"So what was with the lady in red act? Not that I don't appreciate it." Jack said as Sam lay in his arms later that evening.

"I had a good day and I thought I'd share it."

"So what did you do?" He asked as he kiss the top of her head.

"I got a manicure; a pedicure, a massage and then I went shopping and bought the dress, shoes, lingerie and a few other things."

"I definitely have to applaud the effort. How do you feel about putting it all back on tomorrow night?"

"Why?" She asked.

"I thought I might take you out to dinner."

"Like a date?" She said leaning up on her elbow and looking at him.

"Yes like a date."

"You know you've never actually taken me on a date. Apart from Sarah wedding I mean, which was to protect you from her relatives who don't hate you."

"Then I'd better do this properly." He lent up on his elbow and looked her straight in the eyes. "Miss Carter would you like to go out with me tomorrow night?"

"I thought you'd never ask." She smiled and kissed him pushing him back onto the bed.

~

Jack was whistling as walked the corridors of the base to Daniel's lab.

"Good morning Danny." He said cheerily.

"Jack, I'm sorry about interrupting last night. I didn't mean to.. I mean Sam is too upset is she?"

"She said I should I apologise for being rude when I threw you out. So what did you want?"

"I wanted to ask. Why are you so cheery this morning?"

"I have a date tonight."

"A date? I'm taking it's with Sam?"

"Yes. She bought a new dress and shoes so I figured I should take her out."

"What colours the dress?" Daniel asked.

"Red with these. Daniel, what did you want last night?"

"I need you to .."

~

"Hey, do you mind if I sit here?" Janet asked.

"Go ahead."

"What's with Jack today?" Janet asked as she emptied a sachet of sugar into her coffee. "He's very . happy."

"He has a hot date tonight."

"Oh really?" Janet sounded intrigued.

"Sam bought a new red dress and shoes so he thought he should take her out."

"I think I'm going to have to call her for details."

"At least he's not trying to kill me." Daniel shrugged.

"Why would he want to kill you?" Janet asked sipping her coffee.

"I went over that last night and kind of interrupted something."

"Oops."

"Oops indeed. I thought I was a dead man, but Sam obviously has a good effect on him."

"Very good indeed and he's good for her too. She doesn't work so many hours which is better for her health."

"They should have got together years ago."

"They weren't ready."

"Maybe."

TBC