I stayed with Jack a few more days. I flew back home on Friday morning of the following week. Jack stayed at his cabin for a few more days. I rested at home for a few hours and then went to the SGC at around 2 p.m. to finish some things.

I passed by Sam's lab. She was working on a Naquadah Reactor.

Teal'c went to another planet to visit his wife and son.

I went to my lab to see what I could get done. I opened the door and was immediately assaulted by the smell of vanilla incense and candles burning. I smiled softly. My eyes quickly adjusted to the soft candlelight, which filled my lab. I walked over to my desk and saw a red rose with a card attached to it. The card said:

Leslie,

I would like to take you out to dinner. I'll pick you up at 7. Dress Up.

Love, Daniel

I smiled at the heart that was drawn under his name. I sat the rose in a vase on one of my bookshelves. I then sat down at my desk and started doing some translations. Since the blending of Lantash, I can speak about 19 different languages. When I was done with the translations, I had enough time to get my mission report done. I looked at the clock. It was 5:45 p.m. "Wow. I worked fast. Thank You, Lantash." I had to get home and get dressed for my date. I grabbed my rose, the card, and the goa'uld devices. I then blew out the candles in my lab and closed the door. I hid the goa'uld devices in my backpack. I then walked into Sam's lab to talk to her for a few minutes. "Hey Major."

Sam said, "Leslie, you are my friend, call me Sam."

"Ok Sam." I smiled. "How's it going?"

"Just doing the finishing touches to the Naquadah Reactor." She looked at me. "What's up with you?"

"I have a date with Daniel."

"Really?"

"Yeah." I smiled again. "He left rose on my desk and my lab was filled with vanilla candles." I looked at my watch. "Oh! I've gotta go. See ya later."

"I want details about the date, Leslie. Have fun. See ya."

I yelled from down the hall, "Oh, I will have fun Sam." I heard her laugh as I got on the elevator. I left the SGC and headed home.

I pulled up in the driveway of my house. I sat there in the car for a minute thinking about what I was gonna do and say. First I had to think about what I was going to wear. I sighed in went into the house. I took the goa'uld devices out of my backpack and sat them on my bookshelves with all the other artifacts I had on display. I then got ready for the date.

Daniel drove to my house at around 6:45 p.m. He got out of his car and walked hesitantly to the front door. He rang the doorbell. I walked to the door and opened it. Daniel was standing there dressed up—looking very handsome—in an all black suit with white tie holding 11 roses in his hands. He took one look at me and it made his mouth drop. He just stared. I was dressed up in a red, glittery, long, strapless dress. The bottom of the dress was lacy. It looked more like a wedding dress with a shawl. I also had on some red dress shoes that matched. Daniel was still looking at me with his mouth open.

I asked, "Daniel? Are you ok?"

Daniel finally blinked. "Leslie, you look absolutely stunning."

I smiled. "Thank You."

We stood there staring at each other for a few seconds.

I broke the silence. "Those for me?"

"Uh…yeah." Daniel gave me the roses.

"Thank You. They're nice." I kiss him. "I just wanted to thank you with a kiss." I kissed him again.

Daniel smiled.

"You wanna come in for a few minutes? I'm gonna put these in water."

"Sure. I'd love to." Daniel walked into my house and closed the door.

I went into the kitchen to put the rest of the roses, with the one Daniel left on my desk at the SGC, in water. Daniel just stood at the door waiting calmly and patiently. He started looking around at the artifacts I had lying on the shelves. One particular object caught his eye. It was the goa'uld hand device I had brought back. As I walked into the living room, Daniel asked me, "Where did you get this?"

"I got it from the copy on our last mission. He was able to steal it from Nirrti. He also stole the healing device next to it. He gave them to me to study or possibly use somehow."

"The inscription on the hand device is similar to a Goa'uld Ancient dialect."

"Yes. I know."

"You know?"

"Yeah I know what it says."

"What?"

"It says, 'With this, you will have great power. With great power holds great responsibility'."

Daniel mumbled while reading, "With this…great power…great responsibility." Daniel looked at me. "How did you know that?"

"A friend told me. I'll tell you after our date? I'll bring it with me."

Daniel nodded "Ok. Let's go then."

We went to a restaurant called Sicilianos for dinner.

