"Hey Carter. Come on in." Jack said as he ushered Sam through his front door. It was a full hour before Daniel and Teal'c would come with the pizza and movie, and Jack intended to find out what was bothering Carter before they did.
"Thanks sir." She replied. He led her over to the sofa and went alone to the kitchen for beers.
You know very well what's wrong with her. It's the same thing that's wrong with you. Jack thought to himself. Crap. Kanan had heard that.
I did, but until you stop hiding whatever it is from me, I will not be able to help you.
Why do you want to help me anyway? I thought you were just interested in a very temporary host to get your info across?
I am also glad it was you that came to that planet. First so I could make amends for what I did, but also to repay the great debt I owe you for saving Shayla. For the short time you were my host before, I felt a sentiment in you that must be rectified if you are to ever be happy. Jack thought for a moment. Kanan must be talking about his son's death, and there was no way he could ever rectify that pain.
I wasn't talking about your son Jack. I was referring to Major Carter. Sam.
I already told you about us. Hell there is no "us".
That's what you're hiding from me isn't it Jack? You're hiding your love for her… Jack couldn't hold it in anymore. He knew Kanan was right, but he didn't want him to be. If he was truly in love with Sam, it would mean one of two things. One of them would have to retire, or they would have to hide it.
"Here you go Carter. Bottoms up." He said, handing her a beer. They sat for a long time in silence, each avoiding the other's eyes. When Jack did look up, he saw that Sam's face was red and it was all too obvious that she had been crying.
"Thanks for talking to me sir." She said quietly. "I-" She couldn't finish. Jack put his beer down and placed his hands on her shoulders.
"Carter…Sam, I think I know what's wrong. And I think you know-"
"That it just-"
"Can't-
"Work." They finished together. Sam nodded and rubbed her tearing eyes out.
"Thank you sir. It's enough that you know." She said. Jack was about to reply, but the doorbell rang announcing Teal'c and Daniel's arrival. Had it been an hour already?
"Hey Jack." Daniel said smiling. "We got mushroom, cheese, and Teal'c wanted to try ham and pineapple so we got that too." Teal'c never looked more excited in his life. Star Wars, ham and pineapple pizza, and Daniel having let him drive had brought a huge smile to the jaffa's normally stony face.
This smile caused all of Sg-1, even the deeply depressed Sam to enjoy a long night of laughter.