Chapter 4
About a year Later at Jack's Cabin:
'This is great' Sam said, sounding more relaxed than she had felt in a long time.
'I told you' he said slightly smugly.
'I can't believe we didn't do this years ago'
'yes, well. Lets not dwell'
Sam was enjoying herself.
Later that evening Daniel and Teal'c were watching Indiana Jones, Daniel was trying to wean Teal'c off the Star Wars trilogy. Sam stepped out onto the patio, Jack was already there, looking out across the pond. The sun set drenched it and the surrounding area in a warm glow. It was beautiful.
'Hey' she spoke softly not wanting to startle him. He turned around, he was grinning. 'what?' she asked wondering what his smug expression was all about.
'I never actually thought I'd be able to get you here.' She walked up to him.
'things change' she simply replied, smiling.
'yes they do'
'I'm tired, Sam.'
'sir?'
'drop the sir'
'yes s, Jack'
'I'm tired of the dance, the one where I want to be with you, but can't, because of various circumstances'
'me too' she sighed.
'Kerry suggested I should retire and become a civilian commander of the SGC'
'Kerry suggested that?'
'yeah, right after she dumped me'
'oh, sorry'
'don't be'
'She had a point, if the regs are the only thing keeping us apart we should be able to find away around it. Are they the only thing?'
'they are now' she thought of Pete, she wished she hadn't hurt him, but knew that she had done the right thing.
'I heard Hammond is thinking of retiring soon, I could apply for that job.' He suggested.
'then you wouldn't be in direct command of me.' She paused before continuing flirtatiously 'and you'd be able to keep your dress blues'
he flashed her a wicked grin.
'we'll work something out' his voice was husky as he stepped closer to her. She closed the distance and flung her arms around his neck, kissing him passionately. He returned it.
'Ooops!' Daniels voice rang out, they broke apart
'Damn you Daniel and your sense of timing!' Jack joked, he still held onto Sam's waist this time, she leaned into him, wondering what the future would hold for them both. Hopefully her Dad would be right. She can still have everything she wants. She can be happy.
END.