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Chapter 4

Sam and Jack had finished eating their lunch and were once again making their way around the zoo. Both were feeling content after eating their food. They had enjoyed what they had eaten. Sam had enjoyed her jello especially, but what they had enjoyed even more was the company they had while they did so. They took their time and just enjoyed having a relaxed chat and basking in the rays of the sun.

After once again reviewing the map, they had decided to head towards the elephants.

After Sam and Jack had been watching them for a little while, Sam got an idea. "Do you think we should name them, sir?"

"Name them?"

"Yeah, just for fun." Sam said with a wide grin.

"Alright then Carter, what shall we call them?"

"I'll think about it."

Both Sam and Jack were stood there thinking over the possible names that they could give the elephants.

"What do think about the name Mary, Carter?"

"Mary, as in Mary Steenburgen, sir?" Sam said with an amused grin.

"Yep," Jack respond simply.

"Ok, then. I'll name the next one Ty."

Jack looked at the next elephant, mulling over some names. 'Shawn… Kevin… Jay… Jason.' "The next one's called Jason."

Carter focused on the fourth and final elephant (of those that were near them). "What about the name Ashleigh?" Sam said, gauging Jack's reaction, which was not a positive one.

"Sounds too much like the Olsen twins – that's a bad thing, Carter. I don't think we should pick something that any big star has taken. So no naming them Britney, Christina, or Justin either."

Sam looked into the face of one of the elephants and then suddenly thought of a name that she realised she really did like.

"How about Clara?"

Jack looked over at Sam with a wistful look. "Yeah, Clara's a really nice name, Carter, good choice."

He attempted a grin but it wasn't his best, as he was stuck in his own thoughts. The day at the zoo had awakened the feelings he had for Carter. He couldn't help but wonder if she was in the same position. He hoped that she, too, was wishing that the day out was simply one of many days they spent together alone, but it was, however, just a little trip the Zoo. They would be back to work on the Monday morning, bright and early. Everything would be back to normal.

Jack shook himself out of his thoughts and looked around where they were. There were grey clouds hovering overhead.

"It looks like it's going to rain, sir."

"It does, Carter, but not yet. Let's just see what else we can see before it rains."

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Sam and Jack had decided to look at the sea-life section of the zoo – that way it didn't matter if it rained or not, as they were in a sheltered building anyway.

When they had finished looking at all of the sea life centre and came out of the door, Sam looked around and observed, "It hasn't rained yet."

"I noticed, Carter. Come on, let's go and see something else."

Jack led Sam away from the sea life centre. Just as they got to the crossroads of paths, the rain started falling. "We'll we've seen a lot of the zoo, we could just go now, if that's fine by you."

"Sure, sir, lets get going before the rain gets any heavier."

Jack and Sam began walking at a brisk pace towards the car park, and as they did, the rain did indeed become heavier. As Sam and Jack headed for the car, they got more and more soaked through.

Jack pressed the button on his set of keys, and both Sam and Jack opened the doors and almost leapt into the car.

Jack started up the car so that he could turn on the heat. Sam started to peel off her cardigan, as it was soaked right through.

"You ready to go, sir?" Sam asked, and then proceeded to look toward the colonel, who focused his attention on somewhere below Sam's head but above her waist. Jack knew the regulations, he always had abided by them, but during the day at the zoo, and the time spent with Sam, waves of his feelings had overcome him. It was originally just of peace and a feeling of familiarity, but now they were totally alone, and he was reminded that Sam was very much a woman. Something had taken over him. His inhibitions were down and his feelings were leading him. It was as if he were intoxicated. Sam was just about to try and get his attention when he shifted his body towards her. He wrapped his hands around the back of her neck, making Sam's hairs stand on end. He moved his lips toward hers.

"Jack, we can't," Sam said, while pulling away from the colonel's touch. "You know we can't."

Jack managed to pull himself away from her, and instead of touching her lips, he gently brought her forehead toward his own.

"Yeah, I know," Jack said, breathing in her scent.

The pair stayed that way for a few minutes before reluctantly pulling away.

Jack strapped himself into his seat, before driving out of the parking lot.