"Sweet revenge" By Marie Garcia

Title: Sweet Revenge

Author: Marie Garcia

E-mail: maricelagarcia2001@yahoo.com

Status: finished

Category: Romance Daniel and Janet, Sam and Jack

Rating: G

Season/Sequel information: Season 5

Spoilers: “Rites of passage”, “1969”, “Divide and conquer,” and some spoilers for the movie “Moulin Rouge.” There is a mention of Cassandra.

Summary: Sam gets an idea during a meeting, and Christmas magic is in the air.

Archive: Dan and Jan Fanfiction archive, Sam and Jack Fanfiction archive, Heliopolis and on my website http://www.maricelagarcia2001.com/ All others, please ask. I promise to say yes J

DISCLAIMER: All publicly recognizable characters and places are the property of MGM, World Gekko Corp and Double Secret Productions. This piece of fan fiction was created for entertainment not monetary purposes and no infringement on copyrights or trademarks was
intended. Previously unrecognized characters and places, and this story, are copyrighted to the author. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.

Notes from the author: I want to thank tigermoth26, my beta reader for this story. Thanks for everything J

Feedback? Yes please, I would appreciate

Good reading J

Monday morning at the SGC…

Major Samantha Carter arrived at the Briefing room, ready for a meeting that was about to start. As she opened the door, she was surprised by the transformation inside. There was a beautiful Christmas tree in a corner accompanied by a nice pine crown encircling the SGC logo and various other Christmas decorations. Sam thought it was a nice change.

She took a seat and said good morning to Jack, Daniel and Janet, who were already there. Teal'c, however, was not. He was off world for a short visit to his family, and would be returning the following day.

General Hammond arrived in the room. "All right people, let’s get started,” He said,
officially opening the Briefing.

Janet updated them on the different situations at the infirmary. While Sam listened to her friend, she got the distinct feeling that Janet was tired. It was normal, since the doctor had been taking care of her sick teenaged girl for a week, and on top of that, her normal duties on the base. One could very well imagine that wasn’t an easy task. Sam realized that she was tired herself. After all, this had affected her as well because she was like an aunt for Cassandra.

Sam wasn’t quite listening the debriefing anymore, and her mind started wandering. She started to think about the events of the past week. It had all started a week ago, when Cassie fell sick. SG-1 had found out that her illness was a result of experiments that the Goa’uld Nirrti had performed on her. The whole base had been on high alert when they discovered that Nirrti was on the base. Finally, Janet had to take some very desperate measures in order to save her daughter. In the end, Cassie was fine, and had been recovering from her illness for a week.

As she was thinking about all this, Sam took a look at Janet. The doctor was sitting on the chair next to Daniel. It was not the first time it had happened, but Sam was surprised by something. There seemed to be something particular, something very subtle between them. Sam noticed first Janet looking at Daniel. It was very brief, but it had called Sam’s attention. It was just a short glance, and Janet had looked elsewhere. Next it was Daniel who took a brief look at Janet after which, he too looked elsewhere. However, it all appeared to be an unconscious action on their part.

Sam wondered why she had not noticed it before…well… to think about it… Janet and Daniel did seem somehow closer since the events with Cassie and Nirrti…but there was something about them now that didn’t seem to be there before. An idea started to grow in her mind… God, she would
get in trouble for trying that, but she couldn’t refuse a challenge.

“Thanks everyone,” said General Hammond, ending the meeting. “Take the rest of the day off and don’t forget the SGC Christmas party tomorrow night. Dismissed.”

The General stood up and left the Briefing Room. The team prepared to leave, and that’s when Sam spoke.

“I have a proposition to make, if that’s okay,” she said. “And what would that be?” asked Jack, curious. ”I was thinking that since we have the evening off, we could ALL meet and do something fun together. Just as friends.”

The others looked strangely at her as if she had suddenly changed into something else before their eyes. It was not like Sam to propose something like that, since fun for her meant staying in her lab during her free time.

