CH 130
Few minutes later they found a parking spot outside the shaking rink. They saw lots of people either skating or watching. They get out and put their hats and scarfs on then they pick up their skates before closing and locking the doors.
They walk over to where they could put their skates on. Once they were on they gave the guy at the boofs their shoes and he tied the shoes together, and then he gave them a docket. They thank him then they step over and onto the ice and start skating.
Once they were on the ice and skating around they saw others on the ice, the way they try to get their balance or falling down. After spending hours on the ice and being to the rest rooms twice in that time, they decided to leave since they both were hungry.
When they skate back to the boofs Jack gave the guy his ticket and he got their shoes and passed it back to him, then Jack gave the guy ten dollar tip since there was a sign.
The guy thanks him before they skate next to the boofs and step out of the rink and sit down and take their skates off and put their shoes back on. Jack looked at his watch, it was after two in the afternoon. Sam looked at him when he looked at the time
"Jack what wrong?"
"No wonder we were hungry it after two" Sam look at her watch in shock
"Wow I didn't relies it was that time"
"Well we were having fun, so what would you like for late lunch?"
"How about soup and toast at home"
"Sounds good to me" she said smiling
They walked back over to his truck and got in then they were on their way back home. They talk some more about their wedding til they got home.
Once inside, Sam made them both cups of coffee while Jack cooked up chicken noodle soup and some toast for their late lunch. While Jack was stirring the soup, Sam passed him a hot cup of coffee.
They talk some more about their wedding till their lunch was ready then he dishes it up and they both had it at the breakfast bar while listening to music playing in the background.
After lunch they both cleaned up and got themselves another hot drink before walking into the living room where they watched TV for a couple of hours before they both went and got ready.
When they were both ready Sam was wearing a black dress with jacket to match, while Jack wore black pants, blue shirt and his black leather jacket.
"Wow Sam you look fantastic""So do you" they both kiss just as their limo showed up.
They walked outside and got into the waiting limo, then they were on their way to the boardmoor hotel.
When they got there twenty minutes later at the hotel and got out, they walked inside and up to the front desk, Jack spoke to a woman there, who smiled at him, then she picked up a phone to call someone then she hung up.
They step a side since there was another couple behind them side when a man showed up
"Mr O'Neill if you and Miss Carter will follow me" They follow the guy down the hallway till he stops at double doors.
"This room is what you required, have a good evening"
"Thank you" then he walk away
"Jack what are you planing" he just smile then he pulled Sam into his arms and gave her a kiss
"Well I've been planing your birthday dinner but some people did have a say in this matter"
When he was talking to her he open the doors with his mind, to see Andy and Mark there as they open it right up then he quickly turn Sam around
"SURPRISE"
Sam stood there in shock for a second then she turn around to him then she wraps her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a kiss
"Thank you"
"Any Time" she gave him a kiss then turned around and walked into the ballroom.
They walk in and the ones who were close wish Sam a happy birthday till they are over at their table where Sam talks to the ones there for ten minutes before Jack gets everyone to be quiet.
"Sam when I said others have a say in this well now you know who they are"
"Thank you for this surprise and Jack thank you for this"
She gave him a kiss then they all sat down while their dinner was being cooked. They enjoy the four-course meal that Jack ordered for every one. Sam looked around the room while eating, her guest there was about two hundred at the party.
Hour and half later, Sam walked over to one table to another, talking to the ones who were there before returning back to her table. After their dessert everyone got up and mingled for a while.
Hours later Jack watches Sam as he drinks his beer, he couldn't believe how lucky he is and knew that in a few months, she was going to be his wife.
He knew she is the love of his life and knew that the date they choose for when they get married is also the same date they met while dreaming ten years ago. He watches as Sam grows up to a beautiful young woman as she is today.
He knew after the talk with the ancients, that she is his ancient soul mate. He watches as Sam turns to look at him. She gave him that special smile that melts his heart every time. He watches as she walk over to him and gave him a kiss
"What?" He asked
"I wish mum and dad were here?" she said with a sad looked on her face. Jack pulled her into his arms
"I know you do Sam but you do have other family and friends who do love you as much as in do" they pulled apart
"I know, thanks for cheering me up" then she gave him a kiss. Just and Mark walk over to them.
"Sam how about some cake I've been looking ford to" Mark smile
"Cake" she looked at Jack
"You know that there is no party without cake" Sam laugh
"Your so right Jack""Well then shall we"
"Sure" he turned to the bartender and spoke to him for a few seconds.
Then he turned around and held on to Sam hand then they walked over to a good spot and he turned to every one with Sam next to him.
