Disclaimer: Nope, not mine. Wish they were, but they're not. Que Sera Sera

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It had been several years since Sam had last seen Narim and now that the Stargate project had been closed down for various reasons, she sat on the couch in her living room looking at the emotional transmitter that he had given her. She closed her eyes, pushed the red button and began to tear up. Even though she had no real relationship with Narim, she still had very strong feelings for him. He always had a smile for her, no matter what the occasion. He was polite, gentlemanly and like a child, eager to please.

The last she heard from him his world was under attack by the Goa'uld and he transmitted a voice message that lasted only a few seconds. One could hear explosions in the background and the message was full of static, almost to the point where you couldn't hear what he was saying.

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The gate room was empty and everything was under cover and the iris closed. If one were watching they could see the iris fluctuate and a lone figure passing through and standing alone on the ramp. He looked around and saw the state of things and having been to Cheyenne Mountain before, he left the gate room and walked up to the control room. Oddly enough, there was still some power at the facility and this was evidenced by the visitor booting up the computer. He accessed a personnel file in order to ascertain a residential address. Once he had the information he wanted, he shut the computer down and used his wrist device so he could pass through the walls and make his way to the surface. A piece of paper in his hand with an address, he walked away from the mountain and headed into town.

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Brushing her teeth, Sam checked her teeth in the mirror and then shut off the bathroom light. She climbed into bed and looked at the device on her bedside table. When she was at home it was rarely out of her sight and she would access the emotions almost on a daily basis. She missed him so much. Too much to tell anyone because it would just bring back sad memories, but at the same time happy memories of the time she'd spent with him. She slowly drifted to sleep and dreamed of him again. She'd been dreaming of him a lot as of late but didn't know why. Her dreams were of she and him walking, hand in hand as well as some dreams of a more personal nature.

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Walking down the street and checking the address to make sure he was in the right place, he walked up the walkway and touched the device on his wrist; passing right through the front door. Quietly, he made his way through the house until he found Sam's bedroom. He stood and watched her sleep for a few moments before sitting on the edge of her bed and reaching out his hand to stroke her cheek. It was a few moments before she awoke and when she opened her eyes she thought she had to be dreaming. As far as she knew this man was dead, but to have him sitting in front of her, she blinked several times and gave a sleepy smile.

"I've missed you so much, Samantha." he said

Still stunned, she managed a few words.

"I thought you were dead." she replied

"I would have been, if not for the message I sent the Nox. Right after my transmission to you Laia appeared and helped some of us through the gate before it was totally destroyed. They helped us find a new planet to colonize and it was just now that I am able to contact you." he explained

Sitting up in bed, Sam couldn't believe her ears, nor her eyes.

"You once said that I could request asylum and it would be granted. Is that still the case?" he asked

"A lot has changed since then. The project has been shut down and you'd essentially be an illegal alien. We'd have to get you papers and other identification. With me in the military, that shouldn't be too hard. But what of your world? You'd be leaving everything behind." she said

"There's nothing for me there. Besides, I'd rather spend my life with you than on another planet by myself. That is if your offer is still good. I've missed you so much and can't imagine my life without you. Over these past several years my thoughts have fixated on you and I know now that I love you. I remember you saying that you didn't want a relationship until you knew who's feelings you were feeling. If you don't feel for me I'll return to Tolana, but I'd much rather be here with you; that is if you'll have me." he went on

Sitting and thinking for a moment, Sam thought about something he had said to her when they first met, in that "What your mind doesn't know, your heart fills in." Those words echoed in her head as she made to get out of bed. Seeing her sleeping attire, Narim turned his back while Sam changed into something more appropriate. She walked to the bathroom and put on her bathrobe and rejoined Narim in the bedroom. It was very early in the morning and since she was awake now, she gestured for Narim to follow her into the main area of the house. In the kitchen, she put on a pot of coffee and took note of his attire; grey. It was always various shades of grey. Smiling, she asked.

"Why do you always wear grey?"

"It has always been. However, I'm willing to wear other colours." he said, smiling

The coffee had finished brewing and Sam fixed a mug for her and one for Narim. She handed him the mug and he looked at it quizzically.

"What is this?" he asked

"Its called coffee. We drink it to wake up or stay awake. Since its early and you woke me up and now I'm wide awake, I figured I'd make some. Try some. You might like it." she offered

Narim slowly lifted the brim of the mug to his lips and took a sip. The look on his face told her that he didn't like it much. He set the mug on the coffee table and sat in silence as Sam sipped her drink. He took in her facial features, her shapely form and the way she smiled when she realized he was watching her. Turning to him, she smiled.

"We'll have to talk about you're staying here. Not that it's a problem, its just going to be a bit complicated to get you legal. But it can be done." she explained

"So you have feelings for me?" he said simply

"I've always had feelings for you. I just wanted to make sure they were my feelings." she said

These words brought a smile to Narim's lips and he relaxed back into the back of the couch. He was glad that she seemed to share his feelings and after several hours of talking, Sam was getting tired again and let out a great yawn. Noticing this, Narim stood and gestured for Sam to return to her bedroom. She showed him to the guest room and pulled an extra blanket from the closet and set it on the bed.

"You can stay here for now, and as you know, my room is just down the hall. If you need anything just wake me." she said

Narim removed his boots and lay down on the bed while Sam went back to her room and climbed back under the covers.

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In the guest room Narim removed the devices from his arms and set them on the bedside table. He picked one up and pressed the yellow button and closed his eyes. In his mind's eye he could see and feel his emotions for Sam from the time he entered her bedroom until the time when she left the guest room for her own room. He kept playing the "emotion" device until he fell asleep.

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When the sun came up, Narim looked out the window and marveled at all the animals that he could see in Sam's back yard. He was like a child, in that he was curious about everything and wanted to learn as much as he could about everything. In the corner of the guest room there was a television with a remote on top of it. He took the remote and started pressing random buttons until the tellie came on. He figured out the remote quickly and turned the volume down so as not to wake Sam who was in the other room. He watched for a couple of hours before he noticed Sam standing in the doorway to his room. She greeted him with a smile and stepped inside. She sat on the edge of his bed and turned to him.

"We need to get you some new clothes. Your outfit might look a bit strange to those that have not traveled to other worlds. I picture you in jeans and a t-shirt." she said, smiling