolyn moved to the rear of Dana and noted the love bites on the shoulder blade, "Well, I hope the base isn't in the throes of an epidemic?"

"I beg your pardon?"

"I had a patient in here last week with a similar pattern of bruising to her shoulder as you have."

Dana giggled softly, "Oh really? Well, I hope we don't see any more cases."

Carolyn stepped around to the front and faced Dana, "I hope not. So if I put one and one together, I would come up with two?"

Dana couldn't hide the blush, "Maybe."

Carolyn smiled at her colleague and friend, "All I can say is you and Sam make a great couple. You are very similar in a lot of ways and I'm pleased for you."

"Thank you and I am very happy."

"I have to admit, I haven't seen Sam this content before and now I know the reason why, keep up the good work."

"I intend to."

"You must be relieved not to have to hide from the military anymore?"

"It certainly takes off a lot of pressure."

Twenty minutes later, Carolyn had finished her exam and passed Dana as fit.

"Thanks Carolyn."

"Welcome. I'll go give Sam a call and request her appearance."

"Cool, I'll get dressed and wait."

-o-

Sam entered her lab and set about analysing a batch of samples brought back by SG-24 overnight. Daniel dropped by five minutes after she arrived.

He stood at the end of the table and said, "Good morning Sam."

Looking up, Sam replied, "Oh hi Daniel. How's it going?"

"Great Sam, I'm just great."

Sam noticed Daniel was fidgeting with his glasses more than usual, "Any peculiar reason why you dropped by Daniel?"

"No, not really, I just wanted to say hello."

"Daniel, you are a terrible liar."

Chuckling, Daniel admitted, "I am just happy, that's all."

"My guess is your euphoria is because of one Doctor Lam?"

Daniel's face reddened, "Yes, she is wonderful."

"I'm pleased for you, I really am."

"Thanks Sam. I better get out of your hair and go do some work; I'll see you later."

"Will do and thanks for dropping in."

Sam returned to her work before Daniel left the lab. An hour later, the phone rang and her assistant answered.

"Colonel Carter, it's for you."

"Thanks David." She took the receiver from him and placed it to her right ear, "Carter speaking."

"Good morning Sam, Carolyn here."

"Morning Doc, what can I do for you?"

"You are scheduled for a pre-flight physical and I was wondering what time would suit you?"

"Give me ten minutes to finish up here and I'll be there." Sam saw it as an opportunity to see Dana and was eager to attend the Infirmary.

"See you then."

-o-

Dana was suturing a deep laceration above Sergeant Siler's right eyebrow when she overheard Carolyn talk to Sam.

"Colonel, someone will be with shortly. Would you just go through to examination room two?"

Dana quickly finished up with Siler, "Try to look out for falling debris next time Sergeant."

Siler laughed, "I'll try, but it doesn't appear to work for me."

"Well, considering how many times I have stitched you up since I have been here, I would have to agree with you. You are good to go Sergeant."

"Thanks Doctor."

Dana cleaned up the instrument tray and herself before taking up Sam's pre-flight paperwork and entering exam room two. Sam was dressed in a gown and sitting on the side of the bed. She was looking down at the floor and dangling her bare feet.

"Hello Colonel Carter."

Sam looked up and smiled one of those incredibly cute grins, "Hey Brigadier Ridley, I'm glad to see you are doing my physical."

"So am I."

Sam giggled, "Have I ever told you know sexy you look wearing a white coat?"

Dana gulped and replied, "No and now is not the time or place to be telling me." She was in full military mode and unwilling to bend the rules, even while she was physically aching for her lover.

Sam cheekily smiled, "Sorry, I will behave myself."

Dana knew it was a hollow vow because it was obvious to her that Sam was aroused. She planned on ignoring that fact no matter how hard it was going to be. "Sam, I don't want to come off as the bad guy here, but we have already had this conversation and I won't breach protocol while at work."

Sam lowered her eyes and responded, "I know and I apologise for putting pressure on you."

