CH 56

"SURPRISE" Every one, yelled

He walked in and the waiter walked out and closes the door. He looks around at all his workmates and wives, then he turned to Sam

"Happy birthday Jack, oh did I forget to mention I invited all your work mate and classmate from silver creek" Jack eyes widen in shock

"You didn't"

"She did" Jack turn around to see Tom, Greg, Mary Jane, and Bridget stand there grinning, he saw both Bridget and Mary Jane expanding stomachs

"Wow, it great to see you guys" he shake their hands and give the women a hug.

"Jack" he turn to Sam

"What" she turn to a corner so he did and was a shock to see who was there

"Dad"

"Happy birthday son" they step close together and hug.

When they pulled apart Jack was still shock. He looks at every one, who was there, they all sat down at the tables. Jack and Sam were still standing and were next to each other.

"I would like to thank you all for coming tonight and I hope you all enjoy yourselves and exchange stories about Jack between high school and the air force. I know I'm sure looking forward to some of the stories, Jack care to say a few words" he look at Sam and gave her a hug then look at every one there

"This sure is a surprise alright, thank you all for this surprise" then he look at Sam

"Sam thank you, I don't know how you manage to pull it off, thank you" then he gave her a kiss and every one cheer them on. Then he turned to them all

"I don't know about you guys, but I'm hungry" they all laugh, then Jack and Sam walked over to where two seats are and sat down.

Then a waiter walked over and gave Jack a beer and Sam a coke, then he whisperedsomething in her ear and she turned and gave him a nod then he walked out of the room. They talk for a few minutes then their first course showed up. Everyone enjoyed their three-course meal that Sam choice for the evening meal.

Everyone got ups and mingles for a bit after deserts. Sam made Jack sat down after he went to the men's room then his friends gave him presents which he opened and showed every one them. Some are funny which made everyone laugh.

"Well thank you all for your gifts tonight, but I think having you all here is the best present I could ever have, thank you" they all clap.

"Jack there is one more present to come and it from me" Jack looked at Sam

"What did you get me?" Then the door open and the lights went out.

Sam started singing happy birthday to Jack then the others join in just as a waiter push a trolley into the room the candles were lit. When it reachers Jack and the song was over. He blew the candles out and everyone cheers him on then the lights were turned on.

Jack and everyone was shocked to see the cake It was a twenty inch square white cake with the blue air force insignia on it and Jack name and '30' on top of the star. On the sides of the cake were wings with '30' in the middle. There were photos taken of the cake before Jack cut it then everyone cheer him on.

"Thanks Sam, I love it" he gave her a hug and kiss while the waiter cut up the cake for everyone while they all talk.

When Jack saw what sort it was, he grins and Sam could tell he was looking forward to the chocolate ghetto cake since it was his favourite When the cake was cut up and put onto plates and pass around to everyone. They all loved it, Sam could tell Jack sure loved his piece.

When they finish it another trolley showed up with tea and coffeepot for the ones who would want a cup and an after dinner mint to go with it. Sam got herself-a cup of tea and Jack cup of coffee. When she walks back over to the table she pass him, his and his after dinner mint which he enjoyed. Sam spoke to some of the ones there for a while.

Then some of the guests started leaving since it was getting late. By the time Jack and Sam got home it was after midnight. They put all of Jack gifts in the living room before going up to their room to bed. Sam was in bed and was just about to turn off the light when she heard Jack footstepsoutside her door, he lightly knock

"Come in Jack" he open the door and walk in and over to the bed and sat down just as Sam sat up. He held on to her hands

"Sam thank you for the wonderful surprise birthday party, I love it"

"Your welcome Jack, I'm pleased you enjoyed yourself"

"I did and the cake, that was yummy" Sam laugh

"Yes it was good, now you and the guys would have to go for a run tomorrow to work of dinner"

"True, Sam you sure can be full of surprises"

"I lean it from you"

"Yes you did alright" then he pulls her into a hug

"Thank you Sam"

"Your welcome" then he gave her a kiss

"We better get some sleep gotta be up in a few hours"

"True, night Jack"

"Night Sam"

He got up from her bed and walked to the door and looked at Sam just as he closes the door and walk back to his bedroom. Sam lied down and turned off the lamp before rolling over and falling asleep minute later.

Over the next month Sam been busy studying for her biology and physics exams so Jack left her alone to study, cause he knew how important they are to her. In that time, they didn't go shopping but they did go to her flying and shooting lessons, at least it gave her a break.

Both exams happen just before Thanksgiving and at the same time Jack and his team went on a mission and hoping to return before thanksgiving.

The day before Thanksgiving, Jack and Sam flew down to Dallas to Phillip and Tracey ranch to spend Thanksgiving with them and the family. When they got off the plane and got their bags, they walk towards the exit when they saw a man in a suit and hat holding a sign saying 'Carter- O'Neill' they walk up to the guy

"We are Carter and O'Neill"

"Sir, ma'am may I carry your bags"

"Sure" they pass their bags to the guy

"This way Mr O'Neill, miss Carter"

They follow the guy out side to where a limo is. He put their bags in then opens the door for them. Once they got in and the door closes, Jack look around

"Nice, Phillip and Tracey idea?" Jack asked,

"Yep, what till you see the house"

"Ok" then they were on their way to the ranch.

