A Nice Ring to It by zinke (g)

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Show: SG-1
Rec Category: Samantha Carter/Jack O’Neill
Pairing: Sam/Jack
Category: Het, Episode related, Jack/Sam, Samantha Carter, Jack O’Neill, UST
Warning: None
Author on LJ: zinke 
Author’s Website: Fic journal zinke_fic 
Link: A Nice Ring to It

Why this must be read: I adore “Zero Hour,” it's probably in my top 5 favorite Stargate episodes of all time. This episode tag highlights the mutual respect that Sam and Jack have for one another and has great character insight.

Snippet:
Most of the time, she’s content enough with the way things are to not question how or why circumstances have changed. But when he’s looking at her like that, his expression a poorly concealed mixture of longing and regret, she can’t help wondering if maybe things aren’t quite as straightforward as she’s led herself to believe.

There’s a rustle of starched fabric as Jack shifts slightly on his feet, and she can sense the sudden change in his demeanor even before she looks up to find him eying her warily. Her heart beats a little faster at the realization that he’s finally getting around to telling her whatever it is he’s come here to say. “Listen Carter, about earlier.”

“Sir?”

He fidgets slightly, eyes trained on the tips of his impeccably shined dress shoes. “You’re ready for your own command,” he says softly, lifting his head to gaze at her intently. “You’ve been ready.”