“Something fun?” said Daniel, still surprised. “Yeah, like going to the movies” suggested Sam.
“You sure you’re feeling fine, Carter?” Jack teased her. “I am fine, sir. It is just an idea I had, but forget it. Seems like a bad idea now.” ”No! It's a GREAT idea” encouraged Jack.
“Yeah, it is,” said Daniel. “Sure, let’s do that,” said Janet. ”So, what are we going to watch?” asked Daniel. ”And when?” asked Janet. ”Why don’t we meet, say in two hours, in front of the movie theater? We can choose then.” ”Good idea,” Janet said with a smile. “Okay, all set. See you then, campers,” said Jack, as he left the Briefing Room. ”See you in two hours” said Daniel and Janet almost at the same time. ”Yes,” said Sam as her friends left the room.

Moments later, Sam rushed to talk to Jack. She looked around her to make sure that Janet and Daniel didn’t see her. ”Sir!” Jack heard her, and stopped walking. “Something’s wrong, Carter?” he asked, concerned. “There is something I have to tell you, Sir.” ”And what’s that?” ”We’re not going to the movies,” said Sam. ”What!!” Jack exclaimed. “It is an idea I had. I suppose that you didn’t notice anything about Daniel and Janet?”

Jack understood what she was coming from, but decided to play as if he didn’t. “Something between them?” ”I think they need a bit of help, Sir.” ”Help with what?” asked the Colonel. ”To realize that they could be in love.”

Sam explained her plan to him. She wanted to play matchmaker, with Jack’s help. Daniel and Janet would go to the movies, but they would be alone. Maybe that was the little something that Daniel and Janet needed to realize that they were meant for each other. After hearing Sam’s plan, Jack accepted to help her. He agreed that Daniel and Janet should be together.

About two hours later, Daniel arrived at the movie theater. The street was busy with people rushing to buy Christmas presents. Daniel was uneasy because of the crowd. He took a look around but didn’t see his friends. For a moment, Daniel thought that he was at the wrong
place. ”Great, now what?” he asked himself. Then, he noticed Janet coming towards him, making her way through the crowd. ”Daniel! I was afraid I would be late.” ”No, it seems like the others aren’t here yet.” ”What’s there to watch at the movies?” asked Janet, curious. ”There is only one movie starting in 10 minutes. The others start two hours from now.” ”Moulin Rouge” said Janet as she read the movie theater schedule. “Guess that’s the movie we’re watching.” ”Do you know if it is good?” asked Janet. ”I’ve no idea.”

Seven minutes later, Daniel and Janet were getting really nervous. Sam and Jack had not yet arrived. “Where are they?” asked Janet for the thousandth time. She checked one more time the crowd around her. They would be late for the movie if Sam and Jack didn’t come soon. “I’ll buy two tickets. They’ll meet us inside when they arrive” proposed Daniel. “Okay.” Three minutes later, Daniel and Janet entered the movie theater.

The previews for upcoming movies were just starting when they entered. Daniel and Janet took their seats. A few minutes later, the room darkened and the movie began to play.

Later during the movie, Janet realized that she was crying softly. She was truly moved by Satine and Christian’s love story. Christian was saying all that Janet hoped a man would tell her someday. She took a look at Daniel, and she noticed that Daniel was moved as well by the movie.

When the movie ended, Janet and Daniel got up and left. Janet had carefully wiped her eyes so that nobody could see that she had been crying. ”I am SO angry at them!” she exclaimed a moment later, as she thought about Sam and Jack. Before the movie had started, Janet had wanted to
believe that Sam and Jack had a good reason to miss the movie. But now, everything pointed towards a set up. “I just hope that they didn’t show up because something came up at the SGC,” said Daniel, worried about that possibility. “I bet NOTHING wrong happened. Don’t you see it,
Daniel? They tried to set us up together.” “I don’t…” Daniel interrupted himself when he realized that it was probably true. “So, what do we do?” he asked. ”Let’s take revenge!” exclaimed Janet. “We can show them we can play this game!” “What do you propose?” “I don’t know, Daniel. But we do have to take revenge.”

They were silent for a moment. “Janet, I don’t know if this is a bad idea, but… I think I know how we can do that,” said Daniel carefully. ”How?” “We make them think it worked… just to show Sam and Jack that it is THEM who should be together.” Janet’s surprise was visible on her face. She never thought Daniel would suggest something like that. But on second thoughts, it may work. Daniel and Janet planned what seemed the perfect revenge and it would start as soon as possible.

