CH 123
When they got there, Mark, Phillip and Jack were all there with other guests and the media. When Sam saw the building she was shocked to see the change to the place. She walked over to where Jack is and they both hugged and kissed as the media took photos of them.
When all the women were out of the limo and standing next to each other, the limo drove away and the minister walked over and shook each of the women's hands then he turned and gave Phillip a nod.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the press, we are pleased that you could make it here on this special day. Over fifty-four years ago the Jones family used to live up on the second floor of this old factory till December nineteen twenty-nine when the factory closed. Over the next four months seven out of the eight of the family died from illness. The only living survivor ended up in a foster home. She tried to return back here, but it was locked up and it has been till last December where my niece Samantha and I walked into the building for the first time in fifty four years. When we found out who were the first owners of this building and factory. It used to belong to John and Josephine Jones, My mother Grace Jones Carter parents factory. We were able to save all the family photos and ileums that hadn't been touched in all that time. We also found out from mum mother that her parents also open their homes to families who got no homes to go to. They help them out and get them jobs till they are able to get a home for themselves. We are going to do something like that here with this building. After many months of getting this building fix and pass inspections… On behalf of the Jones Carter family, we are by donating this old building to the Salvation Army for a homeless shelter for many people who have not got homes to go to. To declare this open Sam, mum would you like to do the honours''
Sam and Grace step forward and the minister passes them a big pair of sissies they put their hands over them and they manage to cut the ribbon and every one clap and cheer them on.
"Any questions"
"How many will be about to stay in the shelters per night?"
"There is one hundred and fifty bunk beds in side which can handle three hundred people. There are two toilets upstairs and three down stairs. There was a washroom on both floors and a kitchen for the ones who wanted a drink. The church will still need donations for food, drinks, clothing and buildings around the United States and the world. Every little bit helps"
"Samantha Carter, are you the same person who saved Washington a few weeks ago?"
"Yes, that was me, but we are not here to talk about what I did back then, we are here to talk about the homeless people and what we all can do to help them. My great grandparents helped families out over fifty five years ago, we… all of use can follow in what they started and that is to help the others who needed help"
"Can we look inside and take some photos of the place?"
"This way" the minister said they walked inside to see the place.
The media look around as the family also split up and they also answer the media questions. They could see the bunk bed with the plastic covering over the mattress, pillows and army grey blankets on the bunks. The media look through the building, taking photos, everything. There were even people from the public there, including the mayor of Dallas and his wife.
Sam was up stairs looking around and was shocked to see the rooms everything. She was by herself till she heard footsteps and turned around and saw Jack walking over to her.
"Hey are you ok?"
"Yeah, I am. I know my great grandparents would be proud with what happen here today"
"I bet they would Sam, how are you feeling?"
"Good"
"You look great, I like your hairstyle" Sam had her hair wavy
"I'm glad you like it Jack"
Jack pulled Sam into a hug and they both kissed then they looked around before walking down stairs with their arms around each other. They talk to a couple of reporters before walking over to where the rest of the family is. There was a family photo being taken, but just before it was taken
"Excuse me captain O'Neill an you step a side please"
"Why don't you want Jack in the photo?"
"He not part of the family" Every one look at Sam
"He is part of the family, either you take your photos with Jack in it or not at all"
"But"
"Am I clear" Sam said looking at the guy
"Yes"
"Good" Jack put his arm around Sam's shoulders and she put hers around his waist when they took the photos.
When finished, they walked outside just as the limo showed up. The women got into the limo then they left to head back to the ranch, then the men got into the car and left themselves.
When they all were back at the ranch, they all sat outside and enjoyed their late lunch while they talked. Afterwards, they all relax for the rest of the afternoon, doing their own thing.
That night they all watch the evening news where it showed what happen that morning. They all smile as they see themselves on the news. They even show the part where Sam had a go at one of the photographer, Jack and Sam look at each other and he gave her a kiss. Then they watch them show the two levels and the talk to the minister, then it was back to the newsroom where they heard.
"We just lean that the young teenager Samantha Carter is the same person who almost a year ago risk her own life to save three men's lives form a air balloon, for the ones did weren't there that day this it the video record of what she did"
Then it showed what Sam did when she saved those guys' lives and what she received from it. Then it was back to the newsroom.
"Samantha Carter is also the country hero when she fowl plot a group of Russians plains on bombing the nation pentagon and half of the West Coast. She received the medal of Valor and the highest presidential award that any civilian has every received and the youngest in united states history"
Then they went back to talking about the homeless shelters and how they need money to help keep them open. Then they show an address where people could donate money to, to help the ones in need.
"Well Sam now everyone knows that you're a hero" Mark said
"I know," she said smiling after the news there was a movie on, so they all watch the movie before going to bed for the night.
The next morning, the four were up on the hillside watching the sun rise since they were leaving to head back to Colorado since Sam got school the next day and the others got work. They spent an hour up on the hillside before they decided to leave and head back to the stables with the horses.
When they walked inside, they said their good mornings to the rest of the family as they walked past them since they were heading to their rooms where they freshen up before breakfast.
When Sam and Jack walked into the kitchen, Grace was sitting down at the table, which was next to the kitchen drinking her cup of tea.
"Morning grandma"
"Morning Sam, Jack, your breakfast is in the warming draw"
"Thanks, where Uncle Phillip and Auntie Tracey?"
