CH 166

"Wow, this house is huge, how many bedrooms is this place Sam?"

"Nine bedroom five bathrooms upstairs, four bedroom, two bathroom down stairs"

"That's a lot of bedrooms for you and Jack?"

"We do have guests stay with us over weekends sometimes"

Sam pulled up into the garage and turned the motor off before taking her seat belt off. They could hear music playing and people talking. They got out and pick their bags up before Sam lock the door

"Follow me"

They follow Sam into the house; she took her sandals off so they took their shoes off then followed Sam through the house down to where the guest bedrooms are. Sam saw one that was open so she walk in to see Jack walking out of the bathroom

"Hey I just finish putting things in the bathroom"

"Thanks Jack" She gave him a kiss then he saw his in laws

"General Carter… Elizabeth welcome to our home"

"Thank you Jack" she gave him a hug

"This bedroom is bigger than the one we got at home" Sam smile

"Wait till you see the master bedroom, it three times bigger" Elizabeth eyes widen

"You're joking?"

"Nope, so did you bring your swimsuits with you?"

"Yes we did"

"Good why don't you two get change, we will be waiting outside, the bathroom through there" Sam thumbs the door before she and Jack walk out of the bedroom, closing the door behind them.

"Jack I'm going to get change"

"Ok, I'll wait here" Jack watched Sam walk down to the stairs then he heard her walk up them. He heard Jacob and Elizabeth talking.

"This house must've cost a lot of money, how can a colonel afford a house like this?"

"Jacob you know damn well remember I told you, Jack paid eighty five thousand dollars for this house before the extenuations was added on to it"

"Oh yeah, sorry I for got"

"I'm glad you decided to what the chief of staff said and take time off"

"I know but he shouldn't interfere with our private lives"

"Well I'm please he did Jacob, you should be proud of what Sam did"

"I know but it still a man army"

"Jacob Carter you will never change, for one I'm pleased he has given us full clearance on what Sam has done in the past few years and I am proud of her. So should you after all how many other air force generals do you know that their daughter has made not just air force but united states history"

"None"

"Well there you go, I for one am happy for Sam, look what she did today, she a natural born leader, you saw and heard what she did"

"I know" Minute later Sam walk back down stairs and towards Jack

"I heard them talking" Sam said

"Well what do you think?"

"Chief of staff should of done it years ago" Jack wrap his arms around Sam and gave her a kiss

"How are you feeling?"

"Thirsty, hungry"

"Well when they come out I'll get you a cold drink of whatever you want?"

"Thanks"

"So what was the problem with the plane?"

"Fuel pump fuse, I fix it temporally till they get to Washington"

"Ok" then the door open Jacob and Elizabeth walk out of their room

"Before we go outside there is something we need to tell you both" Sam said

"What is it Sam?"

"We having a baby" Elizabeth eyes widen then she step ford and gave Sam a hug

"Sam this is wonderful news"

"Thanks mum" then she step back

"Sam, are you sure this is what you want?"

"Jacob"

"It ok mum" she look from her mum to her father

"Yes dad, Jack and I plan this cause if everything goes to plan I'll be joining NASA in couple of years and I have finish all the training and courses that the air force has got, it perfect timing" he nodded then look at Jack

"What does your family have to say about this?"

"I'm looking at my family"

"Dad, Jack got no living relatives, only me… us" he nodded

"Come on lunch is ready and this is the beginning of the party" they walk down to the kitchen

"What do you mean Jack?" Jacob asked

"The ones who are at work today who can't make it will be here tonight with their families"

"Ah" they walk into the kitchen

"Wow this kitchen is huge," Elizabeth said

"Wait till you see the back of the house" they walk to where the open French doors are and outside.

Jacob and Elizabeth were shocked to see the size of the back yard. Jack walked over and stopped the tape. Everyone stop talking and look towards the house to see Jack, he got a microphone in hand

"I'm please they you crazy bunch could make it here for lunch, before we get stuck into the yummy food, first of all I would like to introduce to you my in laws, General Jacob Carter and his wife Elizabeth" every one was shock that Sam parents were there

"Second of all" Jack and Sam wrap their arms around each other

"Sam and I… we are having a baby" every one chap and cheer them on

"Now you all know so eat drink and have fun"

They walk down the steps where Jack's teammates congratulated them on the baby. Jacob and Elizabeth watch what was happening in front of them till Mark walks over to them with John in his arms.

"Mum dad, we please you could come"

"Mark you sure have grown up"

"Thanks mum"

"Who this little one"

"This is John, it is his first birthday today, want to hold him mum" she smiled and held out her arms. Mark put john into Elizabeth arms and he she John close

"He beautiful Mark"

"Yes he is." Then he looked down to see Josephine clutching his leg. So he bend down and pick his daughter up she look at Jacob

"She looks like Sam" Elizabeth said,

"I know"

"What her name" Jacob asked not taking his eyes off her

"Josephine, we all call her Jo, she is our second born… Jo this is your grand dad" he point to Jacob

"And grandma" he point to Elizabeth

"Grandpa"

"Yes Jo, I'm your grandpa" she smile at him then she wiggle

"Down daddy" Mark put her on the ground then she step ford till she was standing in front of Jacob and hold her arms up

"Up please"

"She wants you to pick her up" Jacob bends down and picks her up.

