Short, silly and lightly naughty but nothing explicit

"Want to go for a dip?" He was propped up on his elbow, looking down at her and tracing his finger across her stomach. He was more relaxed than he could ever remember being – at least not for a long, long time.

"Mmmm", she murmured, noncommittally.

"And does that mean 'yes' my lazy one?"

"Mmmm", she replied.

He laughed and rolled over so that he was sitting on the side of the bed. "Okay Samantha Carter-O'Neill, time to get your butt out of that bed! Let's go for a swim."

She sighed and rolled over onto her side. "You're cruel", she muttered, looking at him.

"Cruel?" He laughed again. "You've been in bed for -"

"Days. I know, isn't it wonderful?" She gave him a smile that would have knocked him flat if he'd been standing. As it was it tempted him to get right down on the bed with her. But then again – he really didn't know if he could handle it right now. He was just about at the point of total exhaustion – wonderful, amazinf, fantastic exhaustion – but exhaustion nevertheless. And besides that – he was a bit sore.

"Yes, it's wonderful, but so too will be a dip in that cool, lovely pool. Come on." He stood and then stood waiting for her to get up.

She sighed again but finally swung her legs over the side of the bed. She then looked up and grinned at the man standing above her. "Help me up?" she asked sweetly.

He shook his head but reached down and pulled her up. "Since when did you get to be so helpless, Colonel?" he asked her with a small smile.

"Since you wore me out General", she answered cheekily. "My legs feel like rubber."

"No, actually they feel like silky, smooth satin", he murmured in her ear, rubbing his hands up and down her thigh. Maybe going swimming wasn't such a good idea after all?

"I thought you wanted to swim", she whispered, reading his mind – or maybe that was his body. "Come on flyboy – let's go for a walk!"

"Now who's cruel", he griped, but he took her hand and followed her out of their little bedroom. As they headed towards the beautiful pond at the base of an absolutely stunning waterfall, he couldn't help but think that the last few days had been the best of his life. He'd grown to love Sam more than he had before – and he hadn't thought that was even possible. Of course the fact that he'd loved Sam all week probably had something to do with it. He was pretty sure there was something about this planet that gave one added – strength – because even now he couldn't believe how many times –

"You coming?"

"Huh?" he said startled. Surely she didn't mean again? "Oh – you mean into the pool?"

She laughed at that – so much she had to bend over. "What, did you think I meant -?"

"Hey", he interrupted. "How could I not think that? It's pretty well all we've been doing all week!"

"I know!" she waggled her eyebrows at him and dove into the water. She popped up a few seconds later, her hair and face streaming water. "And it was glorious!"

"That it was", he agreed, and dove into the water after her. It felt wonderful and again he wondered briefly if there was more to this planet than just beauty. Everything about it seemed more beautiful, more fragrant, healthier and just plain – amazing than any place he'd ever been. He hadn't felt so good – physically – for years and Sam claimed the same thing. He should ask Thor if he and Sam could start a Spa here. They'd make a fortune.

They swam and splashed and played for almost an hour until Jack complained that he was hungry and wanted to eat. "All this exercise – a man needs sustenance you know!"

"And so does a woman. Come on", she pulled herself out onto the ground. "Let's go eat."

And that was another thing. The food here was to die for. There was a room where everything was kept cool but was already prepared. There was a small oven of some kind – Sam had wondered idly about the technology but he'd quickly distracted her with other, less technological things – that warmed their food to perfection. They also had as much fruit and vegetables and drinks that they could want. It all felt sinfully delicious – but gloriously healthy at the same time.

"That was great", Sam said, shaking some of the water off of her hair. "I really wish we didn't have to leave here."

Jack reached over and took her hand and they began walking back towards their little 'vacation home'. "As much as I agree with you, I'm afraid it would start to get tedious after a while."

"What? You're saying that you'd get bored with me?" she feigned indignation.

