Well, here it is. The last chapter. It has taken me much longer than I wanted to finish it. I am so sorry it has been this long. I hope you all still want to read it. I hope it is worth the read. Thanks again for all the wonderful reviews! I always appreciate them. I am working on two more stories, hopefully I can get one of them out in the near future. Please enjoy.

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"Here we are." Sam said, pulling up to her house.

"Finally" Cassie sighed.

Sam smiled. "Sorry, when SG 12 came in with that generator, I had to get it catalogued." She said, opening her car door.

Cassie opened her door and stood. "Ah, fresh air."

They walked towards the house as Sam hunted through her purse for the keys. She walked up the stairs, keyed in her security code, and unlocked the door.

Cassie brushed past her and headed for the kitchen.

Sam looked through the mail she had grabbed from the box.

"Uuahh!"

Sam dropped her mail and ran to the kitchen.

Cassie was standing next to the island. A groggy Jack O'Neill was sitting on the couch.

Sam was shocked. "I thought you were in Washington?"

"Yeah, I thought you wouldn't be back for a few days." Cassie said, biting into an apple she had grabbed from the fridge.

Jack rubbed his eyes. "I called in a favor."

Cassie smiled. "I'm glad you are back."

Jack smiled.

"I'm gonna go put my stuff in my room, I'll be back." Cassie said, gathering up her bags. She headed towards the stairs.

Jack looked at Sam. "I got here about 0400."

Sam crossed her arms. "Sorry, something came up just before we left."

"No worries, I just slept anyway." Jack smiled. "Besides, you didn't know I was going to be here."

Sam nodded. She turned to the kitchen and made her way to the fridge. "Are you hungry?"

Jack smiled. "And if I was, you would be making something?"

Sam shook her head and opened the fridge. "So how did you really get them to let you come back?"

Jack got up off the couch and walked towards the island. "Just as I told you." He said, leaning against the island. "Saving the world comes with favors." He said smiling.

Sam put a milk jug on the counter and turned to face him. "Well, I'm…we're glad you are back."

Jack nodded and smiled. He reached for her hand, just as Cassie came down the stairs.

"What do we want for lunch?" Cassie asked as she entered the kitchen. "I…" She cut herself off when she saw Sam's hand in Jack's. She stopped. "Um…" Cassie looked at Sam and smiled as she regained her composure. "What are you guys hungry for?"

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"Where's Cassie?" Jack asked, sitting down next to Sam on the couch.

"She went outside to get some sun. She said she had been underground too long." Sam said, flipping through the channels.

Jack smiled. "I understand I'm not sure how you spend as much time as you do there."

Sam smiled.

"Think about Teal'c living there all these years there." Jack said.

"Oh, Cameron says he's going to help Teal'c find an apartment." Sam said smiling.

"Yeah well we both know what happened last time Teal'c had an apartment." Jack said, putting his hand on Sam's.

Sam leaned over and gave Jack a quick kiss.

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Jack was flipping through channels when Sam returned with two ice waters and pretzels. Cassie had gone to bed after supper, so it was just the two of them. "Snacks too?" Jack asked as she passed him his water.

Sam nodded.

"Cool"

Sam settled in beside Jack and he put his arm around her. He stopped flipping channels when he came to the discovery channel. A science show. Sam smiled at him as he set the remote in his lap.

Sam quickly became engrossed in the program. Suddenly, she felt someone kissing her ear. She turned to a smiling Jack.

He leaned forward and kissed her gently on the lips.

Sam leaned into him, kissing him back.

He ran his hand along her cheek and down her neck as he kissed her.

Just as Sam scooted closer, they heard a scream from upstairs.

Jack was up from the couch in a flash. He bounded up the stairs; Sam close behind him.

They opened Cassie's door to find her sitting up in bed sobbing. Jack hurried to her bed and gathered Cassie tightly in his arms.

"Jack." Cassie sobbed.

Jack pulled her into his lap and tucked her head under his chin. He gently smoothed her sweat soaked hair.

Sam was rubbing circles on Cassie's back.

"Sam…I'm…sorry." She cried.

"Shh…Cassie, nothing to be sorry about. We're here, it will be okay." Sam soothed.

Jack kissed Cassie's head and rocked her gently.

"Cass, I am going to draw you a bath. I will be right back." Sam said slowly rising from the bed.

Cassie nodded into Jack's shoulder as Sam left the room.

"Jack."

"Yeah."

"I'm afraid to close my eyes." Cassie said into his shoulder.

"I know Cass, I know." Jack said, stroking her hair.

Sam returned to the room quietly while the water ran in the bath.

