CH 63

Later that morning they both didn't wake up till it was after twelve. After they both fresh up they had some lunch and relax for the rest of the afternoon.

The next morning Sam pass Jack her report about the mission before Mr Thomas showed up to take her back to university since it was the last week before the three-week holidays. During the week there wasn't much to do, and Sam and the other students got their exam results back Sam was pleased she pass and so were others. Some didn't pass and wasn't happy that they had failed.

On Friday afternoon, Sam had pack all her things up and clean the room just before Jack showed up when he knocks on the door Sam open it and smile, she let him in and close the door they both hug and kiss

"How was your week?" he asked

"Good I pass my end of year exams"

"That good… on which one?" Sam smile

"All three of them"

"AH, so are you ready?"

"Yep"

"Ok let's go" they pick everything up and took it all down to the truck.

Once everything was in Sam return the key to the manager before she returns back to the truck and got in then they headed home. They talk on the way about the holidays.

Jack was working till the twenty third so Sam had a week to do whatever she wanted till then. Jack had already booked their seats to Dallas for the Christmas holidays. When they got home Sam sorted out her bags and stuff then they went out to dinner then to a movie before returning home for the night.

On Saturday they went and did their last minute Christmas shopping and had some lunch and did some more shopping before returning back home. On Sunday they both relax and watch TV in Jack bedroom all day and ate nothing but junk food while watching movies that Jack got from the hire place in town.

On Monday morning, Jack went to work while Sam stayed at home. Sam did some housework and she did some sewing and cook dinner for when Jack got home that evening.

The next day Sam went into town and look around since there wasn't much to do at home. Sam stop outside a bridal shop, she look at what they got on display so she walked in to see what bridesmaid dress they have got for sale which could also be used as evening dress.

When she saw and tried the one she likes on and the price is under to what she went through, she decided to buy it since she needed a dress for the new year party. So she brought it there and then. Few minutes later she walked out of the shop and walk down to where a shoe shop is.

She boughtherself-a pair of shoes that the colour matches the dress. When she returns home later that afternoon, she put the dress and shoes away then she went and got dinner on.

On Friday, Sam took care of the washing and she packed her bags for the two weeks that her and Jack were going to be away for. Once she finish packing everything, she decided to sort Jack things out so she went to his room and sorted out the suit he would be needing for the new year party.

She got his good trousers, shirt, and tie out and put them in a suit bag. Then she got his Jacket out and put that in the suit bag. Then she got his suitcase out and opened it then she went and got his shoes and put them on the floor at the end of the bed.

Then she walked back into the closet and got some of his fold up shits and put them on the bed then she went and got his swimming shorts since he put all his summer clothes in the closet since it he won't be needing them till summer.

She got some other clothes and put them on the bed then return to tied up a bit when she moved Jack dress blues jacket and straighten it up when she saw a bulge in the pock so she went to find out what it is.

When she pulled out a box, she looks at it and she took a deep breath and opens it. She mouth fell open and she sat down on the footstep when she saw the engagement ring.

She took it out of the box and put it onto her ring finger and looked at it and smile knowing that one-day Jack is going to pop the question. She took it off her finger and put it back in the box and stood up and put it back in the jacket pocket. Then she carries on sorting Jack things. When he came home, Sam greeted him

"How was your day?"

"Good yours?"

"Busy, come on we haven't got much time before we have to leave"

"I know" they walk up stairs and Jack walk in and stop in the door way

"Sam, what did you do here?" Sam walk in and over to Jack bed

"Well I thought I'll help you with your packing, sorry if I got it wrong" Jack pulled her towards him in a hug

"It fine Sam"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I see you got everything"

"Well I'll pack, you get change"

"Ok" Jack went to get change out of his dress blues while Sam pack everything up for him

"Sam"

"Yes" she stops and walk into the closet

"Did you move my jacket?"

"Yes, why?" Jack felt the pockets and felt the box was still there, he look at Sam and relaxes

"Jack, what is it?" Jack put his hand into the pocket and pulled out the box and showed her

"I was going to wait for a few years" he sat down and looked at the box, Sam walked over to him and sat down next to him and look at him

"I saw the ring Jack" he turn to her

"When?"

"About twenty minutes ago when I move the Jacket when I got your leather jacket out and when I had the time I was straightening it up when I felt the lump, sorry"

"It ok" he put his arm around her shoulder while he open the box with the other one

"I was going to wait till you were eighteen before I was going to ask you"

"Why that long Jack?"

"Well when you turn eighteen we could get married"

"Oh, why not sixteen" he frond

"Sam the legal age is eighteen"

"Yes without parent or guardian connect, if I was sixteen or seventeen then we will have to have garden connect. One of the girls from my dorm sixteen year old sister got married, her mother sign the connect papers so her daughter could get married. She was pregnant so her and her eighteen year old boyfriend got married at the white rose chapel here in Colorado Springs"

"Really I didn't know that?"