"Can I have everyone's attention please?" he yelled out. Every one went guests and look at them
"It seems that the birthday girl is ready for some cake"
Then the double doors open and a big trolley was wheeled in just as everyone sang happy birthday to Sam
The cake was in a shape of earth point of origin. The round part of the cake got '16' the middle of it also done in pink and pink roses on the bottom of the cake. It was twelve inch round cake with the 'V' attach to it with pink roses on the bottom. There was sixteen pink hearts on top with a lit candle in the middle of each of them. Sam looked at every one there till they finished singing, then she closed her eyes and blew out the candles, everyone clapped and cheered her on.
Thank you all for this birthday surprise, I hope you all have enjoyed yourselves tonight and thank you Doris for this cake, I'm looking forward to trying a piece of it. Thank you, all of you" she said smiling, they all clapped as Sam picked up the knife and cut into the cake.
While the cake is being cut up. "Thank you all for coming and I hope you all enjoyed ourselves tonight" then the guy showed up and pushed the trolley out the door again while every one mingle for a while.
Twenty minutes later the cake came out and other finger food, then there was the hot chocolate and coffee for the ones who wanted it. It was after one by the time Jack and Sam got home, they both were tired so they went to bed after a long day of ice-skating and the party that evening.
They spent the next two days at home relaxing knowing they would need rest after everything they've been through in the past couple of days. That evening they return back to the hotel where they were bringing in the New Year with family and friends. They returned back home just after two in the morning, since they both were tired and they were having family around for New Year's lunch.
The next morning they was sitting down having breakfast when the phone rang, so Jack answer it
"O'Neill"
"Morning Jack, I just call to give you and Sam some good news"
"Oh, what is it?"
"I'm a proud father of a six pound, seven ounce baby girl name Rose Samantha Anderson"
"Hey that is wonderful news Andy how is Jane?"
"Good she was in labour for five hours"
"That is great news, thanks for calling"
"No problems, I better get back to her"
"Ok give Jane our congratulations"
"Will do, bye"
"Bye" then they hug up and he look at Sam
"Sounds like he is happy" she said
"Yes he is"
"Well we better get lunch on, we going to have a house full for lunch"
"True"
Sam stood up and he wrapped his arms around her and gave her a kiss before pulling apart so he could make them both a cup of coffee. They talk for the next couple of hours while getting lunch sorted out before their family shows up for lunch.
When the others showed up Jack told the others the news about Andy and Jane. They were all happy for them. That afternoon, talking, laughing, eating and drinking. They all stayed for dinner, the men and kids were in the games room while the women were all in the kitchen talking while Sam and Tracey were doing up dinner for everyone. They all talk about their own weddings.
"Sam what are you planning for next year now you finish at university?"
"I'm going to be busy doing my training that needed to be done before I turn seventeen and plan for our wedding which Jack and I are getting a wedding coordinator in to do it since we both don't have much time to get everything sorted out"
"Well that is a good idea Sam" Tracey said
"I know, shall we go and see what the men are up to?"
They walk down to the game room to see what the guys and kids were doing. She stood in the doorway looking at Jack as he played poker with four others. He looked up and smiled at Sam, which she did in return. They all talk and play games to watch TV for the next few hours
When Jack and Sam were in the kitchen He pulled her into his arms and they both kissed. "I love you so much Sam"
"I love you to Jack, we better get dinner on"
"I know, I just couldn't help myself" Sam smile
"I know you can't" they both kiss then they start getting dinner sorted out.
When dinner was ready the family helped themselves to dinner then finding a place to sit. They sat down at the breakfast bar and ate their dinner while they talked to the ones who were sitting at the dining room table.
After dinner Sam fills the sink up with soapy water for the dishes. When it was full she turned the taps off and put some dishes in to soak while she made everyone a hot drink. While everyone was having their hot drinks Sam sorted out the left over food and put them in the fridge and dishes on the bench. Then she started washing the dishes when Tracey walk into the kitchen and put four empty mugs on the bench and she pick up a tea towel and started picking up a wet plate
"Auntie you're a guest"
"I know, but I want to help out Sam you know what I'm like"
"I do and thanks" they talk while they do the dishes.
When everything was cleaned up, Sam thanked her before they walked down to see what the others were up to.
Everyone was gone by eleven that evening and it was a long day for them both so they both went to bed to get a good night sleep and hopefully sleep in, in the morning.
When Jack returned back to work on Monday morning Sam was alone since Jack was away on training recruits for a week. That evening she soaks in a bubble bath for two hours before getting out and going to bed for the night.
The next morning Sam called Lisa and found out the best time to get together and start getting things sorted out for the wedding. Sam was lucky; Lisa didn't have any appointments till eleven.
"Ok I'll be there in an hour if that is ok with you?"
"Sure, bring what you got and we can work it from there"
"Ok see you soon" then they hung up.
Sam then called a taxi then she changed into jeans since she was wearing sweat pants and got ready and got her wedding book. They got photos of what they wanted in their wedding.
By that time the taxi showed up so she put her boots and jacket on before grabbing her bag and book before walking out the door and locking it. Then she walked to the taxi and got in then she told the guy the address then they were on their way.
