Jack was busy working on making up the third guest room for Seamus and Tommy when the phone rang. No doubt it would be for him, but he didn't know who it could be. He doubted it would be the base, Jacob had come in yesterday and was out today with his own parents trying to get to know the family.
"Jack, honey! It's Seamus!" he heard from downstairs. He ran across the hall to their bedroom and picked up the phone in there.
"I got it!" he shouted down to Sam. "Sea, how's it goin?"
"Hey Jack. We're about an hour out. Sean and Jenny are going to get their families settled in the hotel before they go over. Just thought I'd let you know."
"Yeah, no problem. You guys want lunch when you get here?" he asked.
"Sure, I'll let the kids know. See ya in a bit."
"Bye." Jack hung up the phone and headed downstairs to Sam. He figured she'd want to know they were having lunch guests.
"Hey," he said sweetly as he encircled her from behind. He leaned his head on her shoulder and placed his hands protectively over their children. He broke into a grin as they kicked at his hands.
"They always seem to know when you're there," Sam replied, smiling back at him. "What did your brother want?"
"They're an hour out. Sean and Jenny are stopping by the hotel before they come over. We're gonna be invaded for lunch." Jack laughed thinking how hard it would be for Sam to get used to his large family. She'd only had her dad and brother for so long.
"Good I can't wait to meet them. I'm so nervous." She leaned back against his chest and emitted a heavy sigh.
"Don't worry, everyone'll love you." His statement was more reassuring than he would ever realize.
"I wish..." she trailed slightly. She didn't want to bring something up that could hurt Jack, but she was feeling sad at this time.
"What is it?" He was so soothing, so wonderful.
"I just wish my mom could be here. I'm so scared. I don't have any clue what I'm doing. I just wish she was here to see us get married. And... and..."
"Yeah, I wish Charlie was here too. He would have loved you." Jack held her just a little tighter, giving and taking comfort. "But they will still be there."
Sam leaned into his arms, his touch more relaxing than he could ever know.
A/N: Okay, well, my "big bro" just came back from boot camp and tech school so we've been hangin out n stuff, i'll try to get more up soon! thanks y'all!