"It's okay. Maybe I should ask Carolyn to do the exam?"

"If you want, but I am happy for you to continue."

"All right then, I'll just take a blood sample and get this show on the road." Dana finally moved closer to Sam. She picked up the tourniquet strap from the assembled tray and as she wrapped it around Sam's bicep, Sam placed her right hand on Dana's.

"You are shaking, what's wrong?"

"Sam I'm trembling because you look so god damn wonderful and I want you, but I can't have you. I'm trying to focus on my job and for some reason I am having trouble. Right this very minute, you are my patient and I'm struggling with that concept. I haven't had this issue with you before, but here we are."

Sam couldn't help herself, she giggled, "Oh okay. It's funny because this is the only room in the Infirmary that isn't monitored. Did you have anything to do with that?"

Dana finally relaxed, "No, but I think I may know who did."

"Who honey?"

"Carolyn. She put one and one together. Last week you had love bites on your shoulder and today I have them."

Sam laughed at the news, "Smart woman."

"By the way, she is more than cool about us and wished us luck. She also said we make a great couple."

"That's good news and we are great. So have you calmed down enough to get on with this exam? I have a hot date in my lab with some mineral deposits."

Dana chuckled, "I'm fine now and am sorry for my attitude."

"It's okay honey. We both know we have to be able to turn off our personal feelings for one another when we are here, but it isn't always that easy. I am the one who needs to apologise. I shouldn't have teased you, but I forgot where I was for a moment."

Dana smiled at Sam, "I guess you and I need to work a little harder at controlling our sexual desires or just come up with a solution."

Sam thought of a resolution, "What time are you planning on having lunch?"

"Noon and what are you conjuring up in that brilliant mind of yours?"

"I'm thinking you and I should have lunch together in my quarters; I'll supply the food."

"Sam, you have a date" replied an eager Dana.

"Good now examine me," directed Sam jovially.

"Yes ma'am." Dana stayed in professional mode for the next twenty five minutes and Sam kept her promise to behave.

After a nurse returned with Sam's blood results Dana declared, "You are all done. You can get dressed now and you are cleared, fully fit and healthy. I'll meet you at twelve."

"Thank you and I'm looking forward to our date."

Dana collected the paperwork, "Bye Sam." She left the room quickly, not crossing the line and staying to watch Sam dress.

-o-

The rest of the morning flew by for Dana and she went to her office and hung up her jacket before making her way to Level twenty five then on to Sam's quarters. She knocked on the door and waited for an answer.

Sam opened the door immediately and dragged Dana inside by the hand, "Hello Doctor Ridley."

"Hello there Doctor Carter," she looked towards the table and saw a plate of sandwiches.

"Come on, let's sit and eat, I'm starved." Sam led Dana to a chair.

Dana sat down, "I am too; it was a busy morning."

After a few moments Sam asked, "You feeling okay with what happened this morning?"

"Yes, I'm over it and will be fine the next time I have to examine you."

"That's good, because I don't want to interfere with your work."

Dana ate in silence for a moment or two. In all the time she had been in the Air Force, she had never entertained the idea of fraternising with someone while on duty. But on two occasions now Sam had made her seriously think about stepping over that line. The first time was at the waterfall during her first mission and this morning was the second. Hours earlier, she was very close to breaking all protocol by kissing Sam and making love in the exam room.

"Honey, you are being very quiet."

"I'm just thinking baby."

"What about Dana?"

"You and me and how I have nearly broken procedure twice just to be intimate with you while on duty."

Sam giggled, "Only twice?"

"Yes," answered Dana.

"Well I win that predicament by one then. The last time you did my pre-mission physical I was so tempted to grab you and kiss you. Of course, that was not all I wanted to do to you."

Dana laughed, "Bloody hell, we are in trouble."

"Yes we are, but this is a nice escape right here."

"It is baby and thank you for suggesting it." Dana finished her lunch and looked at Sam.

"Welcome, but I did have an ulterior motive," Sam confessed.

"You did?" Dana knew exactly what the Colonel had in mind as her hidden agenda.

