AN: Sorry every one for not posting sooner. been having problems with my old computer plus being a driver for my parents in the past few weeks. Since my mum been unable to drive after having her hand operated on which needs another operation, plus she hurt her back so walking around is getting hard for her. So with out further ado, here the next chapter.
CH 184
They talked for an hour and a half till they saw the house, they could see the two large marquee up and some of the family outside looking at the limo. When it stops and the driver opens the door for them then he walks to the trunk where he could get the wheelchair out. Jack got out first
"Jack, how Sam?" Phillip asked as they shook hands
"Hungry" Phillip laugh then Tracey gave him a hug
"So long as you are keeping her happy"
"I am you guys are in for a shock when you see her"
"Jack I was pregnant five time myself you know"
"I know but I think you never look like this" he turned around and step back to the limo to help Sam out
"Jack I want to stand so they could see me for a moment"
"Ok, ready"
"Yep" Jack helps Sam to get out of the limo. Once she was stand up she took four steps ford with her holding onto his arms
"Ready"
"Yep" Jack stepped to the side but Sam was still holding on to his arm.
"Happy anniversary Uncle Phillip, Auntie Tracey." she said smiling. Tracey and Phillip were shocked when they saw Sam expanding stomach and they weren't the only ones. Even their children and grandchildren were shock
"Sam… Jack wasn't joking, your… huge" Tracey hit Phillip in the arm
"I'll give you huge in a minute" then she step fords and gave Sam a hug
"Don't worry he said that to me when I was pregnant"
"Thanks"
"Sam you look wonderful as ever and glowing"
"Jack says that to me all the time and that I look beautiful… I look like a beach whale"
"No you don't Sam, you look beautiful" Sam look at Jack
"I know"
"Hey at least the family is speechless" Sam smile
"True… I better sit down"
Jack helped Sam into the wheelchair just as the limo was leaving since the staff had got their bags. Then Phillip step fords and gave her a hug
"Sorry about that Sam, you know what I'm like"
"True always sticking you foot in your mouth"
"Hey…'' Everyone laughs Sam smiled at him then the rest of the family stepped forward and gave Sam a hug.
The young children even felt one of the twin's kicks, which made them smile. Grace stepped ford and gave her a hug then Jack.
"So Sam, what would you like to eat?" Phillip asked when they all headed back to where the outdoor table and chairs are. The kids return back to what they were doing before.
"Food uncle, food" Jack grin and the others laugh
"Funny" the maid walked out with a tray in hand. She put nibbles and other snacks on the table then she walked back into the house. Just as they sat down around the table. Jack walked over to the cooler and got him and Sam a drink then returned.
"Thanks Jack… where mum and dad?"
"They will be here in time for lunch"
"Ok"
"What is this pink dip?" one of them asked
"Oh that strawberry dip" Sam eyes lit up
"Where"
"Here" Phillip pick it up and pass it to her
"Thanks… how did you know"
"I told them last week Sam while you were in the bath"
"Ah, thanks" she got a chip and dip in the dip then put it into her mouth, the others watch her and see she is happy
"Good?" jack asked
"Yep" then she did it again
"What to try?"
"No thanks, strange cravings" Phillip said
"At least she is happy" Grace said
"True" they talked for the next three hours then Phillip and Jack started up the barbeques just as Jacob and Elizabeth showed up.
"Sam you're still eating?" Jacob said shaking his head when he saw her eating a carrot stick
"She has been since she got here," Mark said
"Ah… how are you Mark" they both hug
"Good… we got some good news"
"Oh"
"Ann transfer to San Diego has been approved, she and kids move next week"
"Hey that is great news"
"It is and we even brought a house thanks to Jack and Sam giving us a loan"
"That is good of them, what about the house in Colorado springs?"
"We renting it out to our friends who is station there"
"Ok, that's a good idea" they all talk and watch Phillip and Jack giving each other a hard time while they are cooking lunch.
When lunch was ready the kids had hot dogs with onions and sauces while the adults had steak burgers with onions, eggs and salads of their choosing. Sam ate two steak burgers and three hot dogs while the others only ate one burger. When she finish the last hot dog she sat back and patted her stomach
"That felt good"
"Sam I can't believe how much you ate, when I was pregnant with twins I didn't eat the amount you ate"
"I know how big they were when they were born?"
