SexyirishBeep – It could be Jack/Sam, It could be Daniel/Sam, maybe Martouf, Narim, Pete or Orlin may show up and sweep her off her feet. You never know. Guess we will just have to see how things develop between everyone.

Macisgate – Who says it's the Star gate?

"Why didn't you stay state-side?" Daniel really wanted to know how this young woman could give up what she had left back home to travel across the world to fight a war she didn't have to fight.

"What did I have left?"

"Friends? Other family?"

"Both my parents were only children so I have no other relatives, all my friends have been shipped out"

Daniel face was filled with confusion

"I don't really get along with other woman, Yeah they are sometimes better than men to talk to about emotional things but I've always found myself getting on better with my brothers friends"

"So you came out here?"

"I didn't want to sit home with the woman while the men fought the war"

"I know you've been through a lot but that's where you should be"

"Why because the army doesn't allow woman? that didn't take much to get around"

"Samantha…" as Daniel spoke her full name he looked around they were sat in a quiet public house in port. It was virtually empty only a few patrons and some staff, he still felt he shouldn't use her full name.

"Sam, I understand why you're here and to a degree I agree with you. If woman want to fight they should be allowed, I mean the Russians let woman fight why can't we. But you could get in a lot of trouble. What happens if you get injured, or killed people would find out you're a woman then. What if you get captured and the krouts find out you're a woman, I don't want to think what they could do to you."

"I know Daniel" she moved her hand on top of his which was resting on the table and gave it a reassuring squeeze, she felt close to this man who was sticking his neck out for her with his CO.

"But surely its my decision to risk all that, I never wanted you or the colonel or anyone to know, I wanted to come over here and do my part then go home once its all over" She spoke softly, they were nestled in a corner in the back, she was facing away from the main area so she was able to let the scarf drop so her face was visible.

"What do you think the Colonel is going to do?" she knew it was likely he will send her home but she had to ask.

"He is working on getting you transferred into our squad, he thinks that way he can do more to cover your tracks, he hasn't fully decided yet but you knocking him down really proved you're point" A smile appeared on Daniel face. This woman was so full of life, and determined, he admired her.

Sam smiled back at Daniel, she thought the Colonel was a hard ass officer who thought this was a Man's army. Just like everyone else. She was glad Daniel didn't think so black and white. She glanced down at there hands still resting together and saw the ring. She instantly withdrew her hand.

"You're married?"

Daniel glanced down at the ring "I was…"

Sam sat there trying to figure out this man who had been so kind to her.

"Her name was Sha're, she died shortly before the war broke out."

"Oh Daniel, I'm sorry"

"Its ok, I have dealt with it"

There was long pause where neither said a word.

"May I ask how did she die?"

"She worked around Europe as a translator for the Spanish consulate, she was recalled when the civil war broke out. She was killed in a bombing"

All Sam could do was sit there, she could see the pain in Daniels eyes, yet he hid it so well.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have pried"

"No it's alright, If were going to be fighting along side each other its better to know who is watching your back" Daniel gave her a small smile, which she gladly returned.

"We should probably find you a place to bunk; if you're being transferred, I might be able to get you in with me and Jack"

"Do you always refer to him by his first name?"

"Not at first, we met in the March of 41 when I was transferred into his unit in North Africa, at first Ireferred to him as Colonel but after the first few months together, we went through some pretty tough things. He told me ifI calledhim Sir or Colonel one more time he going to shoot me. I got the point"

"You didn't know Mark?"

"No I never met him, and Jack has never mentioned him until today, when was Mark in North Africa?"

"He was sent there…"

"Daniel? Sam?" Jack spoke up, hehad quietly approached their table, not wanting to disturb there discussion until necessary.

"Sir" Sam jumped to attention

"At ease Private"

"Jack, how'd the transfer go down?" Daniel looking up to his Co, used to his tricks after all this time.

"Easier then I expected, apparently they don't really care whose where with who as long as they get where they are supposed to"

"That's good, is Sam going to be bunking with us"

"Sure, as long as you are willing to accept a position as Private first class" The question was directed at Sam

"A promotion?"

"Well the only way I could get you transferred was to say I thought you could do more in a better position and in a different unit, It's not much but its better then where you could end up"

"Thank you sir, that's very generous of you"

"Not a problem Sam, get your gear and head over to Barracks 22, they have a place available for us, with 2 rooms. Officially one is for me and the other is for you and Danny, but we can change that around to make you more comfortable while we decide what to do"

Sam rose from the table smiling as she placed the scarf back around her face; she looked to Daniel then to Jack. She was lucky to have found these guys who have so far accepted and accommodated her. She left in search of barracks 22.

As Daniel cast one final look at her as she exited the through the door he spoke up

"That must have taken some doing"

"Not really, I just kicked that cocky son of a bitch out from the boat and moved her in"

Daniel smiled, Jack never forgot anyone who disrespected him or his men especially if they were one of his own.

"Are you going to let her stay?"

"I don't know yet but for now, we will make her as comfortable as possible while I decide."

"Jack if she stays I support you one hundred percent and will share in anything that happens if she is found"

"I know Danny, I know"

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