A/N Again I am sorry about the end of this chapter but it has been in my head for a very long time!Thanks for reading!Feed back is welcome!
Carolyn held the shaking Lola and turned up the TV. Jack and Sam were in their room, talking angrily. Cam and Carolyn knew Jack would never hurt Sam, but their fighting was giving Lola some bad flashbacks of the night her father killed her mom. They had put on Lola's favorite movie, but there was a slamming of the bathroom door and drawers being shut so hard that the dresser knocked into the wall. Lola would get upset every time something would bang.
"Lola, I can promise you Jack will not hurt her. Jack and Sam are mad and upset about Daniel, but they will not hurt each other." Carolyn assured.
Carolyn didn't really know what happened with Daniel, but Sam and Cam were really ticked at Jack. Cam went quiet, which scared her more than him yelling. Maybe Sam was yelling for the both of them.
Sam finally came out of the bedroom carrying a bag. She went to Hannah's room and brought out the sleeping child.
"Sam, where are you going? Please stay! Don't take Banana!" Jack asked, his voice sad and cracking.
"I'm going to stay with Janet and Cass until the memorial service. Just for a few days. I need to do this, Jack." Sam said, sighing as she adjusted the sleeping baby.
"Can I put her in the car for you?" Jack asked, reaching for Hannah.
"Yes, thank you." Sam said, giving him Hannah. Jack covered Hannah with her coat, then took her out to Sam's car.
Sam went and packed a bag quickly for Hannah. Carolyn came from the kitchen.
"I'll see you in a few days," Sam said as Carolyn hugged her.
"This candied ginger helped with my morning sickness. When the tea didn't work." Carolyn said, handing Sam the bottle.
"Thank you. The nausea is terrible this time." Sam said, putting the bottle in Hannah's bag.
"I'm sure the stress isn't helping any." Carolyn said, as she gently placed a hand on Sam's belly.
"Stress is normal for us." Sam said as she patted Carolyn's hand.
"This is a different stress and you know it, just try to rest some or I will make doctor's orders." Carolyn said, seriously.
"I will." Sam said before turning to leave the house.
Jack was at the car talking to Hannah. She fussed, reaching for him.
"Sorry, she woke up the minute I put her in her seat." Jack said. He had started the car to warm it up.
"She always does." Sam said, rubbing her back.
"Please, drive safely. I love you." Jack said, placing a kiss on her head.
"I love you too." Sam said, she placed her hand on his chest.
Sam put her bags in the car and drove off. Jack walked back into the house. He went straight to his room and shut the door. He picked up a picture of their unborn child. Jack had been so excited on Christmas when he found out they were having another baby. That seemed like so long ago now.
Christmas
"Mama! Dada!" Hannah called through the baby monitor.
"Merry Christmas, Banana baby!" Lola said, sounding very awake over the monitor.
"Hannah, Lola, it is five AM. Santa doesn't come until seven now. Go back to sleep." Jack grumbled into the monitor.
"Jack!" Sam said, laughing into her pillow.
"But Jack I heard Santa earlier. I think he came already," Lola said.
"Dada!" Hannah squealed.
"Alright we're coming!" Jack said into the monitor as he sat up.
"Come on Devlin, wake up! Jack is coming! We have to see what Santa bought us!" Lola said excitedly.
"I think Lola is excited!'" Sam said, sitting up slowly.
"You think?" Jack asked.
Jack went to get the kids as Sam ran into the bathroom. She hoped Jack wouldn't hear her throw up. She quickly rinsed her mouth and wiped off her face. Sam walked into Hannah's room. Jack had finished changing Hannah's diaper and was zipping her red and green stripped pajamas. Hannah held on to her Christmas dog tightly.
"Mama!" Hannah said, reaching for Sam.
"Merry Christmas, baby girl!" Sam said, kissing Hannah. Lola hugged Sam.
"You awake, Dev?" Sam asked the boy, who was still on his cot.
"I'm awake!" Devlin said, standing up.
"Can we go see mommy, daddy and the boys?" Lola asked.
"They are going to meet us in the livingroom." Sam said, smiling.
They walked into the livingroom. The Christmas tree was lit up and presents were underneath. Cam and Carolyn held the boys on the couch.
"Merry Christmas!" Carolyn said, smiling.