"They were prem"
"How big" she looked at her cousin in law
"Over three pound each… but they were six weeks prem"
"Three pounds each… When I had my last check up I was told the kids are over five and half pounds each and I'm only six months pregnant, the reason why I'm big is because of what I'm eating. I didn't eat small meals like you did and have no snacks in between that are why your kids were born small. With me if the kids what KFC chicken and sweet chili sauce at three in the morning they get it or strawberry milkshake at eight in the morning they get it, cause when they are happy, I'm happy"
"Then I'm happy," Jack said
"Most import thing is so long as you eat fruit and vegetable every day then things would be good for you and your baby"
"Do you eat fruit and vegetables" the women asked
"Every day, Jack gives me a bowl of chopped up fruit every morning for breakfast and three chop up fruits for lunch, not including other food I have for breakfast and lunch. As for dinner I have five different vegetables… does that answer your question?"
"Sam where do you put it all?" Phillip asked
"In here" she patted her stomach
"Very funny Sam"
"Well you did ask"
They talk for an hour before Tracey showed Jack where Sam could have a lie down in one of the rooms. Jack help Sam out of the wheel chair and onto the bed then he took her sandals off and pulls blanket over her then he gave her a kiss
"Enjoy your nap"
"Thanks, have fun"
"Will do" then he gives her a kiss once again then she closes her eyes and falls asleep seconds later.
Jack walked out and closed the door behind him then returned back outside again they all talked and went and played games for the next few hours. When Jack knew when Sam was going to wake up he walked back inside the house and down to the guest bedroom. He open the door to see her still sleeping so he walk in and over to the bed and sat down watching her sleep for a few minutes till she open her eyes and smile
"Hey, enjoyed your nap?"
"Yeah, I need to pee"
"Ok" he gives her a kiss then he stands up and helps Sam to her feet and into the bathroom. He walked out and closed the door. While waiting, he folded up the blanket that was there and put it on the chair just as Sam called out. Jack opens the door and walks in to see Sam drying her hands.
"Shall we" he help Sam back into the bedroom and into the wheelchair
Then he put her sandals back on then he pushed her out of the room then outside where the others were. Jack got them both a drink while Sam was talking to the family. They talk for the next three hours before they all went their separate way to get change before their guests start to show up.
Jack helps Sam change her dresses and shoes. Then while he was getting changed, she was putting her makeup and jewels on. When ready he pushes her out of the room and then outside to see Tracey and Phillip they're greeting their guest. The band was playing while the waiters were busy serving drinks and snacks to the guests.
Some of them recognise Sam. They were shocked when they saw her stomach but could tell she was happy. When everyone showed up they all walked over to the marquee and sat down. Phillip and Tracey were standing up where the microphone was.
"Thank you all for coming this evening to help celebrate Tracey and my thirty fifth wedding anniversary. We both hope you all enjoy your evening, I know that some of you have come from Colorado, Washington, California, Canada, New Zealand and England. We are please you all can make it" Phillip said, then everyone clap then settle down, he pass the microphone to Tracey
"As Phillip said welcome, just before dinner started I was told to open this envelope by our granddaughter Kate, so" they all watched as she opened it and pulled out a card, she opened it and was shocked to see what was in it. Then she looked around the room then to the card
"What did it say?" some one called out.
"Mum, dad, we know you said you didn't want anything for a present since you got everything, so us 'Carters' and 'O'Neill' family have got you and dad a gift. Tonight at midnight a limo will show up to take you both to the airport where a private plane will be waiting to take you both to Sydney Australia where you both will be catching a thirty one day cruise from Sydney to Los Angeles as your second honeymoon. Then there will be a private plane waiting to bring you home. We hope you both relax and enjoy yourselves, you both deserve the holiday, love from your family… P.S. it was Sam's idea for the cruise" they look at Sam then to their family. Tracey had tears falling down her cheeks
"Thank you for this wonderful gift, Sam this is a wonderful idea, thank you for it and we both will enjoy the cruise" Tracey said they all clap and cheer them on
"Well dinner ready so enjoy yourselves." Then they put the microphone back on its stand, then they walked over and sat down with family just as waiters walked out with the first cause meal.
