CHAPTER 7

After Sam had her shower she got dress, did her hair and makeup, put on some perfume that he got her last year for Christmas when she heard his truck pull up. She looked in the mirror and was starting to get butterflies in her stomach; she hasn't felt this way before and she hope that their date would turn out ok.

She was lost in thought when she heard him knock on the door.

So she took a deep breath and let it out. She went to her bed and pick up her purse that matches the dress and walked out of her bedroom turning the lights off as she walked down to the front door. When she opened it, she froze for a second looking Jack over form feet to head, at the same time he was doing the same.

"Wow ... Sam you look hot and sexy in that dress" he said smiling, making her blush.

"I could say the same to you Jack," she said smiling.

"Here ... I got these for you" he gave her the roses.

"Thank you! I'll go and put these in some water, come on."

She turned around and walked toward her kitchen, Jack looked at her as she walked 'Yep ... going to miss watching her six' he thought to himself. He followed her into the kitchen where she got a glass vase out and filled it with some water

"Where are we going?"

"It is a surprise" Jack said grinning.

"Ok, any clues?"

"Trees, tress and more tress" Sam laughs as she put the roses in the vase and smelled one, then looked at Jack who was looking at her.

"Ready" she said.

"Let's go, shall we?"

He put his arm out, Sam picked up her purse and hold on to his arm. They walked together out of the house. After it was lock up, they walked down to his truck and he opened the door for her and helped her in, then closed it before walking quickly around to his side and got in. He looked over at Sam, who was looking at him, then he started up his truck and they were on their way to the restaurant.

"So what are you going to do on your downtime, Sam?"

"I don't know, I was thinking about going back to my lab and finish a couple of experiments, why?"

"Well I was thinking about going up to my cabin in the morning, the invitation is still open, and if you do accept and come with me, we can get to know each other better. I mean not as Colonel and Major, bust as Jack and Sam"

"I would like that Jack. And yes I would love to go and see your cabin" She looked at him and saw him smiling.

"Sweet, you going to love it, trust me"

"Oh, I do trust you"

"Cool" Few minutes later they arrived at the restaurant.

"Craftwood Inn?"

"Yep, I called before I had my shower this morning and made reservations, do you like it?"

"Wow" they both got out and walked inside.

They could smell the sweet aroma which made Sam mouth water. Jack walked up to the desk and said who he was, then they both were shown to a table outside with view to the forest. Jack helped Sam with her chair before he sat down.

Jack looked over the wine list and ordered 'Dom Perignon' . Then they ordered their courses before the waitress left them alone. They both talk about their childhood. Sam laugh at some of the jokes that Jack did about his family.

They both enjoyed one another company, talking, laughing, and having a wonderful evening. Then after Jack paid the check, they left the restaurant and walked back to his truck.

"So, what would you like to do now, go home or go dancing?" Sam raised her eyebrows.

"Dancing, sounds like fun"

"Ok, dancing it is. I know this place"

"Where is it?"

"You will have to wait and see" Jack took her to a dance hall that was in town, after he found a parking space they got out and walked towards the hall with Sam holding his arm. When they walked into the big hall, they sat down and watched other couples dancing.

"Want a drink?"

"Diet soda, thanks"

"Ok, I'll be right back" the he stood up and walked over to the bar to get them a drink. Sam looked around till she heard a voice behind her.

"Major what are you going here?" Sam turn around and stood up, he wave her and sat down again

"Sir, this is a surprise, Jack, I mean Colonel O'Neill brought me here after we had dinner?" Hammond smiled.

"A date?"

"Well ... uhh ... yes, we want to get to know one another first, you know date couple of times, going to the movies and dancing before you know... "

"I understand, oh Major Samantha Carter, this is my daughter Kate Johnson"

"Hi, nice to meet you Sam"

"You to Kate" they both shook hands.

"Dad is filling in for David since he was called away tonight"

"Oh! ok, that was good of you, Sir"

"Thanks, it been a long time since I last dance"

"I bet it has sir" Jack walked over with their drinks.

"Sir! This is a surprise, here you go Sam"

"Thanks" Sam said after he gave her the drink.

"Jack, Major Carter was telling us that you two are dating?"

"Yes Sir ... Is it a problem?" Jack was starting to get worried.