"Merry Christmas, mommy and daddy!" Lola said as she and Devlin went over to them. Cam and Carolyn hugged their older two children.
"You didn't wake Hannah up, right, cat?" Cam asked.
"No, I waited until she woke up!" Lola said.
Cam smiled.
Hannah pointed at the presents.
"Ok, all the grandparents will be here soon. Should we open stockings or presents first?" Jack asked.
"Can we open stockings? That is what we did last year at grandma and Grandpa's house." Lola asked, looking around.
"Fine with me." Jack said, bouncing Hannah.
The doorbell rang. Jack went to answer the door, carrying Hannah. Jack opened the door to see Jacob, Martouf, and both sets of grandparents.
"Com on in, Merry Christmas," Jack said, opening the door.
"Told you they would be up early!" Jacob said smugly.
"We just got up a few minutes ago. Good thing you got here. They are ready to dig into their stockings." Jack said.
"I hope you don't mind. I brought a casserole we do every Christmas. I just pop it in the oven and it cooks while presents are being opened." Wendy said, holding up a large dish.
"Thank you!" Jack said. Sam showed her into the kitchen.
After hugs and kisses were given and everyone settled into a spot. Jack passed out the kid's stockings. Jack sat down with Hannah and helped her dump her stocking out. It had her favorite puff snacks and some small toys to shake. Hannah was trying to bite open one of her snack containers.
"Hang on, don't break your teeth. You just got those. They won't fall out for another four or five years." Jack said, taking the puff container and opening it. He put a few in his hand. Hannah grabbed some.
"Oh, Jack I love this! She looks so happy and that's where the dog came from." Sam cooed at the framed photo that was in her stocking.
"You like meeting Santa, didn't you, Banana?" Jack asked, smiling.
Sam passed the picture to Jacob.
"You have an extra copy of this?" Jacob asked.
Jack reached behind the tree and pulled out small bags. He handed them to Hannah and pointed at Jacob. Hannah toddled over to Jacob with the bags. Jacob gave Martouf the bag that had his name on it.
"Those count as stockings!" Jack said.
Jacob smiled down at the key chain in his hand. On one side had the picture of Hannah and Santa, the other side had a picture of him and Hannah from the night before.
"Thank you so much. I don't think I have a recent picture of little bean and I." Martouf said, smiling.
"We couldn't get the pictures that we took with Hope back that fast, so I just put one we took." Jack explained.
"I love it!" Jacob said.
"Here Jack, open your stocking. Then we'll move on to presents." Sam said, handing Jack his stocking.
There was some fishing stuff, some of his favorite candy and a box small white box that said daddy on the front. Jack opened the box. Under some tissue paper was a positive pregnancy test. Jack jumped up and hugged Sam tightly.
"How long have you known? How far along are you?" Jack asked in Sam's ear.
"I did the test three days ago while you were getting stockings stuffers. I don't know yet, probably five or six weeks. I think you should tell Hannah she's going to be a big sister." Sam said, grinning as she spoke into Jack's ear. Jack kissed Sam, then pulled away. He picked Hannah up.
"Guess what, Hannah Banana? You are going to be a big sister! The best big sister!" Jack said, beaming.
The room erupted with cheers and congratulations. Jacob hugged Sam.
"I'm so happy for you, Sammy!" Jacob said, kissing her on the cheek.
"We weren't even trying! It took us two years to conceive Hannah and now we are going to have two babies under two." Sam said, shaking her.
"That's the way it sometimes. I had a friend. Her daughter was eight when she had another girl and then two years later she was pregnant again with her third girl. She was in shock." Wendy explained.
"I'm sure!" Sam said, nodding.
"Hannah, you are going to be a big sister like me. Are you excited?" Lola asked Hannah.
"No!" Hannah said, shaking her head. It was a new word she had been saying recently.
"She is still getting used to the idea. Let it sink in." Jack said, chuckling. He then blew a raspberry on Hannah's cheek. Hannah laughed.
They started opening presents. Lola got some dolls to replace the ones she lost in the fire. The only ones she had grabbed were her twin dolls. She was very excited. She also got some new baby doll clothes. Devlin got a new pair of skates with helmet and safety equipment. Devlin opened a large box.
"What is this?" Devlin asks curiously.