Over the next few hours everyone enjoyed themselves. There was even a wedding anniversary cake which everyone enjoyed. It was after 12am when the limo showed up to take both Phillip and Tracey away for their second honeymoon. After they left everyone else still party on. Jack and Sam limo showed up not long afterwards.
They said their goodbyes to their family before leaving to return back to the hotel. When they return back to their room, Jack helps Sam in the bathroom and change before going to bed. Once she was in, Jack did his night routine before walking out of the bathroom to see Sam sleeping. He crawled into bed and snuggled up to her back and made the light turn off then he kissed the back of her neck before he closed his eyes and fell asleep.
The next morning they had breakfast in bed and they relaxed while they talked for a short while then they both got up and walked into the bathroom where they both had showers together. Hours later they were in the limo heading back to the airport to the waiting private plane then home. When they got home that late afternoon, Jack got Sam some late lunch while she was in bed resting.
When he showed up with a tray in hand, Sam smiled when she saw what he got for her. Sam was in the mood for strawberry dip and potato chip sandwiches, so Jack butter some bread and put it on a plate with a bowl of dip and chips. There was a knife and a glass of banana flavor milk also on the tray. He walked in and put it on the bed next to her
"Here you go Sam"
"Thanks Jack"
"Well while you enjoy your lunch I'll head into town and pick up a few thing"
"Ok" he gives her a kiss then watches her as she spreads some of the dip onto the bread before he walks out of their room leaving her to it.
Sam heard Jack left while she was watching TV and munching on her sandwich. When Jack returned, he put the things away and went to check on Sam. He smile when he saw her sitting up but sleeping So he made the TV turn off then made Sam move so he could remove the extra pillows and made her lie down flat
Then he got the quilt and put it over her. Then he gave her a kiss then picked up the tray and walked out the door and walked downstairs and took care of the dishes then he started getting dinner sorted out and watching some TV for a while.
That evening, Jack took dinner up to Sam who was awake. They both talk while she is eating till she finishes, then he takes the tray back down stairs then sorts out the dishes then starts the dishwasher, then he grabs Sam snacks then returns back to their bedroom after he turns off all the lights. They watch a movie together before turning in for the night.
Over the next month, Jack was called away for two missions, so Sam was alone since her mum couldn't make it since she went back to teaching and Ann and the family are now in San Diego. All their friends were busy with work and families.
They have heard from Phillip and Tracey, they told Jack and Sam how they both enjoyed their second honeymoon and they both relaxed and played a lot of games while on the ship. They talked for over three hours which Jack and Sam didn't mind at all. They thank Sam for her idea and planning on taking a trip somewhere every year for their wedding anniversary.
While Sam was in bed alone she was doing a lot of thinking and worrying about Jack but she knew he would be fine. At night Sam stood at the open window where she made their mail go to her. She made sure it was all clear first before doing it. When Jack did return back from his second mission he could tell something was wrong with Sam so he went to talk to her.
"Sam, is something bothering you?"
"When you are away on the missions, I feel lonely, I wanted to go out and shop do things I use to do but instead I'm stuck in bed" then she started to cry so he pulled her into a hug
"Sam I'm sorry sweet heart, has anyone been around to check on you since I've been away?"
"Not even a phone call Jack"
"Well then I might have to talk to the guys, you shouldn't be on your own like this while I'm away"
"I know, if something happens to me or our babies while you're away…"
"Someone should be here with you… I'm going to talk to the guys on Monday, so for now you got me"
"I know" They pulled apart so he could give her a kiss
"I love you Sam"
"I love you Jack" then he held onto her for a few minutes then pulled back so he could look at her.
"Sam what do you say we go shopping tomorrow, you know get out of the house for few hours" Sam smile
"Sound good to me we can go and look at bassinets and cots for the nursery" Jack smile
"Sounds good to me" then he gave her a kiss.
"So… hungry" Sam smile
"Yes"
"What would you like?"
"Food" Jack rolled his eyes and Sam giggle
"Sam"
"How about taking me to McDonalds"
"Ok" he gives her a kiss then he helps her out of bed and dresses then he helps her down and into his truck then he gets the wheel chair and puts that in before leaving for McDonalds.