"This is the first time you and I have been able to have some privacy and be alone on base while on duty."

"True."

Sam stood and cleared the table then returned to Dana. Taking her by the hand, Sam led her to the double bed and they both sat on the edge. Sam held onto Dana's hand and looked into her green eyes, "I want you to know that our quarters will always be here as a solution to the problem of sexual need or tension while we are on duty."

Dana lowered her eyes, "Sam … I … can't."

"I am not asking you to break the rules right now Dana. We are just discussing possible alternatives."

"All right, I understand." Dana suddenly understood more than she wanted to. Sam and Janet had obviously used their quarters for that very same reason. "You've had sex while on duty before, haven't you?"

"Yes I have," answered Sam honestly.

"With Janet I assume?"

"Yes."

"Can I ask where?" Dana was in two minds about knowing, but knew it was best to have everything out in the open.

"In here, her quarters, her office, in exam room two and my lab during a power outage and the cameras were down."

"I see." Dana stood up from the bed. "I need to go to my quarters for a while. Thanks for lunch and the chat Sam; I'll see you later."

Sam didn't know what to say, so she just sat there with her mouth wide open and watched her lover leave. She was gobsmacked by Dana's reaction and this was definitely not how she had hoped lunch would end. She waited a couple of minutes before making her way down the hallway to Dana's room. They needed to discuss the matter as soon as possible. Sam knocked on the door and was surprised to hear Dana's voice answer.

"Come in, you know the code."

Keying in the numbers, she was more surprised to find Dana naked and sitting up in her bed. "Dana!" exclaimed Sam breathlessly.

"Come over here and make love with me. If I am going to break a rule, I'm damn well not going to do it someplace you have been before."

Sam smiled radiantly, "Oh good god." The blonde was undressed before she reached the bed, "I thought you were upset with me."

Dana pulled Sam onto her body and wrapped both arms around broad shoulders, "Never my Sam, now kiss me."

Sam did as directed, which led to more kissing and finally ended with her and Dana climaxing together.

Afterwards, the couple took a moment to collect themselves.

"Holy Hannah Dana, that was amazing!"

"Right back at you sweetheart," countered Dana with laboured breaths. "I really do hate to hurry you, but I am due back at the Infirmary in ten minutes. Do you want to join me for a quick shower?"

"Yes and thank you for an incredible lunch date."

Dana got out of bed and slapped Sam softly on the backside, "Welcome, but it was your plan I believe, just not the original location."

Sam laughed all the way into the bathroom before succumbing to Dana's tender touches one more time.

-o-

Six minutes later, both officers were dressed and ready to resume duty.

Sam pulled Dana into her arms. "I love you and I will see you at four."

Dana traced her fingers along Sam's jaw line, "I love you Sam and how about I meet you in your quarters?"

Sam smirked and replied, "Sounds good." She kissed Dana lovingly before opening her door.

The pair walked to the lift together then went their separate ways. Dana returned to the Infirmary and set about conducting pre-mission physicals on SG-17 who were due to jump at 1400 hours, while Sam completed the analysis of mineral samples and found no probative value in them. She catalogued all the deposits then secured them in the storage facility on Level seventeen.

Upon her return to her lab, she was greeted by Jack.

"Hey Carter, how's it going?"

"Good Sir and you?"

"Great." He handed Sam an envelope, "Thought I'd better drop these off to you for tonight. I'm done for the day, so I'll see you later."

"Thanks Sir and see you there."

-o-

Later that afternoon, Carolyn walked out of the Infirmary and towards the lifts with Dana.

"You got any plans for tonight Carolyn?" inquired Dana as she pressed the call button.

"As a matter of fact, I do. Daniel has a surprise date planned."

Dana giggled, "I do too. Sam is all hush hush about it though."

"You don't suppose we are going to the same place?"

"Could be, what time are you leaving?"

"1600 hours," answered Carolyn suspiciously.

"We are too and it's casual attire."

"Uh huh, I think we are onto something here Dana."

