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*comes running in, screaming* *slams door* Hey kids, *pants* Lacy here. Um, let's not question the running and screaming. Instead, let's focus on the next chapter of StarGate Christmas. Last chapter, they got the tree and Jack, John, Evan, Cam and Everett decided to climb a tree and then fall out of it. *shakes heads* Bunch of kids. Alright, this chapter we'll have some present shopping, a little having to do with the baby and some other stuff. Have fun!
Disclaimer: I own Grace, Carmen and the baby.
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Grace smacked David's arm. "We are not naming our daughter after Kiva! Forget it David!"
David laughed and pulled Grace back to his side. "Alright, no Kiva."
Grace settled her head on his chest. "Can't believe you suggested that."
David stroked Grace's arm softly. "It was actually Everett's idea. He said you'd hurt me less for suggesting it."
"Oh good." Grace said. "So when I smack him the next time we see him, he won't have any idea why."
"You really shouldn't be so violent, Gracie." David said. "You're going to be a mother soon."
Grace grinned. "So my little girl will know how to handle her family from birth. I see nothing wrong with that."
David shook his head. "You two are going to be a hand full." he pulled Grace closer. "So, back to names."
Grace nodded. "Right, names. Well, we already decided Charlotte would be her middle name. What about Anna for a first name?"
David thought it over. "Anna Charlotte Telford." he nodded. "I like it." he placed a hand on Grace's belly. "Hey little Anna."
Grace smiled and laid back so David could talk to their daughter.
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Jack stopped in the kitchen and looked at Sam. "Have you noticed anything different about Grace lately?"
Sam caught the laugh that wanted to come out. Oh, if only her husband knew. But she and Grace agreed he wouldn't find out until Christmas and Sam wasn't going to let it slip.
"Different how?" Sam asked.
Jack shrugged. "I don't know, exactly. She just seems happier. Like she found out really good news."
Sam was now trying really hard not to laugh. Jack did know their daughter well but her being pregnant would be his last guess.
"Maybe she's just excited about Christmas." Sam guessed as she got her jacket on. "We both know how much she likes the holidays." she grabbed her scarf and kissed Jack. "I've got to go meet her for some shopping."
Jack returned the kiss. "See if you can find out."
Sam nodded. "I'll do my best."
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"Your father thinks you got really good news." Sam said to Grace as they shopped.
Grace laughed. "Well, he's right. Only it's been a month since said news." she rubbed her stomach. "Maybe keeping it from him is a bad idea."
Sam shrugged. "If you wanna risk David's life so close to Christmas, I can't stop you."
Grace rolled her eyes. "Thanks for the support Mom. He'll be happy, right? Once the shock wears off?"
Sam nodded. "Of course he will. You're his little girl, Grace. All he wants is for you to be happy and if he gets a grandchild to spoil out of it, then we'll all be happy."
Grace nodded. "Okay good. Oh! We picked a name."
Same smiled. "That's great. What is it?"
"Anna Charlotte Telford." Grace told her mother.
"That is a beautiful name." Sam said. "When did you decide that the baby would have David's last name?"
Grace smiled. "When David told me that some day, in the near future both our daughter and myself would have his last name."
Sam's eyes popped. "He proposed?"
"Kinda." Grace said. "It wasn't actually a proposal. Just a promise of one to come."
Sam wrapped her arm around Grace. "I'm happy for you, Gracie."
Grace returned the hug. "Thanks Mom."
"So, now that little Anna has a name," Sam said. "can we finally start buying her some clothes?"
Grace laughed. She'd wanted to put off buying the baby anything until after she and David had picked a name. She wasn't sure why but no one was going to argue with a pregnant O'Neill.
"Yes Mom, we can finally buy clothes for the baby." Grace said.
Sam took off like a rocket and Grace shook her head as she moved to catch up. Oh yeah, her mother loved being a grandmother.
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"That looks like cheating."
Grace looked over her shoulder at Cam and Daniel as she used her abilities to hang the decorations on the tree in the gate room. Cam had been the one to comment.
"It's not cheating." Grace said. "I'm not allowed to use a step ladder because everyone's afraid I'll fall and hurt the baby. This way," she lifted a candy cane. "I keep both feet on the ground and Anna and I are safe."
Daniel frowned. "Anna?"
Grace nodded. "The baby. David and I picked her name this morning."
Cam nodded as well. "I like it.
"Does Jack know yet?" Daniel asked.
Grace shook her head. "Nope, we're still waiting for Christmas but he does suspect something's up."
"How exactly have you kept this hidden?" Cam asked, tapping Grace's temple.
Grace laughed. "While Dad may be good with the link, I've had a lot more practice the him. If I have something I don't want him knowing about, he won't."
"You do know we're going to have to revive him, right?" Daniel pointed out.
Grace smirked. "Yeah, I've figured it'll go down one of three ways. Dad freaks out and tries to kill David, Dad strokes out and I have to heal him or he's completely calm and happy for us."
"Yeah, that last one will never happen." Cam said.
Grace nodded. "I know, I just thought I'd throw it in there for the hell of it." she turned back to the tree. "Now, are you two here to help me or distract me?"
Cam and Daniel exchanged a look.
"That was a rhetorical question boys," Grace said. "pick up some decorations and let's go!"
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Alright, baby Telford has a name, Jack is still mostly in the dark. He'll keep picking up on little things as we go along. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.
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