Chapter 18

"Ready to fly home?" Colonel O'Neill asks, helping Andrea onto the plan.

"You bet. Thanks Jonas." Andrea says getting into the airplane with Jonas's help.

"Something's is different." Jack says to Kawalsky. Everyone sits down in the plane. Jonas and Andrea talk while Sam, Grogan and Daniel have a conversation. Teal'c remains his quiet self.

"Like what?" Kawalsky asks looking around.

Jack looks at Daniel intently. "Daniel's had that look before, I swear."

"Which look O'Neill?" Teal'c asks from his seat.

"He's done it again!" O'Neill shouts gaining everyone's attention.

"What? What are you talking about Colonel?" Jonas says point to a map point, pertaining to his conversation with Andi.

"Does anyone ever know what he's talking about?" Sam says listen to the three conversations.

O'Neill looks at Carter offended. "Hey! Okay, what happened while the two of you were alone?"

"Ah Daniel, make him suffer till we get home." Andrea eyes O'Neill.

"What?" Daniel looks clueless.

"Sir what are you talking about?" Grogan asks.

Colonel O'Neil waves his arm point to both Andrea and Daniel. "Come on, I can see it in both your faces. Don't you Kawalsky?"

"Jack, what are you talking about? Daniel looks the same way he did when we left him on Abydos." Kawalsky says looking just as lost as everyone else.

"Exactly!" O'Neill says with enthusiasm.

Andrea laughs at O'Neill all the way home.

Sam stands outside the front door next to a tall red head. "Cassandra this is Andrea." Sam says introducing them.

Cassandra grins. "Hi, thanks for the note."

"You're welcome, you're even more beautiful in person than a vision." Andrea says studying Cassandra's appearance.

Cassandra and Sam walk into the house followed by Janet. "Thank you. Mom said you sounded excited on the phone, what's going on?"

"I guess we should get to that." Andrea walks over and stands next to Daniel. "Daniel, I think now is a good time."

"Yes." Daniel Agrees. "Okay Jack can you see if you can get everyone's attention?"

"Yes." Jack whistles catching the attention of everyone else inside Andrea's living room. "They're finally going to say it!"

"Okay, Jack thanks for not telling everyone." Daniel says looking at his friend. "While we were in Egypt, I asked Andrea to become my wife."

"So what did you say Andrea?" Cassandra asks standing close by.

"I said yes." Andrea smiles at Cassandra.

"I knew it!" Jack says looking Kawalsky.

"It's hard to hide." Daniel grins, looking at Andrea.

"Congratulations." Sam, Jonas and Janet say all at the same time.

"I guess this means you're moving upstairs." Jonas says to Daniel.

"After the wedding." Daniel answers. "We want to work everything out before it gets to complicated."

"Have you spoken with General Hammond yet?" Kawalsky asks.

"No, and we can use all support we can get." Daniel looks at O'Neill.

"I want it understood that, with what we do and the risks we take, we all deserve to be happy." Andrea smiles at Daniel. "I believe that when in combat or any situation, it won't affect it any differently than it does now."

"Some in the military might not agree." Janet says.

Daniel nods to Dr. Fraiser. "Yes, but Andrea and I are civilians."

"He's got a point." Jack says.

"I believe we should celebrate this union." Teal'c says standing up from his seat.

O'Neill grins at Teal'c. "I think what T is trying to propose a toast."

"Indeed. May you both have a blessed union and many children." Teal'c says.

"I second that." Jonas raises his glass with the others for a "Here, here."

"Carter and I will speak to the General for you," O'Neill volunteers.

Sam looks at her CO then to Daniel. "So have you set a date?" Sam asks.

"No." Daniel says.

"How about two weeks from now?" Cassandra offers.

"Why two weeks, Cassie?" O'Neill asks.

"It's enough time isn't Andrea?" Cassie asks; avoiding Janet Fraiser's parental looks.

Daniel thinks for a moment then looks at Andrea. "I think it works. Is that ok with you Andrea?"

"I think so." Andrea answers nodding.

"Can you plan that fast?" Sam asks.

Andrea looks at Sam. "Nothing fancy, and it gives us the time we need."

"Are you two sure?" Kawalsky asks, hiding his jealousy.

"Yes." Daniel and Andrea say together.

"Then we have a lot to do don't we, Sam?" Cassandra says looking at the three women.

"I guess we do." Sam shoots Janet and Andrea a look.

Colonel O'Neill walks over and puts his hands on Cassandra's shoulders. "That's right Cassie, go get them busy so us guys can have a party." Cassandra smiles then walks over and grabs Andrea, Sam and Janet take her lead and start pushing Andrea from behind.

"Oh, no not in my house!" and Andrea says being dragged out the door by Cassandra, Janet and Sam. "At least not in the living room!"

