CH 65

Half an hour later the chopper landed, Jack and Sam thank them before getting off and ran till it was clear, and then the chopper took off again. They walk back to the house with their arms around each other and smiles on their faces. When they walk in side Phillip and Tracey were in the kitchen

"How did the tour go?" Phillip asked

"It was great I even got a go on a couple of the simulations, it was fun" Sam said still smiling

"Really, we will be glad to hear about it but for now why don't you two go up stairs and have a shower and get change, we are going out for dinner tonight"

"Where are we going?"

"You will find out soon, so go you got half an hour"

"Ok, we are going" they walk out of the kitchen and up to their rooms.

Fifteen minutes later they walk back out, showered and wearing clean clothes. They talk till the limo showed up, and then they left a few minutes later to head into Dallas. Sam told Phillip and Tracey about what they saw and what she did. They all could tell she was happy.

When the limo stop outside a restaurant, they all got out and walked inside. Phillip spoke to the manager and he shows them to a private room. When they walk in Sam was shocked to see all the family there, including Mark and Ann. She walked over to them and gave them both a hug.

"When did you guys get here?"

"Ten minutes ago, we heard about your Christmas birthday present"

"Thanks"

"So how was it?"

"It was fantastic, I loved it"

"I bet you did," he said smiling

"So how was your Christmas?"

"Good"

"And" she raised her eyebrows

"Yes I did ask and she said yes"

"Hey that is great, congratulations" she hugged them both and Ann show her the ring.

"So any problems asking Ann father?"

"Yes but after the four of us talk and what would happen if I hurt her, he understood after I expand to him about you and what you are capable of doing, well they gave us their blessings"

"That is great," she said smiling

"We were told you got some news for us?"

"Yes, you two are not the only ones getting married and don't worry it is going to be a long engagement" she showed them her ring

"Wow so how long is long Sam?"

"Well we are planning to get married in two and a half years we planing June 1985"

"Sam you will sixteen then"

"I know Mark and if you check out the Colorado marriage laws sixteen, seventeen years old can get married so long as they got a parent or guardian consent"

"Ah but why then Sam?"

"Well I've got two years of university and academy left, so it would give me a year before I can join the airforce, while I'm waiting, I'm going to go for my pilot licences and drivers licence plus I'll be studying air force tests which I'll need to past by the time I joined"

"Well sounds like you and Jack got everythingplanned out?"

"Yep we have" Jack walk over with drinks in hand, he past Sam a soda then he shook Mark hand

"Mark, Ann how was New York?"

"Cold, but it was good"

"Well it's good to see you guys again"

"Thanks"

"Jack Mark and ann are engaged."

"Hey that great news, congratulation"

"Thanks, Sam told us that you two got engaged as well"

"Yeah, we are planning on a long engagement"

"Sam told us, we are getting married in July next year"

"Ok have you call your folks up about the news?"

"I tried, no reply"

"Ok, well a double engagement… cool" they chuckled They talk for a few minutes before they all sat down to dinner.

They all talk while they ordered what they want, Jack order steak with onions, fries and salad. Sam orders chicken breast with bake potatoes, corn on the cob and salad. They tried each other meat and Sam feed Jack bit of her bake potato and he fed her with one of his fries.

After dinner, they were all talking when the lights were turned down low then doors open and two waiters walk in with a cake between them, there was lit candles on top.

Every one sam happy birthday to Sam, When it was on the table in front of her and the song ended, Sam made a wish and blew out the candles. They all clap and cheer her on, and then she did the first cut. Then the waiters took the cake to another table that was in the corner and walked out of the room.

Tracey got up and cut the cake for everyone while they all talk. When the cake was cut up and put on to plates, it was passed around to every one so they all got a slice each. They all enjoyed the cake and the evening.

They all left just after ten before the restaurant closed for the night. Mark and Ann return back to the ranch with them. When they walk in side they all went to bed since it been a long day for them all.

The next morning Sam and Jack went for a swim. With all the good food that they ate, they haven't been exercising while they been on the ranch. So they went swimming in the mornings and a walk in the afternoon.

The next day trucks showered up with marquees, tables, chairs, plates, glasses and other things for the New Year party. Jack, Sam, Mark and Ann help out with every thing since the trucks were four hours late. Once everything was set up, they were all please, and they relax for about twenty minutes then they all had dinner.

After dinner the liquor truck showed up with all the cold drinks that has been put on ice to keep cool. The worker there started getting everything sorted out for the next hour. Then the catering truck showed up with all the finger food that Phillip and Tracey choice for the party.

