Author's note: here we go again. The 17th chapter is up but the one who wrote it is LuSo. I think she did veeeeeeery well :o) Please enjoy reading and have a very nice weekend.

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At LuSo: Thank you soooo much for writing this!!! But I've already told you that, right? You're awesome!!! Hugs and kisses. :o)

Chapter 17

By the time the trio arrived home, Jack was buzzing with nervous energy. Sam's hand having been resting on his thigh at the beginning of the journey, had now migrated a little too far North for his comfort… At least when he had to keep both eyes on the road and his hands on the steering wheel, his knuckles now white from the tension surging through his body. Samantha Carter was a distracting substance. Mind you, it serves him right after that kiss. Woah, but wow! It was incredible to finally kiss her like that again, only better this time, now he had Charlotte and would never let either of them go again.

That thought sobered his body's excitement a little, he would have to calm down a little and he wasn't going to force Sam if she wasn't ready, however judging by her actions she was more than ready. Not to mention their three-year old daughter in the back seat. Although, maybe that thought entirely, was too ambitious with the state of his knees. He was abruptly pulled out of his reverie as Sam's hand continued it's previous journey. Turning towards her he grabbed her wrist, halting her progress. Their eyes locked and his heart clenched at the mixture of love and amusement shining in her luminescent blue eyes. "Time to tuck munchkin into bed" he said, kicking himself for the dry, husky tone to his voice. Sam simply grinned and climbed out of the car.

As they made their way into the warm cosy cabin, Sam headed into the kitchen to make coffee, whilst Jack cradled Charlotte in his arms and gently carried her through to the bedroom. He laid her down on the twin bed nearest the window and knelt down besides her, stroking the light brown wisps of hair from her forehead, softly. "God, I love you so much" he whispered, his voice full of emotion.

Sam felt tears well up in her eyes at the heartfelt confession. Jack slowly turned as he heard her sigh from the doorway, jumping to his feet when he saw the light reflecting off of the tears trickling down her cheeks. "Hey, what's wrong?" he whispered as he gently cupped her face and searched her glistening eyes intently. "Nothing." She responded around the lump in her throat. "It's just…I can't believe I gave up the happiness I have always had with you, because of some stupid mistake." She finished, a hint of anger entering her voice. "Exactly Sam it was a mistake, we've got each other now, for good this time." He assured as he held her in his arms. She stepped back and looked directly in his eyes "God, I love you so much" she repeated what he had said earlier, in the hopes that he would understand the depth of her feelings for him. "I love you too" he replied, finally releasing what he had been holding in for over ten years. Woo, it felt good. Sam smiled through the tears, yet again stinging her eyes. They stayed like that for several moments, simply staring into each other's eyes before he brought his hands up to cradle her face and gently swiped away a tear that had escaped, with the pad of his thumb.

He gently pulled her forward until her forehead was resting against his and once again looked into her eyes, letting all his barriers down so Sam could see the emotions he was feeling through his eyes. "I want you back." He confessed, his voice rough with emotion. "You've got me." She replied instantly, not a hint of hesitation in her voice. "And I'll never leave you" she added as they both leaned in and their lips fused together, starting off slowly, absorbing each other, gently trapping each others lips. It didn't take long however for their passion to escalate, Jacks tongue tracing the contour of Sam's lips asking for entry into her mouth, which of course she gladly granted. Their tongues clashed together as they opened their mouths in unison, tongues duelling for control until Sam nipped his bottom lip between her teeth and pulled away, gasping.

"Bedroom." Jack growled as he took in their surroundings and realised that they were still stood in the doorway of Charlotte's bedroom. She smiled and nodded in affirmation but found she was already half way to the bedroom in Jacks arms. She put her arms around his neck for support and nipped his earlobe between her teeth, before soothing it with her tongue. Thoroughly enjoying the groan that emanated from deep in his throat she continued her arousing ministrations, placing hot open mouthed kisses down the sensitive pulse point of his neck before nibbling her way back up and along his jaw to finally rejoin his lips.

