Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Tom Clancy's, I'm borrowing his President etc. solely for adding to the story.

It was chaos in the three days before the wedding. Xander and Jay met Jay's relatives at the airport and ferried them to the hotel. Jay's Dad was going to stay with Jack since the men were going to get ready at his house. The woman would take over Jay's house, and Janet, Cassandra and SG-2 were taking care of the wedding site.

Two days before General Hammond was busy reciting the ceremony that he would use in the conference room while Major Davis was handling his calls. When the red phone rang Davis panicked, "General Hammond's office."

"This is President Ryan, I was wondering if I could talk to the General please." Jack said politely.

"Um, just a minute Sir. He's rehearsing." And Paul put the phone down and raced for the conference room.

"I'm sorry Mr. President, I was rehearsing for a wedding that I'm performing tomorrow on the 5th." Hammond said, dropping his papers on his desk and sitting down with a sigh.

"Anyone that I know?"

"It's Colonel Coburn Sir. He's the head of SG-2."

Jack thought for a moment, "Oh yeah, the one who looks like he could chew up a Marine and spit him out. Who's the lucky woman?"

There was a moment of silence. "She was part of the Hellmouth project Sir. She's a Slayer."

Jack sat up, "Miss Summers?" As President he was aware of the hellmouth and as a good Catholic made sure he was intimately familiar with the players.

"Yes Sir. She's moved here, along with her family. In fact I've hired her to work at the SGC."

"And who's holding down the fort?"

"I believe that Mr. Giles said that Faith Wilkins and three new Slayers are sharing the load equally Mr. President"

The President was looking at his Secretary of Defense and Arnie thoughtfully, "That's something then. So, the wedding is tomorrow?"

"Yes Sir. They are having it at the Garden of the Gods just before sunset. It should be beautiful. If I may ask, was there a reason why you call Mr. President?"

Jack laughed, "So there was. I wanted to have an award ceremony for SG-2 for their part in the getting us the naqueda."

"It will have to be at the end of July Mr. President. They will be back from their honeymoon by then."

"Very well. Set it up would you General. I'd like to be there."

"Yes Mr. President." And after the General hung up, he looked at Paul. "The President wants to award SG-2 in person."

"I'll set it up for you Sir." Paul said.

"Thank you Son. I need to work on the wording of this thing." And the General picked up his speech and went back to practice.

Washington DC

Jack Ryan looked at Anthony Bretano and smiled, "You said that you'd like to meet the people of the SGC. There's a wedding on the 5th in the evening, I'd like you to attend."

"Me Jack?" The Secretary of Defense said.

"You're their boss and it'll give them a morale boost."

"Ok. I'll get my secretary to set it up." He stood with a grunt, "Later Jack, I have to go and juggle my schedule. Happy Fourth of July. " Tony said, a hair sarcastically, and the President laughed, "What's the matter Tony? I thought Italians loved weddings and free food!"

"Just like the Irish and their beer." The Secretary tossed back, making Arnie burst into laughter.

July fourth came and went in a flurry of fireworks and food. SG-2, SG-1, Jay's family and Buffy's family all relaxed together at the park and had a great time. Jay's family got to know Buffy better, and Buffy appreciated his Dad's understated sense of humor.

Wedding Day

July 5th arrived in a blaze of sunshine and blue skies. Luckily it was high enough in the mountains that the temperature wouldn't be terribly hot. It was chaos in Jay's house as the four women began to get ready for the wedding.

Buffy let everyone else into the showers first and was indulging in a hot cup of coffee at the dining room table when there was a knock at the window. She jumped, slopping coffee onto the table and looked up, smiling widely. Standing, she quickly glanced around then opened the patio doors and stepped into Jay's waiting arms.

"I had to see you." He whispered into her hair and he held her tightly.

"Can you believe that we're going to get married?" she whispered back.

He pulled back slightly and look down at her, "Oh yeah. 'Til death do us part. 'Til I'm old and gray and you're old and beautiful."

"You are beautiful." She said, running a hand over his smooth cheek, smiling as he turned his face into her palm and pressed a gentle kiss there. Their eyes locked and they stood for a moment until a voice barked…

"Hey! Aren't' you aware that it's bad luck to see the bride on her wedding day?"

Jay gave a lazy grin, "Hey Sam."

Buffy stood on her toes and gave Jay one last kiss, "See you tonight."

"It's a date." He pulled back slowly, reluctantly releasing her hand, before sticking his tongue out at Sam and getting into his truck. Sam waved cheerfully and he tooted his horn before disappearing around the curve.

"Geez, you'd think you guys were in love or something."

Buffy shoved her friend, "Or something. So, there's a shower free finally?" she grinned.

***

Jack looked in the mirror and frowned as he finished tying his tie. He checked his ribbons and heard Jay come into the bedroom, mumbling under his breath.

"What's the matter with you?" He turned to regard his friend as he fought with his tie.

"Nothing that a can of gasoline and a flamethrower wouldn't cure." Jay said, then cursed, whipped the tie off and heaved it across the room.

"There." And he sat on the bed with a sigh.

Jack chuckled and retrieved the offending tie before moving in front of his friend, "A wee bit tense are we? Stand up, I'll get it for you."

Jay watched as Jack concentrated on the tie, his brown eyes fixed on his task. "I'm glad that you're here Jack."

Raising his eyes to his friend, Jack gave that famous grin, "You'd be lost without me pal. Do ya need a map for tonight too?" He finished the tie as Jay snorted.

"No, I have that covered, don't you worry about a thing." He replied and looked into the mirror, "Thanks Jack."

"Not a problem." They both looked up as Daniel moved into the room, frowning at his own tie, "Jaa-ack." He whined and glared as both men chuckled at him.

"Don't mess with me, I'm a desperate man." He scowled and Jack walked over to help his other friend. Giles stood in the doorway and smiled at the younger men, "It's almost time to leave. Are you ready for some pictures Colonel?" he asked and Xander leaned around the doorframe and snapped a picture.

"Oh, we have a choice?" Jay asked, a grin on his face as Xander snapped another picture.

"Nope. Smile!"