Ok so I know I've been away for a number of months and for that I'm real sorry but RL got in the way in a big way. I hope there's still a few of you out there that want to read this but if no I can see why. Well I hope you enjoy…

Set right after the last one basically it's Joey's 2nd birthday party.

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Daniel whistled happily to himself as he got out of his car and walked into his house. He was running slightly late but that was mainly Jack's fault anyway as he'd been running an errand for his best friend. Despite being late, Daniel knew that if he didn't pick up the camcorder and camera that not only Janet but also Sam would kill him; and from previous experience he did not want to get the hormonal Sam angry. Not that Daniel's punishment had been as bad as Jack's when he had eaten the last of Sam's ice cream; Jack had been forced to sleep on Charlie's sofa bed for a whole weekend and had only been forgiven after he had finished the new nursery.

As Daniel entered the house he was glad to find it empty and thought that Charlie and Cassie must have gone to pick up Sean from his play group. Daniel picked up the camera bag from where he had left it in the lounge and made his way to the door. As he was leaving he remembered the small box in his trouser pocket he had picked up from the jewellers earlier that morning. So instead of leaving Daniel went upstairs to hide the box in his study as he didn't plan on Janet seeing it until the next night. It was then that Daniel heard a noise coming from the bathroom, grabbing the closest thing to hand (which happened to be a book) Daniel made his way towards the noise. Just then the door opened to reveal a half naked Charlie O'Neill, dressed only in his jeans.

Charlie stepped back in surprise when he saw Daniel standing in front of him, "Geez Danny, what were you going to do to me? Bore me to death?" Charlie said taking in the book raised above his uncle's head.

"Damn it Charlie, you almost gave me a heart attack." Daniel said lowering his book, "What are you doing wandering around my house half naked?" Daniel's eyes suddenly widened and his eyebrows shot up, "my god, you and Cassie aren't…"

"Eww…Daniel…don't even go there, we're not even 15 yet. Hell we're not even dating. We're friends, got that? End of story." Charlie said defensibly waving his hands in the air to emphasise his point. "I was playing a little b-ball with my friends earlier when I shouldn't have been so I asked Cass if I could use the shower to stop me getting into trouble with mom and dad."

"Ok, sorry Charlie, it's been a long morning. See you at the party." Daniel said when he'd calmed down.

"Sure see you later Danny." Charlie said as he left, knowing that he had Cassie would have to be extra careful now.

"And don't worry Charlie, your secret's safe with me." Daniel shouted as he closed the front door behind him, leaving Charlie wondering whether he was talking about the shower or something else…

At the party Charlie and Cassie tried to look and act normal together and thankfully succeeded due to the many small children running around vying for their attention. Both, however, noticed the not-so-casual looks that Daniel was occasionally throwing their way.

Luckily for Charlie and Cassie everyone else was too busy to notice the antics of the generally eccentric Daniel Jackson. Jack had his hands full chasing around after various children making sure they couldn't cause any more mischief than they already were, and with the terrible-trio of Sean and his two friends from playgroup that was proving to be a very tall order. Jack also had the added bonus of having to steer everyone away from the upstairs of the house as that was where he was stowing his surprise. Janet, and surprisingly Teal'c had become the hosts of the event, mingling effortlessly with the mothers of the children, a majority of which were from Joey's toddler group, and making sure everything ran smoothly. Sam, although not content to sit back and watch everyone do the hard work was forced to as being nearly 8 months pregnant, she could barely see her feet, let alone any small children beneath them.

As the party began to win down and all the children and parents went home Jack began to get nervous. He didn't really know how Sam would react to what he was about to unveil, especially in her current state, but had given the subject serious thought and consideration before going ahead. When all of the guests had gone and they were left Jack went upstairs and opened the child gate at the top of the stairs, leaving the bottom one open as well. Everyone outside heard the thundering of feet on the stairs and excited yelps before they saw two excited balls of fur come barrelling into the back yard, followed by Jack.

"Surprise" He stated simply looking at the shocked faces of his family. Sam simply shot him a questioning look. "Well I decided it was time I followed my own advice and I'd get the kids a dog, but then I saw this little one," Jack said bending down and picking up the 8 week old Beagle puppy racing around his legs, "And he looked so lonely I had to get him too. I thought that maybe, if you wanted, he could be yours Charlie." Jack said handing the puppy over.

Charlie broke into a wide grin as the pup happily settled into his new master's arms. "Thanks dad."

"Yeah thanks daddy." Sean said from his position on the floor where he was playing with the other puppy, a 9 week old Black Labrador.

"So can we keep 'em mom?" Jack said in his best Sean impression causing Daniel, Cassie and Janet to laugh.

"Pweez moma." Joey said, giggling as a puppy licked her face.

