Chapter 7

"So Daniel, Teal'c; I have read some of Sam's reports and it's amazing what you guys have been through together in the past three years."

"Yes, things have changed for all of us."

"I know; Hank told me about Vala and how she is interested in you Daniel." he said grinning.

"I don't know why she is so interested in me." Jacob chuckled.

"And Teal'c; you and Ishta? Good for you, at least you are both happy."

"Indeed we are but I do not get a chance to see her often, with the war that has been going on."

"I know Hank filled me in about what's going on here."

"Well, now you know Jacob."

"Thanks."

"I don't know if General Landry has told you but Dr Lam, who is the new CMO, is his daughter."

"What? You're joking?"

"Nope, we didn't know though until Jack told us."

"Wow, what is she like? I haven't met her yet."

"She is a bit like Janet in some ways, so watch out. She has her father's temper" Jacob chuckled.

"That reminds me of Sam; some times when she was young boy did she have a temper. My late wife Carroll said that she got it from me."

"We know what she's like Jacob."

"True" then suddenly there was a bright light and Jack and Sam appeared with their dress blues in hand.

"We're ready."

"George has gone to see what he can do about dress blues for me."

"Ok" then Hammond arrived.

"Jacob, there will be a uniform waiting for you when we arrive in Washington."

"Thanks, when do we leave?"

"Now; there is an SUV waiting on the surface, with an escort, to Petersen."

"Thanks, shall we go?" they stood up and walked out of the briefing room and walked to the elevators.

Ten minutes later they were in one of the Air Force SUV's, with tinted windows so the reporters couldn't take any pictures of them. Fifteen minutes later they were on board an Air Force jet and heading to Washington.

The three of them talked once the plane was in the air, until Major Paul Davis joined them and they started to talk about ideas about what to tell the media. Sam told him the idea she had thought of the day before. He already knew about the idea from when he had spoken to Hammond.

A few hours later they arrived at Andrew's Air Force base and were escorted into waiting SUV's to take them to the White House. Jack and Sam were in one and Jacob and Davis in the other. Jack was holding onto Sam's hand and he could see how nervous she was getting, so he leaned over and whispered in her ear,

"Sam, you are going to be driving me crazy wearing your dress blues today" Sam blushed and turned to look at him and she gave him a smile and a kiss and whispered in his ear,

"I know what you mean because seeing you in your dress blues does the same to me".

She moved so she could look at him and looked down and licked her lips when she saw the bulge in his pants. She heard him groan and then looked up at him once again and he gave her a kiss.

"Thank you Jack."

"Don't worry; everything is going to be fine."

"I know but I'm just nervous, that's all."

"Well, don't be; when we get home I'm going to run you a nice hot bath, just the way you like it" Sam smiled and gave him a kiss.

"Not alone I hope?"

"I hope not either" then they arrived at the White House.

Once their I.D's were checked, they were escorted to the Oval Office, where the President and the Joint Chiefs of Staff were waiting for them. They all stood at attention and saluted the President and the Joint Chief's, who returned the salute.

"Ok, let's take a seat and talk over Colonel Carter's plan." they sat on the two sofas and chairs and talked for the next half-hour about Sam's plan.

Once they had covered everything, Jack, Sam and Jacob went to change into their dress blues. Ten minutes later they walked back into the Oval Office.

"Let's get this show on the road."

They all nodded and walked out of the office except for the President, who would be watching on the TV in his office. General Francis Maynard, Major Paul Davis, Jack and Sam walked outside to the Rose Garden, where the media was waiting for them. Jacob walked out last, with other Air Force personnel, standing toward the back until it was time to reveal himself. General Maynard walked up to the microphone as the press took pictures of him and the cameras were trained on him as he spoke.

"You have all heard the rumours about Major General Jacob Carter of the United States Air Force being alive and well, after his family and close friends thought he had passed away over two and a half years ago. His daughter, Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Carter had been with him when he passed away."

At Mark's home his daughter was watching the news when she heard General Maynard mention Jacob and Sam's names and then she saw Sam in the background and was shocked.

"Mom, dad, come and have a look at this" Alice called out from the living room and they walked in to join her.

"What is it?"

"The General on the news is talking about grand dad and Auntie Sam."

"What? Turn it off." as he went to turn the television off he heard something which made him freeze on the spot.

"The news is, Major General Jacob Carter is, in fact, alive" then he turned his head and gave a nod and Jacob walked toward him as everyone gasped. The reporters went crazy, trying to all ask questions at the same time.