"No, the Major explained it to us"

"The short version, Sir?" Hammond chuckled

"Yes" Jack looked down at Sam who was blushing then back to Hammond.

"Then why can't she be like that in briefings, Sir?"

"Cause I want to know every detail" Hammond answered.

"Including Daniel Sir?"

"Yes"

"Oh well, you're the boss"

"True, oh Kate Johnson this is Colonel Jack O'Neill my second in command, Colonel, Kate is my youngest daughter"

"Hi, it nice to meet you Kate"

"You to Colonel" they both shook hands.

"I've heard a lot about you" he raised an eyebrow.

"All good I hope"

"Well most, dad told me you are a partial joker on the base"

Sam almost sprays the soda that she just drank, but managed to swallow it and cough.

"Sam, Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm ok. As for the Colonel been the joker, he is that already. Sir, did you tell Kate what happen on April fools day?" Hammond closed his eyes.

"No"

"Why? What happen?" he open his eyes.

"General Ryan drop by for a visit, he wanted to talk to the General and the Colonel here. I walked into his office to give him my report when he sat down on the chair then quickly stood up. I try to hold a straight face and the Colonel said 'Sir you should stop eating those onion rings at night'. Well, your dad went bright red because of the whoopee cushion he sat on" Kate burst out laughing.

"Dad, no wonder you didn't want to tell me how embarrassing that would have been for you?"

"General Ryan thought it was funny soon as he saw what George here pick up from his chair and realised what the date was. Well, it did help boost marrow in the SGC that day" Jack said grinning

"Yea, who was the one that gave Teal'c a book on practical jokes and April fools pranks?"

"Daniel!" they both said.

"Daniel got him the books for Christmas four years ago" Sam said.

"Why?"

"He wanted to learn, you know what he is like, Sir"

"True, well we will leave you two alone and enjoy your evening"

"Thank you Sir" They left them alone and Jack sat down and looked at Sam.

"I think Daniel is in trouble" Jack said with a childish face.

"I'm sure he can handle himself" "

"Yes he can, so ... would you like to dance?"

"Yes"

They both stood up, Jack took her hand and led her to the dance floor as a new song started. They both dance close together looking into each other eyes. Hammond and his daughter were dancing also; they both looked at them.

"They make a great couple dad, it's a shame that they can't be together"

"They can be. Sam was transferred off Jack's team two days ago"

"Really? It's about time those two got together" he chuckled.

"We're not the only ones. Some good friends made it possible, and if Jack play his cards right it will be a wedding in the next months"

"Three months?"

"That's the time these good friends have them, if not ... well ... things won't be good"

"These friends ..., you can't tell me, right? Classified stuff?"

"Yes"

"Ok" they looked to where Jack and Sam were.

They were holding each other. Sam's arms wrapping Jack's

Sam was with her had on his shoulder just under his chin with her eyes closed while Jack's head was leaning against her forehead. They got their arms wrapped around each other as they slowly danced around the dance floor. They were there till midnight when everyone started to leave. Jack took Sam back to her place and walked her to the door. When she opened it, she turned and looked at Jack

"Would you like to come in for a coffee?"

"Maybe next time Sam, remember we are going to the cabin in the morning"

"Oh, what time will you pick me up?"

"08:00, so we can grab some breakfast on the way out of town"

"Sounds good to me ... Thanks for dinner and dancing, I had a wonderful time Jack"

"I'm please you did. I'll see you tomorrow morning; don't forget to pack your bikini and lotion" he said grinning.

"I will, night Jack"

"Night Sam" he leaned toward her and gave her a soft kiss. They both wrapped their arms around each other as the kiss deepens. When they finally broke for air, they rested their foreheads together.

"Wow" He chuckled.

"Yeah. I ... I better go although I don't want to"

"Then don't" he moved back and looked at her.

"Sam, we will be together, but not after our first date. But we will, I promise"

"I'll hold you to that fly boy" they both kiss once again.

"See you in the morning"

"I'll be ready"

"Sweet dreams. Don't let the bugs ..."

"You can count on that"

They both kissed and Jack walked back down to his truck with a bounce in his step. Sam watched him got in and started the engine, she saw him look at her before he left.

TBC