Sam tried to keep a stern expression on her face but when the Black Lab jumped onto her lap and looked up at her pleadingly before settling down for a nap, her heart couldn't help but melt. "Fine, but you're the one that gets up in the night to let them out and clears up their mess and takes them for walks." She said looking to both Jack and Charlie who both nodded in agreement. "Well they need names…"

"That one's Homer." Sean said pointing to the Lab, now sleeping happily on Sam's lap. "Cuz he's lazy like Homer Simpson." This caused everyone to laugh.

"Good name, buddy." Jack said ruffling his son's hair.

"What about that little guy, Charlie?" Daniel asked gesturing to Charlie's new puppy.

Charlie gave this some thought an then replied, "I'm not sure yet, I wanna get to know him a bit before I decide."

THE NEXT DAY

DANIEL & JANET'S HOUSE

Cassie was at the movie's and then was going to sleep over one of her friends houses as they had no school the next day due to a teacher training day. Daniel had had an ulterior motive for allowing her to go so readily, when normally she would have had to agree to extra chores before he would all her to go. Janet was due home any minute, and Daniel was beginning to get nervous. His hand kept on slipping to the small box in his trouser pocket and each time it did he felt his heart judder in apprehension.

He had cooked Janet's favourite meal and had the house glowing due to all of the candles placed throughout. The table was set and all that was missing was the woman the whole evening was designed for. At 7:30 on the dot Janet walked through the door and gasped at what she saw, Daniel stood there, impeccably dressed in his best dinner suit waiting to take her coat and bag. As he helped her out of her things she was finally able to regain control of her voice. "What's all this in aid of?" She asked in disbelief that someone would go to all this effort just for her.

Daniel gave her his best innocent / hurt puppy expression, "Can't a man do something special for the woman he loves just because he loves her?" Janet smiled.

"Of course he can, I just wish you'd mentioned it I feel terribly underdressed." She said looking at her jeans and sweater.

"But that would take away the surprise," Daniel said kissing her neck from behind, "and you look great whenever, dinner will be served at 8 so you've got time to go and get changed." He said ushering her upstairs whilst he went to check on the meal.

25 minutes later Daniel entered their dining room carrying their first course, the whole thing was nearly a disaster when he saw Janet and nearly dropped the plates. She stood at the stereo in a red spaghetti strap dress with a very low neckline, the dress went down well past her knees and had a slit up one side, she had her hair up in a bun with some hair falling free in little ringlets; red 4 inch stilettos finished the number. This time it was Daniel's turn to be speechless as he shakily put the plates on the table.

Janet turned round and smiled, "I hope you don't mind that I changed the music." She said as the first few strands of a blue song were heard.

"No…No…Not at all. Dinner is served." He said as she walked over and took the seat he held for her.

Conversation flowed smoothly, as it always did, between the two of them and very soon the meal had come to an end. "Janet?" Daniel asked as she ate the last bite of her strawberry cheesecake.

"Daniel?" She said as she saw Daniel stand up and walk over to her, "What is it, do I have some on my face or something?" she asked worried.

Daniel chuckled slightly and shook his head before coming to rest in front of her on the ground in the standard 'I'm going to propose' position. "Janet, you're the love of my life, I can't imagine my life without you. I probably wouldn't be here now if you hadn't have saved my sorry ass so many times after I've been injured. Will you marry me?"

Janet was once again struck speechless and instead resorted to nodding her head vigorously before pulling him up for a mind-blowing kiss. When they parted both were grinning like maniacs as they looked down at the diamond princess-cut engagement ring Daniel had placed upon her finger.

"I have a present for you." Janet said after a few more intense kisses. Daniel gave her a surprised look and she smiled. "I'll be back in a minute."

When Janet returned downstairs, small box in hand she found that Daniel had hastily cleaned up and was now sat on the couch awaiting her return. "Here you go." She said sitting next to him as she handed over the present. She watched his eyes shine with excitement as he prised it open to reveal a set of instructions and a used home pregnancy test. He quickly flicked through the manual to find out what it meant, when he saw he grinned and pulled her into a bone-crunching hug, before he realised what he was doing.

"Sorry I didn't hurt you did I?" he said looking at her to see if she was in pain.

"No Daniel, we're fine." She said looking down at her abdomen and to where Daniel's hand now rested.

"Good." He said giving her a chaste kiss. "Would you dance with me?" He said pulling her up with him before she could say no, not that she would have anyway. They stood swaying to the music for the rest of the night, before succumbing to bed.

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Ok so I think there's one chapter left now and I aim to have that up by the end of next week. I really really need ideas on what to call Charlie's puppy as I've spent the last 3wks thinking and come up with nothing. Thanks for reading.