CH 90

When they got to the poolside, they put their drinks down before driving in. when they came up for air. They both hug, kiss, talk while having fun for the next two hours before getting out and walking back up to the back patio where their towels are and dry down before sitting down and then another drink floated to them.

They talk for half an hour before going inside and up the stairs to their rooms where they showered and gotdressed before meeting in the kitchen where they put something together for their dinner. After dinner Sam went and did her studies for the next few hours before going to bed for the night.

The next night Mark and Ann showed up so Sam told them both about what happened and what happening at the moment so they would understand. They talked for a couple of hours before they left to head back to the base and Sam went to do some studying for the next few hours before going to bed herself.

She was able to contact her karate instructors to let them know what was happening, they understand and would be looking forward to her return. As for her paramedic training, Jack took her to Denver so she could do her studies and training. They even had dinner while in Denver before Sam went to class and on the way home. They stop at a late night store and got an ice cream to have on the way home.

On Friday Sam went to her dorm to see Jack they're talking to the detective, when she walk over to them

"Jack" he turned around and smiles at her

"Hey, how was your day?"

"Good" they both hug and kiss which shock the detective

"That's good, so need anything from your room?"

"No everything at your place"

"Ok"

"Miss Carter" Sam turn to the cop

"Yes detective"

"We got the guy who been breaking into the girls dorm room"

"That great news, so when can we all return… sorry Jack"

"It ok Sam"

"On Tuesday"

"Ok can you tell me who it was?"

"It was the new groundskeeper"

"Him, Jack remember when I told you about him"

"Yeah, we were talking about that"

"Ok, well we better get going, our flight leavings in two hours"

"True"

"Detective, how did you know it was the groundskeeper?" he smile at Sam

"The finger print that was on your window, the blood stain, it was his and he got a record"

"Oh, well at lest us girls can return back to our rooms"

"I'm sure they all would be please also"

"Yeah, well we better go, so bye and good luck with the case"

"Thanks and bye"

Jack and Sam walked back to his truck and got in then they left to head back home. They talk on the way home and even stop for an ice cream on the way. When they got home they got their bags just as a limo showed up for them.

They left two minutes later for the airport, when they got there; they got on the private plane that Jack had book for them. Once aboard and seated, they waited for ten minutes before they could take off. They talk for the next hour till the plane landed at Dallas airport.

When they walked off the plane the limo showed up for them. They thank the pilots before they got in the limo then they were on their way to Phillip and Tracey ranch for the holidays. When they got there, Phillip and Tracey walk out to great them when they got out of the limo

"Jack, Sam, it good to see you both again" they either shaking hands or hugging each other

"You to auntie"

"How was your trip?"

"It was great as always"

"Come on, I suppose you both are hungry?"

"Yep" they walk inside leaving the staff to take care of their bags.

They walk into the dinning room to see the kitchen staff putting out their evening meal. They sat down around the dining table. They talk while eating dinner to catch up with the latest on the families and schooling. They laugh and even joke every now and then during dinner. Afterwards they walk outside while they still talk since it was still daylight.

Early the next morning Jack and Sam went riding, like they did last time, they stop off up on the hill so they could see the sun rise and they could even see the new homes being built on the land that was across the road. They both talk for an hour before returning back to the stables. That night they got a surprise when Sam's cell phone rang.

When Mark and Ann's planelanded they got off and walked over to where their bags were and pickedthem up and followed the other passenger to where family and friends were waiting. When they got there, Mark looked around, there was no sign of his parents anywhere. So they were waiting for half an hour. No one showed up

"Come on let's get a taxi"

"Ok" they walked to the exit and got into a taxi and headed to his parent house.

When they got there and got out after Mark paid for the fair and they got their bags. They walk up to the front door and open it

"Hello, mum, dad" they walk in and close the door.

They walk into the kitchen when they heard voices then stop when he notice the future look different then they saw a young couple with kids there

"Hey who are you, what are you doing in my house, get out," the man said

"Ah sorry I'm Mark Carter and this well was my parent house"

"Carter as in Jacob Carter?" he looked at Mark

"Yeah he is my father, we Ann my fiance and I we were spending the holidays with them, do you know where they are?"

"Your father was transferred two months ago to Texas… you didn't know?" Mark shook his head

"No, sorry for disturbing you, come on Ann, lets go" they started to turn around

"Hold it there you two, what are you going to do now?" they stop and look at the guy

"Go back to the airport and try to get a flight back to Colorado Springs, that is where we are from"

"Well why don't you give the air lines a call from here"

"Thank you" the guy showed Mark where the phone is and the phone book leaving the women alone

"So what do you do Ann is it?"