"It is a Playstation. You can play video games on the TV." Cam explained as he looked at Carolyn. She shrugged. She did not know where the gaming system came from. Carolyn looked at their parents, who seem to have found other things to do besides look at their adult children.
"Isn't that the thing you asked Santa when he came to daycare. Something to play video games on the TV?" Lola asked, looking at Devlin.
"Yes, because Tucker said that was what he wanted, and I really didn't know what to ask for, so I ask for the same thing. I didn't think I get it. That's really cool." Devlin said.
"But you asked Santa for it. Why wouldn't you get if he had the time to make it or you were naughty?" Lola asked curiously.
"Here Lola, this has your name on it." Devlin said, handing Lola a flat present. She opened the present. It was the book The Polar Express.
"Oh, we read this at daycare. It is one of my favorites. I like the hot chocolate part, the North pole and, of course, the bell part." Lola said, gushing.
"It is a delightful book!" Kim said.
Max and Michael had fallen asleep after the stockings were open. They mostly got clothes, a few toys they could start reaching for and grasping, and two bouncing seats.
Hannah got a kitchen set that helped her pull up and walk, even though she was already walking. Cam and Carolyn had gotten her a little shopping cart to push around. Sam had also gotten Hannah an outfit that had a large Christmas tree and a little Christmas tree. The larger tree said big sister on the front in the lights. She didn't know if they were going to do stockings or presents first, so she had something for both. She would put Hannah in the outfit when Daniel, Janet, Cassie and Teal'c came over later for dinner.
Just as the last present was opened, the casserole went off.
"Ok, we can play later. Let's go eat breakfast!" Cam said, smiling.
After breakfast, everyone was trying to put together new toys.
Hannah had crawled into the box the play kitchen came in as Jack was trying to set it up.
"I told you she would like the box more than the toy!" Jacob said, chuckling.
"Hey, weirdo! Come see your new kitchen that is also a grocery store apparently," Jack said, knocking on the box. The set came with a carrying basket of plastic food. It had a little check out area then a kitchen where the kids could cook. Pots and pans came separately.
Hannah's head popped out of the box. She belly crawled out of the box, then stood up and walked to Jack.
"See you get the food from over there, then you bring it to the kitchen to put in the refrigerator or cook. Daddy opened your pots, pan and utensils. There is your shopping chart too! You are all ready to play!" Jack said, pointing out everything.
Hannah hugged Jack. He kissed her on the head, then put her on the floor to play. She toddled over to the kitchen. Jacob went to see what everyone else was doing.
"Hey, baby girl, can mommy play with you? Dev wants daddy to come play video games with him and Cam." Sam asked, walking into the playroom.
Hannah gave Sam a cup.
"I guess that is a yes! You two have fun," Jack said. He then put his hand on Sam's still flat belly. She smiled and kissed him. He went to play video games with Dev and Cam.
Sam was sound to sleep on the playroom floor with Hannah snuggled beside her when Daniel, Janet, Cassie and Teal'c arrived for lunch. Janet smiled. There was plastic food and dishes all around them. She walked over and kneeled down in front of the sleeping woman.
"Sam, it's time to wake up now" Janet said gently touched Sam's arm.
Sam looked confused for a minute, then sat up.
"Why didn't anyone wake me? I haven't even started lunch!" Sam said, trying to stand up, but Janet stopped her.
"It's ok, someone started lunch for you because we smelled it coming in the house." Janet assured.
"Well, that's good. I guess I fell asleep playing with Hannah." Sam said, brushing Hannah's hair. .
"Sam, are you pregnant?" Daniel asked, finally realizing what Hannah's outfit said.
"That's what the test showed. I've taken two tests for the past three days and they have all been positive!" Sam said, beaming.
"That's amazing, Sam!" Janet said, hugging her. Sam slowly stood up.
"Hannah is going to be a great big sister!" Cassie said as she hugged Sam.
"Indeed, Hannah Grace Carter O'Neill will make a wonderful older sibling." Teal'c said with a small smile. Sam let Hannah nap a little longer on the floor.
Sam walked out into the livingroom to where the guys were still playing video games.
"Jack, why didn't you wake me up to start lunch?" Sam asked, stepping front of him.