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Early the next day, Daniel and Janet were at the SGC cafeteria. Normally, Daniel would have breakfast with Sam and Jack, usually at this time everyday. But today was different. He was having breakfast with Janet. Their intention was to surprise Sam and Jack with this change, and make them believe that something was going on between them. Daniel and Janet were talking as they were having breakfast. “So, what’s your most memorable trip with SG-1,” asked Janet.
”Oh, well, it is hard to choose. But one that comes to mind is the travel to 1969,” said Daniel. ”I've heard about it, but I don't know the details,” said Janet. She was curious to hear the story. Daniel started telling her about the trip, noticing that Janet was a very attentive listener. ”It was in that cell when we realized that we were in 1969,” said Daniel. “Sam convinced us that we should keep this secret, to prevent changing the future.” ”Yeah, the grandfather paradox,” commented Janet. ”Right… Then a guard came. He asked me in Russian if
we were Soviet spies. And, I naively answered ‘Niet.’”
”No way!” said Janet, hardly believing her ears. Daniel was amazed. He had been a bit worried about telling this part of the story to Janet. He didn’t know if she would make fun of him. But she didn’t do that, and Daniel was happy for that. ”I know! Even today, I can’t believe I did something like that.” ”And then what happened?” asked Janet. Daniel continued telling her about the trip to 1969. He told her how General Hammond and Cassandra had played an important role in getting SG-1 back to their time. ”So, that’s what happened,” he concluded. ”Great story,” said Janet smiling. “So, Sam and Jack should be coming soon?” asked Janet to Daniel. ”Yes,” answered Daniel, looking at his watch.

Daniel and Janet carefully waited for their friends’ arrival. As soon as the Major and the Colonel came through the door, they both stood up, acting as if they were too engrossed with each other to notice Sam and Jack. Then, hand in hand, Daniel and Janet moved towards an
opposite door to the one Sam and Jack had entered. They left the cafeteria, leaving their surprised friends behind. “Look at that,” commented Jack. ”Yeah, seems like it worked,” said Sam. Her face showed that she was surprised by the apparent success of her plan.

As soon as they closed the door, Janet and Daniel shared a good laugh at the joke they had played on Sam and Jack. ”Sweet revenge” said Janet, with a big smile on her face. ”Yes, they are now wondering what is going on,” said Daniel. He also had a big smile on his face. ”But it isn’t over yet,” said Janet. ”Not at all,” agreed Daniel.

The rest of the day, Daniel and Janet were as evasive as possible. Janet had to check on some wounded members of the SGC that had been transferred to an Air Force hospital. So, she was outside the SGC for a good part of the day.

As for Daniel, he was debriefing SG-14. Therefore, Jack could not disturb Daniel, even if he was DYING to know what was going on between the archeologist and the doctor.

Then, it was time for lunch. Jack went to Daniel’s office and knocked on the door, but there was no answer. He opened the door, took a quick look inside, but nobody was there. He didn’t enter the office. Then, Jack went to the infirmary but Janet didn’t seem to be there either.

“Carter!” said Jack as he saw Sam coming towards him. “I don’t suppose you know where Daniel and Janet are?” Sam got curious, but she didn’t want to show it. “No. I haven’t seen them all day, sir. Well, that is since this morning.” “They don’t seem to be on the base.” ”I am sure they’re fine,” said Carter, trying to hide that she really wanted to know where Daniel and Janet were. “Yeah,” said Jack. He knew that if Daniel and Janet were together, then they would indeed be fine. ”I guess we’ll see them later today. Probably at the SGC Christmas party,” said Sam. “Okay. See you, Carter.” ”All right, sir.”

Sam could not help herself. Trying to act as normal as possible, she walked into the infirmary. There was no sign of Janet, just as Jack had told her. Sam knocked on Janet’s door, but nobody answered. So, she opened the door. The office was dark. Sam turned on the light. Then, she noticed a dozen beautiful roses in a vase on Janet’s desk. Sam moved closer to the roses. Then, she noticed a card on the desk. Curiosity got the better of her, and she read it.

