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They jumped and walked over to the new railing that surrounded the roof, to look down to see their back yard full of people. They were shocked. Then they heard foot steps and turned around to see Janet, Daniel, Teal'c, Hammond and Jacob coming up. Sam gave her father a hug.
"Jack, Sam, welcome home" Hammond said in a microphone, then he past it to Jack.
"Wow, this is a surprise alright. Thank you all for what you have done for both of us. The house it's great, we both love it. Thank you all for what you have done," then he passed it to Sam.
"As Jack said, this place, I love it. It is just what we were planning on doing to the house, it's beautiful, thank you all"
Everyone clapped, then Jack got hold of the microphone again.
"I don't know how you guys did this or how much it cost but it is great"
"Lou Ferretti, get you butt up here" Cassie yelled out.
They all saw him move to the side of the house, then a few seconds later he showed up and Jack passed him the microphone.
"Jack, Sam, I have known you two for four years, ever since Sam here challenged you to an arm wrestling match when you first meet. From that first meeting I noticed the way you looked at each other. That is when the pool's were opened. Walter has been keeping a record of the different bets over the years, until the zat gun wedding.
Considering all the money that the has been lost from the personnel at the SGC, Special Forces, Peterson Air Force base, the Pentagon and the White House, Walter was able to collect it all and, with what Cassie found, we put the money into this place. We all pitched in to do the place up for you guys as part of your wedding present. After all, you two and your team have saved our asses on more than one occasion.
Daniel and Teal'c have spoken to our allies that know you both, about what to get you as a wedding gift. Since they aren't here, it took a week to get them to agree on something for you both. So, from the Tok'ra, Asgard and rebel Jaffa, their gift is the bedroom suite in the master bedroom and also this."
He gave nod then four guys brought out a big box and then they removed the box to reveal a gas barbecue with a spit.
"Wow" Jack said
"So what is all of this?" Sam asked.
"This is your welcome home and house warming party," Cassie said, with a grin.
"Well, I don't know about you guys, but I'm hungry" Jack said. They all laughed. Cassie got hold of the microphone.
"Just two things, let the party begin and don't let Jack near the barbeques with a beer in his hand"
"Hey, there is nothing wrong with my beer steaks."
"Except for being burnt Jack" Everyone laughed.
They all went down and joined the party. They mingled and talked with their friends. Jack did try a couple of times to try and help with the barbecue, but he was threatened with tongs and a very long fork, which made Sam laugh every time he tried to help.
There were burger patties, hot dogs, onions, steaks and salmon on the six barbecues that were there. There was lots of beer, wine and soft drinks for the kids, there was even music playing. During the evening Jacob and Hammond managed to get Jack and Sam alone.