Here's my longest chapter so far. I don't know why the show never gave them a military ball. I know it's supposed to be in September, but for my own amusement I moved it to now (July). I always go with air date since they never showed you when they were doing things. Also, my husband is a Marine and all I know are Marine balls so if something is different than what I've written then I'm sorry. Please, enjoy!

In the two weeks following Jack and Daniel's escapade Sam made sure to stay away from Jack. Janet blamed his erratic behavior on raised levels of everything, including testosterone. Sam knew he didn't feel her up out of his own volition and she didn't want to give him any more opportunities to try again. She made sure she was never alone with Jack after that. It was pretty easy, too. If she was in her lab one of her associates was always there. Plus, Jack and Daniel weren't allowed to leave the base until the virus had completely left their systems so it's not like he could have dropped by her house unexpected. They spent time together in the mess hall and around the mountain, but never alone.

About 2 days after their mission Jack quietly discussed what he'd done in the escape shaft with Sam while they were eating. "I can't believe I did that. I'm really sorry!"

"I know, Sir. You weren't yourself."

"But, from what I can remember, you didn't exactly refuse my advances."

Sam avoided his questioning gaze. "I don't know what you're talking about, Sir."

Luckily Daniel and Teal'C showed up just in time to distract Jack.

Those two weeks were terrible for the SGC. Many of their fellow colleagues were killed during one battle. Then 2 of them turned out to be assassins brainwashed by the Goa'uld. Jack narrowly escaped Anise wiping his brain completely. Sam was so worried she stayed as close as she could to a garbage can. She knew before long she'd have to let the cat out of the bag. Her own team members must suspect something by now. They are scientists.

Now everyone was talking about the upcoming ball. The only reason Sam wanted to go was because it would be the last time she would be able to fit into her dress blues for a very long time.

Janet joined her for lunch. "So, how are you feeling these days?"

"Much better!"

"You're going to start showing soon. Since you're so thin it could happen a little earlier than most women."

"Ugh, don't remind me. I'm glad these BDU's have a little more give and all I have to do right now is extend my belt. I tried on my blues last night and I'll be ok as long as I don't sit. Or breathe." They laughed.

"I might actually enjoy this ball."

"Why?"

"I just feel like I'm really apart of something special."

"We are very lucky to have you around. There's no telling what could have happened if someone else was here during the whole histamine caveman thing. And that's just one time when you saved us."

"Yes, well, you've saved the whole world already. I think you win." They finished eating and Janet stood. "Well, I don't think I'll see you until tomorrow night. Are you sure you don't need any help?"

"No, I'm pretty sure I've done this before."

Janet rolled her eyes and went back to work.

The ball ceremony went on without a hitch. No one called to inform them that the world needed saving again and the guest speaker wasn't half bad. Sam, Daniel, Jack, Teal'C, and Janet were at the same table. Sam laughed when Daniel poked Jack a couple of times to keep him from nodding off. Now everyone was given the freedom to party til they dropped. Sam was about ready to head home. She hadn't gotten a chance to take a nap earlier and now she was feeling it.

Daniel and Janet headed straight for the dance floor. Teal'C watched intrigued as he saw everyone dancing. "Your customs still surprise me, O'Neill."

"That's because you never get up and let loose. Carter, care to join me?" Jack stood holding his hand out to her.

"Oh, I don't really think I should."

"Come on, you'll do fine." She took his hand and just as they stepped on the dance floor a slow song came on. Sam was ready to turn back around but Jack held her hand firmly. "You're not getting away so easy." As she raised her arms to grasp his hand and put the other around his shoulder Sam looked around the room to see if anyone was watching them. She didn't want anyone to think it was her former team leader that got her pregnant. "Relax," Jack said. "No one is watching us. Besides a lot of people are dancing."

"But, Sir, they'll think…"

"No they won't. They're all busy getting drunk. No one is even going to remember tonight."

'He has a point,' Sam thought. As the song kept going she noticed their bodies kept getting closer. Their dress blues made it impossible to do anything, but it didn't stop the feelings they were both getting. When it ended Sam looked up into Jack's eyes. She blushed slightly then stepped back.

"You wanna get something to drink?" he asked.

"Sounds good, Sir." She followed him out into the hall and he ordered 2 water bottles from the bar.

