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.

6. just you and I

Disclaimer in pt 1

Title: "Just you and I"

Song by Eddie Rabbit & Crystal Gale other songs: Have I told you lately that I love you by Rod Stewart and Inseperable by Roy Orbison

Sequel to: Have you every really loved a woman

Two weeks passed in a blur with trying to get everything ready for the big day. I wondered why no one had told me how hectic it was to plan a wedding. They tell you that it's suppose to be the best part of getting married, but to me, it's been nothing but headaches and a pain in the you know what. I should have asked for the whole month off. With work piling up and me trying to meet deadlines, I was burning the candle at both ends. I had to get the Tok'ra's new home base situated with the new computer- dialing device I created for them since their DHD had been damaged in the move. They said it was only temporary until they could locate a new one. I had my duties as CO of SG-1 and my side projects in the lab waiting for my attention. I still went off-world, Jack included, when he wasn't being sent to Washington to get funding for the new beta site. He hated to see me go off world with out him, but I told him to stop worrying. I reminded him that Daniel and Teal'c would be with me, so what could go wrong. He then proceeded to name every disaster Daniel had created or had been apart of just by his curiosity. We were being pulled in all directions and had found little time for ourselves. I was looking forward to the weeks we had been granted off to get everything done and to go away together.

The wedding preparations weren't going as planned. If I didn't know any better, I could have sworn the gods were against us getting married. I was lucky to have Janet. While Jack wasn't around, she would hold my hand and help me stay calm when my dress came back two sizes to big and when the florist insisted I had ordered daisies instead of roses. If I had had a Zat, I swear the man would have ceased to exist. Then to top off all of the other disasters, the bakery that was supposed to make our fabulous cake burn down to the ground.

Julia was a godsend. She helped us navigate through every crisis and never broke a sweat. She resolved the problem with the florist by off threatening to not send him any more happy couples if he couldn't make me happy. She had also teamed up with Ruth on handling the dress problem, finding out the dressmaker had made the error and then got them to send the right size all the way from Italy via overnight mail. Julia was trying to get another bakery to make our wedding cake, saying they owed her a favor. I was so appreciative of her help that I came to depend on her more and more.

Julia said that we were squeezing 12 months of planning into three weeks and things were bound to happen. I smiled and tried to remain positive, but Julia doesn't understand the luck Jack and I have had in our lives. I told her many times that Murphy's Law had nothing on us. I remember her chuckling about it and said that it was just my nerves talking and that everything would turn out wonderfully. She guaranteed it.

Jack would steer clear of me when I would go into one of my fits of "wedding rage" as he started to call it. He was patient with me and had been there for me through all of these crises. When I had gotten the news about my dress, he told me it was okay, and that I could wear my dress blues. I glared at him and he backed off. When I talked to him about the florist and had asked him to bring home a Zat gun, he chuckled and said that daisies would be okay with him. But the last straw was when the bakery burnt down.

Julia and Janet had come over to discuss our options for a new bakery. I was on the verge of tears and Jack came up to me and told me that he didn't want to see me get so upset and wouldn't it be better just to go to the justice of the peace and to get this over with.

I could not believe he had just said that to me. I told him that I was doing all of this for him that I wanted everything to be perfect. I then told him that he should be more supportive, and if he thought it was such a bother, then maybe we shouldn't get married since we both didn't seem to agree that our wedding should be special.

The bad part about me unloading my wedding rage on Jack was that it was in front of Julia and Janet, and I knew before I had finished my rant that I had hurt his feelings. Jack excused himself and went outside.

I closed my eyes. "Oh god! When did I turn into such a witch? Do you think he'll ever forgive me?" I moaned. I went to see if I could undo any of the damage I had created. I looked for him in the yard and the garage, and when I couldn't find him, I knew that he had headed up to the roof. I went back inside and told Julia and Janet that I'd meet them at Ruth's.

I climbed the ladder and saw him looking through his telescope. I stood behind him and was hesitant to touch him. I finally put my hands on his shoulder and whispered that I was sorry, that I didn't mean what I had said but if he wanted to cancel the whole thing, I would understand. I told him I didn't like the way I was acting and I shouldn't have taken all of my anger out on him.

