Chapter 3
A short while later they were back at the base. Sam and Jack hadn't had a chance to talk to each other. Daniel, Teal'c and Sam were sat around in Daniel's office because Jack had called them there. Daniel looked across at Sam- she looked nervous.
Sam wouldn't meet his gaze, obviously still embarrassed about before. 'Guess What?' Jack exclaimed as he walked through the door, shocking them out of their thoughts. 'what?' asked Daniel.
'I'm getting a promotion! And someone thinks it's a good idea for ME to run the base!'
'Wow, really' said Daniel, surprised and a little worried. They discussed the prospect of him the base commander for a little while.
'I can do whatever I want' said Jack a little lost in thought. The others tried to hide their worried features. It was settled, he was going to become Brig, General Jack O'Neill. Sam felt pride wash over her, she was happy for him. Eventually SG-1 stood up and left the room. Jack grabbed Sam's arm as she was about to leave the room. 'a quick word?' he asked uh oh she thought.
'sure'
'so' he started, not really sure of how to continue. 'um, about before…'
'yes'
'I'm sorry, it shouldn't have happened'
'yeah, I'm sorry to'
'Look Sam, you know how I feel about you, but I'm not ready to retire or leave the base to someone else. I'd like to keep an eye on you guys. I think I can do more good.' She nodded in understanding
'yes sir'
'besides, you have a boyfriend'
'I know' she said guiltily. They looked at each other sadly, he stepped forward and hugged her. 'we're ok?' he asked.
'yes Sir'
Sir he hated that damn word
'ok' they pulled apart, and he headed off for his preparations for Carter's promotion, he owed her a lot.
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