The end has come.
Wow, I never thought I'd actually be kind of sad to see this end. Thanks to all of you who keep on reading this even when I did the weirdest and stupidest things. Oh and an even bigger thanks to you guys who reviewed. That's what kept me going. To those who wanted me to continue, thanks and I'm sorry I couldn't. I wasn't sure this story would be well recieved and it was, beyond my wildest hopes and expectations!
Also, I wanted to thank Sara Loughlin who has beta'd the majority of this story. It's impressive she didn't give up after the first chapter!
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I hope you like the last chapter of Unexpected Conseqences.
SG-Fan
Teal'c refused to say anything after his last comment to Jack. He departed a few hours later with pictures of the O'Neill babies and the thanks of two very happy parents.
Daniel woke up and promptly relocated to his own quarters leaving Sam and Jack to their first night of parenthood...
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"WWWAAAHHH!"
"Sam," Jack complained as his wife hurried over to the crib once again. "Let him cry, he's fine. You on the other hand just had-"
"But he's crying!"
"He wants you to hold him..." He trailed off seeing it was useless. Little Jacob was already cradled against his mother's breast.
"You're really something," he said quietly.
She flashed him a grin. "I'm rather inclined to agree," she said cheekily from her rocking chair.
"Your dad checked in while you were asleep. Said he'd be back in a few weeks."
She nodded and turned her attention back to the baby.
Jack watched her as she rocked Jacob to sleep. She looked peaceful. Happy...
"What did Maybourne want?" She asked suddenly.
He blinked. "Uhh... what?"
"Well, he gave us the go ahead on this months ago. Why?"
Jack sighed. "He wanted a place to hideout for a while. We... agreed to let him stay in my cabin."
"Oh."
"Nothin' excitin'."
She stood up slowly, Jack watching her like a hawk. She'd just had a baby for cryin' out loud!
"I'm careful, I'm being careful," She mumbled placing the baby back in his crib and walking slowly back to the bed. She winced slightly as she settled down.
"You ok?"
"Yeah."
"Want me to get Janet?"
"No."
"You sure 'bout that? I could just-"
"Jack! I'm fine."
"You sure?"
"Yes."
He was silent for a few moments. "Janet says we can go home the day after tomorrow."
Sam nodded. "I haven't seen my house in a month..."A thought struck her. "JACK! We don't have a baby room!"
"Yes we do."
She stared at him. "I mean it's not DECORATED, we've been-"
"Yes we do."
"Jack-"
He ran a finger down her cheek. "Trust me."
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Janet released Sam the following evening on the condition she went to bed as soon as possible. Sam eagerly agreed, still curious about what Jack had meant by his comments the night before.
Teal'c returned homewith many apologies as to his long absence, as they were about to leave. The Lochi had thrown a party in the babies honor and he hadn't hadthe heart to refuse to attend.
Daniel, to Sam's surprise, wasn't on base.
"I wonder where he is?" She said aloud.
Jack turned the corner and pointed to his house.
"Why is he at our house?" She demanded.
Jack sighed and pulled to a stop. "I don't know Carter."
She giggled.
"What?" He asked unbuckling Caleb.
"You haven't called me Carter in months," she explained.
The door to their house flew open and Daniel dashed out. "Jack!" He complained, "I said AFTER 7:00!"
"Well, she wanted to go NOW! Not later," Jack said handing Sam Caleb and picking up Jacob.
"Why are you wearing my apron?" Sam asked curiously, "I really don't think pink's your color."
Daniel fumbled at the knot that secured it around his neck. "I was uhh... well, I was dusting and..."
"You didn't want to get your clothes dirty..." Jack said surveying his friend. "Daniel... you're a dandy!"
Daniel rolled his eyes. "Splendid, Dandy Daniel I am, now, can you PLEASE follow me?"
They obediently followed him down the hall to the 'spare' bedroom. Daniel gestured to the door and Sam opened it.