”To Janet,
thanks for the wonderful evening we had together.
Daniel.”

Quickly, Sam put the card back on the desk and left Janet’s office. Sam didn’t know that she had just fallen into Daniel and Janet’s trap.

As for Jack, he was about to fall into trap set for him. It was actually a trap very similar to the one Janet and Daniel had placed for Sam. Jack knocked on the door of Daniel’s office, just as he had done previously. Nobody answered, just as Jack had expected. He entered the office this time. It was full of archaeological stuff. There was apparently nothing different, but Jack DID notice something. Daniel’s computer was on. That was strange…Daniel did leave the computer on if he was going to be absent only for a short moment, but he never left it on otherwise. And he had been absent a long time today, so the computer should be off.

Curious, Jack pressed on a key. The Egyptian screen saver disappeared and then it returned to the usual screen. It was showing Daniel’s e-mail account. He had received a message that he had already opened.

”Daniel, I received the red roses you sent me. They are wonderful!
Thanks.
Janet.”

There was a knock on the door. It was Sam. She couldn’t but notice that Jack had this weird look on his face. “Is something wrong, Sir?” “Looks like your plan IS working, Carter” answered Jack. ”What do you mean?” ”Dannyboy sent roses to the Doc.” ”Red roses, I know.” ”You know?” Jack wondered how Sam could know that. “I… I went to Janet’s office and saw them,” Sam hesitantly said. “Well, this is not really the place to discuss it, isn’t” said Jack. Sam agreed, and they left Daniel’s office.

Daniel and Janet were nowhere to be found on the SGC for a good reason. They were downtown taking lunch together at a small restaurant. ”Hmm this is SO good,” said Janet as she took a bite of chocolate cake. ”No, THIS is good,” said Daniel. He was having a big spoon of vanilla ice cream. Janet smiled at seeing Daniel enjoying so much the ice cream. “I never knew you liked vanilla ice cream so much,” commented Janet. ”Yes, I love it,” said Daniel with a boyish smile as he wiped a bit of ice cream left on his lips. “ So, tell me, did you like the movie yesterday.” ”Are you kidding? I loved it!” answered Janet. ”What did you like about it?”
”Ewan. He is just a cutie,” answered Janet teasing a bit as she took another bite of her cake.
“So, he is your kind of guy?” continued Daniel. “I was kidding, Daniel,” she answered with a smile. “He is cute, but what I really enjoyed was Satine and Christian’s love story.” “Yes, it was a nice story.” ”I loved all what he told her. How wonderful life is, now you’re in the world.”

It was something that Christian had said in the movie Moulin Rouge, but Janet blushed at noticing how what she had just said could be interpreted. She had let herself go after having such a good time with Daniel! ’Get a grip, girl,’ she thought. “I think it is time to go back to the base. Surely they are all wondering what’s going on,” she said, trying to sound as normal as possible. ”Sure.”

BACK AT THE SGC…

Sam and Jack were walking through the SGC hallways. They were some distance from the elevator when they saw Daniel and Janet coming out. They had just arrived from lunch. Daniel had an arm around Janet, and she had also an arm around Daniel.

”Do you know how hard is to find a Christmas present for a teenager? It’s just crazy,” commented Janet. ”I’m sure we’ll find something for Cassie at the shopping center,” said Daniel encouragingly. ”We have to,” replied Janet. They both had huge smiles on their faces as they
walked away. They once again pretended not to notice their friends, just as two birds in love.

“Now, this is TOO much,” said Jack, hardly believing what was going on. Sam nodded, not knowing what to say. ”Well, we don’t have much time before the SGC Christmas party,” said Jack realizing that he had to prepare for the party. ”See you then, Carter.” ”Yes, sir.”

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The Christmas party at the SGC started later that day. As usual, there was lots of food, drinks and music. And, of course, the room in which the party took place was nicely decorated for Christmas. Daniel and Janet’s behavior had started lots of gossip on the base. Not that Sam and Jack had said anything, but many other people had seen the doctor and the archeologist acting a little too friendly. So, everyone was looking forward to see if Daniel and Janet were going to come together to the party.