He reached up and grabbed my hand and pulled me down into his lap. I put my arms around him and hugged him. I started to cry and asked him when did this thing become bigger then I could handle? I only wanted it to be perfect, but it was starting to make our lives miserable. I told him that I missed him, that we hadn't had any time for ourselves with work and the wedding plans.

I leaned into his shoulder and asked if he forgave me and if he still loved me.

He pulled my chin up and kissed me gently. "I wondered where the Samantha Carter I proposed had gone off to. She was replaced by this shrew that wants everything to be perfect and loses her cool when it doesn't go right."

I gave him a smirk. "Yeah, if you see her again, make sure you zat her three times to make sure she doesn't comeback. Jack, I'm so sorry. With all this craziness, I let it interfere with us. I'm back and I won't let this get the best of me again, I promise. I know everyone's steering clear of because of my wedding madness. I have to apologize to everyone, but I think I've neglected you the most. We haven't made love in weeks."

Jack looked at me. "It's not my choice, sweetheart, but you've been a busy girl and I didn't want you to think that's all I want you for, even though it's one of the perks of marrying a younger woman. But yes, I've been neglected and I think I deserve some attention."

I smiled and stood up and took him by the hand and beckoned him to follow me down the ladder and inside the house. He pretended to act innocent and asked why. I moved closer to him and started to whisper what I wanted to do to him. He started to grin and grabbed me around the waist and kissed me.

"We could do it right here if you want, but I think the neighbors will mind." I said with a sultry voice. "Especially that thing with my... He pulled me to him again and kissed me hard and started to pull me down the ladder. "I hoped you ate your Wheeties this morning, flyboy, because you're going to need it."

I left a very exhausted and content Jack at home and was on my way to meet Janet and Julia at Ruth's. This was my second to last fitting. She had finally gotten my veil and wanted to make sure the length was what I wanted. I smiled driving to the shop and humming the song Jack had sang to me in bed. I remembered it from the movie we had seen the night before. We were still at it with the song contest. With the hectic schedules we'd been keeping, that was one thing we had not given up on. I tried to remember the lyrics and started to sing:

I wanna make you smile,
Whenever you're sad.
Carry you around when your arthritis is bad.
All I wanna do,
Is grow old with you

I'll get you medicine,
When your tummy aches.
Build you a fire if the furnace breaks.
It would be so nice,
Growin' old with you

I'll miss you, kiss you
Give you my coat when you are cold.
Need you, feed you.
I'll even let you hold the remote control
So let me do the dishes in our kitchen sink
Put you to bed when you've had too much to drink
Oh I could be the man,
Who grows old with you

I wanna grow old with you

I was still humming it when I arrived at Ruth's. When I walked into the shop, I saw Daniel and Dad. I went and gave each one of them a hug and said I was happy that they had made it to one of my fittings. Janet came out and was dressed in a long red dress that accented all of her curves and made her look spectacular. I watched to see Daniel's reaction and saw that his mouth was open. I leaned over and told him to close it or something might fly in. He snapped out of his stupor and let out a low whistle. "You look...wow. Words can't describe it. Did I say wow?"

I walked over to Janet and said she looked great. Cassie walked out next and she had an identical dress, but was less revealing and looked great on her also. Daniel let out another whistle but said that he thought the top part was too revealing and ask Ruth is she had a sweater to cover her up.

Cassie rolled her eyes. "He's acting just like a father. It's really annoying. I can't even have a boy over the house anymore because he sits them down and asks what their intentions are."

I looked at Daniel and started to giggle. Janet came over and said that everything must be alright with Jack. I nodded yes and that I wanted to apologize to everyone for being such a pain these last couple of weeks. I said that I had seen the error of my ways and would try harder not to let this thing make me lose my cool. Julia came and gave me a hug and said that my dress was waiting for me, and if I needed help getting into it, she'd be more then happy to help.

I looked at Daniel and asked if he could leave. "Daniel, I don't think it's fair if you get to see me in my dress before Jack does. I hope you don't mind."

