Title: When you say nothing at all by Allison Kraus
Other songs" Mayor of Simpleton by XTC and Breathless by the corrs
Disclaimer in pt 1
Summary: Sam finally gets asked the big question.
Sequel to She makes my day
The evening was winding down. I was sitting with my dad talking about everything that had happened that night. Jack was off talking to General Hammond and Teal'c. Janet and Daniel had made a hasty departure, promising us that we'd all get together for brunch. Janet hugged me and thanked Jack for finally doing something right. Jack said he didn't know what she was talking about, and Daniel just smacked him on the back and said thanks for the advice.
I was smiling and thinking about how events in one day could change a person's life. My dad grabbed my hand and said he was so pleased that I had finally found happiness, and if it was to be with Jack O'Neill, then so be it.
I shook my head and teased Dad. I told him deep down inside he really liked Jack, and that they were really a lot alike. Dad said he was nothing like Jack. Jack was a stubborn mule and always wanted to get his way. I looked at Dad and said he had just described himself.
When he started to protest, I told him I didn't want to hear any negative things said about the man I was going to marry, that if he didn't have anything nice to say, then to just not say anything at all.
Dad started to laugh and raised his hands, saying he was just teasing me. He pulled me into his arms and said that he wished Mom were here to see their baby girl so happy.
"Sam you're glowing. That smile hasn't left your face since that old warhorse proposed to you. He isn't any better then you. I never knew Jack could smile that much until today. You are good together. You're the heart and he's the soul of your relationship. It reminds me of your mother and me. I'm glad you two finally got together. There were times that I didn't think you two would ever have a chance. Times that each of you almost lost each other. But fate smiled on you both, and now you're finally going to be together forever and legally for that matter."
I kissed my dad on the cheek and said I couldn't explain the amount of feelings I had inside of me right now. It felt like I could take on a whole squad of super soldiers knowing I had Jack beside me.
"Dad, I love him more then life itself. It's almost scary. I can't remember not ever being without him. He's the blood that runs through my veins, the air that I breathe, and the beats of my heart. He makes me a better person."
Dad just smiled and said that Jack was a lucky man. I said that I was the lucky one. Jack had shown me what love really is. He showed me that I could just be myself and not compromise any of my principals and still be loved.
I looked up and saw Jack staring at Dad and I. He came over and stood next to my chair. He cleared his throat and I looked at him. I realized what he wanted and stood up. He took my chair and pulled me down onto his lap. I tried hard not to giggle, but it was hard, especially with my dad staring at us.
"Jack, she's a big girl. I'm pretty sure she can sit all by herself."
"It's something that started today Jacob. I hope you don't mind. It just makes me feel closer to her, and lets every man out there know that she's taken."
With that said, Jack put his arms around me and kissed my cheek.
Dad rolled his eyes and said that he had nothing to worry about. I agreed, saying that no man here could ever take me away from him.
Dad asked if we were going to have a long engagement or a quick one. I told him if Jack had brought a preacher to the party tonight, I would have married him tonight.
Jack pulled back. "Really wish I'd know that. I would have brought one along."
"I don't want to wait, Dad. I want to get married as soon as possible. The sooner I become Mrs. Jack O'Neill the better."
"Sam, I thought you wanted a big ceremony. I remember when you were a little girl, you would pretend that you were getting married all the time. And look at all the planning you did when you were going to marry what's his name. I told Jack that's what you wanted and he agreed. Jack wants you to have the wedding you always wanted. He wanted to go to Vegas this weekend and I talked him out of it. George asked a friend of his if he could pull some strings so you to could get married in this chapel up in the mountains is suppose to get back to him. And don't forget Mark. You are going to invite him, right? I'm sure he wants to be there when his little sister gets hitched. He likes Jack and so do the kids."
I didn't know what to say. I always dreamed of a big wedding with all my friends and family attending. But I had grown out of that fantasy. With things changing in my life and risks in our work, I never thought I would ever get a chance.
"You want us to have a big wedding, Jack?"
Jack shrugged. "Honey, I just asked you to marry me tonight. I
really haven't thought about it."
Dad went on. "Sam, you're only going to do it once, so we should go all out. The church, beautiful dress, reception, the whole nine yards. I can still remember watching your mother walk up the aisle with her father at her side. I was breathless. That image has kept me safe when times have gotten bad, or when I feel alone, being so far away from you and Mark. Think about it Sammy. And remember, the father of the bride picks up the tab and I want you to spare no expense."
"Dad, we can't ask you to pay for the wedding. I want a ceremony that's small, with just close friends and family."
