Authors Note - Because I've had such a good night (REM were fantastic) and some very kind people reviewed the last chapter I thought I'd give you part 5. Only one more part to go...
During the evening both Sam and Jack danced several dances but never with each other. Sam was never in want of partners and Jack was in a similar position, despite the fact that there were so few female SGC personnel. Several came back for repeat performances, taking advantage of the fact that Jack had yet to ask Sam to dance. They wanted to get their fair share in because they knew that once he began to dance with Sam he would not let her go. They did not know that he had a plan in mind and that plan included not dancing with Sam until the last moment. But that didn't stop him wishing he had Sam in his arms. He sought her eyes across the dance floor. Her eyes met his. They continued this 'dance' throughout the evening; oblivious to the nudges and winks everyone was giving each other. Sam and Jack were concentrating solely on each other, everyone else was thinking about their money in the SGC pool and whether it would pay off tonight.
As the night came to an end Jack stood at the front of the room and called everyone's attention.
"I know it's late and many of you have families to get home to but I couldn't leave without thanking you all for the hard work you have put in over the years. We have faced seemingly impossible odds countless times and have come out on top. That couldn't have happened without you dedication and the sacrifices you all make on a day-to-day basis. We have lost many good men and women over the years, but we can take comfort in the fact that we are fighting back and we are winning. There sacrifices have not been in vain. I just want to say that it has been an honour serving with each and every one of you and I hope you will continue the goods work under the SGC's new commander. Now go and have a drink and enjoy the last dance of the evening. Thank you."
As he walked across the room applause broke out and several people wiped away tears. But he didn't notice. He only had one goal in mind, to reach Sam before the song began. Everyone who saw him moved out of his path. They knew where he was headed and there was no way they were going to get in the way of General O'Neill when he was on a mission.
Sorry, I know it's short and I know it's a cliff hanger but i couldn't help it. Please review and you'll get the last part faster. Thanks.