Songs of the Heart

by Sg1Trooper

I always wondered how Jack would pop the big question to Sam. This is what I came up with. Will they encounter any problems in getting to the alter? What do you think remember this is SG1 were talking about.

4. to get me to you

Disclaimer in pt 1

title" to get me to you by Lilia Mc cann

other songs Can't help falling in love with you by Elvis Presley

Summary: Sam finally gets asked the big question.

Sequel to: "When you say nothing at all" .

We had made love under the stars and had awoken in each other's arms.

I was on Jack's chest and was snuggling close to keep the chill at bay. Jack started to stir and caressed her cheek. As he did this, I started to nuzzle his neck, forcing Jack to groan.

"As much as I like waking up to you snuggling on my chest, my poor back is starting to protest. I'm not a young man anymore. These strange places you decide to seduce me are great, but not so great on my old body.

I started to chuckle and said he wasn't protesting yesterday when he defied the laws of gravity with some of the moves he performed.

Jack started to let his hands wander. "That was yesterday, but if you get up now, I can give you a repeat performance on a nice soft bed and see if the laws of gravity are the same indoors as they are outdoors."

I kissed him and he kissed me back. We were in the middle of moving to get more comfortable when the phone rang. Jack groaned and I said it might be Janet.

"I don't think we'll be hearing from them until noon. Let it ring. I was really enjoying you nuzzling that spot right under my ear."

I bent over to pick up his t-shirt and I told him later. As I got up, he smacked my backside. I looked over my shoulder and told him he'd better behave or there'd be no round 2.

I climbed down the ladder and reached the phone.

"Hey Sam, its Cassie. Teal'c and I were wondering if you wanted to join us for breakfast. I've been trying to call Mom, but the machine keeps picking up. I'm going to give them one more hour and then I'm leaving a message that I will be there in 10 minutes. I want to go home and change."

I started to laugh at what Cassie had said when Jack came behind me and put his arms around my waist and started to nuzzle my neck. I told Cassie she should give her mom a little more time and if she wanted to borrow anything out of my closet to go ahead. Jack's hand started to wander and he pulled the T-shirt up and started to tickle my ribs. I let out a small gasp.

"Sam! What happened? Are you okay?" Cassie asked.

I swatted Jack's hand away, but he persisted. I turned around and gave him a stern look. He mouthed to get off the phone, that I was neglecting the man of my dreams. I started to laugh and Cassie asked me what was going on.

"Its your Uncle Jack, Cassie. He's upset because I'm not paying attention to him. Why don't we get together in say one hour at Ruby's Diner on 5th Street. I'll call your mom. She promised to help me out with the wedding. She doesn't know that it's going to take place in one month, so I'll make sure she understands. See you then."

Jack looked at me after I hung up the phone. "One hour! I plan to make love to you longer then that. Get squirt back on the phone and tell her we'll meet her for dinner. I want to make sure my bride-to-be is satisfied with the goods she's getting."

I smacked his chest and told him that I was more then satisfied with the goods and that we had plenty of time to test his theory of gravity. I dialed Janet's and after the third ring, the machine picked up, asking me to leave a message at the tone.

I waited for the tone and started to leave a message. "Janet, my maid of honor, this is Sam. I was wondering if I could convince you two to come up for air? Can you please call me? I need to start planning my wedding. It's to take place in one month's time. The General pulled some strings and got us the chapel in the hills and the reception hall. So I'm going to need you..."

I heard someone pick up the phone. "Sam, one month's time! Are you crazy! There's no way we can plan a wedding in one month's time. Daniel, stop nuzzling my neck. Sam, are you still there? Like I said, it's next to impossible to do that."

I could hear her telling Daniel to stop again and then a low groan and giggling. I motioned for Jack to come over to hear and we listened together with smiles on our faces. We heard another groan and moan. Jack looked at me and grabbed the phone. "Okay you two. We'll be at Ruby's in one hour. If I can't have any fun anymore, than neither can you two. So be there in one hour or be sorry."

I started to laugh and he just rolled his eyes. I teased him that we were worse then them at the beginning of our relationship. We didn't leave the house for 3 days straight and I reminded him how Daniel had broken into my place, frantic with worry since I had not returned any of his calls and neither had he.

Jack started to laugh. "Do you remember the look on Daniel's and Teal'c's face when they broke into my place and found us asleep on the couch with little left to the imagination. I thought Daniel was going to have a heart attack."

I nodded. "We should be sympathetic to them since this was there first time. It's great to find out the person you've wanted all along feels the same way about you."

