"Ok Daniel, I'm a little familiar with the male ego, but what was that about you and Jack in the hallway?"

"Nothing."

"Oh, don't give me that Dr. Daniel Jackson, Ph.D. It doesn't take a genius like you to see a snide remark at one of your friends; so spill." Vala poked at him.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"Don't you act like me. I am me and I don't like seeing me in you. So stop the stalling and tell me what's wrong."

Sitting down huffing Daniel takes a seat on the bed. "I…..I sometimes think that Jack thinks this marriage thing is all a joke. Just once I would like Jack to see things thru our eyes. I….I don't know….

Vala sat down beside Daniel making Daniel face her. "Why do you think that Jack, your best friend does not take marriage seriously Daniel? Hasn't he been with you thru thick and thin? Has he not been there for you in the worst times of your life? Or is it something more?"

"Jack….Jack has been more than just a friend to me, and Sam…..well, Sam has been the sister I never had. Teal'c the big brother and Cam the crazy little brother that constantly annoys me. Everything I ever wanted in a family is right here in this cabin."

Vala titled her head, confused. "Then what's wrong darling?"

"I….I don't know. I…..I need some air."

Daniel abruptly left the room and left Vala thinking that she was the cause of his sorrow and pain.

KITCHEN

"Jack, what was that all about?"

"I don't know what you mean?"

"Don't give me that, I don't know what you mean act. You and Daniel and that whole conversation in the hall. Something is bothering Daniel and you need to fix this."

Teal'c interjected. "Samantha is correct O'Neill. Something is definitely most put off by Daniel Jackson. You must resolve this matter."

"I concur with Teal'c ,O'Neill. This is unusual for friends to be upset over a joyous occasion."

Jack thru his hands up in frustration. "Why must I always be the adult in these situations? Can't I just be….you know…me?"

Sam approached. "Jaaaack."

"Alright, alright. I swear, all a man wants to do is have a good breakfast and get married. What's so wrong with that."

Stares, lots of stares

"I'm goin….I'm goin."

Knock, knock, knock

"Hey Daniel, we need to talk." No answer.

"Daniel if you don't want to talk just say so, and I'll walk away."

Jack hears crying, but no one saying anything. He walks in the room.

"Dan…Vala?" Jack walks over on a crying Vala, sitting on the bed. He embraces her.

"Hey…..there's no crying at the cabin. What's wrong? You two have a fight?"

Shaking her head no, Vala just continues to cry. "Hey…..hey I'll tell you what. Why don't I find our favorite space monkey and find out what's wrong…hmmm?"

Vala shakes her head vigorously yes. "Ok, one talk with an angry Archeologist coming up."

Before he walks outside, he gets Sam's attention. "Hey, Vala's crying. Can….. you…..

"Enough said. Just go make things better, like you always do." Kiss

"Have I told you lately, how much I love you?"

"Not in the last five minutes. But I'm sure you'll make it up to me."

Sam caresses his face and heads for Vala's room.

"God I love that women." Jack proceeds outside. He sees Daniel sitting by the lake.

"Ok…..one talk with Daniel, coming up."

TBC

A/N: I know, I know, I've neglected my muse for awhile. So to bring in the seasons greetings. I'm updating just a little more. As always, I thank those who have stuck with this. As usual any comments and reviews are welcomed.