"So what do you want to do first?" Jack asked as they entered the park.

"We should start somewhere simple like the carousel." Sam suggested.

"You are such a girl." Jack muttered.

"Sorry I just thought I would ease you into this. I wasn't sure how you'd take big roller coasters."

"I'll take them just fine Captain. I've probably been flying planes at Mach speeds a lot longer than you have been alive, one little roller coaster won't be a problem." Jack quickly became defensive.

"Gees Jack I didn't realise you were that old." Daniel said trying to take the heat off of Sam. But she couldn't help but laugh.

"Shut up, you both know what I mean. Besides which you know I'm older than both of you."

"Teal'c you're being very stoic there. Let's go and get some cotton candy before we take the Colonel on the Wild Chipmunk." Sam said as she touched him on the arm.

"What is a 'Wild Chipmunk'?" Teal'c asked as they walked away.

"You see that?" Sam pointed to a large metal track, which looped high over the Lakeside Amusement Park. "That is the Wild Chipmunk."

"I see."

"You sure you're up to that Jack?" Daniel asked as they trailed after them.

"Daniel, I've been in the Air Force since I was eighteen. I can handle anything trust me."

"Except Sam trying to mate with you." Daniel muttered under his breath.

"What was that Danny?" Jack asked.

"I said Teal'c shouldn't eat too much cotton candy. He'll get on a sugar high." Daniel covered. "And don't call me Danny."

"Sorry Danny." Jack apologised.

"Candy Corn sir?" Sam asked as she held out the box to him.

"You do know it's only 0930 don't you?" He asked.

"I know, but I've usually been up for about five hours by now at least. Sugar's like coffee for me. It keeps me going."

"It's bad for your teeth and its. it's just bad in general."

"Don't worry sir, I manage to burn it off toting round my backpack. Ten- mile hikes are good for keeping the weight down. Besides Janet's getting good at make sure we're all in perfect health."

"Did someone say something about a Wild Chipmunk?" Daniel asked.

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"You're looking a bit green there sir." Sam said as they stepped off the ride. "Actually so are you Teal'c." Giving Teal'c a supportive rub on the back.

"My .." He started to say something but cut himself off realising where he was.

"Junior didn't like the ride." Jack finished for him, Teal'c nodded. "I'm going to the bathroom. Teal'c you're coming with me." Jack said tugging his arm towards the facilities conveniently located by the exit of the ride.

"Daniel go with them." Sam encouraged, "I'll sit and wait on the bench here." Sam sat down.

"Okay, we'll be back soon." Daniel said following them.

"Is this seat taken?" A voice asked Sam.

"No." She let the man sit down.

"Having a nice day?" He asked.

"Yes thank you." Sam said with a smile.

"I'm Tom by the way." He held out a hand to her.

"Sam." She shook his hand.

"So what's a pretty lady like you doing sitting alone?" He asked.

"Waiting for some friends."

"So what made you come to Lakeside today?" He continued to question her.

"My friends decided I needed sometime off of work and since it's my birthday today they brought me for a weekend in Denver."

"What do you do?" He asked.

"I'm an Astrophysicist." Sam supplied.

"I've never met and astrophysicist before. You don't look like an astrophysicist."

"What do I look like?" Sam inquired. But Sam didn't get an answer only a 'huh hum Captain' from Jack.

"Captain?" Tom questioned.

"Didn't I mention I was in the Air Force? My friends." She replied. "Colonel Jack O'Neill, Dr Daniel Jackson and Teal'c." She introduced them. "Guys this is Tom, I'm sorry I didn't catch your last name."

"Brown. It's nice to meet you all, but I've got to be going. Nice to meet you Sam."

"You too." Sam said as he high tailed it out of there. "Feeling better Teal'c?"

"Indeed Captain Carter."

"Making friends while we were away?" Jack asked in a blank tone.

"I thought I should practice my diplomatic skills while you were all otherwise occupied. So Teal'c you up to another ride, something gentle this time?"

"Indeed." He almost looked like he was smiling.

"Let's go then."

TBC