A/N: Ok I realize there is a Author's Note at the end, but this one is actually important and everyone who reads needs to know.

I have had to edit this chapter because I made an error in some of the information I have typed and therefore would like to thank lil-buddy for bringing it to my attention that I got Jack's birthday wrong, I feel SO ashamed…anyways so I had to change it!

Sam's POV

Sam sat reading through some of the files left on her desk, coming across a familiar name, "Cameron Mitchell, I know that name" Sam shrugged turning back towards her beeping computer, "So he replies"

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TO: O'Neill, Jack
FROM: Carter, Samantha
SUBJECT: Um…Something important!

General,

Better? Sometimes you're just like a little kid you know that right?

Sorry if I'm confusing you, it's been confusing me for awhile; sometimes I do regret asking you to keep it within the room; well because there are questions I do get from time to time that only you can answer about the incident in question.

The Prometheus incident did have a lot to do with me and Pete, but please don't kick yourself for it, you weren't actually there, it was just a figment of my imagination! Sir? Also if you want it stricken form the record, there is a little but on your keyboard that says, 'DELETE' so yea, might try using it sometimes hey?

Bummer, Thor is everyone's fav, I personally like the Nox, I know they aren't exactly allies, but they are a great race of people! LOL! I just read that guys file, he sounds promising, but I'm still unsure about actually needing a replacement. Yea dinner sounds great, I need to get out of this office soon though, 1930 you think? I can imagine Daniel's face, pure shock that you let him go explore!

1. As far as I know sir, these emails are private which means that no one else reads them, but don't quote me on it!
2. I prefer chicken but steak sounds great, hadn't had one in ages!
3. I love my BDUs! I know I sound so geeky, but I love them, they are so comfortable!
4. Come off it General…Jack, if Hammond didn't think you were up to it he wouldn't have placed you in the position! Besides we were caught off guard there was nothing you could have done to prevent it even if you were with us, sorry sir, but it's the truth!
5. Sir I really don't want to talk about Pete, I ended it because I realized things weren't going to work out, he wasn't prepared to accept my life at the SGC. He knew how important it was to me and to tell you the truth he was jealous of you sir, we're close and he didn't like it. I value my life at the SGC more than with him and it became painfully obvious, that and my dad threw in his two cents before he passed, he saw right through me it was like I was glass. So I ended it, full stop.

Your turn…

1. Why did you end things with Kerry?
2. Why is everyone so concerned about what happened with me and Pete?
3. What time do you want to meet at O'Malley's?
4. Do you miss the field?
5. When is your birthday?

Sam

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Sam smiled at herself; she had successfully gotten herself out of a possible meltdown situation. She hadn't spoken to anyone about Pete, except Teal'c of course, and now Jack was asking questions. 'Is everyone wondering why I broke it off with Pete?'

Sam couldn't sit still any longer, she had to do something otherwise her thoughts would drive her crazy. She started pacing the room, checking on some over-due reports, shuffling around some messy papers, waiting impatiently for Jack's reply. Would it be what she wanted? 'What do I want to hear from him? There's nothing that either of us can do about it, there are regulations in place that prevent anything! DAMN THOSE REGULATIONS! Hang on would I even do anything even if there were no regulations?' "Stop thinking about if there were no regulations you stupid women, there are and this is the life you chose, DEAL WITH IT!" Sam threw her arms up in the air in frustration as her computer innocently beeped behind her, "FINALLY!" Sam threw herself into her chair and opened Jack's email.

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TO: Carter, Samantha
FROM: O'Neill, Jack
SUBJECT: Um…Something important!

Carter, Carter, Carter!

Have you learnt nothing about me in the 8 years we've worked together? I always fall back on childish behavior; it works most time without being acknowledged!

It's ok about the Za'tarc thing, if you need to talk about it just email me and we can talk, and yes I do see that little 'DELETE' button I just forgot to use it!

I agree BDUs are the more comfortable, I love mine too so your not that geeky otherwise I have to be geeky! Steak it is then, I was kinda hoping you would say no to the chicken, and thank the lucky stars, I'd hate for anyone to read these, some of this stuff is personal!

So your dad was against Pete? Or did he just think there was something you were missing out on with Pete? I must admit having a life like ours juggling relationships can be hard, especially with jealous partners, he was really jealous hu?

