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The next morning Jack went into town to do some shopping. They were able to get two weeks off for a honeymoon. He was buying a few things that would be needed while they were there. Then he returned home to start packing for the honeymoon and the wedding night.
Sam woke up early as always. She went to the gym for a couple of hours before heading home to get ready for the wedding. Janet showed up with fresh buns in hand for their lunch. They sat down and talked while they ate the buns and drank orange juice.
"How are you feeling Sam?"
"Nervous. I suppose all brides are like that?" Janet laughed
"Sam you are already married"
"I know Janet, but now things are different. This time around we have family and friends around to see it"
"I know; you will be fine. At least you won't have a zat pointing at you this time"
"I know"
After lunch, they headed to the hotel with their dresses and Sam's bags. When they arrived, Jacob showed up with Mark and his family.
"Sam"
Sam was at the reception desk when someone called out for her; she turned around to see Jacob and the rest of the family showing up.
"Dad, Mark" Sam gave them a hug when they reached her.
"How are you Sammie" she hit him in the arm
"You know I don't like you calling me that, and I'm ok thanks"
"That's good to hear. Dad told me what happened to you these past few days"
"Yeah, well what's done is done and yes I'm happy Mark. I know that look. Jack is a good man, he will never hurt me. If he did, he will have to face Janet with her needles. Oh, sorry Janet. Mark, this is my best friend Dr Janet Fraser, Janet my brother Mark "
"Hi" she said.
"Hi, so what's this thing about needles?"
"Colonel O'Neill hate's injections" Janet said with a grin on her face
"Ok" He looked at them both
"Mark, he can be a big softie, especially around me and kids"
"How long have you known him?"
"Mark" Jacob, said with a warning tone
"It's ok Dad. Mark, I have know him for four years, he has been my Commanding Officer for all that time. He has a cabin up in Minnesota, which used to belong to his grandparents, which he inherited. He loves watching Ice Hockey and the Simpson's"
"The Simpson's?" He raised both eyebrows
"Yep, he loves his beer, pepperoni pizza, Chinese food and cheese burrito's. He plays with his yoyo and game boy when he is bored. He is divorced and he lost his son in an accident almost seven years ago and it hit him hard. He doesn't talk about it much, bad memories. He is also a brilliant leader and military strategist and a highly decorated
Air Force officer."
"Ok, I understand. Well, if Dad likes him then he is ok"
"Dad has known Jack on and off for two years now. When they first meet, Jack was as charming and cheeky as ever. When I said that he was my dad, Jack told him 'Get out of town, I've heard nothing about you' I knew that he was teasing. I think that General Hammond must have warned him before hand. Did he Dad?"
"Yes, I had asked George about Jack, about what he was like. When he told me what he was like I thought he was some kind of nut case. But, over time, I found out that he was a nut case in his own way. He knows how to cheer others up when they are down, including Sam here"
"Sam, we better get to your room. The hair and make up lady will be arriving in fifteen minutes" Janet said
"God, is that the time? We will talk to you later"
"Ok Sam, nice to meet you Dr Fraser"
"You too Mark and it's Janet"
"Ok, see you later Sam"
Then they headed to their rooms so that they could get ready for the wedding.