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"I see you four finally made it" Hammond said
They looked around and noticed that the other personnel were also in their dress uniforms.
"Ah sir, what's going on here?" Jack asked,
"Follow me SG1" they followed him up the ramp and then stopped. The doors to the gate room opened again.
"Ten hut"
Was called and everyone stood at attention, then they heard footsteps and they saw the three Generals who Jack and Sam had spoken to three days earlier.
"At ease" Hammond said. Once they all relaxed a bit, General Ryan spoke.
"After some consideration we have chosen a new leader for the Alpha site. As you all know, the Alpha site is used as a back up in case of any emergency off world and also in case the SGC has to be evacuated. Would Colonel Jack O'Neill please step forward?" Jack stepped up in front of them.
"Colonel O'Neill, after the talk we had the other day and from what we know of your service record over the years, we have chosen you as the new Commanding Officer of the Alpha site, with the new rank of Brigadier General. Congratulation's, General O'Neill."
Sam was shocked but happy for Jack. Both General Ryan and General Hammond replaced his birds with a star. Then he saluted them, which they did in return. He went back and stood next to Sam and they were both were grinning.
"Now that General O'Neill is the new commanding officer, he made a few requests. Major Carter, step forward please".
Sam was shocked but stepped forward.
"After our talk with both General O'Neill and General Hammond, and taking in your service record and what you have accomplished over the past five years, it gives me the great privilege of promoting you to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Congratulation's Colonel Carter." She was in total shock.
"Now raise your right hand and repeat after me" Sam did what she was asked to do. Once she was sworn in,
"Now there is another little surprise for you Colonel Carter. Would both General O'Neill and General Carter please step forward and replace the oak leaves on this officer?" he said with a smile.
SG1 was shocked when Jacob's name was called. Sam turned to see her father walking up the ramp with a grin on his face and in his dress blues. Once both oak leaves were changed, Sam saluted them all, which they did in return.
"Company dismissed" and everyone clapped and cheered them on. Jack got up to the microphone.
"Hold your horses everyone, there is one more thing to do, so quiet please" Jack said and every one went quiet.
Then Jack held on to Sam's hand and moved them to in front of the podium. He got down on to one knee and pulled out a black box. Sam was in shock, again.
"Sam, you know how I feel about you. You know that I love you and would never hurt you. This week we had together, to get to know one another as Jack and Sam was wonderful. Samantha Carter, I would be honoured if you would become my wife, now that the regulations don't apply anymore."
Jack opened the box; when Sam saw the ring she remembered seeing it when they were away. She looked at Jack and knew that she did love him and he loved her.
She thought about how they got to know one another over the five years with Daniel and Teal'c. She also knew that he would do anything for her. When she looked into his eyes, all she could see was love and understanding with what she has been through and he was with her and not leaving her side when she was injured. She smiled at Jack and nodded.
"Yes, I will marry you Jack O'Neill."
Jack took the ring out of the box and slipped it onto her finger. He then stood up and cupped her face while still looking into her eyes and leant forward and kissed her. They wrapped their arms around each other with out breaking the kiss.
The gate room broke out in claps and cheers. When they finally came up for air, they pressed their foreheads together and then they pulled apart and turned to the five Generals who was looking at them.
"Sorry sir's, I just couldn't help myself now that Sam isn't under my command any more" Jack said, smiling.
"Congratulations, Jack, Sam" Jacob said, giving Sam a hug and shaking Jack's hand.
Then the other Generals there congratulated them also. Sam noticed money was changing hands among the SGC personnel. Jack noticed that Sam was watching everyone.
"Sam, what is it?"
"I can't believe that they made bets on us."
Jack saw what Sam was seeing and then they turned to see the five generals doing the same the same thing.
"Dad, you made bets on us?"
"Yes, George and I have been doing it for three years" He said grinning.
"I can't believe this! What's next, the wedding date?" then she noticed their faces.
"Oh no, you bet on a wedding date as well?"
"Why not? From what George has told me about your first meeting five years ago and what I observed when I became a Tok'ra, why not?" Sam just shook her head.
"Who else is in on this betting thing sir?" Jack asked
"The President and other personnel who know about the program" Hammond said with a grin.
"What, he is in on it as well?"
"Yep, now you can go and get changed and meet us in the mess hall for some cake" that got Jack's attention.
"Sweet, shall we Sam?"
They all walked out of the gate room and headed for the elevator.