Jacob let out a heavy sigh when his cell phone rang. He glanced over towards it, contemplating for about two seconds on whether or not he was going to answer it. He didn't move. He was quite content where he was with Janet comfortably draped across his chest and her head nestled just beneath his chin, his hand affectionately caressed her soft back. Her slow, deep breathing and warm body felt therapeutic and soothing to him as he watched her sleep.

The week had passed by too slowly without seeing Janet. Jacob knew staying away was for the best because she was very sick. But he hadn't expected that he would miss her so much. In the beginning of their relationship the time between seeing each other had been even longer because he was living with the Tok'ra and he had missed her then but not as much as he did this time. Then again, he shouldn't have been surprised. His love for her had grown stronger as the months passed by and as their relationship grew. He was prepared to take their relationship to the next level and hoped that she was too.

The ringing stopped. Jacob closed his eyes and smiled. Good, he didn't want to talk to anyone anyway. There was still a few minutes before it was time to get up and he wanted to enjoy this moment with Janet as long as possible. However, the silence was short-lived as his cell phone started ringing again.

This time he groaned to himself. He really didn't want to move or to even move Janet but he had to answer the phone on the chance that it was the SGC calling him. Only George or Sam would call him more than once on his cell phone. And only if it was very important. Although Jacob prayed it wasn't them for he was very much looking forward to the long weekend getaway with Janet.

It was a very special weekend to him and Selmak and hopefully to Janet as well. Jacob was grateful that George gave him the time off on such short notice. Of course, Jacob didn't tell George why nor did he mention anything about his time off coinciding with Janet's time off. Besides, George knew something was up. How could he not know with the rumors going around the base? George simply gave Jacob one of those Texas sized smirks of his and chose not to question Jacob.

"Sorry," Jacob whispered, gently moving Janet aside.

She mumbled something but was still sleeping. Jacob quickly covered her up then headed across the room. His pants were neatly folded on the dresser and his cell phone was in the front right pocket, exactly where he had left it.

"This is Carter," he spoke softly.

"Jacob, thank Egeria! It took you long enough to answer your phone. Are you alright?"

Jacob felt Selmak instantly stiffen at the sound of Jack's voice. This of course put Jacob on the defensive, as he didn't appreciate the way Jack had treated Selmak yesterday. Plus, Jacob was a very puzzled as to why in Jack was asking him such a question when yesterday he tried to knock Jacob's head off? Also, why did Jack mention Egeria and how the hell did he get a hold of Jacob's cell number?

"I'm fine. Maybe I should be asking you the same question, Jack."

"I'm not Jack! I'm Selmak!"

Jacob wasn't sure, but he thought he felt Selmak…trembling slightly at the back of his neck. Whenever she did that he always got a queasy feeling in his gut like the one he had now. But it didn't distract Jacob from the anger he felt. If anything it only reinforced it.

"If you're trying to be funny, you should know I'm not laughing!" Jacob growled, attempting to keep his voice down so as not to wake Janet. Knowing he may not be able to be quiet he headed out into the hallway, closing the bedroom door. "The way you treated Selmak yesterday was unbelievably rude! I had a hell of a time calming…"

"Jacob! I'm not joking! I am Selmak!"

Jacob narrowed his eyes. He wasn't in the mood for this kind of game at the moment. And he certainly wasn't going to let Jack ruin this weekend.

"Knock it off! It's not funny! I don't have anything to say to you until you apologize to Selmak!" Jacob roared and then snapped his phone shut, severing the connection.

He turned it off too. He didn't want Jack calling back and there was no risk of him calling Janet's house. No one really knew of Jacob's relationship with Janet. Or at least he and Janet tried to keep it a secret. Yet, he wasn't totally oblivious to the rumors going around the SGC. There wasn't much he could do about them once they started. Besides, it wasn't like anyone could get through to Janet's house anyway for Jacob had discretely unplugged her phone last night and turned her cell phone off so his romantic evening with her wouldn't be disturbed.

After opening the door he saw that Janet was yawning and stretching and obviously awake. Crap. He didn't mean to wake her up with his shouting. And he certainly didn't want to start their getaway on such a sour note.

"You sounded so angry. Everything ok?" Janet asked.

"Everything's fine," he replied, moving slowly into the room.

He headed to the dresser, setting his phone down on his pants. His hand lingered on the cell as he tried to figure out why Jack called him in the first place.

"Jacob, come over here," she requested, interrupting his thoughts.

Of course she had to use that sultry tone of hers that he could never resist. Only this time her tone didn't elicit the response it normally did out of him. He at least did as she had asked. He sat down on the bed beside her and stared down at her. His stomach fluttered as it had done on almost every occasion when their eyes locked onto each other.

"You sure everything's ok?" she worriedly asked, reaching up and tenderly touching his face.

"I don't know," he sighed, his hand affectionately pushed her hair back, taking in her beauty as he enjoyed doing as often as he could.

He could still clearly remember that day nearly ten months ago when he had nervously asked her out for a date and how he had fully expected her to laugh at him for daring to ask such a thing. Only Janet hadn't laugh. She had graciously accepted his invitation and thoroughly enjoyed their evening at the Opera. Looking at her now, he still couldn't believe she was his girlfriend.

She was so beautiful and he was…well he was no prize. Selmak told him he more than made up for his rugged looks with his charm and sense of humor. She even pointed out that he was an intelligent gentleman and not a bumbling baboon when it came to treating a woman right. And Janet wasn't the kind of person to judge a book by its cover or a lover by their looks. Janet had even admitted that his invitation and his taste in music surprised her. From then on she had been hooked and wanted to discover more about him and Selmak.

And now…

"Selmak still not talking to you?" she asked, drawing him out of his reverie.