The lift car arrived and the two women rode together to Level twenty five.

"Well, I suspect I will be seeing you soon," said Carolyn cheekily.

"I agree, see you then."

Dana unlocked the door to her quarters, took off her boots and disrobed. She stepped into the shower and decided to take her time as it was another fifty minutes before she was due to meet Sam. Two minutes into her shower, she realised she couldn't wait that long, so she finished up and stepped out of the cubicle.

After dressing in three quarter length black shorts and a dark blue polo shirt, she ran to Sam's room.

-o-

Sam hung up her lab coat and secured the room then quickly made her way to her quarters. It was 1510 hours and Dana was due to meet her at 1600 hours. When she entered her room, she was delighted to find Dana sitting on the couch reading a magazine.

"Honey, I'm home," joked Sam tittering at herself.

Dana looked up at her and laughed, "Hello sweetheart."

Sam walked over and kissed her in greeting, "I like coming to my room and finding you here."

Dana pulled Sam onto her lap and gently caressed her back, "Me too, did you have a good afternoon?"

Sam pecked Dana on the chin, "I did. I had all this energy after lunch and finished up all the samples then moved onto some ancient technology."

Dana guffawed, "I was energised myself and whipped through two operations." Cupping Sam's face, she kissed her deeply.

Sam was breathing heavily when their lips parted, "Holy Hannah Dana, I adore the way you kiss me."

"And I love the way you kiss. Now, go have a shower before I forget myself."

"Yes ma'am."

Several minutes later, Sam emerged from the bathroom wearing only a towel.

Dana just stared at her as she went to her duffle bag and withdrew her clothing.

Sam slipped off the towel and slowly dressed in cargo shorts and a Colorado Rockies home jersey. By the time she finished dressing, Dana was slack jawed.

Sam turned to her and asked, "Honey, are you ready to go?"

Dana struggled to reply, "Huh … I … yes."

Sam laughed, "I absolutely love the way I can reduce you to jello."

"I do too. God Sam, you are the most sensual woman I have ever known."

"Thank you, but I believe it is your influence that makes me feel that way. I literally can't get enough of you physically."

Dana got up and approached her, "I promise I will always try to assist you in that area."

Sam checked her watch and looked at Dana with the cheekiest of grins, "I could do with some assistance now and we have at least twenty minutes."

"I know, so take off your shorts and underpants; I have just the solution for you."

Sam moaned loudly and did as Dana asked. She shivered as Dana kissed her and lifted her up and onto the table.

Dana released her lips and whispered, "Lay down Sam."

Sam reclined and smiled as Dana sauntered to the other end of the table and climbed up. Dana straddled Sam until she was positioned above her centre and Sam's mouth was inches from hers.

"Oh god Dana, you smell divine," murmured Sam before she wrapped her arms around Dana's hips and pulled her lover's wetness onto her mouth.

Dana groaned in response then lowered her mouth and captured Sam's slick, hard clitoris between her lips.

Sam bucked in reaction and slid her tongue over Dana's hood then slowly flicked it back and forth in a slow cadence while Dana suckled softly on Sam's firm node.

Arching her back, Sam groaned. She increased the tempo of her lavishing upon Dana's nub, while Dana flicked her tongue lazily across Sam's opening then back along the sides of the U-spot.

Sam exploded minutes later and Dana lapped up her essence slowly, savouring every droplet while she continued to rock back and forth in time with Sam's tongue.

Seconds passed before Sam's face was awash with Dana's orgasm.

The couple stayed in position for a few moments before Dana eased off the table. She walked around to the other end and reached for Sam, "Come on my love, we need to clean up."

Sam took Dana's hands and allowed herself to be pulled up, "That was very refreshing honey." She smiled brilliantly as Dana embraced her.

"I always keep my promises sweetheart and I hope you have a spare toothbrush in the bathroom?"

"I have several."

"Trust you to be so organised."

Sam laughed, "I am anal retentive remember and it's what I do best."

Dana chuckled and led Sam into the bathroom.