He pulled me into his arms and said I was a romantic sap, and that was one of the reasons he loved me. I smiled back at him and said that flattery will get him everywhere with me, but now wasn't the time. We had to get ready and meet Janet, Daniel, Cassie and Teal'c. Jack rolled his eyes and pouted. He said alright but to save time, we had to shower together.

We arrived 10 minutes late. Cassie and Teal'c had gotten a table outside and we sat next to each other. Cassie was looking at her watch asked me if I had reached her mother. I told her yes, that she finally answered the phone when I told her that I had one month to plan the wedding. Cassie laughed and said maybe she should camp out at my house for a while.

"What do you think Sam? I think it's great that they've gotten together, but if they start to act like teenagers when my friends are around, it might be a little weird. "

Jack started to laugh and said that she shouldn't be surprise if Daniel didn't move in. He then asked her how she felt about Uncle Daniel being Dad?

Cassie stopped and looked at Jack. "Do you think it's possible, Uncle Jack? That would be so cool! I'd have my own tutor for French at home. I didn't think that far ahead. Sam, what did Mom say to you when you talked to her?"

I was speechless. I hadn't thought that far ahead either. That would be so great if Janet and Daniel would make this a permanent thing.

I told her that I was about to leave a message about that part, but when I got to the part about the wedding taking place in one month's time, she answered and said that there was no way we could put together a wedding in one month's time.

Cassie rolled her eyes and said this from a woman who organized a school picnic in less then two days. She told me not to worry. She then reminded me that when her mom put her mind to a task it was as good as done. I was happy to hear that. I was having second thoughts about us being able to get everything done. I then asked Cassie to be a bridesmaid. She squealed with delight and said yes.

"We should go dress shopping today Sam. But you can't go, Uncle Jack. It's bad luck, so you're going to have to give up Sam for the rest of the afternoon as soon as my mom gets here. That's if she gets here."

With that said, Janet and Daniel appeared. "We're here, were here," Janet said breathlessly. "Sorry we're late. We had to stop by Daniel's so he could change. So what's this nonsense that I heard about us planning a wedding in one month's time? Sam, you don't even have a dress and that's going to take time. It's got to be the perfect dress and this wedding has got to be perfect."

Daniel and Jack started to talk with Teal'c as Cassie and I just stared at Janet.

Janet looked at us. "Is there something hanging from my nose?"

Cassie cleared her throat. "Ah Mom, isn't it a little hot to be wearing a turtleneck? Unless there's a reason for the turtleneck? Did someone get carried away?"

I nearly spitted up my water and started to choke. Jack started to pat me on the back and ask me if I was okay. He saw that Janet had turned a lovely shade of red and spotted the playful grin on Cassie's face and asked what was going on.

I told him to never mind to go on and talk to Daniel and Teal'c.

I smacked Cassie on the arm and told her not to do that again. We both turned to Janet who I knew wished we'd forgotten what Cassie had asked. I broke the silence. "Okay, spill the beans Janet."

Janet looked down and started to explain that they had gotten carried away last night and to just use our imaginations. I looked at Janet and she was still blushing. Janet grabbed Cassie's hand and told her to behave, that she was still her mother and she shouldn't be putting her on the spot like that.

Cassie hugged her mom and gave her a kiss. "Ah Mom, you know I love you and just want you to be happy. Daniel is a great guy and you both deserve each other. I was just teasing."

Janet hugged her back and said that the three of them were going to talk tonight. "Daniel wants to make sure you're comfortable with the situation. I told him you'd be thrilled, but you know Daniel. He has to research all possibilities on how you might react to all of this."

Cassie put her hands up. "I hope that doesn't include the steamy details of yesterday."

We had ordered our food and Janet, Cassie and I were talking about colors for their dresses and the style that would benefit everyone when Jack's phone rang. He answered and it was General Hammond. His friend wanted us to go to the chapel today so we could start making the arrangements. We could also see the ballroom for the reception. He got the details and said we'd be there around four o'clock. Checking my watch, it was almost noon.

I asked Janet and Cassie to come along so they could give me their input. Jack asked Teal'c and Daniel to come along also since they'd be the best man and groomsman. Teal'c asked what was required of him in this ceremony. Jack said he'd explain everything. We decided to split up and meet back at Jack's at three o'clock so we could all go together. Janet, Cassie and I were going to the bridal shop in town to see what they had available. Janet went to stand next to Daniel and they seem to be in there own world. Daniel took her hand and kissed it and started to whisper something in her ear.

I was staring when I felt arms encircle me as Jack started nuzzling on my neck. I closed my eyes and tilted my head to the side. I sighed with a smile on my face. "Whoever you are, you'd better hurry up before my fiancee comes to find me."

