"Like I told Danny boy here, Sam's birthday's coming up and I thought I would surprise her with a gift that she always wanted. I just need to find out what." He's giving up trying his different tools now. Looking like someone just killed his pet, Jack lean against the wall and look at Janet.

"I don't suppose you can help me on that do you Doc?" Jack said while looking at Janet with his best puppy dog eye, hoping to get a reply.

"Sorry Jack. You'll have to ask Sam. Tell you what, maybe Cassie would know. Why don't you three come over for dinner and we'll see what we can do." Well Sam, how's this for keeping an eye on him? I am inviting the sore bear into my house, if there's any damage you are SO paying for it.

"Besides, Sam's only gone to Washington for two days, you don't want to get into trouble of blowing up her lab accidentally and calling her back early do you? Remember the last time you tried breaking into her lab?" When all else fails, a little guilt trip wouldn't hurt.

"Indeed O'Neill. That would not be wise. Major Carter will not be so forgiving this time if you destroyed her lab again, however innocent you intensions were." Teal'c said with his usual stony tone.

"Couldn't said it better myself Teal'c. Come on Jack, it's not like you can break into Sam's lab. You should know that after the last incident, she personally put in the new lock herself and you know how protective she is when it comes to her doohickeys. You said it yourself, her birthday's coming up, I don't think a damaged lab is on her Santa's list." Daniel smiled at the images of the blown up lab and a furious Sam flashes inside his brain. Sam was so mad at Jack last time that she didn't talk to Jack for three whole days. That girl sure can hold a grudge!

"Fine. But you are all helping me getting her a gift." Mission aborted. Jack now feeling grumpier than ever, but everyone knows it's not because he couldn't get in Sam's lab. No, it's more because he didn't see Sam for two days.

God knows what happen to the grumpy, old solider that use sarcasm as protection. He's like a lost puppy without Sam, and he's too proud to say it. So glad they managed to get together, other wise it's going to do a whole lot of damage to team dynamic just watching them avoiding the "thing" between them.

"Great! I'll see you guys around 6. Oh, remember to bring drinks, we're having BBQ. I have to get back to the infirmary. See you all tonight!"

"Janet, I'll go with you, I need to grab a cup of coffee and can you check my prescription? I think I'm allergic to something in the meds."

The pair walked down the hallway leaving Jack with Teal'c.

"Well buddy, looks like it's just you and me till dinner time. What do you say we go hit the gym?"

"I have to turn down your invitation. I was unable to finish perform kel'noreem because of your distraction. I shall return to my quarters and I will see you at Doctor Fraiser's house tonight for BBQ."

Teal'c left with his usual nod of the head and left Jack standing in front of Sam's lab.

"Well, I guess I need to find something to kill time. Maybe I'll give these tools another try."

TBC

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