Road Trip – Chapter 5 – The Gang's All Here

Hey guys! Spring Break at last! And a brand spankin' new chapter for you. Enjoy!

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With two bags gathered under each arm, he turned to give her his best devil-may-care grin.

"You call me Jack, I'll call you Sam."

"Okay…"

"So where can we put these?"

Sam had to shake herself out of her confused state. How had they found her… Daniel.

"Hold on a minute," she waved her free hand in front of her and approached them. "Daniel? Care to explain?"

"Well, it's a funny story actually…" he squirmed uncomfortably for a moment, eyes looking everywhere but at her. Then he took a deep breath, and spurted it out. "They were listening over my shoulder when I was talking to you."

"I don't believe this," she shook her head. "Come on, you can take your bags inside. We can figure out sleeping arrangements when the others get back from their shopping trip."

Listening over his shoulder! "Oh Sam, I would never betray your trust." Good grief.

Jack hurried to catch up to Sam. As fast as he could with all his luggage anyway. Teal'c and Daniel followed at a safe distance behind.

"Ah, look, Sam, you're not mad at us, are you? We just missed you, and it's not like we couldn't use the downtime."

"Jack, I'm not mad," she sighed and pulled the door open. "Well, I'm a little miffed at Daniel, but… I'm not mad. Actually, I'm kind of glad you're all here," she conceded. "I missed you too."

Jack put the luggage down on the kitchen floor, then turned back to her.

"You sure?"

"Yeah, I'm sure."

He rubbed a hand over her shoulders. "Okay."

"Sam, I'm really, really sorry," Daniel said as he entered the kitchen and placed the rest of the bags by Jack's. He went over to give her a hug.

Sam patted his back. "It's okay Daniel. I know you just wanted to make sure I was okay."

"I did. I mean, I know you can take care of yourself, and you had Janet and Cassie and Jen with you, but we love you, and we wanted you to know that we're here for you too."

"Thanks."

"I am sorry as well, Colonel Carter," Teal'c placed a warm hand on her shoulder. "We meant no disrespect for your privacy."

"It's okay, Teal'c. I know you meant well."

"Ah, group hug!" Jack declared.

You know, Sam thought from her squished position in the middle of her three favorite people. It doesn't get much better than this. And she hugged them back just as tightly.

That's how Janet and gang found them a few minutes later.

"Sam? You in there somewhere?" she called to the huddled mass.

A feminine hand managed to find its way out to wave at them.

"You know, I'm beginning to think you guys are addicted to each other or something."

Jack's head popped up. "Barrett!"

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"You know, I had it pretty good here till you guys showed up. At least I had the living room all to myself."

"Yeah, I'm sure you were having a grand old time," Jack muffled from his pillow on the couch adjacent to Malcolm's.

"I can assure you I've been a perfect gentleman, General," he testily replied.

"Well that makes me feel so much better."

"Hey, at least they trusted me enough to come with them."

"Oh be serious. They only took you along because you can cook."

"Hey!" four indignant women shouted from various corners of the house.

There was a moment of silence.

"So… beach houses have thin walls, huh?"

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Goodness, that was short. Oh well, chapter 6 will be up in a day or two. As always, thanks so much for reading and for your reviews! Love you guys!