Jack snorted. I started to giggle as I turned around and put my arms around his waist and reached up to kiss him. He responded and deepened the kiss. I could hear someone clearing their throat. We both turned around and saw Janet and Daniel rolling their eyes.

Janet started to usher us to her car and told the guys we'd met them at Jack's at three o'clock. I was walking along with Cassie and Janet when Jack called out and said he had something important to tell me. I walked back and he came close to my ear so no one would hear and started to sing:

"Wise men say only fools rush in and I can't help falling in love with you."

I was stunned that he'd remembered the bet we'd made about the perfect song. He started to hum the rest and kissed me. "Gotcha. You thought I'd forgotten, huh? I think that's a pretty appropriate song."

He turned me around and walked me to Janet's car. When we got there, he opened the door and told Janet and Cassie to keep an eye on me. I looked at him and smiled. Before he left, I told him we weren't through, that I'd fine a better song. He chuckled and said good luck and said he loved me before we pulled away.

Cassie and Janet started to ask questions before we turned the first corner. I sighed and told them about our little song contest and how we were going to out do the other in finding the best love song for one another.

"That's so sweet Sam. I never knew Jack was such a romantic at heart. When he told mom and I how he was going to propose to you, I thought it was just a fluke, but there are obviously things about him that we don't know about. Your so lucky, Sam. I want someone just like Jack to marry," Cassie said.

I started to laugh and said when he was made they broke the mold. Janet just laughed. "Thank God! Two Jack O'Neill's in this world would be too much."

We arrived at the bridal shop and went in and started to look around. A woman came over to us and introduced herself as Ruth Nielsen, the owner of the shop. She asked if there was anything she could help us with. Janet told her that I was getting married and we were looking for the perfect dress to stun the groom with.

She laughed and said that was the same thing every bride came in looking for. I pointed out the racks of dress all around the shop and all the catalogs on the desk. I asked her how I was suppose to know which one was for me.

"Trust me dear. I've been doing this for 25 years and when you find your dress, you will know. When you look in the mirror and see how it fits and the way everyone turns around and stop what there doing to look at you, you'll know," Ruth said.

I smiled at her and she asked what kind of dress I had in mind. I told her I had no idea. Janet chimed in that yesterday was my birthday and the groom had asked me to marry him at my party. She also informed her that the wedding was to take place in a month . Ruth said that was not much time and had to check if they would have enough time to order and alter the dress that I would choose. I looked defeated and sat down. Cassie came over to me and put her arm around my shoulder.

Janet pulled Ruth aside and was whispering to her. Jack wouldn't care if I came down the aisle in my BDU's. I started to get up and asked Cassie to tell her mom that I would wait for them outside. Ruth and Janet stopped talking and Ruth looked very determined. She informed me that I had a dress to pick out and even if she had to hound her distributors or make it herself, I was going to have the dress of my dreams on my wedding day.

I stood in awe as Ruth walked away and started barking orders to her staff. I turned to Janet and asked what had she told her. Janet shrugged and said that she gave Ruth the short version of our story as CO and 2IC, and how love conquered all.

"It turns out that Ruth's husband was in the military. She has a soft spot for officers and when I told her your story, she was touched. Sam, you're going to have the wedding of your dreams. You deserve it. I think life owes you both this one special day. I promise to do everything in my power to help out in anyway to see that it happens."

I hugged Janet and thanked her. I was so blown away with what she had just done and said that I had no words to explain what I felt.

Cassie was in tears and came over and gave us a hug. Ruth appeared with a rack of dresses and told us that there would be time for tears later and that we had a dress to find.

I pulled away and Ruth led me to the dressing room and handed me the first of many gowns to try on. It was becoming a hopeless cause each dress was beautiful in its own way, but not exactly what I wanted. I would model in front of the mirror and Cassie, Janet and Ruth would look and give their opinion. For each one, Ruth would nod her head no and help me back to the dressing room. I was losing hope and we were running out of time. Ruth said that she would stay open late for us and we could come back after we were done up at the chapel. She also said we must have friends in high places to actually get the facility in such short notice. I explained how General Hammond was friends with the owner and that he had just happened to have a cancellation.

I tried on the last dress on the rack. It was a beautiful white satin gown with a fitted bodice and beaded with pearls and trimmed in a delicate lace. It had long sheer sleeves with a full gown that billowed out from my waist. The skirt was also beaded in an intricate pattern that went down to the hemline and outlined it. It had a cathedral train and fitted me perfectly. The neckline had a V-shape curve that accented my neck. I stood staring at the mirror and smiled. I turned around and asked Ruth to help me button up the back. I walked out of the dressing room and stood in front of Janet and Cassie. They were both speechless. I turned to look at myself again in the mirror and saw that everyone had stopped what they were doing. Ruth came up behind me and put on a simple veil trimmed in satin. I saw Janet with tears in her eyes and Cassie smiling.

