Pacing up and down his lounge, Jack wrestled with himself as to whether or not he should go and see if Sam needed his help, she was hurting, he knew that. What he didn't know was why she wouldn't let him in, even now with everything they'd shared, she still couldn't let go enough for him to help her. Deciding to take matters into his own hands, he was going to help her whether she liked it or not, he heard a muffled cry followed by a thud coming from his bedroom, goddammit Sam he thought as he ran towards her.

"Sam, I'm coming in" he yelled from outside the bathroom door. Pushing open the door, he found her sprawled on the bathroom floor, clutching her side. He didn't fail to notice the huge bruise forming on her temple either.

"Jesus Sam, why won't you let me help you?" he told her, as he knelt down beside her.

"Can you help me now?" she whispered, tears already running down her cheeks. Any ounce of anger that Jack felt immediately disappeared as he looked down at her, fragile wasn't a word he'd usually associate with Major Carter but that's exactly how she looked now.

"I'm getting you into bed and then I'm calling the Doc, agreed?" She nodded at him, too tired to argue.

"I'm sorry"

"Hey" he replied, placing a finger under her chin and lifting her head up to look at him, "there's nothing for you to be sorry about, just let me in ok?" Scooping her up gently in his arms, he carried her back to his bed. Once she was settled he grabbed his cell and called the Doc.

"She did what?"

"I know Doc, look….Janet…..I know…..stop shouting at me! Just get over here as soon as you can ok!" Slamming his cell shut and muttering under his breath about her being a napoleonic powermonger, Jack headed back to Sam who'd fallen asleep on his bed. He hoped she was asleep although given the state she'd gotten herself in, she could have easily passed out. Sitting down next to her, he brushed the hair from her forehead and prayed Janet got there sooner rather than later.

Hearing a knock on his front door, Jack yelled out that it was open and a few moments later, Janet joined them both in his bedroom.

"What happened Sir?" asked Janet as she sat on the side of the bed next to Sam.

"I wish I could tell you but I'm not 100% sure myself" sighed Jack, "I left her sleeping and then the next thing I heard was her cry out. I'm pretty sure she's still in a lot of pain"

"Can you guys not talk like I'm not here" mumbled Sam causing both Janet and Jack to turn and jump in shock.

"Sorry Sam, we didn't realise you were awake" replied Janet, "although I'm not in the slightest bit sorry if you won't be honest with me" she added, a look of sterness crossing her face.

"I'll be honest now, everything hurts" she whimpered, "please just make it stop" It took all of Jack's resolve not to pull her into a tight hug and send Janet away but that certainly wasn't what Sam needed right now. Instead knowing that Sam would probably be more honest without him there at that moment, he offered to go and make some coffee to give them a few minutes alone.

"So are you going to tell me what happened for you to end up in this state since you left my infirmary this morning?" asked Janet as she carefully felt the bump on Sam's forehead.

"Perhaps I was a little too keen to leave the infirmary" replied Sam, looking anywhere but at Janet. "I'm sorry" she sighed, "I'll go back if you want me to"

"I'm pretty sure that's not what you really want and besides, there's a sexy man out there desperate to take care of you"

"Janet!"

"What! You're not the only one who notices things like that" replied Janet with a smirk, "besides, he's very clearly only got eyes for you, considering the size of that rock on your hand"

Janet emerged from the bedroom and found Jack in the kitchen with a cup of coffee, handing her one they both took a seat at the breakfast bar.

"How is she Doc?"

"She'll be fine General, I've given her something stronger for the pain so with any luck, she'll sleep for a while. In the meantime I'd suggest you keep a very close on eye on her"

"Thanks Doc, you staying for a while?"

"No I need to get back to the mountain for a bit, call me if your at all worried though" Seeing Janet out, Jack headed back to find Sam fast asleep and snoring lightly, smiling at how cute she looked, even with a huge bruise on her head, he carefully climbed in beside her and placed an arm protectively around her before falling asleep himself.

It was dark when Sam next woke up and for a moment she couldn't remember where she was or why something heavy was resting on her thigh. Glancing over she saw a set of brown eyes staring back at her.

"Hey" she whispered.

"Hey, how're you feeling?"

"Hungry"

"Well we can't have that" he replied, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead, "I'll be right back" It wasn't long before the smell of fresh coffee floated into the room and shortly after Jack sauntered in looking rather pleased with his efforts.

"Pancakes and bacon for m'lady" Carefully helping her sit up, he was pleased to see her tucking into the food.

They sat in silence for a while before Jack laid back down, allowing Sam to snuggle down into him.

"I love you Sam" he told her before placing a trail of kisses down her neck, "I don't want to wait any longer"

"Pretty sure Janet won't be impressed if we do that" smirked Sam, her body instinctively responding to his touch.
"Well I guess I can wait for that but I actually meant I don't want to wait any longer for us to get married, what do you say, are you ready to be Mrs O'Neill?"

"More than you'll ever know" she replied, moving so he could kiss her lips. She moved a hand up behind his head and pulled him closer, "Sam" he groaned, "don't or I won't be able to stop"

"I know you won't hurt me Jack, just be gentle" Those words were all he needed to hear.