"Kim and Wendy said not to wake you, they would start lunch." Jack said,
"I hope you don't mind, but I could tell you were exhausted. You guys work so hard. We wanted to do this." Wendy said coming from the kitchen.
"Thank you very much!" Sam said.
"Jacob was kind enough to show is where your recipes are." Kim said.
Carolyn and Lola came in from outside with wet hair and rosy cheeks.
"You look cold! You better go dry off. We are going to eat soon. Hank can you come help me?" Kim asked as she looked in the livingroom.
"I'm coming!" Hank said. He walked to the kitchen, and Kim handed him a pair of oven mitts.
"Grandma, look what I found outside. Santa must have dropped it!" Lola said, holding up a bell covered in snow in her glove.
"Wow, look at that," Kim said, smiling.
"Should I give it to Hannah since this is her yard?" Lola asked, looking at Sam.
"That's very sweet, but you found the bell. I bet it was meant for you, sweetheart." Sam said, smiling.
"Let's go get changed!" Carolyn said, smiling.
"Hey, guys, be finishing your game. It is time to eat and come set the table." Wendy called into the livingroom.
"Yaw, man! Can't we play a few more minutes?" Devlin asked.
"What was that?" Wendy asked, knowingly.
"We're coming, ma!" Cam called.
Wendy smiled.
The guys came to set the table and Sam helped put the food on the table. They sat down to eat. Lola came rushing up to the table.
"Daddy, look, the bell I found had my name on it. Lola on one side and believe on the other side. I saw it when we changed. The snow had melted off!" Lola said excitedly.
"That is so cool, Lola cat!" Cam said, smiling.
"Someone was very unhappy she got left in the playroom!" Jacob said, carrying Hannah out to the table.
"Hey, sleepyhead, you ready for lunch?" Sam asked, taking Hannah from Jacob.
They ate, talked, and laughed all day.
Jack laid in the bed. He wasn't sure if things would ever be the same again. He knew Sam wouldn't keep Hannah from him, even though she was furious with him.
It was the day of the memorial service.
Kim and Wendy volunteered to watch all the children while the parents went to the memorial service for Daniel. Even though it was still cold, they let the kids play in the park. There were teenagers who were helping to watch the kids, too. They had a large playpen, with blankets and toys, for the one year olds. The four teenagers helping were Laura, Josh, Jace, and Jacoby. They could help keep count and make sure no one left the playground and run kids to the potty.
"I'll come pick you up in a little while. Have fun with your friends, they will be here soon." Sam said as she kissed Hannah, then put her in the playpen.
"Dada?" Hannah asked.
"Yes, daddy will come with me to pick you up." Sam said.
"You feeling OK?" Wendy asked.
"Just nausea. It's normal, now," Sam said, sighing.
"You should try to rest after this. All this stress isn't helping you." Wendy said rubbing Sam's back.
"I'll try! I better be going. Please call if you need anything!" Sam said. She then left the playground.
Hannah fussed and reached for Devlin when he walked up with Lola.
"Grandma Kim, can we take Banana baby out?" Lola asked.
"Just keep your eye on her and when more kids come, put her back in the playpen for her safety." Kim said.
"We will!" Devlin said as he picked Hannah up. They each took Hannah's hand and walked with her across the playground.
They watched the blonde women get in her car. They were in luck. The park was busy today. That would be easy pickings, but hard to gather. Something was happening today. People were dropping off their children. They would watch a little longer until people slowed down, dropping off their children. They watched for an hour more. They picked out the ones they wanted. It was time to start.
Wendy and Kim were happy the kids were playing well, and the teens were being a great help. Everything was going smoothly and the parents would return soon to take the kids to the wake at Janet's house. There was a loud boom at the end of the park. Kids looked around and parents that had brought their children were looking for them to leave. Kim and Wendy began gathering up older children. The little ones were safe in the playpen.
"Let's take them to the parking lot and call the parents. I don't like this." Kim said. Wendy nodded in agreement.
Another loud boom happened on the other side of the park and closer. The kids panicked. They could hear police cars coming. The teenagers and adults were having a hard time gathering the kids and Wendy had called Cam and parents. They had gotten most of the kids to the parking lot. Kim came towards Wendy, looking worried and upset.
"What's wrong?" Wendy asked.
"The babies are missing!" Kim said tearfully.