Now, she knew him and Selmak well…very well. At times, it was like she knew what Jacob was thinking for she knew exactly what to do or say to him. He hadn't realized how much he missed that closeness in a relationship with a woman until he was with Janet. It had been about twenty-six years since Allison's death and the last time he was that close to a woman.

"Not a peep," he frowned. "Every time I reach out to her I get this image of a brick wall. It's blocking her thoughts and feelings from me. And it's not like Selmak to do such a thing. She usually hangs up the 'DND' sign on a large wooden door."

"After what you told me happened with Jack I don't blame her for being upset."

"That's just it. She was upset with him. I was defending her. She only pulls this routine when she's upset with me or after I've thoroughly pissed her off. And she has never pulled her silent act when we're with you."

"The little nymph!" Janet commented, making Jacob laugh.

"Look who's talking," he grinned, leaning down and nuzzling his nose against her. "And I was worried the two of you would never get along when we started dating!"

"And why wouldn't we? We're both strong willed, intelligent, feisty women."

"Whose goal in life is to drive me insane!" he laughed, tickling her.

Janet giggled wildly. He feebly attempted to block her hands as she reached for that ticklish spot on his abdomen. He couldn't help but laugh heartily. Only she and Sam's mother knew just where to tickle him. Allison Carter and Janet Fraiser were the only two women in the entire universe that knew Jacob was ticklish. He had never let any other woman know, not even the few he had been intimate with long after Allison had died. The woman had to be special to his heart to know that secret as it involved a certain level of trust.

Her arms pulled him down as her mouth covered his. Her hand gently moved to the back of his neck. She always knew exactly how to get a response from him or from Selmak.

Yes, Janet was a very special lady to Jacob and to Selmak.

"Mmm," he kissed then deliberately pulled his face away from hers. "As much as you are tempting me, we don't have time. We'll miss our flight. We have just enough time to shower and grab a bite to eat."

"Can we at least shower together?" she asked with that devilish grin of hers.

"For a lady who just got over the flu, you sure are very energetic. You especially were last night!" he exclaimed.

"All I did was rest in bed all week…I was storing energy for this weekend! So…can we shower together? I'll behave, I promise."

Jacob made a quick glance at the clock. Then he looked at her angelic face with an almost fiendish smile on it. Who was he kidding, he couldn't resist. And he hoped he never would be able to.

"Ok!" he said, yanking the covers away. "Just don't try anything lady. I know you too well."

"As I know you," she smirked, making Jacob roll his eyes.

"Just remember we don't have much time," he said, taking hold of her hand and helping her off the bed.

'Selmak?' he called to her through their mental connection as he led Janet into the bathroom. 'Selmak, you've been very quiet all morning. I even felt you withdraw when Janet and I made love a little while ago. Selmak?'

No answer. She was there. It wasn't like she could go anywhere. But Jacob was beginning to get worried about her.

'Sel, I know you're awake and if you don't want to talk to me, that's fine. I'm not giving up on you. Just so you know we're taking a shower! I know it's not your favorite. I promise, when we get to the hotel we'll take a long soak in the Jacuzzi, as I know you like hot baths. I'm sure we can even convince Janet to give us a nice massage too. Sel?'

Again, he only got the brick wall image in his mind when he reached out to her. She even felt like a brick back there, giving him stiff neck.

"Maybe she'll come out of her shell when we get away for the weekend," Janet cooed, pulling him into the hot water with her.

"I hope so," he frowned, attempting to reach out to Selmak again.

He needed Selmak to come out of her shell. This weekend was for the three of them. It would be pointless if Selmak didn't participate. After all, it was partially her idea. Plus, she was an active participant in the relationship. In the beginning, Jacob didn't think such a thing would work out…the two of them loving one woman. He especially had his reservations because Selmak's personality was predominately female. He even thought she might get jealous. And he certainly had his reservations about performing such an intimate act like making love with a woman with Selmak having a front row seat.

However, his fears were for nothing. Through their years together and though she remained adamant about her femininity, Selmak had learned to see a women through Jacob's eyes. Of course it helped that he was a gentleman, never letting his eyes stray to far over certain parts of a woman's anatomy. And he kept any lustful thoughts (which weren't many, and now only focused on one woman) that he had about beautiful women to himself afraid Selmak might neuter him. Jacob may be a man but he also held a great deal of respect for the opposite sex and Selmak respected him for that.

Thus, when Jacob realized he was attracted to Janet Selmak did nothing to stop him from pursuing a relationship. Nor was she jealous at all. If anything she encouraged him…relentlessly. Their only fear was that Janet wouldn't accept the both of them. Which was not the case. Janet loved them both and relished the affection she received from both of them.

Jacob learned that it was much easier than he thought as his love for Janet was also Selmak's love for Janet. Though they were two individuals in one body, they were one in expressing their love to such a wonderful woman. Plus, during such intimate moments with Janet, when Jacob and Selmak worked together, he found it rather beneficial to have that woman's point of view. Not to mention having a symbiote did enhance the sensations he felt and did wonders for his performance. He even learned to enjoy Selmak's purring during such passionate moments with Janet

But this morning, when he made love with Janet it was like Selmak wasn't there. He actually missed her purring and that warm, tingly sensation he felt at the back of his neck and down his spine. He even felt a little guilty because Selmak didn't participate.

'Selmak…please, talk to me,' he pleaded, reaching to her hoping she could feel that he desperately needed her.

"Jacob," Janet called, getting his total attention with her pleasant voice. The palm of her hand even felt pleasant as it rested tenderly against the side of his face. Her soft brown eyes filled with such affection as she looked up at him. "You can't force a lady. Selmak will be ready when she's ready."

Jacob warmly smiled at her, pulling her closer, "I'm sure you're right."