"No – not with you. Heck, I'm taking you back with me. No – paradise is wonderful and I'll cherish the memory of these days for as long as I live but -"

"I know", she agreed softly. "We'd soon miss our friends and real life. Still", she sighed, "I hope we can come back here someday."

They were walking slowly, enjoying the breeze of the warm afternoon. In the end they'd decided they really didn't need clothes and had spent the week without wearing anything – much to Jack's delight. The temperature was always perfect and there was no one else around so it made it easier – and much sexier, to go without –

"Greetings General O'Neill, Colonel Carter – O'Neill."

Jack practically jumped out of his skin – literally. Sam actually let out a small screech as their little gray alien friend appeared directly in front of them.

Jack could feel his ears turn a bit pink to be caught strolling completely naked down the garden path. He glanced sideways at Sam and couldn't help but grin. She was totally red, from the top of her head right down – hell – he didn't know someone could blush down there. He'd have to tease her about that.

"Uh – Thor – hi. What's up?" He glanced down quickly to make sure nothing was up that shouldn't be – at least not now, not in front of a third person.

"I simply came to verify that everything was alright and that you were enjoying the planet?"

"Oh – yeah – it's good, great. We love it. Don't we Sam?"

"Yes", was all she answered, looking at the tree to the side of Thor. She was still red.

"I am happy for that. Are you feeling well Colonel Carter-O'Neill?" Thor asked. "You appear uncomfortable."

"Uh – no – I'm fine. Just – a bit chilly actually."

"Chilly? Oh, you mean your body temperature?" Thor frowned. "I apologize. The planet's temperature is supposed to be regulated to ensure your maximum comfort. I can raise the temperature if you so desire?"

"No – no that's fine. It's probably because we were just swimming."

"Yes, I see that you are wet. The pool was created especially for you as General O'Neill indicated it was something he thought you would enjoy."

Sam looked at Jack briefly and gave a small smile. "Thank you", she told him, although she was obviously still feeling uncomfortable.

"You're welcome. It's been great Thor – really. Uh, thanks for dropping by. We certainly didn't expect it." He was sure he heard a small choking sound coming from his wife, but he refused to look.

"It is no problem O'Neill. The Asgaard are pleased to have been able to do this for two whom we think of as great friends. I also made sure that I did not appear at your bedside. Daniel Jackson informed me that it would make you feel uncomfortable were I to show up there on your honeymoon."

"Uh – yeah – thanks. It would have."

"Although I do not understand why", the little alien puzzled. "The sexual activities of humans is something we find extremely fascinating. You must understand that it is something that has been lost to my people for many millennia – there is no longer a need for sexual reproduction."

"Yeah – we get that", Jack nodded, pressing his lips together. This time he was sure Sam choked.

"I would be very interested in observing if you would not mind. It is something I understand from having read about it, but sadly have never observed two humans cop -"

"Sorry buddy", Jack broke in. "It's – I'm afraid it's not something that humans – most humans – really want to demonstrate. It's kind of something – private, you know?"

"Really? That is strange. I would have thought that something that is so basic to humans would be celebrated publicly, especially when a man and woman have chosen to be together."

"Well – nope. Sorry but it's just not something we – uh – show."

"Alright, although if you change your mind I would be very interested in observing."

"Okay sure. If we change our minds I'll be sure to let you know."

Thor blinked and then spoke again. "I understand congratulations are in order Colonel Carter", Thor turned to her and looked her straight in the – stomach?"

"Congratulations?"

"Yes,I see you are carrying a human child." He then turned to Jack. "Is the offspring yours O'Neill?"

"Uh – yeah, it's mine."

"Then I owe you congratulations as well. It appears as if you are still in the early gestational stages Colonel?"

"Early -? Oh, yes. I'm just a few months along."

"So you will become larger as the child grows?"

"Yup – she'll blow up like a balloon. In fact she'll look like she's carrying a basketball around in there."

Thor looked confused and Sam hit him. "Ow", he rubbed his arm. "I'm just explaining things to Thor."

"Well explain them a little better, next time", she told him. She turned to their friend. "I will get bigger, yes. It is, of course, the General's fault that I will blow up like a balloon!" she told him.

