A/N This is it! Shippers sit back and relax! I hope I do this well, I am trying.

Shanks-Away!

Captain-Doctor

Sam sat in her lab going through her email, stunned that the SlimFast company had managed to get her internal email address that was not accessible from outside computers...marketers! She was getting ready to head home to get ready for the thing at O'Malleys later on when there was a soft knock on her door, which open to revealed Daniel standing there with a huge smile on his face.

"I take it congratulations are in order?" He said.

"I guess, what do you think?"

Without saying anything Daniel moved around to her side and wrapped his arms around her.

"I think you deserve this Sam, I'm really proud of you." He said into her ear.

"Thanks Daniel, that means a lot to me." Sam replied hugging him a little tighter. The two pulled away and sat down at Sam's desk.

"How are you feeling?" Daniel asked her.

"Oh you know, as good as I can. Doesn't help that I'm bored out of my mind." Sam replied.

"Well I can imagine that things are going to get a little more interesting for you." Daniel said.

"Yeah, I have so many ideas already I don't know where to begin. I mean the tactical advantage alone of having two fully operational SG facilities is incredible." Sam said with a child like enthusiasm.

"Yeah very...tactical. So have you spoken to Jack since he told you?" Daniel asked.

"I called him to let him know I was going to stop by here. That's it." Sam said.

"Oh right."

"Why do you ask?" Sam questioned.

"No reason, so are you looking forward to tonight?" He said changing the subject, something Sam noticed.

"I am, it should be fun."

"Well I love to stay and chat," Daniel said standing up "but I really have to finish something for SG 4. But I'll see you later tonight ok?"

"Sure Daniel. See you then." Sam replied.

Later that night, Sam stood nervously outside the door to the bar. She had decided to put a little effort into her appearance, and was now considering going home to change again. Her bootleg black pants went well with the burgundy halter neck top and black leather jacket. Her stiletto heals gave her an extra bit of height, not that she needed it, and the light make up she wore was just enough to transform her from colonel to vixen.

She took a deep breath and pushed open the door and entered. As soon as she did she received a few appreciative glances from two men sitting near the door. She smiled politely and was about to look around the room when she felt someone come up very close behind her and place on of their hands over her eyes and the other arm wrap around her waist.

"Surprise." A soft voice whispered in her ear. Sam gasped and felt a small shiver run down her spine as she smelt the familiar cologne. With out realizing it Sam had leaned back into the warm embrace and was holding the arm around her stomach. "Walk forward." The voice said again. Sam felt herself being guided by tables and chairs trough the club until she was pulled to a stop. Seconds later she felt the warm arms pull away and instantly wanted them back. She opened her eyes and let out a loud laugh of surprise as she was greeted by what looked like a mini surprise party. There were a few balloons here and there on the sides of the booth and a banner saying "Go Sam!" was stuck on the wall.

"Do you like it?" The voice asked behind her. Sam turned around to finally see the person who owned the arms. Jack's brown eyes were wide with hope that she had liked the surprise, and she did not disappoint him by breaking out into a huge grin and pulling him into a hug.

"I love it Sir thank you." She said.

"Come on you two, plenty of time for that later." Daniel said. Sam and Jack pulled back sheepishly and slid into the booth across from Daniel and Teal'c.

Within no time the four were onto the next of many drinks and were laughing at Daniel who was getting very enthusiastic over the most little things.

"Soap on a rope, that has to be one of the greatest inventions of all time." He said to Sam.

"Yes Daniel." Sam said turning to Jack. "He's not drinking anymore is he?" Sam asked.

"Oh no." Jack said taking the glass out of Daniel's hand.

"Jack, dance with Sam." Daniel said.

"Daniel Jackson, be quiet." Teal'c said.

"Come on Jack you made me get them to agree to play the song when you asked! Dance with her." Daniel said more eagerly.

"Daniel, shut up." Jack said.

"Song sir?" Sam asked.

"It's nothing Sam."

"Oh it is Sam. Go on Jack, I'll go talk to the manager." Daniel said jumping out of the booth and heading over to the bar.

"Sir, what's going on?" Sam asked. Without answering, Jack stood up and stretched out his hand to Sam who shyly took it in her own and allowed her self to be pulled to the dance floor. The two stood face to face as Jack placed his hands on Sam's hips and she stepped in closer to wrap her arms around his neck.

She had no idea what she was doing, not yesterday he was General O'Neill, the man she could never have, and now she was getting ready to dance with him? She thought she had moved fast with Pete but this was electric.

"I'm going to kill Daniel." Jack said looking over to where he had sat back next to Teal'c. They stood softly swaying to the end of the song on and Sam felt Jack begin to tense as the final notes played out.

Sam had thought the manager might be going to say something, but almost felt faint when she heard the familiar guitar intro to a favourite song of hers. She looked up at Jack who was barely able to make eye contact with her. Realising that it wasn't the time yet, Sam rested her head on his shoulder as the two danced to the song.

I guess I'm just one of those Who believes there has to be a reason For living and breathing Every time you pull me close Something tells me there'll be no more reaching You're everything I'm needing

Oh, I don't know how it happened, I never thought I would Find someone to complete me Oh, I just can't explain it, this feeling that I get Oh, ain't no way to name it, but I'm thinking baby

Maybe it's the way you look at me Like there'll never be another I get swept away, baby when We get so caught up in each other I don't know where you end and I begin Where you end and I begin

She was unsure just what this meant. Was Jack trying to tell her something? They danced for the rest of the song without looking at each other and as it came to an end, Sam felt him press a soft kiss to her cheek. She pulled away and forced him to make eye contact with her.

"Do you wan to get some air?" He asked.

"Sure." Sam said.

The two headed outside and were soon sitting on the large stone wall outside the restaurant, neither of them wanting to speak. After what seemed like an hour, but was actually only a minute at best Jack broke the quiet spell.

"I'm sorry if this is too much." He said.

"What? No, it's just a surprise." Sam said.

"Really?" Jack replied.

"I didn't think Pete would show it to you." Sam told him.

"Well if it makes any difference, I'm really glad he did. And I understand if you still need time, you know. But I had to tell you, I was sick of just pretending it was all ok." Jack said jumping off the wall.

"What if I'd said no?" Sam asked.

"Then I would have danced with Daniel." Jack replied.

"I meant the job Jack, what if I had told you I did not want to leave the SGC?" Sam said in clarification.

"Then the letter I sent would have been my resignation." Jack told her softly, cupping her face in his hands.

"You couldn't do that." Sam said.

"Which is why I'm glad you said yes." Jack whispered leaning in. His lips brushed lightly across hers, teasing her and pulling away before she could fully respond. "Tell me to back off if you want." He said.

Sam responded by reaching in and kissing him again, but this time neither pulled away as they began to gently explore each others lips. It was a need to draw breath that made Sam pull back. As she did she began to laugh and pulled him into crushing hug.

"Well better to laugh at my lips than anything else." Jack said, causing Sam to laugh even more.

"This can't be happening." Sam said touching his cheek.

"It is, Sam it finally is." Jack said.

Sam leaned in and kissed him on the cheek before murmuring to him "I told you I'd come back to you." Jack pulled back and stared into her eyes, a feeling of pure shock running through his entire body.

"That was real?" Jack asked.

"I have such a story to tell you Jack." Sam said.

"Well I know just the place." Jack replied taking her hand.

"Oh really?" Sam asked.

"Oh yeah, it's beautiful, quiet, clean fresh air," Jack let go of her hand "and the bas grow this big!" He said stretching out his arms.