"Don't worry." Jack says shutting the door.

Andrea, Sam, Janet and Cassandra sit at a small outdoor café. "So what kind of wedding do you want?" Sam asks.

"Simple and small." Andrea says over her coffee cup.

"Do you know anyone who can officiate the ceremony?" Janet puts down her coffee cup.

"No, I don't." Andrea stirs her coffee. "I'm sure we could find someone. I would love to have you all there."

"Do you have a preference to who does it?" Sam asks while she writes on a slip of paper.

Andrea smiles at Sam. "No, a judge would be just fine."

"What about a church?" Cassie asks, wanting a big wedding.

Andrea looks at them and grins. "Something tells me it should be outside."

"I know a lovely spot." Janet says knowing that churches don't mean much.

"Great, we can check it out later." Andrea says.

"Good Morning, what's this about? Colonel O'Neill is very insistent." General Hammond says standing up, when Daniel walks into the room.

"I think he's happier about this than we are." Andrea says to Daniel from her place against the wall.

Sam looks over at the Colonel. "I'm surprised his face hasn't frozen that way."

Hammond looks at the four. "People what are you talking about?"

Daniel smiles and looks at General Hammond. "Dr. Milton and I are getting married."

Hammond plops down into his chair. "Congratulations then, but there is one problem."

"We know." All says to the General.

Andrea steps forward. "Daniel and I are both civilians. We only do a few missions together, and my opinion has always been screw fraternization rules anyway."

Sam looks at Andrea, in shock. "Really, you never said that before."

"Sir with what we do, we're bound to form serious relationships." Daniel says.

"In any high risk situation the key elements of trusting and relying on who you work with are the same as in a personal one. You were married, I think you know that." Andrea explains to Hammond.

Hammond nods. "I agree with you Dr. Milton, but will the higher ups are the problem."

"Screw them." Colonel O'Neill says.

Hammond sighs. "I'll make some calls and see what I can do."

"Thank you General." Daniel says grateful for Hammond's backing.

"Are you sure about doing this now Daniel?" Kawalsky asks Daniel. Daniel looks at Kawalsky grinning..

"Of course he is Kawalsky, looking as his face." Jack says watching Daniel continue to grin.

"I'm sure Charlie, I love her." Daniel smiles tightening his tie.

Sam and Jacob stand in a park. "It was nice of you to do this Dad." Sam says talking with her father.

"We just hope it's you soon." Selmac says.

"To who?" Sam asks wondering what her father is up to.

"I would say, but no one would believe me." Andrea says walking up to them. "It will happen, but not for a few years yet."

"So you know?" Sam asks looking puzzled.

"Yes I do." Andrea grins as Sam shoots her tell me look. "I'm not telling. Now go on."

Jacob watches his daughter walk around a bush. "You really know who she's going to marry?"

"Yes, I know." Andrea changes the subject. "Did Colonel O'Neill tell you I'm blackmailing him?"

Jacob laughs, "He must be taking it well."

"Not at first," Andrea tries to stop laughing. "Lately he's been malleable."

"Really, I've never know him to be malleable." Jacob says taking Andrea's arm.

Andrea smiles at Jacob. "Neither has he."

Standing in a small meadow Daniel and Andrea stand before a priest, with Jack behind Daniel and Sam behind Andrea. Jacob, Teal'c, Jonas, Janet Fraiser, Cassandra, Kawalsky and General Hammond stand behind them. "The bride and groom wrote their own vows. Daniel." The priest hands Daniel a small gold ring.

Daniel takes Andrea's hand. "I Daniel take Andrea Carwyn Milton, as my wife for all of our days. I promise to honor our union for the rest of my days." Daniel slips the small ring on Andrea's finger.

"Andrea." The priest hands Andrea another ring.

Andrea takes Daniel's hand, and slips the slightly larger gold band on Daniel's finger as she talks. "I Andrea take Daniel Jackson, as my husband for all of our days. I promise to honor our union for the rest of my days."

The Priest smiles, then looks from Daniel to Andrea. "Do each of you accept these vows?"

"I do." Daniels smiles joyously at Andrea.

"I do." Andrea beams a bright smile back.

"Then by the power vest in me, by the state of Colorado I pronounce you husband and wife. Doctor you may kiss your bride."

As Daniel kisses Andrea, it begins to snow, in the middle of the summer.

Everyone stands in the meadow after Daniel and Andrea walk away to an awaiting car. "How strange is it that it snowed Sam?" Cassandra asks.

"Very strange, but I think it was a sign." Sam says being very unscientific.

"You too, huh." Jack walks up to them.

"I think it was Skaara and Oma, saying it was ok." Sam says watching Andrea and Daniel get into a car.

"O'Neill, do you believe he was here." Teal'c asks, referring to Skaara.

"Yes, I do." Jack says smiling.