Remarital Bliss – Chapter 7

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Last time on Remarital Bliss –

"I love you!"

They wrapped their arms around each other.

"I love you too!"

And now for the continuation –

They held each other tightly, warmed by the promises and love of the other when . . .

Thump. Thump. "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoh!"

"Sir, did you here that?"

"Huh?"

"That thumping. It's coming from your door."

"What the –"

He opened the door.

"Jonas? What are you doing down there?"

"Can't get up. Too much red food colouring. I think I'm going to –"

"No!" Sam and Jack cried in unison.

Too late.

"I think we'd better get you to the infirmary."

"No, I want to go back to the party," he groaned weakly. "There's cake and everything."

At the mention of cake, however, his face took on a ghastly shade.

"No arguments, Jonas. You're a mess."

They each took a side of him and made their way to the infirmary. They placed him on a bed as Janet walked over.

"Not another one! That's the seventeenth one in fifty minutes. What did you guys put in that food?"

Her question went unanswered as she set about settling Jonas in.

Jack and Sam started to leave.

"Guys, wait!" Jonas held out a feeble hand to them. "Go to the party. It's so beautiful! We worked so hard on it. There's pink streamers and everything. You'll love it. Please?"

Jack was about to deny, but Sam jumped it.

"Don't worry, Jonas. We'll go see your party."

"Thanks, guys. You're the best."

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"Sam, please don't make me go in there."

"Come on, Jack. Just for a few minutes so we can say we went."

Jack took a deep breath.

"Okay. I'm ready."

He took Sam's hand firmly in his, and they made their way into the commissary.

"Colonel O'Neill, Major Ca-O'Neill. Welcome to this bountiful, blessed, and most beautiful celebration of love."

"Teal'c?"

"Why is everyone all dressed in pink."

"Pink is a colour often associated with this holiday, is it not?"

"Oh, oh yeah. Ahem."

"Please partake of the food. There is plenty for everyone."

Sam and Jack walked toward the tables casting furtive glances over their shoulders at Teal'c as he went the opposite way to mingle.

They arrived at the punch table first.

"Jacob?"

Yes, the Tok'ra was actually serving punch.

"If you say one word . . ."

"And moving on to the dessert table!"

"Sir, I don't think you should eat so much of that cake. You saw what happened to Jonas."

"Oh, just one little piece won't hurt."

"It does look good."

Koshan bustled up to them.

"Isn't the cake most beautiful! And I iced these heart-shaped cookies myself. Granted, I have never cooked before, but I must say, it was quite enjoyable."

Jack put a few obligatory cookies on his plate and stuffed a few in his mouth.

"Hmph! Thethe are rearry good! Aam, try ome."

"Jack-valentine, are you sure?"

Koshan looked rather hurt.

Sam quickly stuffed her mouth full.

"Hmph! They are rearry goog!"

Koshan beamed then bustled off to welcome some more newcomers.

"Carter, I think as long as we keep eating we'll be okay."

"Yes sir!"

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"Please, everyone, may I have your attention?" Teal'c leaned into the microphone.

No one heard him.

He tried again.

Still no answer.

"JAFFA KREE!!!"

Silence.

"Thank you. I would now like to sing a song about love. It is most beautiful."

He nodded curtly to the SF managing the music.

"*L is for the way you look at me. O is for the only one I see. V is very very extraordinary. . .*"

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"Sir, are you sure you aren't eating too much?"

"Carter, this food is amazing. Go on and fill up your plate."

"I've already had four pieces of cake, three cookies, eight glasses of punch, and twelve popcorn balls. All pink. I think we've both had enough."

Jack was beginning to get an uncomfortable look on his face.

"Maybe you're right. I know! I'll go sing you a song. That'll keep me from the food for a while."

"You can sing?"

"Aw, come on. I'll even dedicate it too you."

"All right, but I think I'm going to need more cake for this."

"Everyone! Don't make me order you to pay attention! That's better. I'd like to dedicate this little ditty to my sweet other half, Samantha. Oh, and to her father who has always welcomed me with open arms and regarded me as one of his own."

He waved at Jacob, then cleared his throat and began.

"*You were my strength when I was weak. You were my voice when I couldn't speak. You were my eyes when I couldn't see. You saw the best there was in me. . .!*"

"This is going to take more than just one piece of cake." Sam headed back to the desserts.

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"I'd like to dedicate this song to all of you. You're made of sterner stuff than those sissies in the infirmary. Let's do it, George."

"*Is it written in the stars!*"

"*Are we paying for some crime!*"

"Please tell me that's not General Hammond!"

"With the Doc!"

"On his lap!"

"What's in this food anyway?"

"At this point, I really don't care to know, sir."

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"I don't think I'll ever see Valentine's Day the same way again."

Sam waved her fingers in front of her face.

"I think I've gone colour blind."

They sat together in the deserted commissary, unable to move.

"How long do you think it will take for Koshan's special Bellangarli Love Spice, in the special shade of pink no less, to get out of our system?"

"Judging from how much we ate, sir, not fast enough."

"Tell me again why someone let him play in the kitchen."

"He said he had a special ingredient."

"Oh it was special all right."

They groaned again in unison as they bent forward to lean their heads against the table.

"To think of your dad. Singing opera. I'm scarred for life."

"And having Selmac make it a duet? I don't think I'll ever be able to look at him the same way again."

"Koshan seemed to have a good time though."

"Yeah, but then again, he always seems to have a good time when it comes to love."

"Just wait till the General wakes up."

They both offered muffled giggles from their prone positions.

They were silent for a time.

Then a thought occurred.

"The security tapes!"

"Let's go!"

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Wow! I can't believe I wrote so much. I had no idea how this would turn out when I started. Well, I hope you enjoyed. I'm not sure how much longer I will keep this going. Maybe two or three more chapters. Thanks so much for reading! And thanks again for all the reviews!