"Come on the rest of the family is here"

They follow Mark to one of the tables where the rest of the family is. Ann smiles when she sees who was behind Mark. When the were close Ann stood up

"Mum dad, you remember Ann my wife"

"Hi it good to see you both"

"Hi Ann it good to see you to" Elizabeth said

"This is Hannah, our oldest and MJ," Mark said, pointing to the two kids.

"Please sit" Ann said so they sat down around the table. Mark introduces his parents to Ann's parents. While they were talking Jack walked over with beer for Jacob and raspberry and lemonade for Elizabeth.

"Thanks Jack"

"Your welcome, when your ready you can get up and help yourselves to some lunch"

"Thanks, where Sam?"

"Here she comes" Sam walks over with plate, knife and fork in hand. She sat down and put her plate on the table.

"Sam, is that all you are going to eat, remember your feeding for two now?"

"I know Jack but there a lot of seafood which I can't have… don't worry we got the barbecue tonight and snacks during the afternoon"

"Ok was there any pork or roast beef there?"

"I didn't see any"

"I'll be right back" he put his beer on the table and turned around and walked over to the caterers.

"Jack not happy" Ann said,

"I know he made sure that there was cold roast pork and beef on the menu"

"Oh" They talk for a couple of minutes when Jack walks over with his plate, knife, fork and Sam drink. He sat down next to Sam then passes her, her drink

"Everything ok Jack?"

"Yep the reason why there wasn't any meat out cause it was all gone, the chiefs was busy carving up some more"

"Ok" they all watch as Jack gets his knife and fork, he uses them to move some of the meat over to Sam's plate.

"Thanks Jack"

"Your welcome sweetheart"

Ann and Mark stood up and went to get there kids their lunch while they talk. When they return, Elizabeth passes John back to Mark while Jacob put John on the chair next to Sam so she could eat her lunch. At the same time Ann parent got up and got their lunch then return.

They all enjoyed themselves talking, laughing while having their lunch. Then afterwards they all got up and mingled for a while till it was time to put the kids down for their afternoon nap. Sam went with Ann and she put the kids down in the guest bedroom. Then she activates her stone so the room will be cool and sound proof. Then they walk back outside again to see Elizabeth and Jacob walking over to Sam.

"Enjoying yourselves?"

"Yes we are thankful… any chance of showing us around"

"Sure" they walked inside and Sam showed them around the bottom of the house first then up stairs. When Sam opens one door

"This used to be my bedroom till Jack and I got married" the bedroom was still the same. They walked in and saw the walls full of photos and awards she received over the years. Sam opens a drawer and picks up a box, she passes it to her father. In side were 'rangers' and 'delta force' badges

"Sam, you did the training?" Elizabeth asked

"Yes and I got the best time and the highest score in history, not bad for a female"

"Sounds like it" he passes the box back to Sam and she puts it back in the drawer.

They walk out of the room and walk down to the master bedroom. When Sam open the door, they walk in and was shock when they saw the size of it

"Sam you weren't joking when you said it was three times bigger"

They looked around; Sam showed them the bathroom and then the walk in closet. Sam got her dress blues from the hanger and showed them her badges. They were shocked with what she got.

"Sam the way you going, you going to have every single metal on there"

"I know" Then she puts it back then they walk out and walk over to the French doors and open them and walk out onto the roof. They look down at where the party goes.

"Wow this place is big Sam"

"We know, after Jack bought this place, he had this garage built, the driveway put in, the back patio, barbecue area with the barbecue, the picnic table and swimming pool was put in before Jack moved in here. Then when I stay here on weekends while I was at university we put in the tree hedge and first Christmas here Jack put in the Christmas trees and those two trees down the back there"

"Why those trees Sam?" Jacob asked

"So in few years time Jack going to build a treehouse and walkway between them for our kids"

"Sounds like you two got everything plan out"

"We have"

"What are you going to do after NASA?"

"Transferred to here or Washington, it up to the top brass, but after NASA we going to try to have another child"

"Ok" They look at every one down below, then they walk down the steps and go and mingle with everyone there.

A Couple of hours later Sam walked back inside and turned the shields off and opened the door to see the kids were awake. So after the triplets have been to the bathroom and John was changed they walk outside and over to where Mark and Ann are. Then Sam went and got her self-a drink and talked to some of the guests there. While she was talking to couple of them Jack walk up behind her and wrap his arms around her waist and kiss her neck, she turn and gave him a kiss

"Everything ok?" Sam asked

"Yep, how about you?"

"I'm good"

"That good to know" they talk to their guests before moving on.

Later that afternoon some of the guests left then returned with their kids. The kids were either swimming or playing games. Later that evening, the rest of their guests showed up and so did the barbeques. While the guys were busy cooking, more drinks and snacks showed up.

Word got around about the baby and the new guests congratulated them when the meat was cooked. guests started to help themselves to either hotdogs or burger patties for their burgers. Everyone was having fun and after dinner Mark and his family, Jack and Sam walk up on the back patio, when the song finish, Sam did some changes to the stereo and she pass the microphone to Jack

"Can we have everyone's attention please?" Everyone went quiet and looked at them.

"Thank you all for coming here to celebrate Hannah, Jo and MJ's second birthday, John's first birthday and of course, Sam and mine second wedding anniversary, so as you all know about the baby which I know shock you all, but we are happy. So without further a do as I always says there no party without cakes"

Then women walk out of the house carrying four different large cakes with candles on top Sam was holding John while Jack pick up Hannah. Ann was holding Jo and Mark was holding MJ. Everyone sang happy birthday to them, then they blew out the candles. Everyone cheered when they did, then the cakes were taken away to be cut up.