Chapter eleven

After work, Jack went to see if Sam was at home. He knocked on the door, and used his spare key when she didn't answer.

"Sam! I'm home!"

There was no reply, so he closed and locked the door before walking through the house, looking for her. When he checked her bedroom, he noticed that the bathroom door was partially open, so he went to see if she was in there. He could hear bath water, so he pushed it open and smiled when he saw Sam in a bubble bath, smiling at him.

"Hey. I knocked but no one answered. I called out and you didn't reply, so I was worried."

"I heard you call out and knew you would be looking for me"

"Ah, enjoying your bath?"

"Yes" he walked in and pulled the toilet seat lid down before sitting on it.

"How was your day?" Sam asked

"Good, I told Hammond about what's been going on with the Hanson's."

"Ok. Anything else?"

"Yeah. We have a new team member. Lieutenant Gary Harris, he's on trail, so we can see how things go with him"

"That's good, how did Daniel and Teal'c take the news?"

"They were shocked. They wanted to know why but I didn't tell them about the kids, I thought I would talk to you about it first"

"Well, we better tell them since I am starting to show"

"Yeah…Daniel's going to give you a call tonight about shopping tomorrow"

"Shopping?"

"Yeah, Hammond gave us the green light to take Teal'c shopping; you know first time out of the mountain. Anyway, Daniel is going to call you tonight to see if you want to join us tomorrow"

"Sure. Sound like fun," she said, smiling

"Good, so, how was your day?"

"Good. I spent all afternoon with Dean, and the house is complete. He showed me a 3-D image of the house so that I could make changes while I was there if I wanted."

"That's great. And is it what you wanted?"

"Yes. I've already got the permits and everything is paid for"

"That's great" he said, smiling

"I know. They are starting next week, it will take four months to build"

"Four months! Wow, by the time you move in, you would be over six months pregnant."

"I know. And I've also been doing some thinking about what you asked me in Richmond"

"Thinking about what?"

"Moving in with you"

"Oh. Are you still thinking about it?"

"I've decided"

"And"

"I've decided to move in with you Jack. It will save you from coming here in the morning on the way to work"

"Are you sure?"

"Only if you'll have me?"

Jack smiled, moved to the edge of the tub and kissed her.

"Only on one condition"

"What's that?"

"That you sleep with me in my bed. Because I love waking up in the mornings with you in my arms, it feels so good, so right. And when you do get bigger, I'll be able to stroke your stomach in the night and mornings like I did last night and this morning." Sam smiled at him.

"Including breakfast in bed?"

"Any thing you and our kids' hearts desire"

"Even if it's sardines and pickles on toast" Jack screwed his face up.

"Yes. Even that"

"What if I want salted potato chips and corn radish at three in morning?"

"I'll make sure it's in the pantry and chocolate milk's in the fridge"

"Ok, I'll move in with you"

"Sweet! What about all your furniture?"

"Storage, until the house is finished"

"Ok. Will you need anything from here, besides your computer?"

"My clothes," she said, giggling

"Of course"

"I better get out. The water is getting cold."

"Ok, while you get dressed, I'll go and dish up dinner. Then we can talk and start making plans."

"Ok" Jack stood up and handed Sam a towel as she pulled the plug and stood

"Thanks"

"No problem"

He walked out of the bathroom as she got out of the tub. She dried off and got dressed in her chemise pyjamas. She then cleaned up her bathroom before going to see what Jack brought for dinner.

The next day, while Jack was at work, Sam moved most of her stuff into Jacks house and made some calls about putting the rest into storage.

Sam spent the afternoon at sorting her belongings and stocking Jacks cupboards. She started dinner, and checked her e-mail while it was cooking. Once it was in the oven, she played some computer games until her cell phone rang.

"Carter"

"Sam, its Daniel. You had better come to the base, its Jack" Sam went pale

"I'm on my way"

As she hung up, she turned off the computer and oven, grabbed her keys and jacket, locked the door and drove to the SGC.

She quickly walked to the infirmary and immediately looked for Jack. She was about to ask where he was when she didn't see him, just as she was paged.

"Major Carter to the briefing room"

She turned around and walked to the briefing room. Everyone but Jack was there.

"Sir, where is Colonel O'Neill?"

"Major, you'd better sit down." Sam sat in Jack's usual seat

"Dr Jackson asked if you could be here for this"

"Ok"

"Sam, how well do you think you know Jack?"

"Why? What's going on?"

"Well...there appears to be two Jacks"

"Two Colonel O'Neill's?"

