CH 52

They saw the banner 'congratulation Samantha' and smile then every one clap and cheer her on. They walk up on stage there and look at every one there. Sam was handed a microphone

"I would like to thank you all for your support today, it meant a lot to me. I know some of you came from Texas and Washington to see me kick but, thank you to all of you, so let the party begin"

Then they all clap then the first song was play called 'kang phew fighting' that made Sam laugh. Then she and Jack walked down the stairs to talk to some of the people there. They all party for the next few hours. Sam even talked to the chief of staff, General Ryan and Colonel Hammond.

"Well Sirs thanks for coming"

"Your welcome Sam, what did you say to the ref after you punch the guy light out?"

"Oh, I told him I don't think he will want to mess with me again" they chuckle

"True, to true"

"How the second parts of the simulations coming along"

"Good, hopefully by next month you would be called back to Washington for it"

"Ok, I'll be looking forward to it, how the admiral head, I forgot to ask last time"

"Be side the bruising and slight swelling he fine"

"That good to know"

"Sam we been keeping up to date about your progress in your classes"

"Which ones sir?"

"All of them, you sure got your hands full"

"Thanks, it has been long and tiring, but in the end it would be worth it in the long run"

"True, so what are your plans for next year?"

"Nothing at the moment I'm just working on the goals I got this year"

They talkedfor a few more minutes before they had to leave since they were flying back to Washington. Sam said her goodbyes to them then she went and joins the party. Jack, Sam, Phillip and Tracey said their good nights to every over that was still partying before leaving since it was almost ten o'clock.

Phillip and Tracey follow Jack back to his place. When they got home they all went to bed since it was a long day for them all and Jack already had the bed made up for them just in case to did show up.

The next day Sam was doing her homework while Jack was talking to Phillip and Tracey, he gave them more photos got the photo album

"Here is some more photos, Sam was planning on posting them to you"

"Thanks" they look through them and smile

"Where was this one taken Jack?" They showed him one

"That one was taken at a wedding reception up at silver creek, old classmates of mine got married couple of months ago"

"Ah, Sam sure look beautiful in her dress"

"Yes she does and now everyone waiting for us to get married" they look at him

"Why do you say that"

"Check out the next photo" they look at the next photo to see what they were holding

"Oh, so are you planning on marrying Sam?"

"Yes, I even got the ring, I've had it for a long time"

"Can I see it" Tracey asked

"Sure, it up in my bedroom"

They walk up to Jack bedroom where he walks into his walk-in closet then walk out a few seconds later. He opened the box to show them the ring it It was onecarat round diamond with half carat round diamond on each side sit in white gold with celtic design at the end of the two diamonds. with eighteen carat yellow gold band

"Jack this must have cost you a lot of money"

"Sam worth it"

"Where did you get it from?"

"Ireland four years ago, I even got the wedding rings from there also"

"It a lovely rings Jack, I'm sure Sam would love it"

"She would since she told me what sort of ring she would like to have"

"Ok" Jack look at the ring then close the box.

"Jack can I ask you a person question Philip asked

"Yes"

"Have you sleep with another women"

"Phillip you don't ask questions like that" she looked at her husband and frond at him

"It ok Tracey… the answer is no, my grandparents brought me up the old fashion way, they told me that my first time would be with someone special and that the best time would be the wedding night and not before hand"

"That is so true, we waited until our wedding night and I'll tell you son, it's worth the wait" he said grinning

"That what they said" he said smiling.

He put the ring back then they walk back down stairs talking about weddings till lunch time, then Jack went and got Sam out of the office for some lunch and to talk for a couple of hours before Phillip and Tracey had to leave. Sam return back to her studies while Jack got their dinner sorted out and watch a movie.

The next morning there was a big banner outside the female's dorm 'congratulation karate champ, Samantha'

"Well you were right Sam everyone on campus knows"

"Yeah, thanks for the lift"

"No worries enjoy your week"

"Thanks"

After Sam got her bags, he drove away. Sam walked in and up to her room to put her bags away. Ten minutes later she walked out of her room and headed to her first class for the day.

By Friday, she was tired from the long hours of studying, training and tutoring, she was only getting six hours or less sleep each night. She even had her first aid final exams that week which took it told on Sam. When Jack went to pick her up, he could see how tired she looked.

"Come on, let go and get some dinner then home"

"Jack what about movies?"

"Sam you will fall asleep during the movie, Sam you look tired" Sam let out a breath

"Your right, I'm sorry"

"Hey it ok, any way it the same movie that they had going last week any way"

"Ok" they put Sam bags in the truck then they head back to Colorado.

