CHAPTER 13
"Jacob, is there something going on between my son & your daughter?" John asked.
"Well, it looks like it. I haven't seen Sam so happy in a long time. At the least, he cares about her a lot" Jacob answered, remembering the little talk he and Sam had had earlier.
"Yea that's true. We taught our kids how to respect others when they were growing up. Especially Jonathan, since he is our only son. I told him when he was just a teenager to love and respect a woman and not to try using them as punching bags." John said.
"If he did try to hurt her, she would knock him on his but." Jacob said, making them both laugh.
"You do have a lovely daughter there. I can see why my son loves her a lot," John said.
"How many kids do you have, John?"
"Three kids; Jan & Jamie are our two girls & Jonathan."
Then Sam got up.
"Can I please have everyone's attention"?
Everyone went quiet and looked at Sam.
"First of all, I would like to thank you all for coming here for Thanksgiving and for the food & drinks that you all helped provide for this huge lovely…." 'Burp' came from Jack, loudly, while covering his mouth.
"Opps, sorry, it was gas" as he lifted up his beer, making everyone laugh.
"Sorry Sam, carry on" Jack said smiling at her.
"As I was saying before I was interrupted, for this lovely dinner. I would also like to thank General George Hammond for letting me use the tables and chairs from the mess hall for today. As you all are wondering why my digital camera is going around the table; all of you are taking picture of one another so I can send them to my friend Annie in New Zealand. She wants to know what you all look like and how our 'as she put her hand on Jack's shoulder' first making of the Pavlovas went. If you would like a copy of the photos, let me know and I'll e-mail them to you.
Then she sat down, taking her hand off Jack's shoulder. Then Jack stood up.
"Sorry about what happened before. I must remember not to have beer and cream together again. I would like to thank our lovely hostess for having all of us here for dinner. There is one way I can thank her."
As he lifted her up, he looked into her blue eyes, cupped her face and then he kissed her and dipped her right in front of everyone. Then he pulled her back up and broke the kiss. Then she sat down with a red face, as Jack continued.
"Woo, talk about hot lips. Where was I, oh yea, I would also like to thank her for having my parents here, on such short notice. It was a surprise to see them here today, but I am pleased that they have had a chance to meet all of you. As Sam said to my Mom earlier, we are family. She was right; we are family, all of us here as well as at the base. I think that going to the park would be fun for all of us. I'm glad I brought a bat and ball with me, just in case. At least we all can have fun and work off that great dinner.
Then he sat down. A few minutes later everyone except for Jack, Sam, and Kath and baby John went to the park. Jack got his bat and ball out of the car for them to use.
"Sam, I'll go and feed John and then I'll help you with the dishes" Kath said.
"It's ok Kath, you take care of John. Jack and I'll do the dishes."
"Ok, if you're sure Sam"
"Yes it is."
Kath walked upstairs when they all heard John crying.
"Sam you wash and I'll dry if that is ok with you" Jack said.
"Yea, sure. The sooner we are finished here the sooner we can go and have some fun with every one in the park."
Half an hour later, they had finished with the dishes. They put the leftovers into the fridge for later on. Kath came downstairs with baby John in her arms. He was happy; he just had a feed and change.
"Are you two ready to go to the park," Kath said
"I'll be back in a minute," Sam said as she went up the stairs.
"Jack, you love her, don't you" Kath said as she put the baby in his carriage.
"Yes I do love her. She is the best thing that has happened to me in years," Jack said.
"Have you told her how you feel about her"?
"Yes, we talked about it last night after Mark and you had gone to bed"
"I know about the rules and regulations. It must be hard for you both, trying to keep your feelings for one another because of your work."
"It is, but we will find some way around it."
Then Sam came down the stairs.
"Are you guys ready to go" Sam said.
"Yesureyabetcha" Jack said smiling at her, making her giggle.
Then the phone rang.
"Hello" Sam said.
"Hello Major Carter, its Lt Brown here"
"Hello, what can I do for you" Sam said.
"I know that the rest of SG1 and General Hammond's family are there at your place for Thanksgiving"
"Yes; so what can I do for you?"
"It's just that I've got my team here at my place, along with SG6, SG3 and SG7 and their family's."
"Wow, you guys must be having one big party."
"Well, we are all family Major"
"Gail, that is your first name?"
"Yes it is"
"Well then Gail, since it is the holidays we can call one another by our first names."
"Oh ok then, ah Sam"
"That's ok. So what did you want to talk about?"
"We know that you live near a park, so we were talking about getting together with all of you for some games, since it is a beautiful day outside."
"You are in luck. Everyone is already over at the park. Jack, my sister in law Kath and her baby son John and I were just getting ready to join them when you called".
"Ok, so is it ok then? Major Anderson (SG6) has a football and soccer ball with him, so that we could play touch football and soccer with your group."
"Jack brought along his baseball bat and ball, so every one can play" Sam said.
"We could meet you there in half an hour then."
"It should be fun for everyone" Sam said.
"We will see you soon. The guys said that they will bring a barbecue around with some food and drinks to share with you, since your team had saved all our lives."
"We still have plenty of food left over from dinner. I better go and we will see you guys there in a while."
"Ok, bye Sam" then they hung up.