Jack was getting impatient, he decided, as Sam continued to drive him crazy with those addictive lips. Although after waiting as long as he had, he decided he could wait a little longer. That didn't make him any less elated however, as they finally reached the bed and he gently laid her down. That was it. That's when it hit. When what they were about to do finally sank in. She saw the fear and uncertainty cross his features and knew exactly what was on his mind, so she took the opportunity to comfort him and reassure him that she wasn't going anywhere. As Jack froze, Sam leaned upwards and softly pressed her lips to his, trying to tell him through actions rather than words everything she felt for him. That first contact was all he needed, as he was broken out of his trance, pushing her back to lay on the bed. Sam smiled as he took back control and brought her knees up to cradle him between her thighs.

Reaching for the hem of his shirt she pulled it up and over his head, gasping in surprise as his lips fastened to her collar bone and traced a path of scorching hot kisses up the pulse point of her neck, across her jaw bone, both eye lids and her nose. He was exploring every inch of her graceful form, until he finally found his way back to her wanton lips. Their mutual passion escalated to a point of blinding intensity as they both continued to lovingly disrobe each other, soft strokes and electric kisses accompanying their performance.

Sam raised her hips off the bed as Jack removed the last barrier between them. He stopped. Again. And Sam began to worry that his fears had returned and he wasn't going to continue this time. That was until his features softened and a languorous smile broke out across his face. "I love you" he repeated. Sam however, didn't get the chance to reply as his expression changed again, she was having a hard time keeping track, his actions with her body seriously decreasing her reaction time. This time though his eyes turned almost black with desire as they raked over her gloriously exposed body laid out before his hungry gaze. "Like what you see?" She teased.

A murmured "Beautiful" was her only response as he continued from where he left off, devouring her lips in a searing kiss.

Gasping, they broke apart as they became one, Jack pausing for a moment to reign in his control. After a few moments had passed, filled with tender kisses being rained over each other's faces, Jack began to move again. They rocked together in sync, building the sensations from where they were joined, their tempo increasing as they neared the peak. The room was filled with soft moans and vocalisations of their shared pleasure. "Jaaaack!" Sam screamed as she collapsed over the edge, followed moments later by Jack. "Saaamm!"

She held him in the aftermath of their lovemaking, gently stroking his back as they floated back to Earth, breathing heavily. After several long moments had passed and they had finally regained their breath, Jack leaned up on his elbows and smiled cheekily down at her, amusement shining in his eyes. She had only seen that particular Jack O'Neill smile once before and that had been after the whole time loop incident, she was just waiting fro the smart ass remark that was bound to arrive any second.

"Ya know" he began casually "it's a damn good thing Charlotte sleeps like a log, what with me making you scream my name like that." He finished as the cheeky smile was replaced by a full-blown smug grin. There it was, Sam thought as she unsuccessfully suppressed the giggles that erupted at Jack's priceless expression. God she'd missed him.

"Ah ah, no giggling, remember Carter?"

"Yes, sir." She replied, now that the giggles had subsided enough. He bent down on his elbows and softly kissed her forehead, before rolling to the side and instantly pulling her back to his side and cradling her in his arms. His left arm was under her head as a pillow, softly tracing the backs of his fingers up and down her arm, Goosebumps rising in its path. After pulling the covers up and over their now cool bodies, he slung his other arm protectively over her waist. This was perfect he thought as he inhaled the soft sweet scent of Sam's shampoo, her head buried in the crook of his neck, her slow steady breathing a clear indication that she was drifting off to sleep. "I love you too, always." she murmured almost inaudibly, before succumbing to slumber. Jack followed shortly after, holding the love of his life securely in his arms.

Author's note 2: Please let us know what you think. Reviews are craved.

And the 18th chapter should be up soon if the software doesn't make trouble again.

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