Daniel said he would be down the street at the bookshop and that he understood. "I don't think I can take another shock today. Janet's was a heart stopper and I think you'd send me over the edge if I were to see you in your dress."

Janet shooed me to the dressing room and told Daniel we'd met him later. Julia helped me with the dress and buttoned me up from the back. Ruth came in and gave me my veil. She started to pull on the sides and shook her head, telling me that if I lost any more weight then the dress would slip right off me. Janet chuckled and said that she knew the groom wouldn't mind, but only if it happened somewhere private and he was the only one around. I laughed and told Ruth I promised to eat, and Janet said she would make sure I did.

I slipped on my heels that I had purchased the day before and walked out of the dressing room and stood on the stage in front of the mirrors to get the full effect of my dress. Dad was sitting and stood up to stand next to me. I could see him tearing up; he was speechless. He took my hand and placed it on his cheek and I felt a tear wet my fingers. I looked at him and he was smiling. I tried to hold back my tears but was finding it hard to. Julia stepped in and handed me a handkerchief and told my dad not to make me cry yet. He was to save it for the wedding day.

Dad reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a blue velvet box. He handed it to me and asked me to open it. I opened it and inside was my mother's strand of pearls with diamonds and matching earrings and a bracelet.

"She wanted to give you these when you got married. She told me when we brought you home from the hospital. These are the days I miss her most Sammie, but I know you do also."

I wiped my tears, and Dad, with the help of Julia, went to sit down. Janet help me put on the necklace and Cassie helped me clasp my bracelet. When they were done they started to walk around me but didn't say anything. I was getting nervous about what it was they were thinking.

Mother and daughter looked at me with tears in their eyes. Janet then finally spoke up. "It's perfect, Sam. Jack is going to die when he sees you walking down the aisle. The pearls are beautiful on you. It's exactly what was needed."

I told them to stop their crying. They might ruin their gowns. Ruth came and gave them each tissues and told them to take off their dresses since she was through with their measurements. She led me back into the dressing room.

Ruth started to pin the sides of my gown while admiring the pearls. She said that they were beautiful and that my father had great taste. I told her they were my mother's and she had wanted me to wear them for my wedding. She left to get more pins and I stood looking at myself in the mirror.

I smiled thinking of what Jack's reaction would be when I walked down the aisle. What would my reaction be when I saw him looking like something from GQ magazine up at the altar? I fingered my veil and wished this was happening tomorrow. Maybe all the problems were over and it will be smooth sailing from now on. I only could hope.

Julia came into the dressing room and let out a low whistle and said that I was going to knock everyone's socks off. She reminded me of the finally preparations we had to go over and I told her that I would be available all next week since I had taken the week off.

Ruth finished with the measurements and helped me out of the gown. My phone was ringing and I saw through caller ID that it was Jack.

"Hey, you left me all alone and I'm still in need of some TLC. When you coming back?"

I didn't say anything and he called out my name again.

I took a deep breath and sang

Have I told you lately that I love you

Have I told you there's no one else above you

Fill my heart with gladness

take away all my sadness

ease my troubles that's what you do

After I finished, I called out to him. I didn't hear anything and called his name again. I heard him take a deep breath. "No, but I know."

I smiled and said that I was one on him now and asked if he wanted to give up and admit that I was the winner? Jack snorted and said he had not even begun to fight. I started to laugh and said I'd call him back since I hadn't finished dressing.

"So you're talking to me naked? I didn't know you were so kinky. I could talk to you dirty and then you could..."

I stopped him and told him to behave and hung up on him. Janet came in and saw the goofy smile on my face and said I must have been talking to Jack. I started to laugh and asked if it possible to love someone so much. She answered yes.

"I feel the same way about Daniel. Sam, it's been great. We kick ourselves on why we waited so long. I've never felt this way about anyone. Sam, do you ever have the feeling that it's just too perfect? That you're waiting for the other shoe to drop?"

"Everyday since Jack and I got together. Life's been too good and it always has a way of balancing out."