"Yes, Mark and I are in the air force, we are both at the academy there"

"Ah so you're a cadet then"

"Yes" she nodded

"My husband Jerry is a lieutenant colonel, he stations at the pentagon"

"Ok"

"When is the wedding?"

"Next weekend, I haven't meet Mark parents, only his sister"

"You haven't meet your in laws" she was shock

"No, they didn't show up at our engagement party three months ago, it broke Mark heart that day"

"I bet, would you like a drink"

"Yes thank you"

"Please sit down"

"Thanks" Ann put her bag down and walked over and sat down at the breakfast bar while Jane got Ann a cold drink

"So what do you do?"

"At the moment maternity leave" she patted her expanding stomach

"Ok"

"I'm also in the air force, I'm a major" Ann went to stand

"Sit down" then Ann sat down and Jane pass her a drink

"Thanks, do you know many from Colorado Springs?"

"A few"

"Captain Jack O'Neill?" she thought about the name then nodded

"Yes we were in training together years ago when we were cadets, is he still living there?"

"Yes he in black ops now" Jane raised an eyebrow while a sip her drink

"Really wow, you know Carter name, I can't put my finger on it, it some thing about the name" then Mark and Jerry walk back into the kitchen

"Bad news all the flights are book I tried Colorado Springs, New York, even Dallas, I even tried some of the hotels, they are all book out"

"Now what"

"Don't know"

"Jerry what about a transporter, that heading to one of the bases"

"Jane, they are civilians"

"No they are cardits" he looked at them

"Air force"

"Yes sir" Ann said

"Oh well then I'll go and make some calls"

"Thank you sir"

"Jerry dose Carter name ring any bells beside Jacob Carter"

"Carter" he thought about it

"There is Carter name that I can think of but he not in the air force"

"Who" Mark asked?

"Sam Carter, he test the air force simulations, why do you know him?" Mark grin

"Yes sir, for one he is a she her name is Samantha Carter, my baby sister" there eyes widen

"She your sister"

"Yes sir" he pulled out his wallet and shows them a photo of Jack and Sam together, it was taken from the engagement party with Mark and Ann in it

"Wow she so young"

"And smart"

"Well I don't think there would be any problems get you to back to Colorado, from what I've heard, you sister can get whatever she wants"

"I know, and she works hard to get her rewards"

"Sounds like it, who the guy?"

"Captain Jack O'Neill"

"That Jack" Jane said

"Yes ma'am"

"Jane" Jerry looks at her

"Jerry we were cadets together, he was the one who made a bet with me"

"The one where the next guy that walk in the bar, you kiss"

"Yes that him"

"Well I be dam" Mark put his wallet away

"So you know Jack?" they smile

"Yes, if it wasn't for the bet, well we wouldn't have met"

"Ah"

"So is he a friend?"

"Well more than that he is soon to be brother in law, he engage to Sam"

"What are youjoking about, heis fifteen years older, what was he thinking?" Jane said in shock

"It's called love and they are going to wait till Sam finishes university before they get married"

"How long have they known each other for?"

"Almost eight years"

"Wow that is along time"

"It is… mum and dad don't know about it"

"Why that?"

"It's compacted"

"I'll go and make some calls, where is your sister?"

"Sam and Jack are staying at my auntie and uncle place for the weekend they live outside of Dallas towards fourth worth"

"Ok" then he walk into the next room to make couple of calls while Mark and Ann talk to Jane for the next five minutes till Jerry return

"Good news there is a plane leaving for fourth worth in two hours from Andrew air force base, they can take you both there"

"Thank you, I'll call for a taxi if that is ok"

"I'll take you there since I got to pick up a few things on the way back"

"Ok, thanks"

"We can head out now"

"Thanks" they stood up and thanked Jane before picking up their bags before leaving with Jerry.

Hour later they were at Andrew air force base. They thank Jerry before he left to return back home. One of the majors showed them into one of the buildings where the mess hall is, so they both got something to eat and drink then they sat down at one of the tables and talked about the wedding that was next weekend. They both took turns going to the bathroom before it was time. When Ann returned, Mark was talking to a captain.

"Ready Ann"

"Yep" they pick up their bags and follow the captain out onto a plane that is flying to fort worth.

Once their bags were sorted out and they were in their seats. The plane was in the air a few minutes later. They both were holding onto each other's hands and talking to personal who was also on the plane.