When they got there, Jack looked over to find Sam was asleep, so he decided to go and order their takeaway Chinese dinner. Then headed home after he got it. When they got home, he woke Sam up

"Sam"

"Mmm"

"We are home"

She opens her eyes and let out her breath then she unbuckled her seat belt before getting out. Jack got out and took care of the bags while Sam walked inside. He put dinner on the breakfast bar then he went and took care of the washing then he return to see Sam dishing up their dinner.

They sat down at the breakfast bar to eat it and talk. He could see Sam yawning during her dinner. When she finishes he walked her up to her bedroom and gave her a kiss at the door

"Sam why don't you go to bed, we can talk tomorrow"

"Ok night Jack"

"Night Sam" he gives a kiss then watches her walk into her room.

He close the door and walk back down stairs and check on the washing and watch some TV before calling it a night. He checks on Sam to see her sleeping peacefully then he went to his own room and went to bed himself.

The next morning when Sam walk into the kitchen it was after eight, she smile when she saw Jack sitting at the breakfast bar looking at her

"Morning Sam"

"Morning Jack"

She walked over and gave him a kiss then she went and put the kettle on and make herself a cup of tea and got herself come cereal and milk for breakfast.

"You must have been tired last night"

"Yeah, I must have needed the extra sleep"

"How are you feeling this morning?"

"Good, so what time do you want to head into town this morning?"

"Whenever you are ready"

"Ok"

Sam makes her drink and walk over to where Jack is and sat down having her cereal and tea while talking. After she had her cereal, she ate a plum and an apricot before getting up and doing her dishes. Then she went to check on the washing since Jack told her what he had done so far. It was just after nine when they headed into town.

They check out a health shop that was open for two weeks, so they went to see what they got, Sam brought bottles of body lotion since her skin been dry, some vitamin tablets and faecal cleaner for her and Jack.

Then they went to check out some shops and Sam brought two pairs of jeans and tops then she checks out the new underwear shop where she brought herself three bras and panties to match set. Then they went to another shop, where she brought two one-piece swimsuits.

Then they went and had some lunch before going to Peterson air force base for Sam training and for her to get her flight hours for the week. Sam had a lot fun flying and she was able to shoot all her targets, which made her trainer and Jack happy. When she landed and got out of the plane and walked over to them.

"Well how do you think it went this time?"

"Great as always Sam"

"That good, I've been thinking and I've already talk to Jack, I was wondering if we could start an hour early so I can get more flight hours under my belt just in case I can't make it on some weekends"

"That fine by me, I'm on the base all day on Saturday"

"That great thanks"

"Well then see you next week then"

"Sure" Sam went to get change while Jack and the colonel talk

"I saw this morning paper, that she won the karate championships last weekend"

"Yeah the chief of staff and General Ryan were there"

"You're joking," he said in shock

"Nope, they were very impressed and shocked with the moves she did"

"I bet"

"I found out that the kid she beat in the finals was Texas four time karate champion, his father was transferred to Petersons here six months ago"

"Ah"

"Sam doesn't know that"

"Ok"

They talk till Sam returns then she and Jack left for her firearms training and practice. Then they went and got some groceries before returning back home. The next day Sam was studying for two tests, which was happening the next day, so she spent the whole day on the office/study. Sam had an early night since she was tired and Jack was starting to worry about how much she taking on that year and how hard she is pushing herself and worried she would burn out.

The next morning when Mr Thomas showed up Jack gave Sam a hug and kiss before she left then he went and got himself ready before leaving for work. He was putting his jacket on when two glowy forms appeared from the ceiling and turn to human form

"Hello Jack"

"Hi guys, what's up"

"You worried about Samantha" the women asked

"Yes I am, I think she taken on to much this year and worried that she would burn out"

"Jack when she is with you, she gathered the strength from you which is helping her during the times when you're not together, she will be fine"

"I don't know, I still worry about her"

"We know you are, remember last weekend at the finals of the championship, remember what she did before the fight" Jack through about it

"She came over to me and we held onto each other hand"

"Yes she gathers the strength she needs from you and when you both are close you both share the love and strength for each other"

"Why are we doing that?"

"Samantha is young, when she turns to the age of eighteen, she will be a woman and she will be strong, for now, she needs your strength till then"

"Ok, thanks for letting me know"

"You are welcome and don't worry about Samantha taking on too much, she will be fine"

"Ok" then they went glowy and left.

Jack left a few minutes later to head to work knowing everything is going to be fine with Sam.