About two weeks later Jacob arrived through Stargate, as originally scheduled, for the wedding. It didn't surprise him to see both Jack and Sam standing at the bottom of the ramp. What did surprise him was their demeanor. They were standing very close to each other, both smiling and relaxed. The earlier tension had completely vanished. That caught his attention given the fact the the wedding was supposed to be in just few days. He scrutinized Jack very carefully. Jack's smile faded and he shifted uncomfortably.
"You think I could get an express transfer, say, to Atlantis, perhaps?" he muttered to Sam who lauhged. Jacob's features softened when he turned his attention to his daughter.
"Hi kiddo." he said hugging her.
" Hi Dad" she answered happily.
"Dad" Jack greeted shaking Jacob's hand.
"Jack" he responded. Sam giggled. She noticed how Jacob didn't comment Jack's greeting like he had when she'd introduced Pete.
"So. I guess there's not going to be a wedding?" he asked out of the blue. Sam blushed. Jack coughed.
"No" she said."Yes" he said.
"What?" Jacob asked.
"General O'Neill, there's an urgent call for you." Walter announced from the control room and Jack fled.
"Lucky son of a … "Sam muttered.
A while later Jacob knocked on Jack's door.
" I think we need to talk." he said kindly but making it clear it wasn't a suggestion.
"Ah, well. Perhaps not here?" Jack gestured vaguely. Jacob understood. "My place, this evening?"
Jacob nodded. "Sam can drive me". With that he left leaving a very nervous general behind.
Around six o'clock that night Jacob and Sam stood on Jack's porch. He opened the door and welcomed them inside.
"Jack" Jacob greeted not too friendly. "Oh dear." Sam muttered, spun around and practically ran. "Call me when you need a ride back." she shouted. A second later they heard her driving away. 'Coward.' Jack thought.
"Take a seat" he said gesturing to the living room. "I'll make coffee." Even though Selmak didn't like coffee they had an agreement that Jacob could occasionally enjoy a cup or two. Jacob didn't go to the living room, instead he followed Jack to the kitchen and eyed his back for a while. Jack busied himself with the coffee maker. He was nervous. Of course he'd known this was coming. He considered Jacob as a friend and was fairly certain he liked him too, but right now Jacob didn't seem to be in a good mood.
"Sleeping with my daughter then, huh?" he asked bluntly.
"Nope." Jack answered turning to face Jacob.
Selmak laughed. 'Took the wind from your sails right there didn't he.' Jacob coughed. "Oh, well, then..." his expression softened and he had to laugh too. The truth was he wasn't angry at all. He just wanted to tease Jack a little. Jack relaxed.
"I guess Carter explained it all to you?" he asked handing Jacob his coffee.
"Yes." he answered. "Are you sure you can pull this off?"
"I surely hope so." Jack said sincerely.
"And if you can't?"
"Then we'll wait. Or think of something else. I may even retire. Again." he gazed at Jacob meaning he was serious. Jacob studied him for a moment.
"You really love her, don't you?" he said warmly. Jack took a sip of his coffee.
" I once said I'd rather die than lose her. That hasn't changed. And it never will." he looked Jacob straight in the eyes.
"The zatarc incident?" he questioned. Jack nodded. " "You know, George always thought there was something left out in the official reports. I guess he was right." he chuckled.
"You're a good man, Jack" Jacob said and pulled him into a manly hug. "I couldn't think of a better son-in-law."
"Thank you" he answered. He would have blushed but Generals didn't blush.
"I think we better call Sam to tell you're alive" Jacob said chuckling. "And, you're a lucky man, Jack." he added.
"Don't I know that, Jacob, don't I know that."
A/N: Well ,there it is. I hope you enjoyed, at least a little. I must confess, I've learned most of my knowledge of English from television so my skills of describing actions and emotions are limited. Hope you can look past that. Thank you for reading, reviewing, following and perhaps liking!