A/N: I'm know I'm slacking its the end of the year which means a ton of reports. I hope you enjoy!
"Have a seat Major. I have some news in regards to your resignation."
"Yes Sir."
"As you know, the Air Force has no wiggle room when it comes to the fraternization regulations. However there are a few loopholes that we have discovered."
"We sir?"
"The President and myself. We have reviewed the rules and have found a loop hole per se."
"A loop hole?"
"Yes. As you know we are in need of a new head of research and development."
"Yes Sir."
"That would mean that you report directly to me. Now being the head of a department does have perks such as staying a part of an active SG unit as well as being 3rd in command on base."
"Would I get to pick the unit?"
"You would stay on with SG1 if you wanted, if not then you could choose." He paused to look at her knowing that she was weighing her options. "Now you would not be able to take this position until the situation is resolved and your injuries are healed."
"I see. May I have a day general?"
"You may, but I would need to know no later than tomorrow at 5."
"Thank you sir."
"Dismissed."
Sam walked out of the office and back to her lab. Head of research and development, getting to tear apart all the new technology back through the gate, the idea alone was enough to make her happy. But nothing could happen until she was healed and the situation with Pete was resolved. That was easier said than done. Pete had been non existent since his email of her on Jack's porch. Of course he hadn't been able to watch them since they were on base since getting that email. He needed to be weeded out, there was only one way that she knew how to do that. It was risky, not only to herself but to anyone else involved in the process, but it was something that she needed to do in order for her and Jack to be together. She was so lost in thought she didn't even see Jack as she walked right into him.
"Easy there Carter."
"Sorry Sir."
"Its ok, where were you coming from?"
"The Generals office, there was something he needed to discuss with me."
"Everything all right?"
"Yeah, there's been no word on Pete yet. I don't think he'll show up anywhere with us hiding down here."
"I was thinking that too. He only shows up when we are outside the base and always when we least expect him. Maybe we should draw him out."
"How do you suggest that we do that?"
"By going out on a date."
"What?"
Jack grabbed Sam by her elbow and walked her the rest of the way to her lab. Once there he closed the door to avoid interruption. It was a bold move he made by asking her out on a date, but one that he could hopefully turn around and make it sound like a good plan.
"Ok less ears here. I was thinking Pete said that he thought we were doing something behind his back. What if we went on a date he would be watching us and that would draw him out."
"Where would we go on this date?"
"Mona Lisa."
"In Manitou?"
"Yeah. You don't like it?"
"No I just didn't picture you as the fondue kinda guy."
"Well the chocolate is the best part."
"Ok its a date then. I'll let you clear it with the General."
"Ok see you tonight."
"Tonight?"
"Yeah the sooner we get him the better."
"Right."
Jack left her lab whistling all the way down the hall. Tonight he wanted to go out tonight. What was she going to wear, how would she get anything? It was already 2 and if she wanted it to look real, she was going to basically blow off the rest of the day in order to pull this off. The first thing she did was go in search of Janet. After explaining the whole afternoon, Janet volunteered to go with Sam to the mall.
5 stores, 35 outfits and who knows how much money later, Sam was finally set for her date with Jack. Janet had made her try on almost every dress until the right one was found. It was a knee length cocktail dress in navy blue, it had a chiffon layer and was strapless, matching shoes and a silver bracelet rounded out the outfit. Janet helped her do her hair just right. She was beautiful and nervous all at the same time. Even thought this was meant to draw Pete out, Sam felt like this was a real date, something she was going to have to get clarification on during dinner.
Since she changed at Janet's, Sam drove to meet Jack at his house. The nervous feeling didn't go away when she put the car in park and got out and walked to the front door. Even though she had a key, she knocked to let him know that she was there. She held her breath as she heard him walk down the hall. As it opened she turned to face the door. She was not prepared for Pete to be standing on the other side as it opened.