"I see", Thor nodded, staring again at her stomach. "O'Neill is tall for a human, is he not?"

"A bit", Jack nodded, still rubbing his arm.

"Then the child will be large?"

"Could be", Jack agreed, "Although you never know. Human babies are unpredictable – as are human women", he said under his breath. "Ow!" He rubbed his arm again.

"Well, I can assure you that both the child and Colonel Carter-O'Neill are extremely healthy – and after staying here will be even more so."

"I knew it!" Jack pumped his fist. "There is something about this place, isn't there?"

"It brings health and long life to those who visit. It has many healing properties as well as calming the spirit."

"Yes!" Jack grinned. "Uh, does it heal bruises?"

Thor simply blinked – his way of ignoring O'Neill's more confusing comments. "I will leave you now to return to your honeymoon. Before I go however, I wanted to give you a gift from the Asgaard people. He turned around and picked up a box which had been lying behind him, and which neither of the two humans had seen. "Here. We understand that the two of you must live in different cities. This will make it simpler for you to visit one another."

Jack took the box and opened it. Inside were two small disks – less than half the size of a dime. "Uh – thanks Thor but what -"

Thor lifted his hand and one of the disks jumped out of the box and onto Jack's chest. It disappeared almost instantly. He then motioned to the second disk.

"Wait a second", Jack stopped him. "I assume that's for Sam?"

"Yes", Thor answered, looking questioningly at his human friend.

"Well, I don't know if that's such a good idea. I mean with the baby and everything –".

"It will not harm the child O'Neill, that I promise. We made sure of this before developing these."

Jack turned to Sam. "You okay with this?"

"You're sure Thor?" she asked.

"Positive Colonel Carter."

"Okay – but what does it do?" she wanted to know.

"It is a transport device. All you have to do is think of the other person and tell yourself to go to him or her and you will travel there."

"You're kidding?" Jack asked. "You mean – I can use this to travel from DC to Nevada, instantly?"

"Yes, if that is where Colonel Carter-O'Neill is."

"Wow – hey, thanks Thor. This solves our problem Sam", he looked at her with a huge smile.

Instead of looking happy she frowned. "Do you think they'll let us use this?" she asked him.

"What – the government?"

"They will indeed", Thor answered for him. "We asked permission of your President and he spoke to others. Once they were assured that no one else could use the disks – they were created specifically for you – they deemed it safe. They simply ask that you be – discreet – in your usage of them."

"Wow", Jack said again. "Thanks!"

"Yes Thor", Sam grinned as well. "Thank you!", she told him as the disk disappeared into her upper arm.

"You are welcome. Now I must go. I will meet you at the rendezvous point in two days."

"Thanks again." Jack nodded.

Just as the little alien was about to leave he turned back to the humans. "It is good to see you without clothing", he told them. "I always felt human clothes looked remarkably uncomfortable and could never understand why your people insisted on coving their bodies." He regarded them both for a moment. "Especially when you both appear to have extremely fine ones."

Both Sam and Jack smiled awkwardly and nodded, not sure what to say.

Thor frowned and blinked again. "You are sure that it would not be possible for me to observe -"

"Nope!" Jack answered. "See you in two days Thor. It was nice of you to drop by and visit but we really have to get back to – you know – uh – copulating – privately!"

With a disappointed look Thor nodded and disappeared in a flash of light.

Sam and Jack stood frozen, simply staring at the place that Thor had been seconds before.

"Okay", Sam said quietly, "That had to be the world's most uncomfortable visit."

"Oh, I don't know – it could have been worse."

"Worse?" she looked at him, her eyes wide.

"Yup – If Daniel hadn't said anything Thor would have appeared beside our bed while we were in the middle of – you know."

"Oh God. Thank you Daniel!"

"Amen to that! Now, let's get back to that copulating!"

"Jack!" she laughed but then turned and ran to their bedroom. "Last one in bed is a rotten egg!"