Chapter 21: Wake up Call

The sun had risen at around seven and keeping to the plan everyone had got up and they where now heading towards the town. They had been walking for an hour but there was still no sign of civilization.

"Jacob how far away did you park?" Daniel finally asked after nearly half an hour of silence.

"How many miles away from where?" he asked he knew where Daniel meant he just asked for the sake of asking.

"The town centre." Daniel replied with a any-more-stupid-question's tone.

"About a four hour walk why do you ask?"

"Oh no reason. Why did you park so far away?"

"Because there are some suburb homes a couple of miles out of the centre and I didn't want them to find the ship. Any more questions?" Jacob was getting agitated at all of the stupid questions. He did know what he was doing after all he had several more years of decision making than all of them thanks to Selmak.

"No I think that's about it for now thanks." Daniel replied hearing Jacobs annoyance. He quickened his pace to catch up to Freya and Teal'c.

"Hey T how long do you think it will take for us to get to the Town?"

"A few more hours yet Daniel Jackson then we have to find them." Teal'c answered.

"Thanks, I guess we have a lot of walking to do yet."

"I'm coming, I'm coming no need to break the door…oh hi Jules, Hysta what time is it?" Jack had been woken up that morning by a knocking on the door. He wanted to ignore it but soon realised what day it was and practically ran to the door once he had put clothes on.

"Half past eight why? Where's Sam?" Jules asked looking inside the house.

"She's still in bed, come in and I'll go and wake her." She moved to let them in then was just about to go upstairs when Jules stopped him. "Where do you think your going?"

"Upstairs to wake Sam." He asked looking slightly confused.

"No you are going to my house Cris is waiting outside. It's bad luck for you to see her before the wedding. Glen has your suit so you are going to get ready at my house with the other men. Now scram." She virtually pushed him out of the door then she turned to Hysta. "You better go and wake her while I wait for the others to arrive."

"Yes mum." Hysta ran upstairs and found Sam in the first bedroom. She walked in quietly so not to scare her. She walked over to the bed, Sam was facing away from the door, she gently nudged her shoulder.

"Sam wake up it's your wedding day. Sam." She said quietly rocking her shoulder. "Sam come on the priest is here your late." At that Sam almost head butted Hysta as she jumped out of bed.

"God I can't believe I'm late for my own wedding." She said rushing around the room looking for something.

Hysta smiled as she said "Calm down it's only half eight. You still have three and a half hours yet." Sam walked over to her.

"That was mean." She smiled then hugged her.

"You wouldn't wake up and I remembered my mum using the shock treatment on me on my first day work so I thought I'd give it a try. You wanted to see your face it was classic." She had started laughing now Sam hit her with a pillow.

"What did your mum tell you to get you to wake up?" she asked.

"She told me the house was on fire and even burnt a piece of paper to make it believable. I have never ran so fast in my life." It was Sam's turn to laugh.

"I can believe it. So what's first on the agenda for today?" Sam asked once she had calmed down.

"Well mum and I are here to sort out the arrivals. Your dress will be here at half nine so you have plenty of time to get dressed and get your hair and make up done. Bridesmaids should be here for then as well. Food's coming between ten and eleven depending on what it is and how it is getting here. Some of that will need to go down in the pantry so it doesn't spoil before the reception. Father Gregson is coming with the guys which Cris has promised will be here by quarter to twelve. Anything I've missed?"

"Nope it sounds like everything is sorted so I shall go and get a wash." She turned to leave for the bath room when Hysta said "Why don't you get a bath and soak for a bit? Mum and I have everything sorted and you shouldn't really be getting to stressed in your condition so let us sort everything out you just relax. If we need you we will shout for you ok."

"Ok then I'll go and get a bath" she grabbed her dressing gown and left for the bathroom humming to herself. Hysta left behind her and headed down stairs to help her mum.

Cris pulled up outside his house which was a smaller version of Jack's place. He opened the door so Jack could get out and then lead him into the house.

"Hi Jack" Glen said shaking Jacks hand. "I see they threw you out of your place." He let go of Jack's hand and lead him through to the kitchen

"Yep. Can I ask you why do women get up so early? The wedding isn't till noon." Jack asked sitting down on one of the stools.

"Yes well they need the extra time to pretty up for us. Well that's what my wife told me this morning when I asked her the same question." He sat down opposite Jack and handed him a cup of what seemed to be coffee. "That'll wake up."

Jack took a sip and gasped as he realised it had alcohol in it and it was strong stuff. Glen laughed as Jack spluttered a "What the hell is that?"

"That is my own brew. I call it wake-up call."

"Wake-up call?"

"Yea because if your not awake before you drink it, you are defiantly awake when you've finished it." He laughed again. "So are you nervous about marrying Sam?"

"Nope not one bit. She's my soul mate we both know it."

"Awww how romantic. Did she tell you to say that?" he said sniggering.

"No it's just the way I feel." Jack replied slightly embarrassed. "Are you telling me you don't feel that way for Jules?"

Glen leant forward a bit looked around as if someone was watching them. In a quiet tone that was bearably noticeable "Don't tell her this but yea I think we're soul mates. I have 25 years of marital bliss. I admit it hasn't been easy but I have loved ever minute of it and hope I will in the many years to come."

"Now look who's being romantic." Jack said.