Holding the Bags, by Aurora Novarum (G)

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Rec Category: Jack and Sam friendship

Pairing: none

Categories: Jack and Sam friendship, Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, gen, humor

Warnings: none

Author on LJ: aurora_novarum

Author's Website: Story List

Link: Holding the Bags

 

Why This Must Be Read: Since aurora_novarum is a regular campaigner for more Sam and Jack friendship fics, it only makes sense that she would write one of her own!

 

This fun little story is set early season, as the team tries to take Teal'c shopping for casual wear. Sam makes a little side-trip of her own, but when she meets up with Jack, he's a little taken aback to discover just what she purchased... and Sam, in turn, is pleasantly surprised at how very interested her CO becomes at her shopping choices!

 

Humor and friendship and even affectionate poking at some of Teal'c's preferences in casual styles - it's all here, and it's all good!

 

"I really wish you had been with us, Carter."

She blinked. The guys were supposed to get Teal'c fitted with appropriate garb for official ceremonies on base while she looked for casual wear at a couple other shops. What had made the plan go awry? "When I talked to Daniel, things were going well. You'd found some suits that actually fit Teal'c and..."

The colonel rolled his eyes and flopped his arm down on one of the larger bulky bags. "Ah, yes, you called before the clearance rack discovery."

Sam didn't like the ominous tone in his voice, but she couldn't figure out what would be dangerous about a sales rack in a men's clothing store. She sat down on the bench next to him. "What happened?"

"Apparently, that control room technician–what's his name? Norman? Warren?"

Sam was bewildered at this turn in the conversation, but replied. "Walter, I think."

"Yeah, him. Well, last week he showed Teal'c pictures from his vacation. In Hawaii."

Sam continued to look at him blankly.

"Did you know Teal'c is amazed by the variety of dyes we have available? Apparently military fatigues have not given him the full range of our pallette. Daniel was fascinated by Teal'c's interest. Plus the store owner had bought too much inventory, so there were way too many Big and Tall menswear Hawaiian shirts."

He reached in the bag and pulled out a fistful of shirts, all with the distinctive bright colors and flowers. Sam ducked her head to stifle a laugh. "Hey, as long as it fits is usual my motto. But this expedition was supposed to get clothes to help Teal'c blend in here on Earth. These aren't the best camouflage."

"Maybe if we went to Hawaii."

The colonel appeared to consider that. "You think Hammond would buy that argument?"

"Probably not, sir."