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Take 77: Not exactly
Category for this take: Angst / Romance
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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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"This is kind of difficult, Sir. Daniel told me it was true, but I have to ask."
"Carter?"
"You're not seeing Agent Johnson anymore, are you?"
"No, I am not."
"It's probably none of my business, but are you planning on trying to get back together with her when you transfer to DC?"
"No way. I'm not exactly single."
"Oh. I'm sorry I pried, Sir. It really was none of my business."
"I think it is, Carter. I'm not exactly single, but I'm not exactly seeing someone either."
"'Not exactly', Sir? I don't understand."
"Well, we haven't exactly sorted out our relationship stuff, yet. I'm not too good at that stuff, so it might take a while."
"Sir, I really don't need to know-"
"I think you do, Sam. You're going to have to be patient with me. It'll be hard having a relationship with someone in Nevada while I'll in DC."
"Wait, what? Your new girlfriend is in Nevada?"
"You did ask for a transfer to Area 51, which I approved. So if you agree to the girlfriend part, Sam, then yes."
"Absolutely, I agree. You know, Jack, you really are bad at this relationship stuff. You scared me there for a minute."
"It's a skill."
"So how do we do this?"
"I secured the blessing of everyone who might cause a problem professionally. That was easier than I thought it would be. We should probably let Danny, T, and Cassie know, but otherwise we really shouldn't spread it around…unless you want to."
"You're right. Some people might not understand. So if they ask, I'll say I'm 'not exactly' single, just like you."