Title: Someone To Watch Over Me – Part Six
Rating: PG
Spoilers: None
Season: Any
Summary: Sam and Jack finally arrive in their new lives.
Disclaimer: I don't own Stargate SG-1, it's universe or characters, so please don't sue. I only own the plot and the original characters.
Author's Note: I didn't mean for a delay with this one – I'm sorry! I've decided to really split my time between this and my Dance series. And for all Major fans, a new chapter is in the works!
Sam awoke slowly, her blue eyes fluttering open and shut before she suddenly felt movement along her hips and quickly sat up. She found Jack leaning over into her lap and locking her seatbelt into place, he looked up at her and smiled, "Oh you're awake."
Sam's blue eyes were wide with alert, trying to piece together what was going on and where she was. Suddenly remembering she licked her lips, "Yeah."
"Here," Jack said offering her his soda, "You've gotta be thirsty. We're landing so I decided to..."
Jack half pointed at Sam's lap as she took several sips from his soda. She handed back to him and smiled, "Thanks sir."
"Don't mention it." Jack shrugged, as he made sure his own seatbelt was secure. "And hey, you should stop with the whole "sir" thing, remember we're married."
"Yeah." Sam nodded as a flight attendant walked over.
"Mr. Scott are you done with your drink?" she asked.
"Yes, thanks." Jack smiled as the attendant took his soda and headed over the next person.
Sam watched Jack without saying a word, they were married...well they weren't really but in a way, in a closer way than she ever thought was possible, they were.
The plane landed shortly and Jack stood and turned to the overhead compartment, taking out his and Sam's luggage without being told to. Sam stood and stretched, her neck hurt from sleeping at such an odd angle but it was worth it. She looked at the short, elderly woman who was just standing from the chair in front of hers and she smiled. The woman smiled back and glanced towards Jack before looking back at Sam, "You two make the cutest couple sweetheart."
Sam half smiled and tried to think of something to say when the woman continued, "He's such a cutie."
Sam broke into a full grin at that comment, "Thank you."
"You hold onto that one sweetie." The woman winked as she walked out into the aisle and towards the exit.
"Annie, you ready?" Jack asked as he threw his bag over his shoulder and gripped hers in his hand, still holding his left out for hers. Sam cautiously closed the space between them and put her hand in his, he closed his palm around hers and intertwined their fingers as they walked to the exit. Sam discovered that she couldn't even breathe – she just followed Jack, her hand in his and tried her best not to melt.
Jack led them to the exit, they had been told that the boxes that they packed would be delivered to the house so all they had were the small bags that Jack was currently carrying. Sam followed him without a word and noticed that Jack was surprisingly at ease with their entangled fingers, he even began moving his fingers slightly, massaging the skin between her fingers. Sam watched his face carefully, trying to see if he was doing it just to spite her or not but his face gave no indication that he knew what he was doing so Sam smiled inwardly.
They exited the airport and found their way over the car rental depot where a SUV was awaiting them. It had been their compromise, Jack had wanted a truck and Sam had wanted a town's car so they agreed upon a SUV. Jack signed the few papers that needed signing and surprised Sam by remembering to sign Dominic Scott. Then they pilled into the car and Sam pulled a map out of her folder and began giving Jack directions as he pulled out of the car lot.
Within twenty minutes Jack made the last turn of their trip and Sam had a full view of the cul-de-sac. There were only eight houses, three on each side and two straight back. They were old but that sturdy sort of old, the word sophisticated came to Sam's mind. They had the last house on the left side and Jack pulled up in front, leaving the driveway open for the moving truck that would be showing up sometime.
Jack turned the ignition off and turned to Sam, causing her to turn back and watch him, "Yes?"
"We forgot something." Jack answered, his face not giving anything away.
"What?" Sam asked, now concerned.
Jack dug though one of his pockets and pulled out three rings, two gold bands and the last was an engagement. Sam let out the breath that she didn't know she had been holding and took in a new one as Jack picked up the two smaller rings, "May I?"
He reached over to her seat and picked her slightly shaking hand and somehow Sam found the strength to nod. He slid the band on her ring finger first, followed by the engagement ring before he looked up and locked eyes with her. He gave her one of his O'Neill grins and it loosened the tension in her chest. She held out her hand, "And may I?"
Jack's grin never faltered as he let her take the ring out of his palm and slide it onto his ring finger. She looked up and smiled back at him, "Are you ready?"
"I'll be on my best behavior, scouts honor." Jack said sarcastically as he and Sam both opened their doors and got out of the car. Sam looked across the street and noticed they already had attention, a woman had been standing in her front yard across from them gardening. She straightened up and waved, even gave Sam a little smile.
Sam smiled back and waved, "Hello."
"Hi." The woman called back as she moved down to the sidewalk. "Are you the ones moving in?"
"Yes, I'm Anita Scott," Sam nodded before pointing back at Jack, "And that's my husband Dominic."
"Nice to meet you." The woman smiled as she and Sam shook hands, "My name is Elizabeth Hunter."
"Nice to meet you too." Sam smiled back. She jumped slightly when she felt someone's hand fall upon the small of her back, turning around quickly she found Jack grinning towards Elizabeth. "I hadn't heard you coming sweetheart."
Jack broke his eye contact with Elizabeth to look at Sam, "Sorry sweetie."
Jack slowly began moving his fingers, massaging Sam's lower back and it snapped her back to reality, "Dominic this is Elizabeth Hunter our new neighbor, Elizabeth this is Dominic."
"Nice to meet you." Jack and Elizabeth said as they shook hands.
"Are you guys going to need any help unpacking?" Elizabeth asked.
"No we only have two bags with us right now, everything else is in the moving truck." Sam said as Jack suddenly moved the location of his hand, slowly rubbing her spine as he worked his way up to her shoulders.
"Okay then. If you do need any help don't be afraid to ask, we're a tight little community here." Elizabeth smiled and Sam and Jack smiled back. They said their quick goodbyes as Jack led Sam back to the SUV where he had gathered their bags previously and already thrown them inside of the house, his arm never left her back.
Sam paused in front of the house, looking at it and Jack consequently stopped beside her. He watched her watch their new home before leaning over and whispering in her ear, "Welcome home Annie."
Sam turned her head to look at Jack, their faces only inches apart, "Welcome home Nick."
They walked up the path to the door and as they were within a few feet of it Jack suddenly tightened his grip on Sam's hip and pulled, bringing her off of her feet in moments. Suddenly she found herself within Jack's strong, warm arms and she automatically placed her arms around his neck. One of his hands had a firm grip on her upper thigh and the other wrapped around her back as he carried her across the threshold. Once stepping inside he smiled at her and the smile melted away the conflicting feelings that were running though Sam's mind, then he closed the door with his foot.
After Thought: So...good? I haven't really gotten a schedule as to how my updating status will be but I will try to get at least a new Dance or Someone chapter out at the very least every two weeks. Please send me feedback and let me know what you're thinking of the series!