They both sipped their drinks slowly until Jack said, "Come with me."

"Colonel?" He didn't wait for her to obey and she almost had trouble keeping up with him in her heels. She barely noticed he slipped out a side door that led to a small garden. "What are we doing out here?"

"I just wanted to get you alone."

"Why?"

"So I could do this." He grabbed her by her head, kissed her, and then dipped her. She quickly wrapped her arms around him mostly fearing she'd fall. Sam enjoyed the sensation. It was incredibly romantic, too. When he stood her up again she promptly pushed him away. "You can't do that again."

"Why not?"

"Because all my make up will rub off onto you."

"Is that the only reason?"

Sam thought for a second. "More or less."

He pulled her closer to him keeping as little distance between them as he could. "I've waited 2 weeks to do that again but you've managed to make sure I wouldn't."

"I just wanted to be sure it was really you. All that testosterone can take a while to leave your system."

"It wouldn't have mattered."

"Why?"

"Because when I'm around you it all comes back again. It's been so hard to fight off my manly urges to kill somethin', fix things, uh, cook outdoors."

She giggled. "Isn't that a quote from Mulan?"

"Oh, I was hoping you wouldn't get that."

"I watched it with Cassie like a month ago."

"So did I." He hugged her closer and started kissing her neck. Then he tried sliding a hand down to her ass.

"Need I remind you, we're still in uniform?" She grasped his arms for balance.

"Minor detail." He kept his attention on her neck just at the bottom of her earlobe.

"Colonel?" She tried to suppress a whimper.

"Didn't I tell you to stop calling me that?" His voice changed. It was growly and hot. It made Sam weak in the knees.

"I should go home," Sam said breathy.

"Great idea. Should we take your car or mine?" He switched to the other side of her neck.

"That wasn't exactly an invitation."

"That's ok, I'll just invite myself."

Sam laughed. He pulled away and looked into her eyes. She bit her lip and he could tell she was thinking. "Shouldn't we say goodbye to the guys?"

"Nope."

"Let's take mine." They shared a mischievous smile then quickly ran back through the building and out to the other side where their cars were parked. Sam was surprised that they hadn't run into anyone during their escape. She unlocked her car before realizing Jack wasn't with her. A minute passed and he ran up to her holding a small bag. "You planned this, didn't you?"

"Uh, I always keep a bag in my car."

Sam didn't buy it for one minute but didn't hesitate to get in and start it up. Jack followed with a huge grin on his face. Their car ride was silent except for the NPR on the radio. For once Jack didn't care and left it.

When they got to her house Sam seemed to ignore Jack. She went in wordlessly and went straight to her bedroom. Jack was confused but followed anyway. She had turned on a lamp and was just taking off her heels. "That feels so much better!" She wiggled her hose clad toes into the carpet. She turned to Jack and put her arms around his shoulders. "Now we don't have to worry about my make up."

Jack didn't wait for anything and kissed her. This time he kept it simple, but passionate. He used very little tongue wanting to focus on the feel of her soft lips. Sam started to unbutton his blouse but it was too difficult. It made her pull away in frustration. "How about we take care of our own blouses. These things can be tricky, you know."

Sam nodded in agreement. They'd both had their share of uncomfortable uniforms. He was done before she was and she heard him release a moan of pleasure. She smiled then pulled hers off as well. They both wore t-shirts under their formal clothes. She went into her closet and came back with 2 hangers. Once they both were hung up she went over to her jewelry box and started taking off her earrings. Jack stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her. He went back to kissing her exposed neck. When she switched he followed. His hands found their way under her t-shirt exploring her warm skin.

It seemed to take a lifetime for her to put her earrings away! Finally she was finished and Jack didn't hesitate in removing her shirt. He spun her around and kissed her again. They stopped long enough for her to remove his. He loved the feeling of her mostly bare skin against his and her hands were moving slowly up and down his back. It sent an erotic sensation through him. He couldn't wait to see more. Blindly he felt around her hips for the zipper of her skirt. He found it, but was having trouble with it. "Here, let me," she said.

"Sorry, I've never undressed a fellow officer, before." He watched as she unzipped it and unhooked the top of it. Her skirt dropped to the floor. He fought back a moan as he stared at her beautiful body.

