A/N This chapter is for tdrm and everyone else who didn't appreciate me going on holiday for a week. I went a bit kerazy this time, as you're all about to find out.

Also, to Wolfy: You're right – I was reminded about the episode yesterday when I was looking up something else and I told myself off for not remembering that piece of info!

P.s. The italicky bits are Sam and Daniel's inner demons, for those among us that don't realise.

Chapter 15

"You're who?"

"I know, isn't it great?" Jack gloated and grinned like a school boy in a playground. Teal'c followed behind Jack and observed Daniel's reaction amusedly.

"I don't believe you." Daniel said finally.

Jack sniggered. "You're jealous!"

"No I'm not!" Daniel denied hotly. "It's not possible. I mean, why would he be here!"

Jack shrugged. "I don't know Daniel - you're the scientist, you tell me. Although…" He glanced at where Daniel held Sam's hand as he finished her wrist, apparently without noticing to. "In the film I know what he did."

Daniel looked blankly at Jack and then Teal'c, but Sam remembered the end of the film and blushed a vivid shade of pink. She stood up, flinching as she pulled her hand out of Daniel's.

"I have to… go find some clothes to wear." She stated, gesturing to a woman nearby, before heading off.

Daniel looked back at Jack, bewildered and slightly annoyed. "What did you say Jack? What happens in the film?"

"Nothing." He grinned slyly before walking off.

Daniel looked up at Teal'c, who smiled down at him. "I believe O'Neill is referring to the last scene of the film, when Robin of Locksley and Lady Marian wed."

"What!" Daniel wasn't quite as shocked at the idea as he felt he was supposed to be, but still managed to splutter as he spoke to Teal'c. "Well, I mean, no wonder Sam got up like that. Oh… Hey, how did you know that?"

Teal'c watched Daniel's reaction and smiled to himself. "I must do something when we are not on a mission Daniel Jackson. Perhaps you should speak with Major Carter."

Will approached and asked for Teal'c to return to the plan making. He turned to Daniel. "You can join us later Robin. I saw Marian disappear over there." He winked and slapped Daniel on the shoulder. The two turned and went over to Jack to make plans for the next day.

X x x x x

Sam found a lady who could give her some clothes, and found a little place to get changed, behind some hedges. They weren't BDUs, but brown trousers, a green shirtand riding boots were as close as she was going to get.

She was still in disbelief that the Colonel had suggested marriage to her and Daniel. 'I mean, what is that man on!' She thought to herself angrily. As she was carrying the clothes to the suitable changing spot, she wondered whether it was Jack's way of giving his blessing. Then she dismissed the thought and decided he was sticking his oar in where it was not wanted. 'Anyway, there's nothing to bless. And Daniel certainly didn't look pleased at the idea. Teal'c looked amused though.' She considered this as she tugged at the dress sleeves. 'It would never work' she admitted to herself. 'No one would ever believe we weren't drugged or something on this bloody planet. And General Hammond would be annoyed about splitting the team up –" She stopped suddenly and rewound her last couple of thoughts. Interesting. She spoke out a new reason as she added it to her list.

"And obviously I don't like Daniel that way and he doesn't like me that way. We're practically siblings – ARGH WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS DRESS!" She pulled in frustration at the dress stuck round her waist but it didn't budge.

X x x x x

Daniel looked over at where Will had gestured, but could see only hedges.

"I don't know why I'm doing this." He groaned to himself and stood up. "When I get back, I think I'll need counselling. This Robin Hood guise is certainly wearing a bit thin."

He approached the hedges slowly and raised his eyebrows in amusement as he heard Sam's voice mumbling from behind the plants. He passed through a gap in the bushes and the little voice in his head started ringing alarm bells. Another part of him – the reckless bit that didn't surface very often, stopped the warning alarms and smiled in appreciation at the half-dressed woman in front of him.

With her back turned, she didn't notice him and he could hear her mumblings.

"- practically siblings – ARGH WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS DRESS!"

Daniel coughed politely and was greeted with the Major Carter glare of Death.

"Daniel!" Her hand flew to her chest before she realised she had a black sports bra on and Daniel had probably seen her in one before. He looked quite dashing himself actually, standing in an obvious Jack pose, smirk on face and hands in pockets.

"What are you doing here?" She asked sharply. Now why did you do that? Her inner voice criticised.

"I came to talk to you." Daniel replied carefully. Well that was a lame sentence his reckless part said reproachfully.

"Right." Move your hand fool, do you want him to look or not! "Well as you can see, I'm a bit busy right now." Crash and burn Major Carter, crash and burn.

Daniel nodded, trying to quieten his own inner voice. She's confused. Be nice. Don't blow this opportunity to talk. "You're stuck. Do you want some help?"

What?

"I mean," Daniel seemed to fully appreciate the situation for the first time and cleared his throat, embarrassed. "I mean, you've hurt your wrist and would probably appreciate the help. Maybe?"

Huh. Smile nicely. Don't shout. "Ermm." Sam fidgeted, embarrassed at her plight and not quite willing to accept Daniel's offer. A couple of agonising minutes later, she relented. "Fine." She smiled at the absurdity of the situation. "But don't forget, broken wrist or not, I can still kick your ass if you repeat this to anyone." Near enough.

Oh. Daniel processed this bit of conversation. Sam wanted him to undress her. Jack had just suggested marriage. He had Robin and Marian related issues. This could be bad. Or not! Cried his reckless part, desperately trying to take control of the situation.

"Daniel."
Sam's voice interrupted his thinking. "Yes?"

"Unless you have the super stretch ability, you're gonna have to come a bit closer." What did you just say Samantha Carter?

What did she just say? Daniel slowly approached Sam, until they were centimetres apart. "Sam, I really think-"

"Me too."

"You do? What do you do? I mean, think?"

Oops. "I don't know, what do you think?"

You think nothing! Kiss her! "I think; this planet is messing with my head. No, seriously." He stepped back a couple centimetres, giving her and him some space. "I mean, we come through the gate, we're SG1. You and I, Sam, we're best friends. Then what? One loony community think we're a special couple and we become lovers? What would happen when we go back through the gate and have to assume the roles of SG1 again? Our heads would go normal again." Shut up Daniel.

Shut up Daniel. Stay calm Sam. "Would they? Are you really that easy to persuade into and out of feelings?" Mayday, mayday, don't mention the 'L' word! Sam's voice, which had risen in volume for the last sentence, quietened again. "Well, obviously I am."

Well done Daniel. His reckless part watched forlornly as Sam turned to make her way back into the clearing.

"Sam, wait."

"What, Daniel?"

"You're still not dressed."

She turned to scowl at him, and he smiled weakly. "Please? The alternative is asking Jack."

"Well I bet he wouldn't give me this crap about adopting feelings."

Daniel winced but helped her out of her dress, taking great care not to offend her in any way. Standing in her underwear, she took great care to make sure Daniel was aware he was unwelcome, and he rapidly left her to get dressed in peace.

A/N2 In case any of you haven't seen the film, Jack's character gives Marian away (at the wedding). Just thought I would make that clearer.