Sam suggested food that the kids would like, which they agree to. Once everything was sorted out, they all went to shower and getdressed for the party. When Sam was dress she was happy, when she looks in the mirror, then there was a knock on her door

"Sam"

"Come in Jack"

She turned around to see Jack open the door and walk in the stop when he saw what Sam was wearing. She was wearing a strapless heart shaped top with a 'V' down at the waist and a ball gown shirt that went just below her knees, and the dress was a blue it was almost a topaz blue like the earring and necklace she is wearing. Her shoes were inch high heels in the same colour. Sam turn around in a circle then stop

"Well what do you think Jack?"

"Wow, Sam you look great"

"Thanks, so it not to much?"

"No it more like a prom dress"

"It is a prom dress"

"Oh, well, you do look great"

"Thanks, so shall we"

She walked over to him and they both kiss then he held on to her hand and they left the room and went down stairs since the guest started showing up. When Phillip and Tracey saw Jack and Sam walk out side they both smile at them

"Sam look so grown up" Tracey said

"Yes she sure dose"

Then Mark and Ann saw them and smile. When their guests showed up, the party was in full swing and it was ten thirty. Everyone was having a good time till Sam heard

"Oh no what are they doing here"

"Who Uncle Philip"

"Jeff and Mary Barns, he likes to take bets and risks and he a schemer like the fifty acer block across the road, that he manages to con from a guy"

"Who that with them?"

"There grand son he seventeen and a smooth talker, word around is he got four girls his age pregnant and Jeff paid each of them to have an abortion which he was willing to pay plus silence money. Three had the abortion, the fourth one didn't, she waited till the time was right after she found out about the other three so she waited"

"What happened to the girl?"

"She had the babies, they were twins, one of each, they were born just last month, she taken Robert to court for child support, Jeff try to bribe her, it did work, the court case is next month"

"Ok, thanks for the warning"

"It ok, I know you would beat the crap out of him" he said smiling at her

"To right" she said smiling

"Phillip nice party you got going here, I lost my invitation"

"Oh well perhaps I didn't send you one" Jeff laugh. Sam notice that Robert was checking her over

"So you the young lady here?"

"Jeff Barns this is my niece Samantha Carter"

"Hi"

"Hi, so your Jacob daughter where is he any way?"

"He couldn't make it air force stuff"

"I see, well Samantha this is my grandson Robot" Sam look at Robert with cold eyes

"Hi" she said

"Hi, can you show me where the drinks are?"

"This way" she turned and walked over to where the bar is, when she got there

"Soda please" Sam said so the guy got Sam a soda

"Thanks"

"I'll have the same thing"

The bartender got him one and he follows Sam to a table and sat next to her. She looked around when she could hear people talking over in the corner like she got supper hearing so she turned to look at her uncle and Jeff barns then she looked down at her drink she concentrate on what they were saying.

"Samantha look great tonight" Jeff said,

"What do you want"

"Why do you think I want something?"

"I know you all to well"

"Well yeah I do"

"What is it?"

"I want this land"

"You're not going to get it"

"What to make a bet"

"What the bet"

"I bet you that by the end of the night my grandson will kiss your niece where we could see them"

"And if they don't kiss, what would you give me?"

"The land across the road"

"Is that all?"

"Well how about one hundred million dollars with it as well"

"Your on, lets get this in writing first and we will need a witness"

"Ok" Sam turn to see Jeff look around

"That guy there in the blue shirt and tie" Phillip look over to where Jeff was looking

"Jack O'Neill, ok, I'll go and get him"

"Ok"

then Phillip went to get Jack and then return, Phillip did the introductions and ask him to be a witness to a bet, he was shocked and he looked over at Sam, she gave a small nod know that she wanted him to do it so he agreed.

They walk in side to write down the bet and sign it. Then they return back out side. Sam got up to go and get something to eat, Jack follows her. While she was looking at what was their Jack walk up next to her.

"Sam we need to talk"

"I know about the bet Jack" he look at her

"How?"

"My hearing, it started happening a couple days ago"

"Why didn't you tell me"

"Sorry with everythingthat has been happening in the last few days"

"I'm sorry"

"Hey it ok, any way Jeff burns is a schemer, she scam people out of all sorts of things, from land, to buildings, to homes, he takes risks like tonight bet"

"OK well then you better make sure Robert doesn't kiss you tonight then?"

"Don't worry, everything is going to be ok, I got a plan, trust me"

"Sam"

"Trust me, and I love you"

"I love you to Sam"