PART 5: A New Thing
"To unpathed waters, undreamed shores"
-Shakespeare.
I never thought I could feel like this. Complete. For once in my life, I feel complete. And he gave it to me. Jack gave me the greatest gift in the entire world. Himself.
After our walk came too an end and the sun was making its way up, bringing a new day with it, Jack and I didn't go back to the base, but instead came here, to his house. And what followed was amazing. After a beer, and an unsure silence, passion finally took hold of us. Not mad, just soft, and tender. Each of us showing the other how much we love them.
The result; I am lying in his arms, again, but this time we are more than friends. We are lovers. His head lays on the pillow as he quietly sleeps, each breath warming the back of my neck, and his arms are draped around me, fingers lightly resting just above my belly button.
I take in a deep breath and close my eyes; happy in the knowledge that this is how I'll spend the rest of my life, before I fall into the glorious realm of sleep.
**
I wake to find that it wasn't a dream, he is still here and already awake as I turn over and am greeted with a:
"Morning Hun." I smile like an idiot before returning the favour.
"Ummm, morning."
He leans in and kisses my forehead, then lies back down as I lay my hand on his check, just making sure that he's real. The sunlight streams in though the curtains and lights up his face, making him look even more gorgeous as I move in closer, now sharing his pillow.
"Jack, there's something that I never got round to telling you last night. About us."
"Oh?"
"This.deal the president has made with us, it has a catch. Well, it's not really a catch, not if you look at it the same way I do..."
" Carter!" That shocks both of us.
"Sorry. Habit. I mean Sam, what is this catch?"
I look at him for a second, before shaking off the stillness of thought and continuing with what I was saying, "We have to get married. And before the next election." His face is unreadable for a moment, which worries me, coz its not often that I can't read his face. It's scary.
"Oh."
"Oh! Oh? What do you mean, oh? Jack. don't you want to marry me?"
"Yeah, ya see, I don't know." His face is sombre. Shit, shit, shit, don't do this. "The rest of my life.chained to an angel." A slow smile spreads across his face and then mine replacing the worried look, as I realise he is joking. "Got'cha"
"Jack! That wasn't very nice!" I mock yell at him at the same time as (lightly) whacking he's arm. He starts to tiggle me and we end up in a full blown war, pillows flying, and rolled up socks being thrown in all directions. I finally manage to pin him, and that's when he decides to call a truce, (Just when I was winning!)
"I guess you're just to good for me, Mrs O'Neill."
"Aint that the truth!" I flash him an evil grin before lightning my grip on his wrists and he wraps his arms around my waist as we kiss and make up.
** 4 MONTHS LATER
The last four months have gone so quickly. Telling Janet and the guys, not only about us, but that we're getting married was fun. There faces were priceless, full of shock that slowly turned to 'how?' And then to 'yay!'
Since then, Janet and Cassie have been helping, well I say helping, but what I really mean is throwing bridal magazine in front of me at all hours of the day, including during a briefing (general Hammond wasn't to happy about that, despite the fact that he is giving me away!) So its bliss to finally have everything organised. The registry office, the flowers, dresses, reception, and of course, the honey moon. This I am worried about. See, I left it up to Jack (he was feeling left out). So why do I keep having visions of a lake, and fish!?
Cassie is going to be my bridesmaid, along with my niece, Marks daughter. I must remember to call Jack to check.no wait. I can't. It's the night before the wedding, and we're not supposed to talk or see each other. Besides, he'd ring me if there were a problem. He would. He would! So why is my hand resting on the phone?
Ding-dong
Phew. Good, a distraction. I go to see who is at the door, placing my now empty wine glass on the table in the front room before reaching the door.
"HEY! How's the bride tonight?" Cassie and Janet come bounding in, hyper active, and arms full of makeup, Champaign and pizza.
"Hey guys. She's fine. A little nervous, but fine."
"That's good. Jack is a wreck!"
"He is?!"
"Yeah, he's all over the place, thinking he's forgotten something."
"He did remember to pick up Teal'c and Jonas form the SGC, right?"
"Yes! Yes, that he did. They were leaving at the same time as I was. Oh, and General Hammond said he would be 'round in the morning, about 10."
"Good." I breathe a sigh of relief. "Anyway, what's Jack got to be worried about? He's done this before. This is my first time!"
"Well, then lets make it perfect first time."
I smile as we head into the kitchen, dumping the goods on the table.
The night goes by quickly, with Janet and I making our way though the bottle of bubbly at an alarming rate, and pigging out on pizza, but Cassie helped us with that bit!
We had a good girly gossip as we painted our nails in preparation for tomorrow, before conducting a final check of the vitals:
"Makeup?"
"Check!"
"Dresses?"
"Check"
"Flowers are coming in the morning so they are fresh, Kelly is being dropped off here at 7AM so we can have our hair done at 7:30. Ok, everything else is up to others. Jack was gonna check the office and the food. I think that's everything?"
"Um hum. Sounds good."
"Right then, guys. Early night. We have a long day tomorrow."