"Cass, bath will be ready soon." She said sitting down next to Jack. "Hopefully it will help you relax. Then we will move you into my room."

Cassie brought her face away from Jack's shoulder. "Sam, you don't need to do that.

Where's Jack doing to sleep?" She said sarcastically.

Sam blushed and smiled. "Good to see your sense of humor is still intact. Let's get you in the bath."

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After her bath Cassie dressed in clean PJs and headed downstairs. Sam and Jack were sitting on the couch watching an old movie. Sam turned as she heard Cassie coming down the stairs.

"I was just going to get something to drink." Cassie said, pointing towards the kitchen.

Sam nodded. "Let us know when you are ready to head back to bed."

"I will get a glass of juice, and then I will be ready."

Jack switched off the TV and got up from the couch. Sam grabbed her water glass and stood.

Cassie returned with a bottle of juice from the fridge. "Okay, ready I guess."

"I will sleep down here on the couch; just need a blanket and pillow." Jack said.

"I will get those while you escort Ms. Fraiser upstairs." Sam said as she headed towards the linen closet.

"Sam…wait. I…um." Cassie exhaled loudly. "Could you both…I mean…I can sleep on the floor…I just…" Cassie struggled.

Jack helped her out. "You and Sam in the bed, me on the floor."

Cassie hugged Jack and headed upstairs.

Sam handed Jack his blankets. "Why don't you get Cassie settled and I will close everything down here.

"Deal. See you in a few." Jack said, Heading towards the stairs.

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Jack woke slowly as the sunlight filled the room. He looked at the two women next to him in bed. Some how they had all ended up on the bed. Cassie was safely snuggled between Sam and Jack; curled up on her side. Sam was on her back, one arm above her head, the other at her side.

Jack slowly uncovered himself and sat up. He sat for a minute before rising.

"Jack." Sam said quietly.

Jack's eye twitched as he turned to face her. "You ware supposed to be asleep." He said, pulling on a sweatshirt. He sat back down on the edge of the bed.

Sam sat up slowly and slid out of bed. She came around to his side of the bed, and reached out a hand to him.

Jack took her hand in his and pulled her into his lap. The bed bounced under them.

Cassie groaned and rolled over to where Sam had been lying. She snuggled into Sam's pillow and continued to sleep.

"Phew." Jack said as he stood slowly so Sam could get back on her feet.

"Maybe we should start breakfast." Sam said, pulling on her robe.

Jack nodded. "Sounds good to me."

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Cassie slowly crept down the stairs; her body stiff from sleeping.

She entered the kitchen just as Sam was licking batter off Jack's finger.

"Whoa." Cassie said, stopping dead in her tracks.

Sam looked up and instantly turned crimson "Cass I…I'm…"

Cassie cut her off. "S'okay, you just kind of surprised me, that's all"

Sam nodded, still a dark shade of pink.

Jack smiled, "Breakfast will be ready soon."

Cassie nodded. "Okay, I think I will go get a shower." She paused. "A long shower."

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Cassie came downstairs with a bag packed and entered the kitchen. Sam and jack were sitting at the table finishing their breakfast. They both looked up as she set her bag down on the couch.

Sam brought her attention to the bag. "Cass, what's the bag for?"

Cassie walked over to the cupboard and got herself a plate. She began to dish herself some breakfast before she answered. "Daniel and the guys are coming to get me in half an hour." She said simply.

"Whoa, whoa." Sam said as she rose from her chair. "When did this happen?"

Cassie stood at the counter, eating her breakfast. She looked up a Sam. "About half and hour ago."

Sam folded her arms. When were you planning on telling us this?"

Cassie smiled and looked first to Jack and then back at Sam. She said us. Cassie thought. "I figured you would ask me about the bag and, well you did."

"Cassie you just got home, do you really think…"

"Do you feel comfortable with Daniel and the boys?" Jack interrupted Sam.

Cassie nodded. "Of course."

Jack looked to Sam before continuing. "As long as you are okay with it."

Cassie smiled. "Look, you are so not getting any time alone while I'm here."

"Cass you don't have to leave." Sam said, stepping towards her.

Cassie nodded as Sam came to her side. "I know, but I want you two to have some time together. You both have done so much for me, you deserve a break.

"We don't…" Sam began until Cassie shushed her with a finger.

"Daniel will be here soon so I need to eat. End of discussion." Cassie said with a smile and returned to her breakfast.

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Sam waved to Daniel as he opened his car door for Cassie to get in. She waited until they had gone before returning to the house. She walked into the living room where Jack sat, watching TV.

Jack looked up as Sam entered the room. He watched her intently as she rounded the couch and sat next to him. He smiled. "So they are off eh?"