Sam blushed a little embarrassed. She hadn't dreamed of being in this situation before. She started to cross her arms in front of herself, but Jack stepped in and moved them away. "You're beautiful!"

"Hmm, so you say, but it won't last, now." She felt ashamed again.

Jack saw it. "Hey," he lifted her chin so she would look at him. "It doesn't matter, Sam. I'll be here. I'll take care of you."

"You don't have…"

"You need to stop saying that. I want to. Sam," he looked into her eyes waiting until he found the strength, "I love you."

She couldn't believe her ears. She was close to crying but she swallowed them back. "I...I love you, too, Sir."

"Sam."

She smiled. "I mean, Jack."

"Let's try that again. I love you, Sam."

"I love you, Jack."

He kissed her like she'd never been kissed before. They fought for possession of each other's mouths neither willing to give up the battle. Jack quickly removed her bra and threw it across the room. He moved her closer to the bed.

"Jack."

He didn't want to stop.

"Jack, wait." He groaned, frustrated. She giggled. "I have to pee."

"Oh, well, then."

She ran to the bathroom and Jack plopped down on her bed. He started taking off his shiny black shoes and tossed them next to Sam's. As he was about to remove his pants she came back out totally naked. The vision before him made him harder.

"Need help?" Jack was just standing there frozen with his belt undone. She walked over to him and finished opening his pants. They fell to the floor and Jack started feeling over dressed in just his boxers. Sam noticed the bulge and blushed again. She grabbed his neck and pulled him down for a kiss. He wrapped his arms around her melting at the heat she emitted. Before he knew it she had pushed his boxers down and he finally kicked them away.

She pushed him away, threw back her covers and got on the bed. He lay beside her caressing her cheek. "Are you sure, Sam?"

She nodded and he kissed her again. His tongue grazed hers and it gave her goosebumps. He stopped and watched as his hand explored her body. He wanted to feel every inch of her. It was pure agony for him to wait, but it was worth it. His fingers slid down her arm, went over her hipbone, down the outside of her thigh and back up through the inside. He paused briefly close to her core, but left it teasingly. As he brushed her lower belly he scooted down to put his face near it. "Hey, there." Sam giggled. "I just want you to know that I'm never gonna go away. I promise I'll always be here for you and for your mom." He sealed his promise with a kiss to her belly. He went back up to lie next to Sam. She kissed him in appreciation.

They continued to kiss and Jack's hand found her breast. He knew she'd be tender from her pregnancy and tried to be gentle. Her hand met his and Jack pulled away. "Did I hurt you?"

"No, I like it. I wanted you to keep going."

Jack smiled. "Listen, I don't know if you're nervous about the baby, but as long as I'm not hurting you then you should be fine."

Sam admitted that she was a little worried. She wasn't so naive to think people never had sex if one was pregnant, but she hadn't experienced it herself and didn't know what to expect. "Ok."

"So, just let me know if I'm hurting you at all."

"I will."

He kissed her quickly but abandoned her mouth for her nipple. It was begging for him to suck on it. He squeezed her other breast and it made Sam moan. Jack waited for a moment to make sure it was a good sound. They were both enjoying the feeling. Sam's hand found itself in his hair pressing his mouth into her flesh. It surprised Jack to know Sam was so enthusiastic and it nearly caused him to blow. His slid down to find her core and Jack discovered she was very wet. They both moaned again as he rubbed her soft folds. Jack couldn't take it anymore and knelt between her legs. He leaned over her putting his weight on his elbows and knees and kissed her.

Sam knew what he wanted because she wanted it, too. She lifted her hips slightly and Jack got the hint. Slowly he found her entrance and dipped his throbbing dick in. Just the head was enough to make Sam arch her back in ecstasy. Jack slowly dipped further in until her warmth surrounded him. They groaned together again and Jack started driving into her. Sam held onto his shoulders anticipating the sensation. She clenched her muscles and suddenly was overcome by the waves of her orgasm. Jack followed soon after breathing hard.

He collapsed next to her. "You ok?"

"Yeah."

"Good." They both lay there catching their breath and enjoying the flood of their high.

Sam got up and went to the bathroom again. Jack went after she was done. They laid in each other's arms until the morning light woke them from their blissful slumber.