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Take 48: New Year's Resolutions

Category for this take: Romance / Humor

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"This is great."

"I told ya!"

"I can't believe we didn't do this years ago."

"Yes, well, let's not dwell."

"Didn't that tape say there were no fish in your pond?"

"Close enough."

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"Sir, have you made any resolutions for this new year?"

"Isn't that kinda personal?"

"We're friends, aren't we?"

"I'm just kidding. Are you asking Danny and Teal'c, too?"

"What's the point? Their resolutions are obvious. Daniel's is to not die again. Teal'c's are to help found a new nation and to spend more time with Ishta. So what are yours?"

"Why do you want to know?"

"I still haven't picked out mine. Maybe yours could give me an idea."

"What was yours last year?"

"To adequately succeed you as commander of SG-1."

"Well, I can say you far exceeded that goal."

"Thank you, Sir. Meanwhile, you're avoiding my question."

"Fine. Mine are to get some regular exercise, maintain my F302 flight status, and rack up some frequent flyer miles."

"Concerned about your time behind a desk?"

"Partially, but that's not the real reason. You know, Carter, I think you could use the same resolutions."

"Excuse me, Sir. I still hit the gym at least five times a week when not on mission. This morning, I ran about ten miles through the woods. Also, I just renewed my F302 qual's last month, which you should know."

"I'm not talking about weight machines or jogging."

"Ten miles in one hour over rough terrain is not jogging."

"Fine, running."

"What kind of exercise are you talking about?"

"The kind of exercise that requires two people."

"Free weights?"

"No, I have in mind two specific people. Hence the frequent flyer miles, whenever F302s, or even orbital beams are not available."

"Two specific people?"

"Well, you and me, Sam."

"I'm not following. What kind of exercise program are you talking about?"

"Something we can do...together."

"Like what? Do you want to take a dance class with me or something?"

"Good Heavens, no."

"Then what?"

"I'm talking about sex! Lots and lots of regular, weekend sex with my new girlfriend, if she'll have me!"

"Oh! I think your resolutions are a great idea! Thanks for suggesting them. In fact, we can't start on the frequent flyer miles yet, but maybe we should start the exercise regiment tonight."