-o-

After Dana finished brushing her teeth, she looked at Sam while she was checking out her hair in the mirror, "I really do like your hair cut shorter Sam."

"Thanks, I like it too."

"Sweetheart, I need to drop off to my quarters and grab some fresh undies."

"Borrow a pair of mine honey. They are in the top drawer of the left bedside table.

"Thank you."

"You better grab me a pair too."

Dana laughed and left the bathroom, "Sweetie, are we meeting the others at the game or in the car park?"

Sam exited the ensuite and Dana handed her a pair of panties, "Thank you and how did you know?"

"Darling, Carolyn told me she has a mystery date with Daniel and the times matched and you wearing a baseball jersey confirmed our suspicions." She slipped on her shorts.

Sam finished dressing, "So beautiful and so intelligent, what a woman."

Dana tittered, "Thanks and are Daniel and Carolyn riding with us?"

"Yes, so let's get a move on."

After a quick kiss, the pair made their way topside to the upper car park.

Daniel and Carolyn were waiting at Sam's car and Daniel was wearing a Rockies' jersey.

Dana hugged them both as did Sam.

"Don't you love it when you are correct," boasted Carolyn to Dana.

Daniel looked at Sam and she shrugged her shoulders, "They figured it out this morning Danny."

"I should have known better."

Carolyn hugged him, "Yes you should know better by now, besides the jersey was a dead giveaway."

Daniel kissed Carolyn on the lips, "I'm quickly learning, trust me."

The two couples settled into Sam's car and got under way to Denver.

-o-

As the friends entered Coors Field, Sam excused herself and returned minutes later and handed both Dana and Carolyn a Rockies' jersey.

"We can't have the two of you out of uniform."

Carolyn embraced Sam, "Thanks Sam, much appreciated."

In turn, Dana kissed Sam in gratitude, "Thank you sweetheart."

Carolyn and Dana both pulled the jerseys over their shirts and Daniel whistled before commenting, "Looks good on you Carolyn."

Sam cuddled into Dana and added, "Gorgeous as usual my love."

"Thanks Sam. So where do we meet Jack and Sara?"

Sam laughed, "It's no wonder the Pentagon didn't want to lose you."

"Lucky for me I made my escape," joked Dana.

"And it's been extremely lucky for me. Jack owns a box and they should be there waiting for us." Sam took hold of Dana's hand and led her to the appropriate section.

Daniel and Carolyn followed behind them, also hand in hand.

-o-

Jack and Sara greeted the foursome with hugs and kisses and everyone found a seat.

"Jerseys look good on you Dana and Carolyn," declared Jack once everyone was settled.

Dana smiled and answered, "Thanks Jack and these are great seats. There's nothing like being behind the batter's box."

"Best investment, besides Sara, that I ever made."

Sara hugged her husband, "You falterer Jack."

"It's what I do honey."

Dana put her arm around the back of Sam's seat and tilted in, "Thank you darling, this is a great date."

"You are more than welcome honey. We all try to make as many of the home games as we can."

Dana's eyes widened, "Cool."

Moments later a vendor approached. "Does everyone want a hot dog?" asked Jack as he waved to the vendor. Everyone replied in the affirmative and Dana ordered a turkey one.

"Turkey?" said Sam, "I haven't tasted one of those before."

Dana leaned over and offered Sam a taste, "Try some."

Taking a bite, Sam remarked after swallowing, "It's good."

"So are you," said Dana as she wiped a spot of mustard off Sam's lips.

"Thank you."

-o-

By the end of the evening, the Rockies had defeated San Diego 6-4 and Dana had thoroughly enjoyed her first baseball game in Denver.

As Dana and Sam snuggled in bed later, Sam kissed her girlfriend tenderly on the forehead, "Goodnight my love."

"Night my Sam and thanks again for a great date."

Sam covered her mouth and yawned, "My pleasure and I love you."

"Love you too."

Within minutes they were both asleep.

-o-

Chapter 14 is up and waiting!