Jay lay on floor of his office, fully clothed, counting the ceiling tiles. He had stayed in the infirmary with Jeff Hayden half of the night as the man suffered from withdrawal from the damned sarcophagus. He was better this morning when Jay had checked him but Janet had taken one look at Jay and kicked him out, telling him to eat 'For goodness sake!'

Instead of eating he had went to see Simon, to see the man who had been on his team for a year and a half and had betrayed him. As he stood in front of the cell he wondered how he didn't see it. (A/N-When you go to military jail they take all military ranks, insignia and privileges away from you, stripping you of your military identity, making you for all intents and purposes just a 'civilian' ) The lack of…honor..for a better word.. on Simon's face was now so obvious to him. When Simon looked up there was a blankness, a lack of regret that made Jay wanted to break into the cell and hit him. Hard. Repeatedly.

"What are you doing here Sir? To get an apology?" Simon asked insolently.

Jay just looked at the man, "Not really. I wanted to see the face of a traitor." And he turned around and walked out.

Back on his office floor, after a trip to the bathroom to throw up, he rolled over with a sigh, amused to find an enormous dust bunny underneath his desk. It's looked big enough to be a dust dog instead.

His mind went to Buffy and he rolled back and sighed. He guessed it was over. She had never called back, too much pain and guilt, wide as the Colorado River, between them. It fucking hurt so much but if this was what she needed then he wasn't going to argue. No matter if it broke his heart. With that painful realization he stood, opened the door to his office and walked down the passageway.

Daniel was going over a video of a planet that SG-11 had been on when his phone rang. "Dr. Jackson."

"Hi Daniel."

Daniel sat back with a smile, "Buffy?"

"Yeppers. How are you?"

"I'm doing great. Buffy, Jay needs you." He said seriously, not seeing Jay pause in his doorway in shock.

"I know, I need him too. I'm at the gate and was wondering if you could come and get me?"

Jumping up Daniel started to shut down his computer and reached for his coat, "Of course, I'll be right there." And he hung up. He turned and bumped straight into Jay.

"Arrgh!" Daniel jumped a foot off of the ground and put a hand to his racing heart, "Whadya trying to do? Give me a heart attack?"

"Was that Buffy?" Jay asked a little desperately.

"Yeah, she's at the gate and…" he trailed off, Jay was gone like a shot and Daniel was speaking to empty space.

"Sweet." He said with a smile, plagiarizing Jack.

Buffy watched the traffic in and out of the mountain aimlessly. Her back was to the guard shack, her black wool peacoat and her bright blue scarf keeping her warm against the mountain chill. She didn't hear the running footsteps behind her over the traffic when suddenly she was spun around and kissed fiercely.

Jay saw her as soon as he exited the elevators and began to run. He hit the gate that separated them and the airman opened it, and then he pulled Buffy around into his arms. The kiss started out harsh but as she opened her mouth against his onslaught he gentled it, tasting the coffee she had drank and her own unique flavor.

He had to pull back so they could breath and he cupped her cold face in his hands, smiling at her dazed expression. "I am so not mad at you Buffy." And was rewarded by her bright smile.

"I'm crazy in love with you Colonel." Buffy replied, letting her self be drawn into his arms. As she sighed, she could feel him sigh at the same time and she giggled softly. She was definitely where she wanted to be.

"Colonel?" The gate airmen asked.

Jay lifted his head, "Yeah Airman, I'll sign her in." After he did he took her to the elevators, keeping her fingers linked with his.

"You were only gone for a couple of days but I missed you terribly Babe." Jay said quietly once they got onto the elevator.

"I was so stupid." Buffy grimaced. "Giles gave me a swift kick in the behind as I was beating myself up. He said I was having a crisis of faith. Either I love you or I don't. Either I trust you, or I don't." She looked up at his handsome and oh so serious face. "So, I had to stop and think, and was forced to confess that yeah, I do love and trust you."

Jay smiled, pulling her to him and kissing her deeply. His hands moved under her coat to grip her bottom and pull her tight to him, making them both moan softly. The elevator doors opened and there was a gasp and a few amused snorts.

"Colonel? This is your stop."

Jay gave Buffy a few small kisses before looking up blankly, "Whoops, so it is." And he dragged Buffy off and down to his office. As soon as the door closed he pushed her against it, long sensuous kisses being exchanged.

Suddenly they were closer together as the door behind Buffy was muscled partially open, "Oh for cryin' out loud!" came Jack's voice.

"Go away Jack, I'm busy." Jay said, smiling at Buffy's laugh.

"Buffy?"

"Hi Jack!" she called back.

"Well finally! Carry on." The door closed with a thump and they could hear him whistle as he walked off.

Jay laughed low and quiet in his throat, "I love you Buffy Summers, and I want us to be stronger because of this."

Buffy looked up at this strong, handsome, sweet sweet man who made her heart beat faster and vowed to make this right. She would put her heart in his hands, knowing he would keep it safe for her.

"I trust you." She said simply.

She was so exhausted that Jay had put her to bed in one of the VIP suites. He had stayed with her, stripping down to his boxers and spooned with her, enjoying the feel of her close to him. He loved her so much….

Buffy woke suddenly, momentarily confused by her surroundings when the door opened and Jay walked in.

"Hey Babe, how're ya feeling?" He asked cheerfully.

