Too Close
by JoleneB

"I would give anything for..." And pantomimed taking a puff on a cigarette; his hands shook noticeably.

“Jack...?”

“Way too close. WAAAY too close.” He stammered, sliding down the convenient wall at his back.

Jack doesn’t stammer – never.

“Teal’c said there was plenty of air, but wouldn’t open until it landed or someone released the occupants.”

“Yeah, I figured. Remind me to never – and I do mean NEVER – hide in one of those again. Especially with Carter.”

“I’m not sure...?” Puzzled.

“Daniel,’ he dragged the word out suggestively, “Could you prevent yourself from saluting if it were you and Sha’re?”