"Dear, I think we've found your dress. You look absolutely stunning. I don't think you have to search anymore," Ruth said. She started to take measurements and write down all the information.

While she was doing this, everyone in the shop agreed that the dress was perfect for me. I was still staring at myself and tried to imagine what Jack's reaction would be. Janet came up to me and put her arm around my shoulder. "You're going to give the poor man a stroke when he sees you in this dress. I better make sure I have a medic near by."

I laughed and hugged her back and asked if she and Cassie had made up there mind on a dress for themselves. She said they had agreed on either lavender or a dusty rose. I said I was okay with whatever they wanted. Janet looked at her watch and said that we had better get going before Jack and Daniel start to worry.

I went to change out of my gown and was smiling when my cell phone started to ring. I answered and it was Jack, asking if I had found my dress. I told him yes and that he had caught me changing so if I could call him back. He responded with a smirk in his voice. 'So your naked right now? Do you need any help? We're just down the street. I will be more then happy to assist you in changing."

I asked why he was down the street and he said they were getting their tuxedos and he just need to know what colors I'd chosen. I told him and asked him not to come to the shop, that I didn't want him to see the gown until the wedding day. He said okay and to meet them at the ice cream shop and he'd spring for a double whatever for me. I laughed and said that I couldn't have any or I'd never fit in the dress. I hung up the phone, changed and went to find Janet and Cassie.

We were ready to leave when I went up to Ruth and hugged her, thanking her for all the help. She said she was happy to help and that she would have the dress ordered and back in two weeks. She would call me for the fittings and if I had any questions, to please call her.

We left the shop. Cassie was talking and Janet was laughing, as I was lost in thought. We arrived at the ice cream shop and Cassie ran up to Teal'c and Jack while Janet went over to Daniel and gave him a kiss on the lips. Jack stepped away and came up to me and asked if I was okay. I asked him why and he said that I had the 'I've got a secret look". I laughed and said I did and I couldn't wait until I showed him what it was.

He hugged me and said that he was happy I had found my dress, but that we had better get a move on it, or we'd never make it to the chapel in time. Daniel and Janet both groaned and Jack gave them a look while rolling his eyes.

I giggled and Jack took my hand while he held his cone in the other and walked outside. Janet said that she, Daniel and Cassie would go in her car and that Teal'c could go with us.

We were on our way and as I was leaning against Jack's shoulder while he drove, a song popped into my head.

I smiled and looked up at Jack. I straighten up and got close to his ear and started to sing.

Well, I still can remember times when the night seemed to surround me
I was sure the sun would never shine on me,
And I, I thought it my destiny to walk this world alone
But now you're hear with me Now your hear with me

And I don't regret the rain or the nights I felt the pain
Or the tears I had to cry some of those times along the way
Every road I had to take every time my heart would break
It was just something that I had to get through

To get me to you
To get me to you

Well, I still can recall the days when I had no love around me
Makes me glad for everyday I have with you
And I, I look in your eyes and know I'm right where I belong
And I belong with you Always belong with you.

And I don't regret the rain or the nights I felt the pain
Or the tears I had to cry some of those times along the way
Every road I had to take every time my heart would break
It was just something that I had to get through

To get me to you
To get me to you

And if I could I wouldn't change a thing wouldn't change a thing baby

Because your love was waiting there for me Waiting for me baby

And I don't regret the rain or the nights I felt the pain
Or the tears I had to cry some of those times along the way
Every road I had to take every time my heart would break
It was just something that I had to get through

To get me to you
To get me to you

Jack leaned his head down on top of mine and let out a sigh. He said that was a beautiful song but he'd think of another one. I smiled and he kissed me on the side of my cheek. He took my hand and interlaced it with his. Kissing it, he asked how he had gotten so lucky to have me in his life. I just shrugged my shoulders and said that I was just as lucky.

Teal'c said that I had a beautiful voice and that I should sing more often. He also said that Jack had a wonderful voice and hoped our future children would be blessed with this skill.

Jack turned to Teal'c and then looked at me.

"Children. That has a nice ring to it," Jack said and hugged me close. He started to whisper in my ear that we should start working towards that goal tonight. I chuckled and said he was on.

I told Teal'c thanks. I explained that being around Jack just made me want to sing. He raised an eyebrow. "Indeed."

We drove the rest of the way like that. I started to nod off and I felt him let go of my hand and put his arm around my shoulder. I snuggled closer and started to dream of what the future could bring for us.