Cassie came in to see if we were through and we both walked out. I asked Dad if he wanted to come over, but he said that he wanted to go over some of the wedding preparations with Julia, so they were going to get something to eat. I raised my eyebrow and I smiled. Hmm...Dad and Julia. Wwho would have thought?

Janet said that she and Cassie were going to go get Daniel and reminded me that we were getting together on Saturday at her house. Jack and I knew that she was planning a surprise co-ed bridal shower for us since we caught Daniel with the flyer and had us promise him that we would act surprised when we got there.

"If she finds out that I was the one that tipped you guys off, I'm in so much trouble. Please don't tell her or I'm moving in with you, Jack."

I left them to get back to Jack. I was feeling great and I was going home to the man I loved and was going to be married in less then two weeks. I was humming to myself when my phone rang. I picked it up. "Hey flyboy, I'm on my way. Keep your pants on, or better yet, don't. Make sure you're naked by the time I get home and that's an order."

"Ah, Colonel, this is General Hammond. I think you've got your calls mixed up."

I nearly slammed my brakes in the middle of traffic. I could feel my face turning red and I was at a loss for words. I squeaked out a sorry and asked what I could do for him.

He asked if I was coming into the SGC today. I said no that I was supposed to be off till tomorrow afternoon. I asked if he needed me to come back to the base. He said that the Tok'ra had contacted him and they were having trouble with the program I had designed for them and asked if I could come and help them figure it out. He put Sgt. Siler on the phone and he gave me the information the Tok'ra had given him. I told him the problem was simple and gave him step-by-step instructions on how to fix it and if he still had problems to please let me know. He handed the phone back to General Hammond and I asked if he wanted me to come in. He said no, that he had confidence in Sgt. Siler and would be sending Davis with him. He said if the problem was not resolved, then he would call back.

"I think a certain flyboy is waiting Colonel, so I'll be letting you get back to your downtime."

I arrived at Jack's and was still blushing. I walked in and saw all the lights were turned down and then spotted a yellow ribbon tied to the door with a little note that said 'follow the yellow brick road.'

I closed the door and started to follow the ribbon. The first stop was at a table with a chilled glass of wine on it and a note saying to take a sip and keep going. The next stop was at the bathroom that had the tub filled with bubbles and I could smell the scent of ginger and orange blossoms. The note said if I wanted to, I could indulge for a while and he would wait. I decided to find out were he was hiding. I followed the ribbon to the bedroom and there was Jack propped on the bed with nothing on but a yellow ribbon tied to his wrist. He smiled. "Ah, you choose wisely."

He turned and pressed the play button on the CD player by the bed and started to sing:

The sand and the sea are inseparable

And nothing can take them apart

And that's how you will be, forever with me

Inseparable from my heart

The powers that be are unchangeable

And somehow, somewhere are the stars

That can send you to me, and then you will be

Inseparable from my heart

Like the birds in flight

Drifting clouds of white

Shining stars at night

Are fulfilling their destiny

And so are we

For we are born to be inseparable

And nothing can take us apart

Like my heartbeat and me, you will always be

Inseparable from my heart

Inseparable from my heart

I went up to him and started to undress. When I finished, I jumped in bed and pulled him close to me. I had tears in my eyes and tried not to let out the sob that was building inside.

He pulled my chin up. "Samantha Carter, soon to be O'Neill, are those tears in your eyes? Are you going to be speechless? Does this mean I win?"

I shook my head no and pulled him close for a kiss. He groaned when I moved and then flipped me onto my back.

I took a deep breath. "That song was beautiful, but I think I've got one to top it. It's going to be close, but I think it will be better."

He started to nuzzle my neck and I let out a sigh. "I love you Jack, and like the songs says, we will be inseparable from each other's hearts."

The bath was forgotten and so was the dinner that Jack had ordered. We stayed in bed the rest of the night and dreaded getting up the next day to go to work. We had two days left and then we'd be off for three weeks with a promise not to be bothered by the SGC, with the only exception being if we were invaded by the Goa'uld.

The problem with the dialing system was taken care of by Siler and I told him I had confidence in him if any other problems would arise. The budget meetings for the new alpha site were set for next month, so Jack was free till then.