"It good to get way for a few days" Sam said

"Well at least you can give your brain a rest" he kiss the top of her head

"That would good"

"How do you think you did on the exams?"

"I thought they were hard, but they weren't"

"Ok"

"I'll know before Christmas the results week before graduation"

"Well by the sounds of things, you pass with flying colours"

"We shall see" they relax with Sam snuggling up to his side. When they were close Sam wind down the window and smile

"This is it Jack"

Jack looked out the window when he saw different barns, then he felt the limo slow down and turn down a long driveway. When Jack saw the house, it was an old Victorian style two story home. He could see what been extended on the house. When it stops they saw Philip and Tracey walking outside to greet them. When the door open, Sam got out then Jack. Sam gave them both a hug

"Sam Jack we are please you made it" Tracey said Jack gave her a hug and shake Phillip hand

"Thanks for inviting us"

"Nonsense, Jack you are practical family, Mark arrived here last night"

"Ok, where are the rest of the family" then they heard shooting

"Ah, is Mark trying to be a show off"

"Yes you know what they are all like"

"Perhaps I should teach them a thing or two," she said smiling

"Now that would be interesting, perhaps over the weekend"

"Good I'll be looking forward to whipping their buts"

"You can do that to Sam" jack said they all laugh and walk into the house. Jack saw butler and a maid take their bags into the house

"Would you two like a drink"

"Yes thanks" Sam said

"Please" Jack said

They walk round to the side of the house where they saw table and chairs. Jack look around when he saw the swimming pool which was about the same size as the one at home. He sat down next to Sam just as Phillip pass Sam a soda and Jack a beer.

"Sam guest what we are having for dinner tonight?" Phillip ask Sam smile

"Barbecue pork spare ribs done in the homemade hot barbecue sauce"

"Sam you are smart, you know that"

"Why thank you uncle Phillip any way you always have barbecue pork spare ribs day before Thanksgiving and IndependenceDay" Tracey giggle. Sam turn to Jack

"You going to love it jack, trust me"

"Ok so long as it isn't the homemade chilli bake beans"

"And what is wrong with homemade chilli bake beans?" he raised an eyebrow at Jack.

"I don't know I haven't tried them and I heard what happens after you have some" Sam and Tracey burst out laughing.

"Samantha Carter what have you been telling Jack here?" he look at his niece

"Uncle we all know that chilli bake beans gives you gas… the smelly kind" then she laugh again

"Very funny Sam" he shake his head at her, then look at jack

"She told you"

"Yes she did"

"Ah, ha"

"I'll be right back" Sam got up and went inside.

"How is Sam doing?"

"Good, have you spoken to her parents?"

"Not since last Christmas"

"Ok, I still can't believe that they would treat Mark and her like that"

"We know, at least you are there for Sam"

"Yeah" then he took a mouthful of beer

"How did her exams go?"

"Sam said that they were too easy"

"I bet their were alright, and the flying lessons?"

"Good, she pass every test that the air force has got"

"Really"

"Yep, when we return back to Colorado I'm going to give General Ryan a call and made a suggestion to him"

"Oh and that would be what?"

"Sam flying on and off aircraftcarriers"

"Wow that would be different"

"Yes it would, but we just have to wait and see"

"Ok" then Sam walk out with two boxes and big envelope in hand, she over to them Jack knew what it is.

"What this Sam?" Phillip asked she pass him two boxes

"Open them" he open them just as she sat down looking at her auntie and uncle shock faces

"Sam when did you get these?"

"Few weeks back when I was in Washington from the president himself" they look up at Sam in shock

"You're joking"

"Nope"

Then she pass them a big envelope, Tracey open it and pulled three, ten by eight inch photos, the first one is of Sam wearing her two metals and then she moved it to see the second one. They were shocked it was with the president and chief of staff.

Then she moved it and smile to see the third one is of Jack and Sam together. She recognise where the photo was taken, it was on the steps of the back patio. The other two was in some office.

"Oh my god, Sam where is this office where the photos were taken?" Tracey asked

"The oval office at the White House"

"Wow, I suppose there a story behind it?" Sam pass her auntie two sheets of paper

"It my report on what happen, when you both finish reading it, I got to destroy it"

"Of cause"

They read the report while Jack and Sam look at them seeing their shocked faces. When they finish reading Sam report, they pass it back to her.

"Sam you must be crazy when you did what you did"

"Yep and my plan work and look what happen saved all the guys on board and the plane it self"

"Well to them you must be a hero"

"She is and every one was a shock to find out it was her idea and who was the one to try out her idea which it work"

"What was your reaction to it Jack?" he sat back and look at them

"It was two other teams and mine that was on the plane" they were shocked

"Did you know?" Jack shook his head

"Not until after we landed and she walked off the back of the plane"

"Are you happy with what she did?"

"Shock at first but after we talk, I understand why she did it and I am proud of her" he put his arm around Sam shoulders and gave her a kiss then look at them

"Well you never know what other ideas she got in that brain of hers"

"I would think all sorts"

"True"

Sam stood up and pick up the two pieces of paper and walk over to the barbecue is and rip up the paper and put it on the grill and pick up the matchers. Then lit one piece of paper then put it in the middle of the other rip pieces, she made sure that they were all burn and crush then she returns back to her seat again.