Jack got back to his truck and drove to his house where he quickly showered, shaved and changed his clothes. Then he went to his fridge, picked a pack of his favourite beer and got back to his truck again. When he arrived, Daniel's car was already there. Shit.

He rang Sam's doorbell and was met by Daniel's smiling face.

"Hi Jack", he said.

"Hi Daniel", he said. Entering with his pack of beer.

Teal'c was in Sam's living room watching some movie.

"Teal'c", Jack greeted.

"O'Neill", Teal'c only said. His eyes on the movie.

"Hi Sir", Sam said. Nervously wiping her hands in her jeans.

"Hi Carter. Here, brought this for the dinner", he said. Handling her the pack of beer.

"Thank you, Sir", she said.

Daniel was watching them with curiosity. Something was off. Sam had already set the table for four and at the last minute decided to add some flowers from her garden in a beautiful centrepiece.

"So what's the occasion, Sam? Your suspension?", asked Daniel.

Sam looked immediately to Jack.

"Ah…no. I'll tell you over dinner. Let me order first. What do you want guys, Chinese or Italian?", she asked.

After some discussion they agreed with Chinese and Sam ordered. They had to wait around thirty minutes. Which left plenty of empty space to fill. So they let Daniel fill it with his several theories about the latest discovery of the Goa'uld artefacts. Finally, the delivery guy arrived with the food and they could all moved to Sam's dinning room.

As they settled into their seats, Sam broke the silence.

"Thank you all for coming tonight. As you know I've got suspended for the next two days and there's a reason for that. It's something important to share with you." She exchanged a quick glance with Jack, reassuring each other that this was the right time to reveal their secret.

Jack took a deep breath, his eyes locked with Daniel and Teal'c.

"What we are about to tell you could mean prison for both Carter and I. But we trust you two so that is why we decided to arrange this dinner to let you know".

Daniel was looking to him and then to Sam.

"Prison? What are you talking about, Jack?", he asked confused.

"That planet where we were taken prisoners and Carter was separated from us and she was…", Jack stopped and looked down.

"Raped, Jack. Where I was raped", she finished for him.

"Yeah…that. Well something else happened that wasn't in the report", he said looking at Daniel and Teal'c.

Daniel had noticed that Sam had called Jack by his given name and not the usual 'Sir' but let it slide. Apparently there was a lot he didn't know.

"They only let us free because we proved that our 'marriage' was true", Jack said looking now at Sam.

"Proved?", asked Daniel.

"Yes, Daniel. We had to sleep together and they watched us", Sam clarified.

Daniel closed his eyes.

"Oh God", he said.

"That appears to be a most unfortunate situation for both of you", Teal'c said.

Jack cleared his throat.

"Well, yes and no", he said.

Daniel opened his eyes and looked at him surprised.

"Excuse me?!"

"Listen, Daniel after that, Jack and I discovered that we had feelings for each other. Deep feelings. We decided to start a relationship."

Daniel's eyes widened in surprise.

"A relationship?! You mean that you guys are…". Daniel wasn't even sure how to end the sentence.

Teal'c leaned forward.

"That means that Coronel O'Neill and Captain Carter are now in a romantic relationship, Daniel Jackson", he explained.

"Thanks Teal'c", Jack said with a small smile.

Daniel lifted both his eyebrows.

"What about the frat rules? Aren't you forbidden to date?", he asked.

Sam joined her hands.

"Yes, Daniel, we are forbidden. That's why we kept it a secret until we were sure. And that's why we are telling you guys. Only you. Because we trust you both to keep it a secret. If someone find out about us, we will get court martialled and probably ended up in jail", she explained.

"That is a very unintelligent thing to do", Teal'c said.

Jack sighed, his tone earnest.

"We know, Teal'c but those are the rules and we both know them. We are choosing to break them willingly but we also want to put you both at ease. If by any chance you don't feel comfortable with this situation, we will find another solution. Sam or I will get a reassignment. You just have to tell us", he said.

Daniel nodded understandingly.

"I always thought that those rules were totally stupid. In my case you don't have to worry. I won't say a word. Your relationship is your personal matter, no one should interfere with that, especially the Air Force."

Teal'c chimed in, his voice filled with sincerity.

"You can count on us, O'Neill and Captain Carter. We're here to support you, no matter what. Your secret is safe with us."

Sam and Jack exchanged grateful glances, relieved to have such understanding friends. The tension dissipated, and the conversation flowed naturally as they shared stories, laughter, and memories. Over the course of the evening, the friends enjoyed a delightful meal and cherished the bonds they had built together.

As the night came to an end, they bid each other farewell. Sam and Jack felt a sense of relief and contentment knowing that they had shared their news with their closest friends and had their unwavering support.

"That went well", Jack said as they were laying on her bed.

He had moved his truck two streets far away and was now breaking one of his own rules. Staying the night.

"Yes, I trust them. You were right", she said. Snuggling further into his body.

"I want to talk with you about something. Before things start to get more deep", he said. His heart pounding in his chest.

"What?", she asked.

"That side you saw of me, the darker part when I was ordering you what to do…I have that dark side inside me, Sam. You need to know that", he said.

Sam's body involuntary stiffened.

"Okay…but do you like that side or does it appears only in some situations?", she asked carefully.

Jack hide his face in her hair.

"I hate that side, Sam. I wished I didn't have it in me. I fight it every time it tries to come to the surface but sometimes it is too strong", he admitted.

Sam caressed his hair.

"It was pretty intense, Jack. I won't deny it. I didn't like it at all but we can live with it. We'll adjust when it appears", she said.

"I don't want to be like that with you ever again", he said. Still hiding his face.

Sam sighed.

"Good, let's hope not because I'm not giving you a blow job. No matter how much you beg", she said. Half smiling.

Jack started laughing in her neck. He slowly moved his head and looked at her.

"Were you serious about that? No blow jobs?", he asked curious. "Or you just wanted to piss me off?".

Sam closed her eyes.

"No, it is serious. After my engagement with Jonas I was too traumatised to do it ever again. I'm sorry", she said with a shaky voice.

Jack put one hand in her cheek caressing it tenderly.

"Hey, Sam…no problem. I don't care. I love you", he said. Kissing her very gently on the mouth.

"You looked pretty pissed and I know guys like blow jobs", she said.

Jack grabbed her head with both hands and made her look at him.

"I also liked to kill people while I was in black ops and that doesn't mean that I go around and start shooting random folks in the mall. I don't care about blow jobs, Sam. I care about you", he said. His lips caressing hers, over and over, until she was moaning and begging for more.

"You have the weirdest logic that I have ever encountered, Jack", she said. Adjusting her body so he could fit better between her legs.

"You're the genius", he said. Kissing her again.

The rest of the night was spent without any logic and very few words. But lots of passion.