"Well don't worry about expense, I'm still on the Air Force payroll, and I don't spend much when I'm home. So you have a pretty penny to spend if you want. Please Sam. Let me do this for you two. It's the least I can do."
I felt a Jack squeeze my hand and looked up. I squeezed it back.
I smiled and looked at the two most important men in my life. I was thankful that both were here with me and hoped that they would always be here.
"So what do you say Jack? I am the father of the bride, so I get to pick up the tab on this event."
Jack looked at me. "We haven't decided on what type of wedding were going to have yet Jacob. It's up to Sam. She just has to tell me a date and the time she wants me to be there, and I'll be there with bells on."
I started to giggle at the image of Jack with bells on.
Dad cleared his throat and I looked back at him.
"I'll go see if George's friend got back to him. I'll see you two love birds later."
I put my head on his shoulder and started to rub his back.
"So Sam, what type of wedding are we going to have? Your Dad say's you want a big ceremony. Like I said before, whatever you want is fine with me. You deserve the best, and if it's a big ceremony you want no problem."
I told him about my pretend weddings I had with my childhood friends and the disaster that was prevented when I was going to marry Jonas.
"Jack, I don't want a long engagement. I want to marry you right away. But the more my Dad talked, the more I want the church, the dress, the cake, and the honeymoon. I'm only doing this once, so I want to have those memories. I hope you don't mind."
He cupped my face and said if that's what I wanted, then that's what we would have.
"I want you to be happy, Sam. Also, I get to watch you walk up the aisle with Jacob. That will make it all worth it."
He kissed me and took my hand in his.
Dad and General Hammond came over and said that the General's friend had a cancellation at the chapel and reception hall, and that it would be available.
"There's just one problem. It's in one month's time, and he won't have anything else available till nine months from now."
I looked at Jack and then at Dad. "That's fine. It will take a bit of doing, but one month's time is enough to get all the arrangements together. General Hammond, I'm asking now for one week off before the wedding so we can get things done, and two weeks after the wedding for Jack and I for the honeymoon Jack's going to take me on."
The General said he would call his friend back to reserve it, and my Dad followed him to find out how much the deposit would be, along with any other immediate expenses.
"Sam, one month isn't much time. Are you sure?"
"Leave the arrangements to me flyboy. Just make sure you're there."
He saluted me. "Yes ma'am. I like it when you're bossy. Hey, don't you owe me a song or a kiss or..." Jack said.
I stood up and bent down to kiss him, telling him I had to take care of some business and not to stray to far. Walking away, I could here him chuckle and turned around to make sure he was looking. He was staring at me and I winked at him. He covered his face with his hand and groaned.
I walked up to the MC and asked if I could sing a song to my soon-to-be groom, and he said no problem. I told him the song tittle and he pulled it out.
After the person on stage finished, the MC came on stage and introduced me. I walked on stage and the music started. I started to move towards Jack and stood right in front of him and sang.
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart
Without saying a word you can light up the dark
Try as I may I could never explain
What I hear when you don't say a thing
The smile your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all
All day long I can hear people talking out loud
But when you hold me near, you drown out the crowd
Old Mr. Webster could never define
What's being said between your heart and mine?
The smile your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all
The smile your face lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall
You say it best when you say nothing at all
I could feel a tear rolling down my face, and Jack stood up and wiped it away for me. He smiled and took the microphone out of my hand and hugged me. I looked at him and could see he was fighting back tears. I reached up cupped his face in my hands and kissed him. He held me close and whispered in my ear that was a better song then his and that he wished he had sung that instead.
I whispered that I just sang what was in my heart and I need him to know how much I loved him. I also said that the song he sang to me was my second favorite song of all time. He said he had one more he wanted to sing to me if I didn't mind. I looked at him and asked if he was going to make me cry again. He said no, that I should get a big laugh at this one. He kissed me and went off to see the MC.
I sat next to Teal'c and Cassie. Teal'c asked where Jack had gone to and I said he was going to sing again. Teal'c said that was good, that he enjoyed Jack's voice more then Daniel Jackson's
"He does a better job at singing then Daniel Jackson or even Colonel Carter. It will be good to hear him sing again."
Cassie asked me what he was going to sing and I told her I had no idea. He didn't tell me, but he promised that I wouldn't cry.
The MC came up on stage to announce that this was the last song of the night and that it was going out to the birthday girl from her fiancé.
Jack came up to me and started to sing:
Never been near a university,
Never took a paper or a learned degree,
And some of your friends think that's stupid of me,
But it's nothing that I care about.