Christmas music was playing when Sam arrived to the party. She was dressed in a beautiful black dress that just went well with her blonde hair. Jack was with Teal’c, who had come back from his visit to his family. The two of them saw Sam, and went to talk to her. Jack was dressed quite casually, but he looked very handsome to Sam.

”Hey, Carter. Happy Christmas!” ”Happy Christmas, Sir! Happy Christmas, Teal’c!” Teal’c didn’t quite understand what this Tau’ri celebration was, but everyone seemed to be wishing
each other a Happy Christmas. So, he wished a Happy Christmas back at Carter. ”Happy Christmas, Major Carter.”

Daniel and Janet arrived to the Christmas party shortly after that. The doctor was dressed in a white dress that just looked wonderful on her. Daniel was also looking very handsome. Daniel and Janet saw their friends and went to see them.

“Hi, Sam. Hi, Jack. Teal’c, you’re back!” said Janet with a smile. ”Indeed, doctor Frasier,” answered Teal’c. ”Hello, guys,” said Daniel, happy to see his friends. Sam and Teal’c greeted Daniel.

Jack was NOT going to let this occasion pass by. He went to see Daniel. ”A word with you, Daniel?” he said.

The two men separated from the rest of the group. ”Something’s wrong?” asked Daniel. ”I want to know what’s going on?” ”I don’t know what you’re talking about.” said Daniel with his best innocent look. ”Come on, Daniel. You know what I am talking about. You and the doc have been acting very friendly.” Daniel looked as if he had no choice but to tell him what was going on.
“You’re right, Jack. As a matter of fact, Janet and I have starting seeing each other,” said Daniel. ”I had noticed that,” Jack replied sarcastically. ”Look, Jack. It is not as if we were doing something wrong, isn’t it? I am a civilian, so regulations aren’t a problem.” ”I know that,” said Jack knowing that Daniel was right. “Look, I am happy for both of you. Really.” He was sincere and he was also happy to have the confirmation he wanted. ”Thanks. I’ll go to Janet now.” ”Okay.”

Daniel smiled at Janet as he came to see her. A song started playing and people started moving towards the dancing floor. ”Do you want to dance?” he asked her. ”Yes, sure.” They went to the dancing floor. ”How did it go with the Colonel?” asked Janet. ”Not too bad. And you, with Sam and Teal’c?” ”No problem, they were just curious,” said Janet, smiling. Daniel smiled back to her. They both knew that their plan was working well so far.

Daniel and Janet started dancing, looking at each other. It was a perfect night for dancing, but it was also time for the following part of the plan. Daniel and Janet kissed. First, it was a sweet kiss, but then it became more passionate. Some people around them started cheering to them.

Sam was looking at her friends dancing, but she started feeling something strange inside her when Daniel and Janet kissed. She realized that she was jealous of their happiness. Not that she wished them bad, but she realized that she wanted to feel as happy as they did. Seeing Daniel and Janet together had shown her that something was missing in life. She wasn’t quite complete.

Suddenly, she could not stand being there, surrounded by a celebration. So, she left the room.
Jack saw her leaving and became concerned.

”Excuse me, Teal’c,” he told the Jaffa.

Sam went outside the base. It was a bit dark, but the moon and the lights from the base gave enough light to see. She sat on a rock, her coat protecting her dress. She looked up and watched the stars. They reminded her of her travels through the Stargate and the planets she had visited with SG-1. She started to think about how things had changed since joining the SGC. Then she started to think about him. The way he made her smile when he cracked a joke, or the way he tried to understand her scientific explanations.

Suddenly, Sam felt a hand on her shoulder. But she was relieved to see that there was no danger. It was him, Colonel Jack O’Neill. ”Are you okay, Carter?” he asked as he took his hand away from her shoulder. ”Yes, Sir. I just needed to be alone for a while.” Jack was unconvinced. He felt that something was bothering Sam. He sat down by her side, checking if she would object. She didn’t. They sat silent for a while, sharing this moment of peace together. A moment later, she broke the silence.

”I guess I wasn’t ready for it to work so well,” she confessed. ”What?” Jack asked, a bit confused. ”Daniel and Janet.” ”So, that is what is bothering you” said Jack, understanding now. ”I am happy for them,” Sam explained. ”But you want to feel as happy as they do.” concluded Jack.