"Oh Daniel..." She whispered slowly taking it in, "It's beautiful!"
"I had the plaques made today," he said shyly showing her them. "I figured Jack could hang them later.
She walked across the room and placed Caleb in his crib. The little boy instantly curled up.
"He loves it."
Jack carefully did the same with Jacob with similar results.
"I love the giraffe," Jack said staring at it. "Where'd you get it?"
Daniel shrugged. "Janet helped me find it."
Sam smiled. "This is great."
Daniel beamed. "Uh, dinner is... almost ready, I uhh..."
As he hurried out of the room, followed by Teal'c, Sam turned to Jack.
"This is something."
He pushed back her hair. "Indeed," he said in a deep voice.
She kissed him. "I love you Jack."
A loud crash was heard from the kitchen.
"I love you too," he said through her giggles.
"JJAAACCKK!"
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After helping Daniel rescue dinner, the O'Neill's, the Jackson and the alien sat down to rather charred beef which Sam cheekily remarked tasted just like Jack's which earned her a kiss.
Dinner and dessert being done, they headed into the living room, Sam only checking on her babies thrice. They were quiet until 9:00 when one of them gave a loud shriek followed by the other. The parents quickly excused themselves and returned with the babies each wearing one of Teal'c's gift which had been a mini hat that said: I AM THE COOLEST BABY ON THIS PLANET!
Included in the clothing Teal'c had given them, were tiny fishing vests. Jack was particularly enthusiastic about those.
Daniel looked up as the clock chimed eleven. He gave a guilty squirm. "There goes Sam going to bed early," he mumbled standing up. "Teal'c? You ready to go?"
The Jaffa nodded. "Indeed. Many blessings O'Neill. Good night."
Sam thanked them earnestly and closed the door quietly.
"You ready to go to bed Sam?"
She kissed him. "Indeed."
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Over two years later...
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Sam sat on her bed, exhausted. Two little toddlers sat at the end of the bed listening to an amusing story about Santa and his reindeer Jack was making up for them. She smiled and looked down at the infant she held in her arms.
"Noelle," she whispered. Jack gave her a quick smile before hefinished his story. Afterwards, little Jacob and Caleb were sent to bed, very much pleased. They had gotten lots of toys, candy and a little baby. Mommy had been gone all of the night before and hadn't come home till almost night but Aunt Janet let them eat as much cake as they wanted. Well, Aunt Cassie had to sneak it to them first but what Auntie Janet didn't know, wouldn't hurt her...
Jack tucked them in and joined his wife onthe bed. "Hey Sam."
She looked up and gave him a welcoming smile. "Hey," she whispered. "Oh Jack, isn't she precious?"
"Just as precious as her mom is," Jack said taking her.
Sam was content to lay and watch Jack 'play' with his daughter. "Jack..." she finally objected with a hint of laughter in her voice, "I doubt she cares that Homer Simpson's your favorite or that blue jello IS good or that her toes are little piggies going to a market."
Jack frowned at his wife. "She loves it!"
Sam stared critically at her baby. "She's asleep!"
Jack gave her a sheepish glance and lowered Noelle to her bassinet beside his side of the bed.
"She's rather ok isn't she?"
Sam snuggled under the covers. "Tolerable," she agreed.
He kissed her. "What an adventure we've embarked on Sam."
She nodded her agreement.
"You ok with it so far?" he asked.
She kissed him. "Yeah-sure-you-betcha!"
And the two fell asleep, wrapped in each other's arms.
THE END!
I hoped you liked it.
I wanted to give a special thanks to BookWorm37 and StargateFan who'd read and reviewed for just about every chapter in this story. (Of course that means you too Krystal and Braelyn!) Oh, and to Musings-of-Apathy for one of the funniest reviews I've ever read.
Man, if I keep up all the thank-you's, this chapter will be 3000 words long!
So basically, thank you all and for the last time... (I think)
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