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Alison

CHAPTER 18

"Oh Sam, I just can't believe what happened to you, now that I know what you were going through. At least you don't have to worry about him any more. Does Dad know about what all this?"

"Yes, he was with me when I lost the baby. That is why he is so protective of me, he has been ever since."

"Well now Selmac will know about it also."

"True. Even though we have had our ups & downs, he has always been there for me"

Then there was a knock at the door.

"Come in, Dad" Sam said.

"How did you know it was me, woo.." as he opened the door.

"Hi Jacob" Jack said with a small smile on his face.

Jacob looked at Sam; he noticed that she had been crying.

"Jack, what the hell did you do to Sam?" Jacob was getting angry when he saw Sam crying.

"Dad, please calm down and listen to me. Jack didn't do anything wrong."

"Then why have you been crying"?

"Dad, I was telling Jack about what Jonas did to me and about the baby."

"Oh, sorry Jack, Sam, you know what I'm like."

"Yea I know Dad. Now Jack knows what I've been through. After all, he did save my life from Jonas when we went looking for SG9."

"Ok you two better get up, everyone else has arrived and are asking where you both are."

"Ok Dad we will be downstairs in a few minutes" Sam said.

Then Jacob left the room and closed the door behind him.

"We better get up, although I would love to stay right here with you next to me."

"Yea it would be nice to say in bed making love all day long"

"Yes, that would be nice. But I think making 'passionate' love is the word" Jack said smiling at his lover. Then he kissed her.

"Come on, we better get up or everyone will come in here. I don't think you would like that." Jack said.

"Yea your right, come on."

So they got up. Sam walked into her bathroom for a minute then came out to get dressed, while Jack went into the bathroom. As soon as they were dressed, they walked downstairs, holding hands. They walked into the kitchen where everyone else was having lunch. They had a good afternoon. They passed around Sam's digital camera, taking pictures of each other. Jack even held John in his arms. Sam was next to him. Later that evening Janet & Daniel took John, Jackie & Mark and his family to the airport. Teal'c took Cassie with him and also Jacob, he dropped Cassie off at home before heading to the base with Jacob.

Later that night, when they were finally alone, Jack & Sam made love again. They talked some more about keeping their relationship a secret. They fell asleep in one another's arms. Sam woke up at about 0400. She managed to slip out of bed without waking Jack up. She grabbed her bathrobe and put it on. She walked down stairs to turn her computer on. She down loaded all the pictures from her camera. Then she signed on. She sent an e-mail to Annie. It read,

Hi Annie,

How are things on the farm over there? Well, Thanksgiving went great this year. Jack's parents, John & Jackie O'Neill, made a surprise visit. I did get a chance to meet them when they came around for dinner. Jack has his father's sense of humour and he has his mother's eyes and smile. Dinner was great, there were plenty of leftovers. Jack got a chance to hold John in his arms. Everyone loved the Pavlovas that Jack and I made. I gave everyone a copy of the recipe for it. I did a small one for him. It was the pink. I did it in a heart shape just for him.

Everyone had a great time. We all went to the park for the afternoon for fun and games. Just before I left home, one of the Lt.'s we work with called to see if we were going to the park for the afternoon. I said yes and that everyone else was already there. Well, three teams 3, 6 &7 showed up with their families at the park. Kath and I were the only ones watching everyone else having fun. I couldn't because I was attacked a couple of days before Thanksgiving so I am still a bit sore. Two other ladies with their babies came over and sat with us, watching everyone making a fool of themselves.

Everyone came back to my house because the three teams brought their barbecue around with food and drink for everyone. Lucky it was a fine day outside. We had music playing while everyone was talking and then we started dancing. You will see in the photos when I send them to you.

Dad & Jack had a talk. I told Dad about Jack & me. Well every thing worked out. I even listened in to what they were talking about. The door was partially open. They were on the front porch talking. Damn, Jack has a nose like a hound dog (Ha Ha). He could smell my perfume, so he knew I was listening to what they were saying. Well at least Dad is happy for us.

Annie I don't know what you said to Jack the other night, but what ever you said to him worked. We started talking about our feelings for one another. You were right; talking about it is the best thing for the both of us. At least it is out in the open. We told one another that we love each other and for how long. I even told him about what Jonas did to me and about the baby. Jack is very understanding. That is one of the things I love about him.

Thanks for everything. You have been very supportive and understanding with every thing I have been though over the years and I thank you for it. The photo attached of this e-mail is the one that Dad took of Jack & me kissing. We didn't know what he did until it was too late. Well, I better get back to bed just in case Jack is wondering were I am. Take care, Annie and write soon.

Pen pal & Friend

Sam

She finished typing the letter and sent it to Annie with the photo of her & Jack kissing attached. Once done, she shut down her computer and went back to bed; she tried to get back into it quietly and slowly but it didn't work. Jack was awake.

"Are you all right Sam?" he said almost scaring her half to death.

"Yes I'm ok. I just sent Annie a letter with a picture of us kissing. I thanked her for everything. I told her that I had told you about Jonas and the baby"

"Ok. Come here" which she did, snuggling up to him

"What we should do when we get a chance to have couple of weeks off, is to fly down to New Zealand and meet Annie in person and thank her for what she has done for us both." Jack said.

"That would be a good idea. I wonder what it is like milking in a cow shed."

"As soon as we get some leave, that is what we will do as long as it is alright with her."

"Yes, I don't think that there will be any problem. We better get some sleep. We have work in the morning. Good night Jack, I love you"

"Good night Sam, I love you"

The end