A/N: SOOOOOOOO sorry that I haven't posted sooner! I really am so sorry but I've been super busy at the academy. I don't know when I'll get a chance to post again but I'll do my best not to go so long again. REALLY TRULY SORRY! :(

"Sam? … Samantha?"

Sam looked up from her cup of tea to find Jack kneeling down in front of her, she'd been so lost in thought she hadn't even noticed him right in front of her. "I'm sorry," she offered with a soft apologetic smile. "I think I'm feeling a little out of sorts today."

Jack pushed himself up and sat down by her on the couch, automatically wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "What's up?"

"I think I need a nap," Sam offered as she leaned her head against his shoulder. "This six hour time difference is hitting me harder today than it ever has."

"You haven't had a nap today either. You were up earlier than normal and you usually have had a 15 minute nap, if not longer, by now."

"Mmm," she hummed as she tried to fight her heavy lids. She could feel his lips against her hairline as he gently kissed her and took the tea from her hands but he never removed his arm from her shoulders. "Jack," she started sleepily. "What if we do have a son?"

"What about it," he asked softly.

Forcing herself to angle her head so she could at least look at him some, she hesitated. "Would it be hard for you – after Charlie?"

"Ah, that's what was bothering you." He leaned away from her just enough to place the tea cup on the side table before he pulled her close again and placed his free hand on her swollen stomach. "I think the twins will always remind me of Charlie Sam." He paused as he felt her snuggle further into his chest, seeking comfort. "And I'm always going to miss him but boys or girls these are our children. Charlie's never coming back and I've come to terms with that."

"When did you get so eloquent," Sam mumbled against his chest.

"I blame our letters," Jack shrugged as he pulled up her sweatshirt so that he could place the palm of his hand against the bare flesh of her stomach. "Don't you dare tell Daniel, he'll expect me to have conversations with him instead of letting me tune him out."

"We can't have that," she mumbled again.

They sat there together, holding each other in the quiet of their own home – well, Jack's home actually – relieved for once that they wouldn't have to worry about interruptions until tomorrow when the door bell rang. "If it's anyone other than a delivery boy I'll shoot them," she groaned as Jack pulled away from her. He moved her body so that she laid across the length of the couch as he moved further from her but, she didn't object. Hell, she didn't even open her eyes, she was just too damn tired …

Sam opened her eyes slowly only to realize she was still too tired. She blinked several times, trying to erase the sleep from her eyes but before things could come into focus a blob, that was not Jack, came into her line of view. "Sam honey?" Oh, it was just Janet. Sam closed her eyes and snuggled back into her pillow. "Sam?"

"Sleeping," Sam groaned.

"Sam, you've slept through the entire afternoon. You need to eat."

"Sleeping."

"I brought strawberries."

Sam frowned and her brow creased in frustration. "Up." Sam felt Janet's hand's on her, helping her into a sitting position as Sam blindly pushed herself up, her eyes still closed, and leaned back into the pillows that Janet shoved behind her. Sam sighed heavily now that she was comfortable again.

"Come on Sam," Janet said as she shook Sam's shoulder, preventing her from going back to sleep. "Eat something and I swear I'll let you sleep in peace."

Sam's eyes fluttered open but she continued to frown even as Janet finally came into focus. "Strawberries." Janet handed her the plate which Sam promptly sat on her stomach before taking a strawberry and biting into it. "Thanks," she mumbled as she ate the fruit.

"You're welcome," Janet smiled as she held out a glass of milk which Sam obligingly took. "The General gave me the afternoon off; he knew Cassie wanted to see you as soon as she could. We came by around four. We had hoped that we could take you two out to dinner but apparently the three of you had other plans."

"What time is it now?"

"Going on nine," Janet smiled. "Can I get you anything else?"

"Is Cass still here?"

"Of course. She managed to talk Jack into watching the Wizard of Oz."

"Yes, I'm sure she had to twist his arm for that," Sam smiled.

"Oh, absolutely," Janet mocked.

Janet kept up most of the discussion while Sam ate her fill and drained her glass of milk. "What did you have for dinner?"

"We ordered pizza, there's some left if you'd like," Janet offered.

"That sounds wonderful," Sam smiled as she sat her dishes on the night stand.

"Good, I put it in the oven to keep it warm for you. Come on, I'll help you up." Janet helped Sam out of the bed and the two walked to the kitchen slowly, continuing to chat about Cassie and Jack. "By the way, they started the Wizard of Oz over before I came to wake you up."

"Just in time for you and I to watch a large part of it," Sam smiled.

"Sam!"

The two paused just short of the kitchen just as Cassie ran up to them. Sam opened her arms to the girl and hugged her affectionately. "It's good to see you Cass."

"Oh Sam you look great!"
"No I don't," Sam laughed brightly. "But thank you for saying so. Now come on, I want pizza."

"Yes Ma'am!"

The trio walked into the kitchen to find Jack setting a plate on the table and Sam moved to him without hesitation. With a tired smile she kissed his cheek before she sat down and began eating. "So, where are we in the Wizard of Oz?"

"Oh," Cassie chirped. "We just got to the part where Dorothy and Scarecrow oiled the Tin Man!"

"I paused it," Jack said as he squeezed Sam's shoulder. "We can finish it when you're done eating."

"I'm never done eating," Sam grumbled.

"That's okay, we've got snacks," Cassie grinned.

"And more strawberries," Janet quickly added.

Sam ate happily while she listened to the others talk, well Cassie really. The girl clearly wanted to bring her up to date on things. When she was done eating Jack helped her up from the table and the group made their way to the living room to finish watching the Wizard of Oz. "This is nice," Sam offered gently as the movie started playing again.

"Yup," Jack agreed as they found a comfortable spot in each other's arms. They sat there for a while, just enjoying the moment, until Jack pressed his lips against her ear. "I love you."

Sam smiled against his chest while she continued to watch the movie, "I love you too."