"Across the road talk to the kids, they saw you on the news last night"
"Oh"
They walk over and open up the warming drawer to see a tray with bacon, cut up omelet, hashbrown, and breakfast sausages. They got themselves a plate each and help themselves, then Sam pass Jack her plate
"I'll get us a drink"
"Thanks," Jack walked over to the table and sat down while Sam got them both a drink, then walked over and joined him with grace.
They were talking and eating for a few minutes, when mark and Ann walk into the kitchen
"In the warming draw" Sam said before she took a mouthful of her orange juice
"Thanks"
They all talk while Ann and Mark get their breakfast then walk over and join them at the table. They all talk for the next hour while eating and drinking.
When the maid walked into the kitchen she started doing the dishes, so Sam stood up and gathered the dishes together and took them to the sink bench, then walked back over to the table.
"Let's go outside and enjoy the sun" they all agree and stood up and walk outside to see Phillip and Tracey walking towards them
"Morning, enjoy your sun rise?" Phillip asked
"Yep, we did thanks," Mark said
"How is the family?" Sam asked
"Good, they were all shock when they saw us on the news and about you Sam"
"I bet they were," she said smiling.
They all sat out side and talk for the next two hours before Jack, Sam, Mark and Ann went back inside to get their bags since their limo just showed up. When they walk out side again, they pass their bags to the limo driver then they gave the others a hug before they got into the limo and they wave good bye before the limo left to take them to the air port.
Few hours later Jack and Sam walk inside their home "home sweet home" Sam said
"Yeah, what would you like for lunch Sam?"
"Surprise me" Jack smile
"Ok, I'll take my bags to me room then head into town"
"Ok" they walk up stairs and walk into their rooms.
Sam heard Jack walk past her room while she was unpacking her bag. Once she got her bag sorted out and washing down the shoot, she walked into Jack room and did his bag. Once that was sorted out she walk back down stairs and walk into the laundry room and put a load of washing through the machine.
Then she walked into the kitchen to get a can of soda out and open it, then took a sip of it while walking to the sliding door and opened it and walked out onto the back patio breathing in the country air. She looks around the back yard, seeing how much has changed in the past few years since Jack brought the house.
The Christmas trees have grown to almost five feet tall; Jack got an expert in to trim the trees up knowing that one Christmas they would be home and would be able to put outdoor lights onto them.
There were also two other trees which he planted only ten meters apart, they are both now over six feet tall and growing fast thanks to Jack since he put his hands on them both for a minute. Every month they grow ten times faster since he wants them to grow till they are big enough to build two tree houses with a walk bridge between them for whenever they have kids in the future.
She was lost in through till she heard Jack truck pull into the garage, so she turned around and walked inside and saw what Jack got them for lunch. When she walked out into the garage, she smiled when she saw Jack closing and locking the door. When he turned around and lifted the bags with a smiling on his face
"KFC"
"Smell good, let's have it outside"
"Good idea"
They walk in side and into the kitchen. Sam got Jack a drink while he put the bread and milks away. Then they walked outside and sat at the table and chairs that were on the back patio. They enjoy their lunch while talking some more about their wedding.
After they finish, they clean up the mess and take it inside and put the rubbish away. Then they went for a walk for half an hour. When they returned, they went swimming for the rest of the afternoon and had a light dinner and watched a movie before going to bed for the night.
The next morning they got back into the normal Monday morning routine now Sam was back at uni. That weekend Jack was called away for a mission, so Sam had the house to herself.
On Saturday, Mark and Ann drove Sam to Peterson air force base so she could fly for a couple of hours, which she enjoyed doing? When she return and was change, they went into town to get an ice cream since it was a hot day then return back to Jack house where they drop Sam off before they went home
They got changed into their swimsuits and grabbed their clothes and towel before leaving to go back to Jack's place where the three of them swam that afternoon and cooled down.
That evening they had a barbecue where Sam cooked the meat. After dinner they all went and had a shower and got dressed before they all went and played a couple of games before Mark and Ann left for the night since it was almost eleven. Sam went to bed not long after.
The next day Sam spent the whole day studying, doing her SA and other studies. She had an early night since she was going to be up early the next morning for school.
On Friday afternoon when Sam walked into her room saw Jack lying on her bed with his eyes closed. She did her normal routine before sitting on the edge of the bed and gave him a kiss. When he open his eyes he smile
"How long have you been here?"
"About fifteen minutes, how has your week been?"
"Hot, but good"
"Ok, ready to get out of here"
"Yes, do you know if you are working this Wednesday?"
"No but on stand by so we aren't going nowhere just in case I get called away"
"Ok so we are staying home for the holidays"
"Yep but we still can go to the park and watch the fireworks display" he said smiling
"I would like that"
"Good, so shall we get out of here" sam smile
"Sure and you can bye us an ice cold ice cream on the way home"
"Mmm sounds good to me" Sam gave him a kiss before they both got up.
Once Sam got her bags, they walked out together with smiles on their faces. When they got to Jack truck and every thing was in, she pass Jack a 'L' plate
"Sam what this for?"
"I want to learn how to drive Jack, and I haven't got time to go private"
"Ok, get in" he pass her his keys
"Thanks" then she gave him a kiss before getting in.
Jack opened the back door and stuck the sign in the window, then he closed and locked it before walking around the passenger side and got in then he put the other plate on the window before putting his seat belt ok.
Sam starts up the truck and Jack watches her as she puts it in reverse and takes the hand brake off. He watches her as she backs out slowly then stops. She moves the gear lever into first gear then they are on their way.