"Ok, goodnight Sam, sleep well."
"You to Cass. Night Janet"
"Night."
I head to my room after making sure they have everything they need, and go though the usual bedtime procedure, plus face cream, for a nice refreshed look in the morning! As I lay on my bed, I suddenly realise that not only is this my last night as a single woman, but also the first night I have spent away from Jack since we got engaged. Its funny, but I had forgotten how big my bed is. It's been a while since I slept in it alone.
Something tells me sleep wont come easy tonight.
**
"SAM! Sam, wake up, it's your wedding day! Sam!"
"Huh? What?"
"Come on! Get up!"
Suddenly, before I'm even awake, this teenage girl who is freakishly strong is pulling me out of bed! All I want to do is crawl back in and curl up with my Colonel. But I remember he's not there and the penny drops! He's not there because I am marring him today!
Getting ready is kinda of a blur. My stomach is making angry noises, and I have people all round me doing my hair and makeup. Cassie and Kelly are both dancing around in their dresses, with Janet chasing around after them making sure they don't spill anything on them, even though they are adolescents.
My flowers arrive safely, as does General Hammond! Looking all swish in a Full military uniform!
The time passes and before I know it, its time to leave for the registry office. My future waits and all that. Cassie, Janet and Kelly have already left, and should be there any minute, which just leave's General Hammond and I.
I stand back from the mirror in my bedroom, and check everything is in its place on my dress, which is a Celtic design, white with off the shoulder chiffon sleeves that go all the way down to my hands and tiny lilac flowers line the heme of the bodess. A slim skirt with a long flowing white train at the back. I decided against a vale, going for a sliver tiara instead.
Finally deciding that its now or never, I leave my room walking down the long corridor to be greeted by an astounded look from the General, waiting in my living room. I stand still, and then give a little turn.
"Well, will I do?"
"Major, you look. Jack is a VERY lucky man!"
"I'll take that as a compliment! Thank you. I just wish my dad could have been here. I'd like to know that he approved."
"He is here, in spirit. And I know that there were two things that your dad wanted for you. The best, and for you to be happy. I think its pretty safe to say that Jack fulfils Jacobs criteria!"
I smile as I reply, "I think you're right." And take a deep breath before adding, "Shall we go, then?"
He holds out his arm, and together we leave the house, picking up my flowers en route for to the rest of my life. I can't wait!
**
Well, ok, so that was a bit sappy, but you have to take the sappy with the angst! More coming soon, and be warned, as the story goes on.well, you may want to invest in a box of Kleenex, girls!
"To unpathed waters, undreamed shores"
-Shakespeare.
I never thought I could feel like this. Complete. For once in my life, I feel complete. And he gave it to me. Jack gave me the greatest gift in the entire world. Himself.
After our walk came too an end and the sun was making its way up, bringing a new day with it, Jack and I didn't go back to the base, but instead came here, to his house. And what followed was amazing. After a beer, and an unsure silence, passion finally took hold of us. Not mad, just soft, and tender. Each of us showing the other how much we love them.
The result; I am lying in his arms, again, but this time we are more than friends. We are lovers. His head lays on the pillow as he quietly sleeps, each breath warming the back of my neck, and his arms are draped around me, fingers lightly resting just above my belly button.
I take in a deep breath and close my eyes; happy in the knowledge that this is how I'll spend the rest of my life, before I fall into the glorious realm of sleep.
**
I wake to find that it wasn't a dream, he is still here and already awake as I turn over and am greeted with a:
"Morning Hun." I smile like an idiot before returning the favour.
"Ummm, morning."
He leans in and kisses my forehead, then lies back down as I lay my hand on his check, just making sure that he's real. The sunlight streams in though the curtains and lights up his face, making him look even more gorgeous as I move in closer, now sharing his pillow.
"Jack, there's something that I never got round to telling you last night. About us."
"Oh?"
"This.deal the president has made with us, it has a catch. Well, it's not really a catch, not if you look at it the same way I do..."
" Carter!" That shocks both of us.
"Sorry. Habit. I mean Sam, what is this catch?"
I look at him for a second, before shaking off the stillness of thought and continuing with what I was saying, "We have to get married. And before the next election." His face is unreadable for a moment, which worries me, coz its not often that I can't read his face. It's scary.
"Oh."
"Oh! Oh? What do you mean, oh? Jack. don't you want to marry me?"
"Yeah, ya see, I don't know." His face is sombre. Shit, shit, shit, don't do this. "The rest of my life.chained to an angel." A slow smile spreads across his face and then mine replacing the worried look, as I realise he is joking. "Got'cha"
"Jack! That wasn't very nice!" I mock yell at him at the same time as (lightly) whacking he's arm. He starts to tiggle me and we end up in a full blown war, pillows flying, and rolled up socks being thrown in all directions. I finally manage to pin him, and that's when he decides to call a truce, (Just when I was winning!)
"I guess you're just to good for me, Mrs O'Neill."
"Aint that the truth!" I flash him an evil grin before lightning my grip on his wrists and he wraps his arms around my waist as we kiss and make up.