"Well now you do, so" she stood up

"Come on we still got heaps to do and little time to do it in" Jack smiles and pulled her towards him so he could give her a kiss.

"Sam if we do get married how big do you want it?

"Big wedding with all our family, friends and a big cake" she said smiling knowing that Jack loves cake

Jack nodded sam turn and walk back out into the bedroom and carry on packing he looked down at the ring then back at Sam and smile then he stook up and close the box and put it in his pocket then he finish getting change.

Once everything was done their taxi arrived since Jack had one book to pick them up. They put everything in the taxi and the house was locked up and they got in and then they were on their way to the airport. Half an hour later they were in the air headed to Texas. They talk while flying to Dallas

"Sam did you try the ring on?"

"Yes"

"Did it fit?"

"No it a bit loose, I remember one of the girls also wear loose ring, she said that the jeweller where she brought it from got a ring band that fit in the bottom in side of the ring so the ring would fit better"

"Ah, ok, so if we do get married, where would you like it to be?"

"Air force church" she said smiling

"I should of guest, reception?"

"At broadmoor she they can handle up to one thousand"

"Like at the air force ball?"

"Yep"

"Well we will have plenty of time, but for now, what did you get me for Christmas" Sam giggle

"You will have to wait till Christmas day"

"Clue" he gave her the puppy look that makes her smile

"Nope" they talk about other things until their plane landed.

When they got off and got their bags, there was a guy holding 'Carter-O'Neill' sign. Jack spoke to him and shows him his ID then he took care of the bags and they heard out to the limo. Once they got in and their bags were in. they were on their way to the ranch.

When they got there half an hour later, they got out just as Phillip and Tracey walk out to greet them They talk while the staff took care of their bags. They walk into the kitchen where Tracey pulled out two hot plates from the warming draw and put them on the breakfast bar, it was Jack and Sam dinner. They all talk while Jack and Sam ate and drank.

"Sam is there any reason why Mark not coming here this Christmas?"

"He spending it with Ann and her family"

"Ah, so it must be serous then?"

"Don't know, I think so?" Sam knew the reason why Mark wanted to go.

The weekend that Jack was away on a mission. Mark asked Sam help, he wanted to get Ann an engagement ring so she help him look for one till she show him which ring she knows is the best since her and Ann were shopping four months earlier for a birthday present for Mark.

Ann show Sam which ring she like it was one carat round ruby with half a carat diamond on each side set is 24ct yellow gold band. So since Mark been saving and some time when Jack and Sam go and make bets on horses, he does as well and win. He uses the winning money to buy the ring.

After Jack and Sam finish their dinner they all walk down to the living room where they talk for the next two hours before going to bed for the night.

Early the next morning, Jack and Sam were up on the hillsidesitting down with Sam sitting between Jack legs leaning against his chest and shoulder and his arm was wrapped around her waist as they watch the sun rise. They talk about next year plans on where they want to go for spring break.

"Sam where would you like to go next year for spring brake?"

"I was thinking a week up in your cabin so I can install the gas stove now I've got the connections change and for you to chop up wood for winter, and for us to see your old classmates and the kids"

"Ok and for the second week?"

"I don't know"

"I'm sure we will think of something up Sam"

They watch as the sun rises and talk some more. When they return back to the house, they freshen up before breakfast. They all did their own things for the rest of the day. Jack and Sam even saw the young mare, hope, seeing how much she has grown.

The next day was Christmas day and all the family showed up bringing presents for everyone, including for Jack and Sam. Sam got Jack 'TheWizardof Oz' videocassette which he loved. When everyone open their presents Sam look at Jack

"Jack did you leave my present at home?"

"Nope, so can I have everyone attention please" they all look at him.

"First of all, there was one thing I was going to do in a few years time but after I heard some things, I think today is a good day"

Then he looked at Sam, who was sitting down in a chair, he walked over and got down on one knee and pulled out the box and opens it

"Sam you mean the world to me, getting to know you these past seven years have been the best. Samantha Carter would you give me the honour in being my wife" Sam look at him in shock

"Jack, Are you sure?"

"Yes, we can have a long engagement so we can save up for the wedding ourselves, so…" Sam smile

"Yes, I will marry you" she leanedforward and gave him a hug and kiss.

Then she leans back and he got the ring out of the box and slip it onto her finger, he could see it was a bit lose

"We will have to do something about the looseness the next time we are in town," he said

"Yeah, I love it" then they both hug and kiss, then they turn to the shock family Phillip and Tracey congratulated both and looks at the ring.