AN: You can see the picture of the ring on Jack and Sam dot net site

Chapter 14

"I knew you would be asking, so here are his credit card, drivers licence and car licence plate details." Jack smiled.

"Thanks, son. If you have any problem…"

"I know."

"Good. While we are having this chat, what do you think of Sam moving in here?"

"That is up to you and Sam, Dad."

"I know, but with you here on weekends and holidays."

"I think it is cool… but,"

"But?"

"Dad, do you love Sam?" Jack smiled.

"Yes, I have loved her since I first met her."

"Does she feel the same way?"

"Yes, she told me, why?"

"Well, why don't you two get married?"

"Charlie."

"Why not? before Sam starts to show and you can take her up to the cabin for your honeymoon," he said smiling.

"Hmmm. I was thinking someplace else if it ever happens."

"Like where?"

"Ireland, my dear boy," he said in Irish accent, which made Charlie laugh.

"Dad, I think she would love where ever you take her."

"Thanks."

"Dad, Sam makes you happy. I noticed the change in you after you came out of retirement and before I meet your team. I could tell by the look on your face when Sam walked into the hospital room, that you were pleased to see her there… I knew right away she was the reason and I saw the way you two flirted at the first team barbecue, the way you smiled, laughed; I could tell you were happy."

"Thanks, Charlie."

"Any time, Dad… so are you going to marry her?"

"Charlie!" he laughed.

"You know if you do, I know the perfect ring."

"Do you?"

"Yes… Nanna's ring."

"You think so?"

"Yes! So?…" He raised both eyes brows at his father then smiled.

"I'll think about it."

"Ok, so how about we go to the mall?"

"Sure, why not." They got up and left to go to the mall after Jack left a note for Sam just in case she returned and found they weren't there.

When they got to the mall, they looked around and Jack bought Charlie some new clothes since he was growing up fast. While there, they walked into a baby shop where they looked at all the different baby clothes, cribs, and everything else.

"I'll have to bring Sam in here one day soon," Jack said looking around.

"No need, Dad." Jack turned around and smiled when Sam walked into the store and over to him. She gave Jack a kiss.

"Everything sorted out?"

"Yes, luckily I remembered what virus it was."

"Which one?"

"The fifth one, he tried to change it and it ended up in all the computers on the base."

"Ah, I see."

"Well, I better warn you, there's going to be a request form on your desk tomorrow."

"For what?"

"Parts for another computer that I need."

"What are you building this time?"

"Jack, remember it's for the science lab. It's the computer which would be separate from the main computer, with back up, just in case Felger tries it again."

"Ah, that one. Ok, lets change the subject shall we… on to baby things." Sam smiled.

"Show me."

Jack and Charlie showed Sam what they liked, while there they bought some more baby clothes and diapers then they went to a café for some lunch. After lunch, Charlie took their shopping bags to Jack's truck then returned to see them kissing. Then they continued shopping for the next two hours before they returned home.

When Sam had seen the note at home she called a taxi to take her to the mall and she knew where they might be, so she was checking out the shops when she saw them in the baby shop.

When they got home, Charlie sorted out his new clothes and packed his bags while Sam and Jack sorted out the baby clothes. They were home for an hour before they left to go to Denver where they went to their usual restaurant for dinner. Then they dropped Charlie off before heading home for the night.

Over the next two weeks, things were busy for Jack and Sam. Charlie looked forward to the weekends with his father and Sam. One Thursday night, Jack took Sam out to a romantic dinner. He took her to the 'Stage Coach Inn.' They talked while enjoying their meals. When they finished, Jack asked for the bill, while waiting he was holding onto Sam hand.

"Sam, I was wondering if you would like to show me the land you've bought."

"Why?"

"Just asking, you don't have to."

"It's a good time; we will be able to see the sun set."

"Sweet," he said smiling. When the waitress returned Jack handed over his credit card then she walked away.

"Jack is everything alright?"

"Yes, I was just thinking."

"About what?"

"Everything that has happened to us in the past few weeks."

"Ah… and?"

"Are you happy Sam, with everything that has happened?"

"Yes, you?"

"Yes. So, how big is the house going to be?"

"Big, it would be almost like a mansion with lots of rooms."

"Really?" he raised his eyebrows.

"Yep."

"So care to tell me?"

"In due time," she said smiling.

"Ok." Then the women returned passing Jack his credit card and receipt back to him.

"Shall we?" They stood and walked out of the restaurant and over to his truck. They got in and headed toward the Academy.

"Turn here on 'Old Ranch Road' and keep going until you get to 'Buress Road,' then turn down there."

"Ok." Jack followed Sam's instructions.

"Turn right up here on 'Black Forest Road'."

"Ok." Jack did that. They drove about half a mile.

"Slow down."

"Stop at that 'for sale' sign." Jack saw the sign and the 'sold' across it. When he stopped the truck, they both got out and he followed Sam until she stopped.

"This is it. See the hedge?"

"Yes."

"That's the boundary. I started putting the hedge plants in last week after I got the papers."

"Sweet." Jack looked at the area then he turned to look at Sam. He could see the sun's rays on her glowing face as the sun set. She turned and looked at him.

"So you like?"

"Nope." Sam frowned.

"I love it!" She then smiled. Jack pulled her into a hug and gave her a kiss.

"Now you know where it is."

"I'll be looking forward to seeing the house once it's built."

"I bet you will," she said smiling. They hugged each other for a few minutes watching the sunset. Jack knew it was the right time, so he pulled back and looked at Sam.

"Sam, there's something I want to ask of you."

"What is it?" Jack got down on one knee and pulled the box out of his pocket. He opened it.

"Sam, I love you and you mean the world… galaxy to me, will you Samantha Carter marry me and become my wife?" He turned the box to show Sam the ring.

Sam saw an antique glittering round brilliant-cut diamond engagement setting with center stone weighing approximately 0.5 carat, combined with four round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.05 carat each. Set in heart shaped 18kt white gold, the band was in 18kt yellow gold.

"Jack… yes, yes I will marry you."

He pulled the ring out and slipped it on to her finger. Then he stood up as he closed the box and put it back into his pocket. He cupped her face and gave her a kiss, which became passionate. When they broke for air, they rest their foreheads together.

"I love you, Sam."

"I love you, too, Jack." They kissed one more time, then she looked at the ring on her finger.

"Do you like the ring?"

"I love it. It looks old."

"It was my grandmother's, she passed away when Charlie was almost two years old, and she left me her rings and the cabin."

"Really? Wow!"

"There's more. Before she died, she told me that at the back of the cabin she buried a box, and it was up to me to find it since I loved to look for her homemade cookies when I was little. So when I retired I went up to my cabin and started looking for this box she was talking about. I found it after six months. The wooden box was still intact, so I took it in the cabin and opened it."

"What was in it?"

"Old bank book, with my name on it, and some stock shares."

"Shares?"

"Yep. I had them and the bank book checked out."

"Well, what happened?"

"Well, it seems that there was money still going into the old account after all these years. According to the update, and minus the tax and social security, there was over three hundred million dollars." Sam's eyes widened in shock.

"Holly Hannah, what about the shares?"

"To date, they are worth over a billion dollars. So now you know."

"Does Sara know about it?"

"Yes, but I spoke to my lawyer and he said that she won't get a cent since we are divorced and I only just found it. She wasn't happy, but she sued for an increase in her child support which was denied."

"Ok. Does Charlie know?"

"Nope, but one thing that I do all the time is let him buy what he wants up to a set limit, if he keeps his grades up, which he has done so far."