** 4 MONTHS LATER
The last four months have gone so quickly. Telling Janet and the guys, not only about us, but that we're getting married was fun. There faces were priceless, full of shock that slowly turned to 'how?' And then to 'yay!'
Since then, Janet and Cassie have been helping, well I say helping, but what I really mean is throwing bridal magazine in front of me at all hours of the day, including during a briefing (general Hammond wasn't to happy about that, despite the fact that he is giving me away!) So its bliss to finally have everything organised. The registry office, the flowers, dresses, reception, and of course, the honey moon. This I am worried about. See, I left it up to Jack (he was feeling left out). So why do I keep having visions of a lake, and fish!?
Cassie is going to be my bridesmaid, along with my niece, Marks daughter. I must remember to call Jack to check.no wait. I can't. It's the night before the wedding, and we're not supposed to talk or see each other. Besides, he'd ring me if there were a problem. He would. He would! So why is my hand resting on the phone?
Ding-dong
Phew. Good, a distraction. I go to see who is at the door, placing my now empty wine glass on the table in the front room before reaching the door.
"HEY! How's the bride tonight?" Cassie and Janet come bounding in, hyper active, and arms full of makeup, Champaign and pizza.
"Hey guys. She's fine. A little nervous, but fine."
"That's good. Jack is a wreck!"
"He is?!"
"Yeah, he's all over the place, thinking he's forgotten something."
"He did remember to pick up Teal'c and Jonas form the SGC, right?"
"Yes! Yes, that he did. They were leaving at the same time as I was. Oh, and General Hammond said he would be 'round in the morning, about 10."
"Good." I breathe a sigh of relief. "Anyway, what's Jack got to be worried about? He's done this before. This is my first time!"
"Well, then lets make it perfect first time."
I smile as we head into the kitchen, dumping the goods on the table.
The night goes by quickly, with Janet and I making our way though the bottle of bubbly at an alarming rate, and pigging out on pizza, but Cassie helped us with that bit!
We had a good girly gossip as we painted our nails in preparation for tomorrow, before conducting a final check of the vitals:
"Makeup?"
"Check!"
"Dresses?"
"Check"
"Flowers are coming in the morning so they are fresh, Kelly is being dropped off here at 7AM so we can have our hair done at 7:30. Ok, everything else is up to others. Jack was gonna check the office and the food. I think that's everything?"
"Um hum. Sounds good."
"Right then, guys. Early night. We have a long day tomorrow."
"Ok, goodnight Sam, sleep well."
"You to Cass. Night Janet"
"Night."
I head to my room after making sure they have everything they need, and go though the usual bedtime procedure, plus face cream, for a nice refreshed look in the morning! As I lay on my bed, I suddenly realise that not only is this my last night as a single woman, but also the first night I have spent away from Jack since we got engaged. Its funny, but I had forgotten how big my bed is. It's been a while since I slept in it alone.
Something tells me sleep wont come easy tonight.
**
"SAM! Sam, wake up, it's your wedding day! Sam!"
"Huh? What?"
"Come on! Get up!"
Suddenly, before I'm even awake, this teenage girl who is freakishly strong is pulling me out of bed! All I want to do is crawl back in and curl up with my Colonel. But I remember he's not there and the penny drops! He's not there because I am marring him today!
Getting ready is kinda of a blur. My stomach is making angry noises, and I have people all round me doing my hair and makeup. Cassie and Kelly are both dancing around in their dresses, with Janet chasing around after them making sure they don't spill anything on them, even though they are adolescents.
My flowers arrive safely, as does General Hammond! Looking all swish in a Full military uniform!
The time passes and before I know it, its time to leave for the registry office. My future waits and all that. Cassie, Janet and Kelly have already left, and should be there any minute, which just leave's General Hammond and I.
I stand back from the mirror in my bedroom, and check everything is in its place on my dress, which is a Celtic design, white with off the shoulder chiffon sleeves that go all the way down to my hands and tiny lilac flowers line the heme of the bodess. A slim skirt with a long flowing white train at the back. I decided against a vale, going for a sliver tiara instead.
Finally deciding that its now or never, I leave my room walking down the long corridor to be greeted by an astounded look from the General, waiting in my living room. I stand still, and then give a little turn.
"Well, will I do?"
"Major, you look. Jack is a VERY lucky man!"
"I'll take that as a compliment! Thank you. I just wish my dad could have been here. I'd like to know that he approved."
"He is here, in spirit. And I know that there were two things that your dad wanted for you. The best, and for you to be happy. I think its pretty safe to say that Jack fulfils Jacobs criteria!"
I smile as I reply, "I think you're right." And take a deep breath before adding, "Shall we go, then?"
He holds out his arm, and together we leave the house, picking up my flowers en route for to the rest of my life. I can't wait!
**
Well, ok, so that was a bit sappy, but you have to take the sappy with the angst! More coming soon, and be warned, as the story goes on.well, you may want to invest in a box of Kleenex, girls!