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Partner betrayal

Five (PG-13)

Marcus was young and lithe and looked great dancing. Daniel cornered him on the dance floor, herded him to a table, bought him a drink, dazzled him with smiles and wit.

"Well, hello, Danny boy."

"Jack," said Daniel, turning from his catch.

Marcus was the only one giving Jack a welcoming smile.

"Friend of yours, Daniel?" Marcus extended his hand. Jack pointedly 'didn't notice.'

"Of sorts," Daniel said.

"What are you up to, Daniel?" Jack's tone warning.

"Making new friends, Jack," the reply was light, mocking.

"I'll leave you to it then," Jack's smile was dark, as he stalked away.

Six (PG)

Out for beers, as a team. Rain. Gate malfunctions. Minor injuries. Not quite ready to be alone.

"Jack O'Neill?!"

She was attractive. Forty-something. Giving Jack an obvious once-over.

"Mary Steenbergen?!" Jack exclaimed.

The woman shrieked and smacked him on the arm.

"Mary Sterling," he introduced her, grinning.

After an evening of reminiscing, and their alcohol-lubricated touching was making even Teal'c uncomfortable. Daniel excused himself to the men's room.

Coming back, he crashed into Jack, leaving with Mary's hand down the back of his Dockers.

Daniel's eyes met Jack's- cold and hard.

Back at the table, Daniel ordered Jack Daniel's, straight.