Note: A short chapter, but stick with it, it only gets better... Trust me...
Promptly arriving at 7pm at the hotel bar, Sam took a seat at the table and waved to Jack as she sat down who was presently standing at the bar. She sat opposite Tel'c and Daniel who immediately noticed how good Sam looked in her black skirt, floral shirt and denim jacket.
"Here we go kids" coming back from the bar and quite extraordinarily balancing the four drinks, Jack took his seat next to Sam. She looked at him briefly as he passed her the diet coke he had ordered for her, and she smiled thankfully. One of her gorgeous, trademark Sam Carter smiles. Jack smiled quickly and turned to hand the guys their beers.
"Here we go, Daniel, T.. So, what has been happening in SGC Land lately? I mean I see all the reports, but nothing beats the real thing right"
Daniel spoke up first "Well Jack, it was your decision to leave, you easily could have stayed"
"Daniel!" Jack warned.
"Well actually Sir, it's true.." Sam continued where Daniel left off "You didn't have to leave, it was entirely your decision.
"I know that Carter…….. but, like I said to you before I left, the knees are gone, and I feel like I can do so much more here than I can at the SGC. Plus, Hank is one of my best friends so I knew he would fit right in and look after everyone for me."
"Yes Sir"
"Anyway enough of that depressing stuff, so T, how is the family"
"They are well O'Neill, Ryac and his betrothed are now expecting their first child, I will be visiting then next week"
"That's great T… "See, this is the kind of stuff I miss"
After having a few more rounds of drinks and with Daniel becoming louder and louder and noticeably drunk, the four friends decided to call it a night. Teal'c graciously lent Daniel his arm as they headed back to their rooms.
Saying their goodnights, and agreeing to meet again for breakfast in the morning, Daniel and Teal's disappeared, leaving Jack and Sam standing in the hallyway.
"So Carter, you up for another drink before we call it a night"
"I'm not sure Sir, I thought I might get up early and take in some of the sights tomorrow, I havent been back here in a while"
"Aaaahh, come on, we haven't seen eachother in months and now you would rather go to sleep than sit up, have a drinks and watch the Simpsons with me in the comfort of my hotel room"
"Well Sir, it's not my fault that we havent seen each other in five months…..Sir, she added quickly realising that what she said was probably a little bit too harsh.
"Well if thats the way you feel Carter, have a good night and I will see you tomorrow at dinner"
Without waiting for a response Jack left, leaving Sam standing on her own in the hallway.
"Yes Sir" she mumbled sarcastically. "Until tomorrow"