Sam was surprised as she noticed how easy she had confided on him.

They were once again silent. Jack looked at Sam, who was surrounded by the night. He thought she looked beautiful like this. It was him who spoke first. ”Remember that time when we were suspected of being zat’arcs?” asked Jack. ’How could I forget that?’ thought Sam. ”Yes, I remember,” she said, nodding. ”I said that I care about you.” ”Yes, you did.” ”That’s the truth, Sam.” He looked at her, and was astonished again as how beautiful she was. “I feel the
same way as you do when I look at Daniel and Janet. I have come to realize that there is something incomplete in my life. Something that only you can fill in.”

Tears came to Sam’s eyes, threatening to flow down her face. She turned her face from Jack. She didn’t want to show how touched she was by his words. Somehow, he always found the right words to say. Jack gently moved Sam’s face back to him and, just as gently, he kissed her.
Joy overwhelmed them as their kiss became more passionate.

Inside the party…

Daniel and Janet had stopped dancing. They were talking, holding hands, standing a bit in retreat from the dance floor. A song started playing. It was “I’ve had the time of my life,” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes.

Now I've had the time of my life
No I never felt like this before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you.

'Cause I've had the time of my life,
And I owe it all to you.

Daniel and Janet looked as Sam and Jack came back to the room. That is when they noticed there was something different about Sam and Jack. They seemed happier. Somehow, Janet and Daniel knew what had happened between Sam and Jack. It was a sweet revenge for Janet and Daniel.

I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone
To stand by me
We saw the writing on the wall
As we felt this magical
Fantasy

The archeologist and the doctor looked at each other and smiled with complicity. They got their friends together, if only of a moment. The night seemed even better now because of that. However, Janet and Daniel knew there was something missing. It was the end of the act. They had to tell the truth to Sam and Jack about how they tried to get them back for their trick at the movies. But what was the truth? It wasn’t as clear as before.

Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it
Secretly
So we take each other's hand
'Cause we seem to understand
The urgency just remember

As he listened to the song, Daniel thought about the last days, and knew something deep inside him. He had not stopped thinking about Janet and the way she made him feel. He knew he wasn’t supposed to feel this way, but he couldn’t help it. He had come to realize that he truly loved Janet. But he couldn’t let her know, because it would spoil their friendship if she didn’t love him back. It was better if she remained his friend rather than lose her completely. So, Daniel took his hand away from Janet’s hand, as afraid that his hand could give up his feelings.

You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love because

Janet felt Daniel’s hand leave her own hand. There was now cold where there had been warmth. It was clear that Daniel didn’t want her, and that filled her with sorrow.

She didn’t want to feel this way. She had been aware that this had to end at one point. However, it is a very different situation when the end is almost there. She knew that she would miss how good she felt around him. She would miss the good moments they had lived together. She would have to live knowing that she loved him, but that he didn’t.

I've had the time of my life
No I never felt like this before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you’

’I don’t want to feel this way. This is supposed to be all an act that will soon be over… but it was the time of my life’

With my body and soul
I want you more than you'll ever know
So we'll just let it go
Don't be afraid to lose control
Yes I know what's on your mind
When you say, "Stay with me tonight”
Just remember…
’I shouldn’t be thinking of you this way. But I can’t
deny how I feel about you. These last days have been
great, I have enjoyed every moment’

You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love because

Their eyes met almost by accident. But as they looked at each other, Daniel and Janet were surprised by what they saw in the eyes of the other one. It was true love.

I've had the time of my life
No I never felt like this before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you

Could it be possible? With that simple look, they knew it was true. They were in love, and more important, they were loved in return. They had been caught in their own game, and there was no way back.

Their faces approached, slowly. Their lips joined and they kissed. ”I love you,” they said at the same time when they stopped kissing. They both laughed as they realized that they had spoken at the same time. ”Happy Christmas, Daniel,” said Janet. ”Happy Christmas, Janet,” said Daniel taking Janet in his arms.

Sam and Jack looked at their friends and smiled. They truly were meant for each other.

It was love’s sweet revenge.

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THE END :)