To the Maitre d', Daniel said, "Reservations for Jackson, Please."

The Maitre d' said, "This way, Sir."

Daniel and I followed him to a table. We sat down and the maitre d' gave us our menus.

I looked around in the very fancy restaurant. I have never been here before. It was amazing. At our table there was a crystal centerpiece with red and white roses. I smiled at the card on the table that said 'Jackson Reservation'. Daniel and I both ordered the Spaghetti Dinner. Daniel sat his menu down on the table. He saw me smile. "What are you smiling at?"

"This is beautiful Daniel. I love it." While playing with my wine glass, I asked, "I just have one question. How long have you been planning this?"

"Oh…um…a few weeks now."

"Oh…so you knew about the little crush I've had on you?"

Daniel blushed. "Yes."

"Who told you?"

Daniel smiled. "Well…Jack and Sam started noticing the staring you've been doing when I wasn't looking a few weeks ago. They also noticed that I've been doing a little staring myself." Daniel smiled and continued, "Jack finally told me in his own words to 'go after her'. So I called and made reservations for tonight. When this night came, I left a rose on your desk and lit the candles."

I felt my cheeks warm with a blush so I picked up my napkin to try and hide my blushing cheeks.

Daniel smiled. The waiter then brought two plates and sat them in front of us.

A few minutes passed. I looked up at Daniel and he was smiling at me. I asked, "What?"

Daniel chuckled. "You have a little sauce on your cheek. Here, let me get it off." Daniel grabbed his napkin and wiped the sauce from my cheek. He then kissed where the sauce was.

I smiled. "Is it all gone?"

Daniel nodded.

I smiled again.

After dinner, we went on a walk along the beach. We sat down on the shore and put our feet in the sand. He started kissing me and I was able to mumble out his name between kisses. "Daniel?"

"Yes?"

"Um…"

"Yes?"

"Can you keep a secret?"

"Of Coarse." Daniel leaned down to kiss my throat gently.

I shuddered suddenly. While trying unsuccessfully to push him away, I said, "I can't think when you do that."

I hesitated before telling him. He stopped kissing my neck and looked me straight into the eyes. "What's wrong?"

"This may be hard for you accept."

"What is it?"

I looked straight at him. I then put the hand device on my hand and turned it on.

Daniel looked at me puzzled.

My eyes glowed.

Daniel quickly jumped away from me.

"Daniel, its ok. Its Lantash from the copy. He won't hurt you."

Daniel was standing in shock.

Lantash said, "Daniel Jackson, you must not tell anyone. I am within Leslie because my former host insisted."

Daniel asked, "So…you can control goa'uld technology and read minds too?"

Lantash said, "Yes and no. I was testing out my capabilities and unintentionally read your mind by mistake."

"Um…is Leslie in there somewhere?"

My head fell. I said, "I'm sorry Daniel. I hope this doesn't change anything. I had to. The copy insisted."

Daniel sat back down slowly and shook his head to clear his mind. He said, "I promise I won't tell. You can trust me."

I gazed deeply into his eyes and knew I could trust him. "This may mean I can't go on missions with the rest of SG-1."

"Maybe you can. They may mistake you for a Jaffa."

I sighed.

Daniel and I stayed at the beach and watched the moon rise in the night sky.

About an hour later, we drove back to my house. I asked him, "Would you like to come in for some coffee?" Coffee is Daniel's favorite. I knew he couldn't resist

"Sure." Daniel followed me inside. He hung our coats up on the coat rack near the door.

"Make yourself comfortable and I'll be right back with the coffee."

Daniel lit the fireplace. He then sat on the couch and waited for me. Daniel sniffed appreciatively as I brought a tray with two steaming mugs on it. I gave Daniel his cup. I sat down on the other side of the couch. It was quiet. All you could hear was the crackling of the fire. I went to get a blanket out of the closet. I sat back down and covered myself with the blanket. Daniel asked, "Mind if I get under there with you?"

"Sure." I scooted over towards Daniel. He put his arm around my shoulders. I rested my head on his chest. He raised my chin upward, which made me look into his baby blue eyes. He brushed his lips lightly against mine.

Daniel said, "You are absolutely exquisite."

I blushed softly while staring down at my mug of coffee. "Thank You."

He smiled and kissed me again. We fell asleep in each others arms on the couch.