She sat up, rubbing her eyes then flipped back her hair, "I'm good." Her stomach rumbled and she got up to have a bone cracking stretch.

"Jump in the shower and get dressed. I'm taking you to breakfast."

Nodding she pulled off her clothes, tossing them on the bed sleepily, not noticing as Jay froze. She undid her bra and looked up to see Jay's heated gaze on her. All sleepiness fled her mind and she purposely stretched again, making him moan. She walked over to him and began unbuttoning his fatigues. When she had gotten him out of them, and he was standing only in his dogtags and an erection she smiled, "Well?"

His hands were trembling as he cupped her face, kissing her heatedly. She rubbed her body against his and his head came up, eyes wide. "I love you." He panted, trembling from suppressed desire.

"Then I'm yours."

He moved to the desk and swept it clean with an impatient hand. He grabbed her and bent her over it, watching as she braced her hands on it in surprise. He gentled and pressed kisses down her back, using his hands and caressing her smooth bottom. He rubbed his cock against her then slid home into her. "Man oh man Buffy, you are so tight!" He groaned and began to thrust.

Buffy gasped as he thrust, the position rubbed against that spot that made everything tingle. She threw her head back, "Right there!" she moaned, moving back to meet each thrust. He felt so incredible, he filled her physically, heart and soul.

Their climaxes ripped through them, making them both cry out.

"Geez." Jay moaned quietly, resting against her back, both of them gasping for breath.

"Am I alive?" Buffy laughed softly, she had never felt more alive.

Feeling her thundering heartbeat under his chest Jay smiled, "Oh, I think so."

"Good, wasn't sure for a moment there." She gave a blissful sigh. "I'm still starving though." And her stomach rumbled again, causing him to snort a laugh.

Bracing himself he pulled out of her, causing them both to moan. She stood and as she turned around he folded her into a tight hug. "I love you so much, I don't think I can say it enough." He whispered into her hair.

"Same goes for me too." She said, smiling into his chest.

Jay and Buffy went through the line in the cafeteria and walked to where Teal'c was. He stood and bowed his head respectfully at Buffy, "Buffy Summers, it is good to see you well."

"Thanks Teal'c, that means a lot." Buffy smiled back as she sat down.

Jay watched as Buffy tucked into her food with a will.

"Hungry Babe?"

Smirking she took a sip of orange juice, "Starving. I didn't eat for the past couple of days."

His face softened, "Oh Buffy."

She held up her hand, "Not your fault. I was running on adrenaline and emotions, no food and no sleep didn't help."

"Yes Xena." He smiled.

"And stop calling me that!" She demanded.

"Calling you what?" Jack asked as he and the rest of SG-1 sat with them.

"He keeps calling me Xena!" She whined, stealing a piece of bacon from Jay's plate.

Jack drank some coffee before cocking his head while there was muffled chuckles from the others, "I like it." He stated.

A disgusted glare from Buffy, "You would!"

Daniel leaned forward and gave Buffy a piece of his bacon and she smiled brightly, "Thank you. At least someone likes me!"

He grinned, "Dump the Colonel and I'll take you to Tahiti." He challenged, a wicked gleam in his eye.

Buffy sat back, eyeing him with a speculative smile, "That's a very nice offer, but I need to see you with your shirt off first."

Jay choked on his coffee, Jack and Sam were whooping like loons while Teal'c raised an amused eyebrow.

Daniel stood and started unbuttoning his uniform shirt. Jay slammed his coffee down, stood and jerked Buffy upright before kissing her.

Sam was wiping tears of laughter off of her face as Daniel sat back down, a satisfied smile on his slightly pink face. They watched as Jay pulled back from a dazed Buffy, her lips slightly swollen from his kisses, her eyes starry.

"Mine!" he stated, then looked at Daniel, "Danny, you're like a brother to me, but make no mistake. Look at Buffy again and I'll hide every rock in your office." He grinned as Daniel paled.

"Not my artifacts!" he wailed in alarm.

"Oh, you betcha Dr. Jackson!"

"Colonel! That's just mean." Sam said, giggling at the pain on Daniel's face. Jack was about to choke from laughing so hard and Teal'c patted him on the back in concern.

"Are you well O'Neill?"

Jack waved him off and took a large gulp of coffee, "Oh boy, I needed that. Danny, you are an idiot but good for a laugh."

"Jack, you have to protect me! Quit laughing like a hyena!" Daniel said indignantly.

Buffy grinned and finished her breakfast. Looking up she smiled, "Jay, I have to go home today."

Dismay crossed his face, "But you just got here!"

"I have a job, and as understanding as Robin is I need to get back to it. Plus Dawnie has prom soon and I promised we find her a great dress."

Jay was about to say something when General Hammond walked in, then came towards their table. Everyone stood but he waved them back down, "At ease people. Hello Miss Summers, I heard that you were back. Can I have a moment of your time?"

Buffy finished her oj and nodded, "Right now in fact."

"Good. I'll bring her back to your office when we're finished Colonel." They all watched as Buffy and the General walked out of the cafeteria, chatting quietly.

"I wonder what that's all about?" Daniel asked thoughtfully. He had seen the serious look on General Hammond's face.

Jack exchanged a glance with Jay, "I'm not sure but I'll bet that we're not gonna like it."