1. I ended things with Kerry because she told me that I should retire and go after what it was that I really wanted and not to let regulations stop me, interesting hey? Oh and she dumped me…
2. People are concerned because people care about you Carter, they do! Damn near everyone in this base does! You lost your father and called off your engagement, people will worry! I worry!
3. I was thinking that I pick you up at you lab at 1930, and create more gossip! Oh and change into your civvies before I arrive! So better make that 1945 then? Unless of course you want to drive yourself that's fine, I'll understand :)
4. Yea I miss the field, I love the field actually, after being Black Ops and then this, leaving the field was my hardest decision. I've lived for the field for most of my life and I've given it up for a desk job, about time too, I probably should have given up the field long ago, but I just couldn't. It's too much apart of me.
5. October 20th…that's all you get!

Hmm…questions, questions…

1. Do you have a thing for me? Everyone other chick in this building seems to! I overheard some nurses!
2. Think we should hold a Halloween party? It's in two weeks and no one is scheduled off world.
3. I'm thinking about getting the cake rations increased in the commissary, what ya think?
4. Ever thought of actually getting married?
5. Want to play a practical joke on Danny boy when he gets back?

Jack

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Sam sat staring at the screen, she seemed to be doing a lot of that today, 'Kerry told him to retire! Then dumped him! Then told him to ignore regulations! I wonder why?' Sam didn't wait for her head to stop her fingers, she began typing before she could stop.

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TO: O'Neill, Jack
FROM: Carter, Samantha
SUBJECT: Um…Something important!

General,

Sorry I can't help but ask this, do you know why Kerry told you to retire? I mean the reason behind her comments? It does seem strange for her to tell you to retire and ignore regulations; I mean she knows the cost of you doing that was there something specific she was referring to? Sorry, my fingers are doing the talking this time.

I realize people are worried sir, it's just that sometimes people want to deal with things in their own way, and not have half a base asking them if they are ok, hence the locked lab door! You worry sir? It's a pity you've had to give up the field, but think now you can relax and have more time to rest those bad knees of yours!

Ok I'll be ready by 1945…

1. Of course females are going to have a thing for you, firstly your more mature than the rest of the men, secondly, your in a high ranking position and thirdly, many females in this base think your hot, and perve on you while you work out! As for me having a thing for you, I seriously have to question your mental status at the moment sir, I'm your 2IC and you're asking me if I have a crush on you?
2. Halloween party would be good sir, give everyone a chance to let their hair down, how about inviting the personnel's spouses and partners and we can have it on one of the upper floors, of course you'll have to get approval from the president first…I can imagine it now, "Uh sir? I was wondering if I can have your permission to hold a Halloween Party for the base's personnel and invite their respective partners, can I have clearance for that." LOL!
3. I think it's only fair that if you get an increase in cake that I get an increase in blue jell-o!
4. Of course I've thought of getting married! HELLO! I've been engaged twice! Oh, you're asking if I will actually go through with an engagement, maybe, I need to find the guy who isn't psychotic, jealous and who can accept my job.
5. Practical jokes never end well, so no! Besides you know what his like after a mission, tired, grouchy, oh maybe we can put itching powder in his bed!

Since it's nearly time for tonight, I'll give you a few quick questions…

1. Have you thought about getting remarried?
2. What is it with you and cake?
3. What happened in that time loop four years ago?
4. Would you ever have kids again?
5. Would you like some fish in your pond? For Christmas I mean.

Sam

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Sam clicked send before re reading and quietly slipped out of her lab to grab her civvies. Carefully relocking her lab behind her, Sam made her trip down the few corridors to the locker room, hoping against hopes that the way would be clear of the male scientists, especially Roger and the nurses. Sam was sure Daniel would have said something to them about this afternoon and only helped fuel the rumor mill.

Sam quietly turned the corner and to her dismay ran straight into Roger, "Offt!" Sam doubled over

"Oh! Colonel Carter, I'm so sorry I didn't see you there" Roger bent down to help Sam up

"No problems Roger, just be careful next time" Sam smiled weakly

"Did you hear Colonel? General O'Neill has given us permission to go on that mission we've been begging him for, for the last two weeks!" Roger exclaimed

"Yes I heard, congrats on getting him to let you go" Sam smiled remembering Jack's earlier email

"The congratulations are reserved for Doctor Jackson, he got the General to approve the mission and he is joining us…would you like to join us too Colonel?" Roger asked hopeful, "We leave in half an hour"

"Sorry Roger, I would love to join you guys but I already have plans for tonight, I'm going out to dinner" Sam couldn't stop smiling when she remembered her upcoming dinner with Jack

"Oh" Roger sighed, regaining his posture, "So Colonel who's the lucky guy?"

"Actually Roger, it's General O'Neill" Sam smiled walking towards the locker room, leaving a stunned Roger in her wake.

