Sorry I haven't updated in sooo long. I have been extremely busy with the kids. This has been sitting on my computer for months. Thought I would send it out. I am working on the next now. I hope you like it.

Jack didn't know what to say. He leaned over and kissed her soundly. "Well, you know what they say. Practice makes perfect."

Sam smiled beneath his kiss. "Sounds good to me," she said as she found comfort in his embrace.

She knew that the shot wouldn't wear off for another month or so. She figured it would probably take about six months to a year to get pregnant. That would be the perfect amount of time for them to enjoy married life as a couple and then get ready for a family. They have been together as "colleagues" for over eight years. Though they still had a lot to learn about each other, they could do that over time.

She knew for certain that she wanted to have children soon; for certain that she wanted to have Jack's children.

O O O

The next morning Jack awoke to find the pillow next to him empty. "Sam" he called. No answer. He threw on some jeans and a sweatshirt and headed downstairs.

As he expected he found Sam and his mom drinking coffee intently studying something in front of them on the table.

"Good morning sweetheart" announced Josephine.

Sam looked up and smiled as she accepted his good morning kiss.

"How long have you two been up?" he asked.

"Long enough to do this" she said as she handed Jack the notebook she and Josephine were reviewing.

Before him was the complete outline of the wedding. Right down to the seating chart.

"Holy Hannah!" exclaimed Jack. "How much coffee have you two drank?"

"Enough" laughed Sam. "I couldn't sleep with all of this rattling around in my head. I knew I would never have the time to get it all done when we got home so I came downstairs. To my delight Josephine was already up, with coffee made!"

"Wow" said Jack. "This is pretty complete. Are you going to be able to get this all done in two months?"

"No problem" said Josephine.

"If I had my laptop with me" said Sam as she jabbed Jack in the ribs "I would have been able to type out the entire guest list. All I need to do is add your addresses to my database and we are all set."

Jack smiled at Sam remembering that he was the one who made Sam leave it at home.

A little while later Daniel and Sarah joined them downstairs.

"I knew you would show your face as soon as we started cooking," teased Jack as he welcomed a very drowsy Daniel to the table. Sarah had immediately seen what Sam and Josephine were up to and had joined them at the other end.

As soon as the clock chimed 9:00 am Sam was on the phone to Cassie who then in turn emailed them the pictures of the bridesmaid dresses she had finally decided upon. Sam also called the seamstress she had previously contacted back home. She would be wearing her mothers dress and was having it altered.

Again this was something completely different from her previous wedding plans.

She had still not decided upon a wedding dress and Pete had been constantly reminding her that time was running out. That should have been her second clue about her true feelings.

Are you really sure you want to marry him when you are procrastinating on picking out the wedding dress? Especially when you love to shop.

While she and Sarah were at the computer in the study finalizing some of the details via internet, Josephine disappeared for a bit and returned carrying a small hatbox.

"I know you will be wearing your mothers dress my dear" she said nervously "but since I don't have a daughter of my own to give this to I was wondering if you would like to wear this?"

Josephine put the box on the table and opened it. Removing the tissue paper she pulled out a stunning headpiece and vale. "You may need to replace the lace but the crown is still intact" she said as she handed it to Sam. "This has been in my family for several generations. It was handmade by my great-great Grandmother."

The crown was made of small ivory and light pink porcelain flowers and pearls. "It can be worn together to look like a small tiara or apart in two pieces" said Josephine as she demonstrated it to Sam. She then pulled out some photographs that were inside the box. Each photo showed one of Josephine's relatives in their wedding dress wearing the headpiece.

Sam couldn't help it. She wiped the tears from her eyes and hugged Josephine tight, being careful not to crush the precious heirloom.

"I would be honored to wear it" was all Sam could whisper.

Just then the computer announced a new email. Sam pulled it up. The seamstress had sent a photograph of her dress to show the alterations that had been completed, announcing that it had been finished the day prior. Sam was almost the exact same size as her mother when she wore it so the alterations were very minimal.

The dress was also in ivory and was made of a heavy Italian brushed satin. It was very simple but elegant. It had full sleeves, a princess neckline, fitted bodice and a full skirt with a short train. The only adornments were the pearl buttons running down the back and a pearl trim at the very bottom of the skirt.

It was as if Josephine's bridal crown had been made to match it.

"I remember staring at pictures with my Mom when I was little" said Sam as she stared at the computer image before her. "I couldn't wait to wear it."

"I am sure your Mom would be very proud" said Josephine giving Sam a gentle hug "I know I am."

"Thanks" she said as she tried to shake herself out of the memory. "Well, it looks as if we've covered everything. All we have to do is pray that the universe cooperates over the next two months and we'll be fine."

Sarah looked at Sam knowingly. Josephine just smiled.

Josephine and Sam would be emailing each other over the next few weeks to continue to confirm the details. Otherwise they had pretty much covered everything.

After lunch they were all sitting around in the center hearth area relaxing. Sam had noticed that Josephine was curled up in her favorite chair and had her sewing kit out.

"What are you doing?" she asked as she peeked over and saw a bunch of small scraps of material.

"Would you and Sara like to help? I figured I had better get started if you and Jackie are going to sleep under it on your wedding night. It is good luck you know."

Sam had no idea how to sew. She would have felt more comfortable dealing with an alien technology brought back from some distant planet. Sarah on the other hand joined right in. After a few curses from some awful pin-pricks Sam found herself happily chatting and watching her very own wedding quilt take shape.

I am sorry it is so short, and a bit boring. I promise the next is going to be much better!