The movie ended, and everyone sat around the den. "Does anyone else believe that movie was a gross exaggeration of the galaxy?" Vala asked after a moment.
"It said that it's a 'galaxy far, far away'." Daniel groaned. "It's not supposed to be our galaxy."
"Yes, but you would still think that this...Lucas...fellow would do more research on other galaxies before he characterized it as this...icon of American popular culture."
"I believe that it is a stunning likeness to the situations we have encountered in this galaxy as well as in the Pegasus galaxy." Teal'c said, simply.
"But you have to admit, Muscles, that a planet-sized ship like the Death Star would be utterly impossible to command. Even if you were part android."
He conceded her point. "Indeed."
"Yeah, but what about those mind-control powers? Wouldn't those be sweet?" Cam gushed.
"They're really not all that they're cracked up to be." Daniel said, shaking his head.
"Healing powers, though, those are cool." Jack admitted.
"Where were those in the movie?" Cam asked, confused.
"They weren't in the movie." Sam chuckled.
"Oh. Right." He said, looking at the General, who was smirking.
Sam shook her head as she stood. "Okay, Domestic Diva...I've got something for you to do."
"Ooh, goody!" Vala cried, jumping up and following her.
Jack couldn't help but laugh.
"Does Sam really have to encourage her?" Daniel groaned.
"I wouldn't complain. She's busy with something other than irritating you." Jack said, seriously.
"Good point." Daniel said, nodding.
"In fact, this whole "domestic diva" thing might get her out of your lab, and out of your hair."
Daniel opened his mouth to respond, but Vala interrupted them as she walked into the room with a tray in her hands. "Anyone interested in some cookies?"
"Got any macaroons?" Cam asked, looking at Sam hopefully.
"Sorry, Cam." She said, shaking her head with a chuckle.
"Cookies...no milk?" Jack said, looking up at Sam with a questioning glance.
She blushed as she shrugged. "I...didn't really have anything else...I was lucky to have the lasagna, and even that was because of Vala."
Vala grinned.
Jack shook his head. "Tomorrow. You. Me. Grocery shopping."
"Yes, sir." She teased.
"So, guys, got any plans for your downtime tomorrow?" Jack asked, looking at the rest of the room.
"Research." Daniel said as Vala opened her mouth.
She promptly closed it, and nodded. "Yes, yes. Research."
"I'm going bowling." Cam grinned.
"I am returning to Dakara." Teal'c said, looking at Jack.
"Ah. Sounds...fun..." He said, looking at them all as he settled back against the couch cushions and wrapped an arm around Sam in a relaxed fashion.
"What about you, Jack?" Daniel asked, looking at his old friend. "How long are you in town?"
"Only a day or two. Depends on how long I have until the next intergalactic emergency."
They all nodded, soberly.
"I believe that I should return to my quarters, O'Neill. It has been most pleasant to see you again." Teal'c said, rising after a moment of silence.
"Yeah, I should get some sleep." Daniel said, joining Teal'c.
"And...Muscles is my ride." Vala said, hopping up.
Cam looked at the rest of his team. "Looks like the party's breaking up. I'd hate to be the last one."
Sam smiled appreciatively as she shrugged out of Jack's embrace and stood. "Well, it was great to have you guys here."
Jack stood as well. "Maybe next time I'm in the area, we'll have to do lunch...or something."
"That would be nice." Vala said with a grin.
"We'll see." Daniel said, more reserved.
"I'll see you guys in a couple of days." Sam said as she saw her teammates out to their cars.
Vala gave her a hug. "Good-bye, Samantha." She looked over at Jack before she leaned over to Sam. "Don't do anything I wouldn't do..."
Sam looked at her strangely before chuckling. "Good-bye, Vala."
She returned to the house as they all drove off, and looked at Jack. "Well, we're alone again."
"Are we? No...unexpected surprises?"
"If they were unexpected, how could I know if they were coming?" She asked with a small chuckle.
"Too true." He said, nodding.
She walked up to him and placed her arms around his waist. "I tried to get them out of here before they even came in..."
"I know." He said, chuckling. "No hard feelings."
"Well, I would still like to try to make it up to you."
"Oh?"
She nodded. "Yes."
"How?"
"I'll show you..." She said with a slightly evil smile.
He chuckled. "Hey...wait."
She stopped. "Yeah?"
"What do you want to do tomorrow?"
"What?" She asked, confused.
"Your day off. I took it off as well. I'm willing to do what you want to do."
"You know what?" She asked, thoughtfully.
"No, what?"
"I want to stay home tomorrow. Just you and me."
"Oh?"
She nodded. "It's been crazy around here lately. I could use some R&R."
"Sounds great." He agreed. "And I was serious about taking you to the grocery store tomorrow."
Sam chuckled. "I believe it, and I'm looking forward to it."
"You're looking forward to it?"
She nodded. "Being a normal couple for once. I'm really looking forward to it."
He leaned over and kissed her gently. "Have I told you lately that I love you?"
"No, but I think we were interrupted before you could." She teased.
"Ah. In that case..." He said, suddenly picking her up.
"Jack!" She cried, surprised.
"What?" He asked with a grin.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm picking you up."
"Oh?"
He nodded.
"You should put me down..."
"Not a chance."
"Jack...what about your bad knee?"
"It's fine. For now."
She giggled. "Jack, just put me down."
"Not while I can get you giggling like this." He said affectionately as he carried her to the bedroom.
