For the Record I wasn't going to have it come out this way but oh well… I hope you like it… I really do like reviews also

Chapter 2

He was nearing her office when she heard her talking. "Yeah, Pete I'm fine…it's okay you can't make the date. I have done it many times. I'll go to the movies on my own or invite a friend from work."

Pete said something Jack couldn't hear. Okay so he was kind of spying on his second in command but he was curious. Prefect opportunity, ask her if she's got plans tonight and maybe she will invite you along. It would sort of taking advantage of the situation but whatever he really didn't care. Well, he sort of did but he would get over that.

Then Jack heard Sam's response to what Pete had said, "Pete, we are just friends not to mention he is my boss. And no I will not promise not to invite him, he is probably working and I don't know if I am going to invite him. Why did you even bring my father into this? You don't even know him and yes he actually likes General O'Neill. Don't call him an idiot. Bye Pete and yes I am angry at you."

What kind of idiot is this guy? Asking if she is mad when she is yelling at him, Jack was starting to feel bad that he might be taking advantage of the current situation. Well, here goes nothing thought Jack as he walked into her lab.

"Hey, Carter."

"Hi Sir… did you need something?"

"Oh nothing… ah you heard about the new regulation change?"

"Ah yes sir… was there a reason for the sudden change in the regulations?"

"Well, I kind of cashed in for all the times I well we saved the world… you know. Ah any of SG-1 could probably talk him into anything. I got him to go for a couple things. Like SG-1 will be going on a cruise in a few weeks, oh and when I retire an X303 or a newer design will be named after me."

"Cool, sir about the ship and our trip. This could be an awkward actually it will be an awkward question… Why a change in the regulations now? Why change them now and not next year or two years ago?" Sam asked, "sir," she quickly added.

"Well, to be honest it took years for me to get up the courage to ask for them to be changed and it helped being in charge of the base."

"Why know you'll probably be in charge for years," She was looking for a particular answer.

"I…I… um don't want you to marry Pete. Uh well because Sam I am in love with you."

"I have begun to realize that with Pete I was settling and it was you I wanted but couldn't have." Sam said.

With that response a large grin spread across his face. Then of course to ruin the moment the phone rang. Jack made himself a mental reminder to hunt down and yell for a really long time at the person who was calling. About how very bad their time is.

"Hold on Sir, I need to get this… Sorry."

"Go right ahead I'll be standing right here."

"Carter," she answered. Her body language completely changed and became somewhat nervous Jack noticed.