Well I don't know how to tell the weight of the sun,
And of mathematics well I want none,
And I may be the mayor of simpleton,
But I know one thing, And that's
I love you.
When their logic grows cold and all thinking gets done,
You'll be warm in the arms of the mayor of simpleton.
I can't have been there when brains were handed round
(Please be upstanding for the mayor of simpleton),
Or get past the cover of your books profound,
(Please be upstanding for the mayor of simpleton),
And some of your friends think it's really unsound,
That you're ever seen talking to me.
Well I don't know how to write a big hit song,
And all crossword puzzles well I just shun,
And I may be the mayor of simpleton,
But I know one thing, And that's
I love you.
I'm not proud of the fact that I never learned much,
Just feel I should say,
What you get is all-real,
I can't put on an act,
It takes brains to do that anyway. (and anyway...)
And I can't unravel riddles, problems and puns,
How the home computer has me on the run,
And I may be the mayor of simpleton,
But I know one thing, And that's
I love you (I love you).
If depth of feeling is a currency,
(please be upstanding for the mayor of simpleton),
Then I'm the man who grew the money tree,
(no chain of office and no hope of getting one).
Some of your friends are too brainy to see,
That they're paupers and that's how they'll stay.
Well I don't know how many pounds make up a ton,
Of all the Nobel prizes that I've never won,
And I may be the mayor of simpleton,
But I know one thing, And that's
I love you.
When all logic grows cold and all thinking gets done,
You'll be warm in the arms of the mayor of simpleton.
You'll be warm in the arms of the mayor of simpleton.
You'll be warm in the arms of the mayor.
(please be upstanding for the mayor of simpleton.)
I heard him singing to me and I recalled I had heard him humming this song whenever I was in my lab talking to the other scientists when we were discussing different problems. He must have overheard them talking about us when they thought we weren't around. I remembered one asked the other what I saw in Jack. I was an intelligent woman and why would I want a man that had no understanding of my work and the importance of it to this program. He stated I could have any man on the base and I had picked him. I remember pulling this so called scientist to the side and explaining it to him in terms he'd understand, that the reason I was with Jack was that I didn't like to date scientists. I remember him chuckling and coming to my side and asking if I needed any help. I gave him a wink and said no thanks.
I gave Jack a kiss and told him he wasn't dumb. Cassie agreed.
"Uncle Jack, everyone knows it's all an act. We know your smarter then you let on. It's one of your defenses. But I liked the song you just sang. It was really cute, and you didn't make Sam cry."
We said our goodbyes outside of the club and walked hand in hand to his truck. I looked up at the sky and saw the stars shining down on us.
I had stopped and he turned to see what I was looking at.
"It's such a nice night. How about we go to the roof, open up the champagne I have chilling, and star gaze? What do you say Mrs. Soon to be O'Neill.?"
"Sounds like a plan Mr. O'Neill."
We drove home with my head on his shoulder. We listened to the radio and as we did, a song came on and I started to sing the chorus to him
go on, come on, leave me breathless
Tempt me, tease me, until I can't deny
This loving feeling (loving feeling)
Make me long for your kiss
Go on (go on), go on (go on).
"So you long for my kiss," Jack asked.
I smiled and said among other things. Jack kissed me and said he now had to find a song to top that one. I told him he couldn't and he asked me if that was a challenge. I told him that it was.
"You're on sweetheart. I'm going to find a song to top this one and then what are you gonna do?"
I looked at him and said I'd find another one to top that one. I told him that he couldn't win this contest, that I would prevail.
We arrived at his house and went straight outside to the roof. I brought a pillow and blanket while Jack brought the champagne. We toasted our future and our happiness.
We settled down onto the lounge chair and looked up to the sky. He held me close as I had my head on his chest.
"Sam, remember earlier when you asked if this was a dream? Well, if it is don't wake me up. I am so happy that it almost feels wrong. This past year has been the best in my life, but I feel that it's too good to last. Like life is just waiting to throw me a curve. You know our lives have never been normal, but this last year, our luck has lasted. I guessed. I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. Tell me I'm being paranoid, Sam."
I hugged him and said maybe fate has finally smiled on all of us after all the bad that we've been through. I agreed with him that things had been going to perfect, and that we deserved to be happy, and maybe the score was finally evening out.
He kissed me and said he was just being his old paranoid self. We talked about the wedding and how happy we both were that Janet and Daniel had finally gotten together. We continued to look at the stars, seeing if we could catch a glimpse of our future.
Little did we know that our future and our lives were about to change.
To Be Continued.