"Yes"

Daniel briefed Sam on the planet they visited and what happened when they returned.

"So, how do you know that there are two colonels?" Sam asked

"Five minutes after we returned, another Jack O'Neill came through the gate from the same planet"

"That is strange, well I could talk to them both and find out which one is our Colonel O'Neill"

"Ok. Take Teal'c with you, just in case" Hammond said

"Yes, sir"

"Good luck, Major" he left the room

"Sam, are you ok?"

"Yeah I will be"

"Have you put on weight?" Sam looked around the room

"No, I'm pregnant"

"What? Is it Captain Hanson's?"

"No. Colonel O'Neill is the father"

"Oh. How far long are you?"

"Nine weeks, with quads" Daniel looked shocked and Teal'c raised an eyebrow.

"Nine weeks, then...it was the virus, wasn't it?"

"Yes, come on we've got work to do."

Sam stood up and walked out of the room. Teal'c followed not far behind with the others. A few minutes later, Teal'c and Sam walked into one room. Sam spoke to the first Jack, and then went to the next room.

"Sam! What are you doing here? What's going on?" Jack looked from Sam to Teal'c, then back again. Sam stepped up to Jack like she did with the first one and looked into his eyes. Then she hugged him.

"Ah, Sam, are you ok?" he asked when she pulled back

"Yes, Jack. Everything is going to be ok"

She gave Teal'c a small nod and he left the room to inform Hammond. Sam then told Jack about the other one and everything that had happened. By the time she finished, Hammond and the others had walked into the room. Jack told them about touching the crystal, waking up alone, and going back to the 'gate.

"Sir, I would like to talk to…me."

"Sir, the other colonel is not a threat."

"Very well"

"Thank you, sir"

Jack walked out of the room; Sam followed him and showed him which room his copy was in. When Jack opened the door and went in, Sam was just behind him at a safe distance. She listened as they talked, and then was shocked when the first Jack put his hand on her Jack and turned into a boy she recognised from photos at his house"

'Charlie' she thought to herself.

She could see the pain and sadness in Jack eyes when he looked at his son. They had talked for a couple of minutes more when she heard Charlie say that he needed to return to his planet, or he would die. Sam went to where Hammond and the others were waiting.

"Sam?"

"Sir, can you get a GDO for Colonel O'Neill? He will need it"

"Major?"

"The alien needs to return to his world before he dies. It's not Colonel O'Neill, it's his son, sir."

"Oh God!" Daniel said

"Very well, when they are ready, we will be waiting in the gate room"

"Thank you, sir" She went back into the room.

Jack and Charlie turned to look at Sam.

"Jack's heart will heal in time. You have given him a second chance to be a father, you will look after him?" Sam crouched next to Jack, looking at Charlie.

"I promise I will make him happy, just as he has made me happy."

"You two are meant to be together. Be happy"

"We will." Sam said

"We should go, before it is too late." he looked at Jack

"Sure."

They stood and walked out the door together. Charlie held on to both of their hands as they walked to the gate room.

"General Hammond is waiting for you, Jack, he understands"

"Thanks, Sam"

"When you return, we can go home. I have dinner in the oven"

"Oh? What's for dinner?"

"Shepherd's pie"

"Sounds good"

"Wait until you try it"

"I can't wait"

"I bet you can't"

They both smiled. When they reached the gate room, the gate had already started dialling. Hammond gave Jack a GDO, Looked from Charlie to Jack and noted the resemblance.

"We will be waiting for your return."

"Thank you, Sir" When the wormhole formed, Jack looked at Sam

"We will keep the light on for you," she said, smiling.

"Thanks. See you when I return?" she nodded.

They watched Jack and Charlie walk through the gate and it shut down. They went their separate ways for the rest of the evening. Sam stayed in the control room the whole time.

Hours later, the gate activated. When the wormhole was formed, an IDC was received. When the iris was opened, Jack came through. Sam went down to see him. When she walked into the gate room, she could see he'd been crying.

"Come here" she said as she hugged him.

"It's ok, Jack, I'm here for you"

"I know" They stayed like that for a few minutes before pulling apart so she could look at him.

"Thanks, Sam"

"Your welcome. Come on, Dr Fraser is waiting for you." he groaned as they walked out of the gate room, which made her smile

"Remember, once you've had your post op and shower, you can come home to a hot meal"

"Sounds good to me" When they reached the infirmary, Sam gave him a quick kiss.

"See you at home"

"Ok see you soon" then he walked in to the infirmary while Sam went home.