Chapter Sixty
Everyone clapped and there were also some wolf whistles. Once things had settled down, Janet passed Sam's tear drop white roses to her, and then she held on to Jack's arm as the music started. They started walking down to the back of the church with Janet and Daniel and then Teal'c and Cassie following behind.
Just before they reached the outside door, Janet and Daniel quickly picked up Sam's train for her and then they walked out side as their guest's started to walk outside and congratulate the happy couple.
They stood talking to their guest's for half an hour while they took photos of them. Then it was time for the bridal party and family and close friends to leave to have their photos taken at the Garden of the Gods, before joining their guest's back at the hotel for the reception.
When they arrived at the hotel, Cassie quickly took Sam's train back to the room and then joined everyone in the hall, before Jack and Sam went inside. While they were waiting for the signal, they were hugging and kissing.
"Sam, have I told you that you look beautiful today?"
"Yes Jack you have, a number of times."
"Oh, well let me tell you one more time that you are beautiful Sam and I love you so much."
"I love you too Jack" they kissed once again.
"You know, I'm looking forward to taking this dress off you tonight."
Sam froze
"Hey, don't worry, you know that you can trust me, don't you?"
"Yes, it's just that no one has seen me naked and I'm nervous."
"Don't be; after all you did wear that blue bikini up at my cabin and you know what it did to me and what I wanted to do to you right there and then. But I didn't because I know that when we had our first night together, I was going to take it slow and that is what I want to do, until you get used to it."
"I know"
"Well shall we Mrs O'Neill, they are waiting for us."
Sam smiled the smile that he loved and he gave her a kiss. When they heard General Hammond announce their names, she held on to his arm and they walked into the reception. As they walked into the room everyone clapped and smiled at the happy couple as they made their way over to the bridal table and sat down and then every one else sat.
They all enjoyed their first course. While the dishes were cleared away, there were some speeches.
Daniel got up and told everyone how long he had known Jack and Sam and what their first meeting was like. Then he wished them the best for the future and then he sat down and Janet got up. She told everyone how she had met them and what Jack was like when in the infirmary which caused everyone to laugh. Jack just shook his head at her and then looked at Sam, who was watching him. He leant over and gave her a kiss. After the toast to the bride and groom, Jack got up and said a few words about Janet and Daniel. Then he spoke about how he had met Sam six years before and how she had changed and saved his life on more than a dozen occasions.
"I remember what I said to her when I first met her, about how I liked women but hated scientists. Well, now I'm married to one" everyone laughed.
"But, seriously though, if it wasn't for Sam and her brain, I wouldn't be here, heck we all wouldn't be here today. Sam, you can save my six any time, to my beautiful warm, loving wife, to Sam" Everyone raised their glasses for the toast at the same time.
Jack sat down and Sam stood up. She told them what she thought of Jack when she first met him and what happened on their first mission; how he said that he adored her already, causing a few laughs around the room.
She told them how they got to know one another, not just as CO and 2IC but as Jack and Sam over the years, as well as getting to know their friends and co-workers over the years and how he saved her life as well. Then she made a toast to Jack before sitting down as the second course came out. Jack leant over and whispered to her,
"I'm glad you brought up the arm wresting challenge."
Then he kissed her neck before moving back to look at her and they kissed again before starting to eat their meal. Everyone around them were eating, talking, drinking, and having a wonderful time. After dinner the floor was opened to anyone who wanted to say few words about them.
A few SGC personnel got up to say a few words about them. Dave Dixon got up and told everyone about what had happened in the men's locker room a few years before, causing both Jack and Sam to blush at the memory while everyone laughed. An hour later, just before dessert was served, Hammond asked if there was anyone else who wanted to say a few words. Ferretti stood up; he had a big grin on his face as he walked to the microphone.
"I have known Jack for eight years and I was in the briefing room the morning he met Sam. Even General Hammond was there when Sam walked into that room. It was very impressive, the way she stood up to Jack, our late friend Charlie Kawalski and me. The look on Jack's face when she walked in, correcting her gender was priceless. Wouldn't you agree, sir" addressing Hammond, who nodded, with a grin on his face.
"Well Jack, you have a real fire ball there and I'm pleased that you have found happiness together after all these years. Sam, I feel sorry for you already having to put up with him for who knows how long."
Everyone laughed once again.
"I knew the moment you two looked at each other the first time; I could see lots of love. Sam, take good care of him, he is one of kind" Sam smiled and nodded.
"Jack you have a good women there, don't lose her to any of us single guys."
"Never going to happen" Sam said giving Jack a kiss.
"There is something that you two should know. Other the years there have been bets going around about you two and there is still one bet we are all still waiting to be settled."
"What bets?" Jack said looking at him.
"Well it all started when she challenged you."
"Ferretti!" Jack yelled.
"What was the bet?" someone yelled out
"Arm wrestling in the briefing room" everyone burst out laughing. Jack shook his head while Sam went red in the face.
"Well, that is one bet we are all waiting to be settled. Best of luck to you both" then he went back and sat down at his table.