Sam entered the locker room with no more run ins or questions, and began gathering her things before heading back to her lab. Daniel entered the locker room just before Sam was about to leave, leaning against the lockers behind her. "So Sam, I just passed Roger, he seemed a little shell shocked"

"Really? I wonder what happened" Sam kept her back to Daniel smiling slightly

"All I could get out of him was your name? What did you do accept his offer to dinner?" Daniel asked chuckling slightly

"Well, not exactly he asked me if I would join you guys and I told him I had dinner plans I couldn't get out of" Sam replied honestly

"Oh, really? Who are you having dinner with? Is Mark in town?" Daniel asked his interest peaked

"No, actually I'm having dinner with Jack" Sam closed her locker and left Daniel in stunned silence

Smiling to herself she made he way back to her lab, hoping for no more stops, but as fate would have it Daniel decided to regain his voice. "Sam! Wait!" Daniel called

Sam refused to stop or even slow down, Daniel knew he had to take desperate measures to get her to stop, "Sam! I don't think I heard you clearly, did you say you were having dinner with Ja…" Daniel was silenced by a hand over his mouth

"Daniel are you hoping to sign your death away, because I would gladly take it right now if you DON'T SHUT UP!" Jack hissed in Daniel's ear, "I am taking Carter to dinner to discuss the replacement; we have someone in mind now if you can keep your mouth shut for the next week you will find out when you get back who we have decided"

Daniel shook his head to signal that he would keep his mouth shut and Jack released his grip on him mouth, "So you and Sam are finally going to dinner?" Daniel smirked

"Yes, dinner between colleagues Danny boy, no more" Jack turned to leave Daniel, "Oh and Daniel, don't go running to the nurses!"

Sam smiled as she walked away from what she had just witnessed, Jack had managed to get Daniel silenced before he began another rumor. Sam was still smiling when she reached her lab and found a new email form none other than Jack!

Slipping into her chair, she opened the email.

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TO: Carter, Samantha
FROM: O'Neill, Jack
SUBJECT: Um…Something important!

Carter,

I hope your right about no one else reading these, otherwise I'm about to be court marshaled!

Kerry was talking about you; she said it after you turned up at my place the day your dad died. She saw what was between us and put two and two together. Yes, I worry about you Sam; you know that, I'm your CO for Christ sake! I'm supposed to worry about you, ok so maybe I worry more than a regular CO, but yes I do worry.

LOL! I can see that conversation too! By the way, you didn't answer my question! Do you have a thing for me Sam? Everyone else in this damn base believes you do, well they actually believe I'm about to pop the question any day now and that we have been secretly dating for years!

Itching powder in his bed, clever Colonel, very clever…I'll buy the powder you get us into his quarters!

1. I have thought about getting married again, but like you it has to be with someone who can accept my job. There's no point in marrying again if it's only going to end in divorce…again!
2. Cake was Charlie's favorite food; he actually tried to convince me one day that it was a very important food group and that he should be served it instead of vegetables! Of course, my wife then wouldn't allow it and Charlie was stuck with vegetables. Although one weekend when we went to the cabin I served him barbecue and cake!
3. Well a lot happened in that time loop, I taught T how to golf, rode through the base on my bike, learnt how to make pottery, learnt a new language, part ancient part Latin I think! Oh and I resigned and kissed you in front of the entire base including Hammond! By the way, you are one hell of a kisser!
4. After Charlie I never thought I could handle having another kid, but now I reckon I could, I love kids.
5. Fish in my pond? I'm not sure, I like the idea of fishing, not the actual catching part, maybe a few goldfish?

Yea it nearly is time for dinner so here are my questions and I'm expecting them by 0900 tomorrow morning Colonel!

1. What do you want for Christmas?
2. Do you want kids?
3. Do you like the Simpsons?
4. Why did you choose the Stargate program over NASA?
5. Is the job the only reason you ended it with Pete?

Jack

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A/N:

Thank you so much for everyone's reviews so far! I didn't think this would get of the ground, it's been sitting in my Documents folder for months!

I want to thank the following for their reviews, Kurnel Jack, INtergalatic smart-ass, gatelover, Stargate-Rocks, Jack-Sam4ever, nogigglingmajor, ascifigirl, Englemyer and Latin Fox.

Latin Fox: Thanks for not passing my fanfic up! I hope you enjoy the following chapters

I just want everyone to once again feel free to comment on where you would like the fic to go in, I may or may not use your idea, but I will try and use some of it, be assured!

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