Sam nodded. "Daniel said he would give us a call later to check in." Sam drew her knees up to her chest and wrapped her arms around them. "I just hope she will be okay."

"The boys will take care of her." Jack said, flipping through channels.

"I know, I just worry." Sam said, resting her chin on her knees. "That's allowed right?"

Jack put down the remote and looked at her. "Of course. But, you also have to think of Cassie. She has got to deal with all this in her own way. She obviously needs support from her family, but she also chooses how to cope." Jack put his arm casually around Sam's shoulders. "Anyway, what are we going to do on this fine day?"

Sam's body language changed instantly as she shifted nervously.

"What?" Jack said, sensing the shift.

Sam looked to the floor. "We could go to the park."

Jack looked at her and smiled. "We could."

Sam squeezed her knees tighter.

Jack pulled her close to him and kissed the side of her head.

Sam seemed to relax in his arms.

"I think we could go for a walk and maybe get some lunch." Jack said as he tucked Sam's head under his chin.

Sam let her body relax and closed her eyes.

"Or we could take a nap." Jack said closing his eyes.

"Mmm, nap." Sam said, cuddling into him.

"How 'bout we go for that walk, eat, then nap." Jack said, stroking Sam's arm.

Sam smiled and nodded.

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"So this is the nap part huh?" Jack asked as he flopped back on Sam's bed.

Sam slipped off her shoes and joined him on the bed.

He rolled over to her and kissed her forehead. He looked into her eyes. He was greeted with uncertainty and uneasiness. He pursed his lips. "What's up?"

Sam looked to the ceiling and then closed her eyes. She shrugged her shoulders and bit her lip.

"Carter."

Sam didn't respond.

Jack rolled her towards him and squeezed her tightly. "We don't have to …I mean...let's just nap. No pressure."

Sam nodded in his arms.

Jack stroked her hair and tucked her under his chin. "So…how are things going with Landry?"

Sam sighed. "He's a good general, but I miss General Hammond."

Jack smiled. "What, you don't miss me?"

Sam nudged his shoulder and reached for his hand tosqueeze it.

"I miss him too."

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Jack awoke to someone kissing his ear. He opened his eyes to Sam, staring at him. He jumped a little, startled by her proximity.

She smiled. "Sorry."

Jack smiled. "Carter are you trying to give me a heart attack."

Sam leaned forward and kissed him on the lips and then drew back.

Jack smiled. "What time is it?"

"About 1500." Sam said, lying back down next to Jack.

"Wow. I guess I was more tired then I thought. I hope you haven't been awake long." Jack said.

Sam shook her head. "Nope, I didn't really sleep well last night."

"Ah." Jack said as he rolled over to face Sam. He ran his hand through her hair.

"Whatcha thinking?"

Sam smiled. "Nothing."

"Oh C'mon, Sam Carter is never not thinking."

Sam gave him a playful slug in the arm. "No really. I am doing my best to relax and think about…well, nothing."

"Anymore I really don't have to try." Jack grinned.

Sam leaned into him and kissed his lips gently.

Jack put his arm around Sam and pulled her close.

Sam kissed him harder, pushing herself into him.

Jack gently kissed her neck; trailing to her collarbone. His hand making small circles on her back.

Sam melted into him, sliding her hand under his shirt. She stroked his sides with her fingernails. She slowly pulled his shirt up and he helped the shirt off.

"Carter…are you sure about this?" He whispered into her ear.

Sam nodded; kissing his chest.

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Jack was dozing as Sam sat up and watched the first bits of sunshine begin to appear. She sighed and lay back down next to the sleeping Jack.

Jack rolled over and kissed her on the cheek. "Good morning."

Sam smiled. Her stomach growled. She hadn't had anything to eat since lunch the day before.

"Hungry?" Jack asked, rubbing her belly gently.

Sam nodded. Actually, she was starving.

Jack lazily traced the dark pink scar on Sam's chest.

She put her hand over his.

"That doesn't hurt does it?" Jack asked, concerned.

Sam shook her head. "It kind of tickles."

Jack's face relaxed. "Oh."

"Thank you." Sam said suddenly.

Jack propped himself up on an elbow and looked at her. "For what?"

Sam blushed slightly. "For taking care of me while I was injured…and for yesterday."

She smiled. "And for this morning." She quickly added.

Jack leaned down and kissed her lightly on the lips. "Thank you for giving me the opportunity." He kissed her behind the ear. "I love you." He whispered.

Sam smiled and nodded. "Me too."

Jack held her tightly and kissed her neck and chest.

"I hate to break this up, but I am really hungry." Sam said, drawing back.

Jack smiled. "Alright. Let's go eat."

Fin