Mark and his family were shocked at the news and sat down and watched. Then he put his hand up and everyone went quiet; Jacob was standing next to Sam.

"General Carter was kidnapped three years ago while on holiday. The people that kidnapped him replaced him with another man who closely resembled him and after some plastic surgery, there was another Jacob Carter. That was the man that was buried two and half years ago. His body has been exhumed and examined and the man we now call John Doe, died from heart failure and from the tests that have been taken, he was a health male. Tests are still being run to try to find out that man's identify. General Carter was able to escape his kidnappers and managed to work his way to Colorado Springs, where his daughter lives. He was able to contact her and those friends who still live there today. If there are any questions you want to ask, please one at a time" and then he pointed to one reporter.

"General, how do you know that this is the real Jacob Carter and not another duplicate?" Sam stepped forward and General Maynard stepped aside.

"To answer your question, I do know my father. I only spent two days with John Doe; the man I thought was my father. He was a good actor before he died. This is my father; we have had DNA tests taking and they confirm that this is the real Jacob Carter, my father." Sam said smiling as she turned to look at him and he smiled back. Then she looked at Jack, before turning back to the media.

"General Carter; do you know why the kidnappers wanted you?" Jacob stepped forward and smiled.

"To make a copy of me" Sam smiled, trying not to laugh. The reporters chuckled and Jack grinned.

"Just joking; I think I've been hanging around General O'Neill too long. As for your question, I have no idea."

"Sir, how long have you known General O'Neill and which one is he?" Jack stepped forward and grinned.

"I'm General O'Neill and I've known General Carter for seven years."

"General O'Neill, is it true that while Colonel Carter was under your command you were lovers and it was kept hush, hush?"

"General O'Neill has been my CO and friend for eight years. Nothing untoward happened between us during those years. Three months ago after he was transferred here to Washington we decided to explore a relationship."

"How long have you been here General O'Neill?"

"Six months" Jack answered.

"What is your relationship with Colonel Carter?"

"Colonel Carter is my fiancé and, to your next question, the answer is no, she is not under my command any longer."

"General Carter, what is your reaction to this news?" Jacob grinned.

"I was shocked when I found out about it but I am happy because I know it has taken too long to get together and it's about damn time these two got their act together. The most important thing of all is that my daughter is happy at long last; they both are happy and so I'm happy."

"What about the age difference?"

"I don't give a damn about their ages. Sam's happiness is what counts and I know Jack makes her happy."

"What are you going to do, now that you're back?"

"First of all, I'm going to visit my son and his family and then I am going to do the most important thing for any father to do, walk his only daughter down the aisle and give her away on her wedding day, which I'm looking forward to doing. After that, who knows?"

"Do you think the kidnappers will be found?"

"Your guess is as good as mine."

For the next half-hour there was one question after another, until it was time to move back indoors. They walked back to the Oval Office to see the President once again.

"Good work, people."

"Thank you sir" they all said.

"Now that that is over with we just have to hope that it has worked."

"Same here but I think the media bought it."

"True. Now that they know that you are alive General Carter we will get everything sorted out for you, including your pension."

"Thank you."

"Since it has been such a long day, you guys can beam back to the SGC."

"Thank you sir."

Jack, Sam and Jacob gathered their clothing and were beamed back to the SGC. Once they had changed out of the dress uniforms, they all went to the mess hall. They found Daniel, Teal'c and Mitchell there having their dinner. They went to get theirs and joined them. They talked with them about the press conference for the next two hours before they left for home.

When they arrived home, Jack noticed that the light was flashing on the answering machine. He pushed the button to find that there were two messages; the first one was from Cassie, letting them know that she had seen them on TV and would talk to them soon and the second was from Alice, Sam's niece.

"Hi Auntie Sam, Uncle Jack, Grand dad; we all saw you on TV and I just can't believe that grand dad is alive. Even Dad was shocked when he saw you guys on TV. Anyway, I over heard him telling Mom that he was going to see you guys tomorrow. He is flying out at 0800 hours in the morning. Ok, I better go before they find out that I called you. I'm so happy, bye" then there was a beep and the machine let them know that there were no more messages. Jack turned to look at Sam and Jacob.

"Well… at least we know that he is coming."

"Yeah" Jack walked up to her and gave her a hug.

"Don't worry; I'll make sure he doesn't step out of line tomorrow."

"Thanks Jack"

"I'll be right back" and Jack left Sam and Jacob alone for few minutes.