Chapter 24: Vows
"There ready everyone's here. Kasty I think you should go and take your seat." Hysta had popped her head around the door of the bedroom.
"Yea I'll see you all later. Sam everything's going to be fine." She went over to Sam who was now standing and hugged her.
"Thanks for everything." Sam said as they broke apart.
"My pleasure. See you all down stairs." She then turned and left.
"Ok Hysta go back down with these two and get them into some kind of order ok. Make sure they are paired up but you are to go with your dad and me with Cris ok. And make sure your dad puts the ring some where he can remember." Jules said.
"Ok. Hey munchkins come on its time to play bridesmaids. See you down there." She hugged Sam then grabbed hold of Petls and Porden hands and led them out of the room and downstairs. Once they were gone Jules turned to Sam.
"You are beautiful." She hugged Sam. "Are you ready for this?"
"As I'll ever be." With that they left the room and went downstairs to the rest of them.
The music started up and everyone stood up, Jack turned around. Their was an aisle in between two sets of seats with a white carpet down the middle. Walking down it was Denson and Petls closely followed by Lunfer and Porden.
The girls were throwing petals, Glen and Hysta walked down next linking arms, they were followed by Cris and Jules who were also linking arms, the music changed to the wedding march as they reached the end of the aisle.
Sam appeared at the top and started slowly walking down the aisle. Jack saw her and instantly lost his breath as he saw his beautiful bride walking towards him. She smiled at him and he returned the smile.
Everyone was instantly blown away with how beautiful she looked and as she reached Jack he whispered "you look stunning" to her. Everyone sat down as the music stopped and Jack and Sam turned and knelt before the priest.
"Welcome, we are gathered here today to witness the union of these two people in front of God. We are here to show our ever lasting faith in the path in which they have chosen to take and to offer them guidance if need be in the future as they take the final step towards ever lasting commitment."
He touched there heads as he continued "If anyone knows of any lawful impediment in which these two may not wed speak now or forever hold your peace." No-one answered. "Then we may begin."
"How much further is it?" Daniel asked getting impatient they had been travelling on the bumpy road for around ten minutes and his backside was starting to hurt.
"We're about half way there. It is quite a distance away from the town." Gerent answered through the open window at the front of the carriage.
"Daniel Jackson we know they are well I am sure they can last without us for a few more minutes they have for over a month already." Teal'c said sensing Daniels frustration.
"Yea Daniel we will be there soon and then on our way home." Anise said.
"Jacob are you not anxious to get Sam back home safe and sound?" Daniel asked looking for support.
"Of course I am." He answered offended that Daniel could even think he didn't care about his only daughter. "But I know she is ok and not alone so I'm just bracing myself for the task of reminding her all about her life before this place and you should be doing the same." Jacob suggested.
Knowing that he had lost the battle he just gave up and started wondering about whether or not Jack and Sam had remembered anything and if they had what kind of things did they remember.
"Do you Jack O'Neill take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife? To have and to hold in sickness and in health from this day forward as long as you both shall live."
"I do." Jack replied a smile on his face. They were now knelt facing each other holding hands. A few of the guests were crying.
"And do you Samantha Carter take this man to be your lawful wedded husband? To honour and obey in sickness and in health from this day forward as long as you both shall live."
"I do." Sam answered looking deep into Jacks eyes. The priest indicated for them to take the rings off of the ring bearers then continued.
"Jack repeat after me. As a symbol of my never ending love and faith in you."
"As a symbol of my never ending love and faith in you."
"I give you this ring."
"I give you this ring." He looked deep into her eyes.
"And just like the never ending circle that is the ring."
"And just like the never ending circle that is the ring." He put the ring on her finger.
"The torch that burns deep within my heart for you."
"The torch that burns deep within my heart for you." He kissed the ring.
"Will never dim and will always be here to guide you."
"Will never dim and will always be here to guide you." He looked back into her eyes. She looked into his a single tear ran down her face.
"Samantha repeat after me." The priest continued.
The coach stopped and Gerent opened the door. "We're here." They stepped out and looked at the house in front of them. Daniel looked up in awe it was beautiful and big.
"Thanks Gerent." Daniel said as Gerent got back up on the carriage. "Anytime you just call me." With that he turned the horses around and left leaving them standing in front of the house.
"I guess we better go and introduce ourselves." Jacob said walking up to the front door. It was wide open and their was someone talking. It sounded like Sam. Jacob started to walk in cautiously but Daniel put a hand on his arm.
"Are we sure we're allowed in there? They may not even remember us." He knocked on the doorframe but there was no answer. Jacob turned to him.
"Happy now can I please go in and find my daughter?"
"Yea sure." He indicated for Jacob to go in first he followed with Anise behind him and Teal'c bringing up the rear. As they walked down the hall Teal'c pointed out the speaking seemed to be coming from the room at the end of the hall. They entered it and saw Sam and Jack knelt outside with people sat in chairs.
It looked like Sam was in a wedding dress and their was a priest standing over them. Jacob was stood there in shock he just snapped out of it as the priest said "You may now kiss the bride." Jack instantly leant in and kissed Sam.