We got ready to go over to Janet's for our surprise bridal shower, I was getting ready in the bathroom when Jack came in to model the jacket and slacks I had picked out for him.

I stood staring at him with a smile and said, "do you think Janet will mind if I told her I refuse to leave the house because my fiancé is too handsome and edible to let out."

"Edible, me? You look good enough to eat just in that towel. Much longer and we will really be late since it seems to be slipping off."

I yanked the towel up and told him to behave, that we had to make an appearance but we'd try to cut the night short since I wanted to come home and have my way with him.

He gave me a mock salute and went to get me my dress. I changed and finished with my makeup and hair. I walked out to the living room and saw him looking at the pile of gifts we had started to receive from those who would not be coming to the wedding.

I came up behind him and he put his arm around me and kissed me and I kissed him back. He finally pulled away, saying we'd better get to Janet's or we'd never make it there.

We pulled up to Janet's at the time Daniel told us to get there. Jack took my hand and whispered to me not to forget to act surprised. I nodded and went to knock on the door.

We were greeted by a big surprise from all our friends and family at the SGC. The party was in full swing with everyone having a good time. We opened up the gifts. Most turned out to be lingerie for me (which most of the SGC men asked me to model. Jack told them in so many words over his dead body.) Jack's favorite gift was from Teal'c. It was Marge and Homer Simpson figurines dressed in wedding attire to put on top of our wedding cake.

When he opened it and showed it to me, Janet rolled her eyes and Julia said no. He gave me his puppy dog look and I reminded them it was his wedding too and I didn't mind. He pulled me close and kissed me and said that was one of the reasons he was marrying me. My favorite gift was from Dad. It was the picture frame that held his and my mother's wedding photo. I started to tear up when I'd recognized it and Dad said he wanted me to have it to keep our picture in it. I hugged him and told him I thought it had been lost in the last move, but he said he had kept it safe especially for me.

Janet had arranged for a karaoke machine to be set up so everyone would have an opportunity to sing. Word had spread around the SGC about our little contest and everyone decided to have a women vs. men singing contest to see who could come up with the best song.

Jack and I sat together while everyone performed. It was fun and also wonderful to know that everyone had taken special care to pick out songs appropriate for us.

It was getting late and no winner was in sight. I got up and sat on Jack's lap. He started to whisper in my ear that he wanted to go home but didn't want to seem rude. I told him I had an idea and started to whisper it into his ear.

We told everyone we were thankful that they came to our surprise bridal shower. We were at a stand still with the contest, so we volunteered to sing one song for everyone. Jack gave me the microphone and the music started.

Just you and I,
sharing our love together.
And I know in time,
we'll build the dreams we treasure.
We'll be all right, just you and I.

Just you and I
Just you and I

Sharing our love together

and I know in time,
and I know in time,

we'll build the dreams we treasure.
And we'll be all right,
just you and I.

And I remember our first embrace,
that smile that was on your face,
the promises that we made.
And now your love is my reward,
and I love you even more,
than I ever did before.

Just you and I
Just you and I

We can entrust each other,

with you in my life,
with you in my life,

they'll never be another.
We'll be all right,
just you and I.

And I remember our first embrace,
that smile that was on your face,
the promises that we made.
And now your love is my reward,
and I love you even more,
than I ever did before.

We made it you and I.

Jack took the microphone from my hand and gave me a kiss. Jack smiled and took me by the hand and lead me to the front door. I turned and told Janet I'd call her tomorrow and she waved goodnight. On the way home, I was humming the song we had just sang. Jack held my hand and gave it a small kiss.

I looked at him and said we had made it. He nodded and said yes we did and that no one was ever going to keep us apart because were inseparable. I told him that we had all week to take care of any loose ends for the wedding, but it seemed that it was all set to go as planned.

Jack looked at me. "I hope your right. I just have that feeling that something's going to happen. I don't know why I'm paranoid." I agreed and said but said that nothing was going to stop us from getting married next Saturday. He pulled me close and I snuggle in and started to nod off with Jack's words of 'I hope so' running through my head