Jacob stepped from the council meeting with a long groan. They sure were a stubborn lot.

It has been this way for thousands of years. Jacob heard Selmak's voice in his mind.

Is that why you haven't accomplished very much?

There was an uneasy silence in his mind.

Sorry, Selmak. But this lot are worse than the stuffiest Generals I ever had the misfortune of working for. I'm used to action. I miss going on missions.

Council members do not generally go on missions.

But I feel more useful out there, instead of just planning.

'Jacob.' a young man called.

He turned slightly confused. It was not often that other Tok'ra called him specifically, mostly everyone wanted to speak to Selmak.

'Yes?' he responded.

'The Gentu outpost contacted us with a communication from Earth.'

'Really?' he asked unable to keep the excitement from his voice. Perhaps this was a chance to go on another mission! 'What's the message?'

'Your daughter requests your presence urgently on a personal matter. You have 48 hours to comply.' the young man said looking down at the readout.

Jacob frowned deeply. A personal matter?

'When was the messaged received?'

'Early in the first quarter.'

He frowned slightly trying to figure out the time difference. Okay, so he had around 36 hours.

'Yesterday.' he added after a beat.

'And I'm only jut getting the message now?!' he growled, his mind still whirring. 8 hours, maybe, if he was lucky.

'Sorry, we've been having communication difficulties.'

'No kidding.' he said stomping off.

With 36 hours he had a chance of getting approval from the other council members, with 8 it would pretty much be impossible.

I'm not going to like this, am I? Asked Selmak.

I'm not sure I will either.

What kind of personal matter would need his presence that he'd only get 48 hours notice for?

When he arrived through the gate it was obvious that he was expected. And that he was late. The medical team ran a round him in a hurry. When he asked them what was going on it seemed that they didn't know any more than he did, just that he had to be at Sam's house in less than an hour. Once the checks were through and he'd changed into some fatigues, an airman drove him swiftly towards his daughter's house.

'Don't suppose you know anything about what's happening today?'

'No, Sir.' the airman responded as the car came to a stop.

Jacob opened the door and stepped out into the shinning sun. 'Thank you, Airman.'

'Have a good day, Sir!' he called before speeding off.

Jacob sighed softly before making his way up to the house and rapping loudly on the door.

A moment passed.

A young girl in a shimmering pale blue dress answered the door. She frowned slightly. 'You must be Sam's dad. Or your a Goa'uld trying to abduct Sam, if that's the case you picked the wrong damned day!'

'I'm Sam's dad.' Jacob replied with a smile.

'Good, get in here and get ready we've got 10 minutes before we need to leave.' She said with authority. 'Sam! You're dad's here!'

'Dad?' sounded Sam's voice way down the hall.

He stepped into the house, taking note of the two bouquets of flowers on the kitchen counter. Combined with the dress the young girl was wearing and the fact that this was a 'personal matter' it was all starting to add up to one pretty obvious conclusion.

He gulped and followed the sound of his daughters voice, rounding the corner he saw Sam stepping out from her room. He smiled softly, feeling his eyes well up. She was angelic, adorned in a beautiful white dress that brushed her knees; she looked so much like her mother.

'Hey Sammie, what mischief do you have planned for today?'

She grinned stepping towards him and threw her arms around him. 'I'm so glad you made it.'

'You look beautiful.' he said kissing her cheek, a proud smile on his lips.

'And you... are dressed in fatigues. You need to get ready!' She disappeared into the guest room and came out with a garment bag. 'I think I remembered your size.'

'Sam.' he said seriously taking the bag, seeing a black three piece suit was peeking through the plastic.

'Yeah?

'Can you fill me in a little here?'

She looked up at him with more than a little trepidation and worry.

'I can guess the who, thought why him will always confuse me,' he said softly glad to see a small smile spread across her lips, 'But I think why now is the question I really need answered.'

'Tomorrow he's going to accept the position as base commander then start on Monday, we had to do this now while he isn't on the duty roster at the SGC.'

'Even when he was declared MIA that wouldn't mean he was pulled from...'

'General Hammond.' Sam said with a smile. 'Turns out they had a bit of a chat after he told us he was leaving for Washington. After 2 months passed, Hammond saw an opportunity to give us a few of days when he came back. Turns out there's quite a lot of paperwork involved to get him reinstated back at the SGC.'

He sighed deeply. 'Legal it may be, but if people find out about this you're going to be under a lot of scrutiny. From what I hear you, him, the SGC can't afford to have any more.'

'It's just a few friends and family.'

'Even still...'

'Dad, trust me.' she said softly. 'Everything's going to be fine. Now get dressed.'

He sighed deeply stepping into her guest bedroom and getting changed as fast as he was able.

'You girls ready?' he said fixing his tie as he stepped out into the hall.

'In here, Dad.' Sam's voice called from the living room.

He smiled at the sight that greeted him. Not much had changed in the past 10 minutes, light touch of make up, a veil, some flowers, her mother's pearls; but still his breath caught like the first time he saw Sam that day.

'You're gonna knock his socks off, sweetie.'

Sam smiled softly.

'She already...Oww!'

'Thank you, Cassie.' Sam said in a warning tone, slowly withdrawing her elbow from the young girls ribs.

Jacob closed his eyes and tried to wipe the last few seconds, and the disturbing mental pictures that that came with it, from his mind. 'So where are we going? And how are we getting there?'

'We're ready.' Sam said into a small stone in her hand.

There was a bright flash of light and the three were transported to a ship in orbit around the planet, a cool blue light shimmered of the surface of the Earth and filled the room.

'You look beautiful.' Teal'c said with a small bow at Sam and Cassie before nodding at Jacob. 'I'm glad that you could join us Jacob. Are you ready?'

'Yes.' Sam said with a smile.

'No.' Jacob said shaking slightly.

Teal'c smiled graciously. 'It is time for Cassie and I to depart.' he said taking Cassie's arm and leading her through a doorway to a bigger brighter room, from which sounded soft lilting music.

'Are you sure this will make you happy?' Jacob said turning to his daughter.

'Yes, I'm sure.'

'And him, he's the one you want.'

'Yes.'

'But it's... it's Jack!' he exclaimed.

She grinned. 'Yes, I love him. And he loves me.'

He sighed deeply, then nodded. 'Okay, then let's not keep your husband waiting.' He said offering her his arm.

Jack stood rocking on the balls off his feet staring down at the Earth. The first time he saw this view was moments after they had destroyed Apophis' ship just a little over a year since he and Sam first meet. It seemed like there was little to no hope of their survival, floating through space in beat up death gliders. But the view was second to none. The sight of a shuttle over the horizon was only sweeter due to their impending doom.

Now though, in the safety of the Daniel Jackson, it seemed perfect fit for their wedding. A moment, a day of peace and stillness amongst the usual chaos that was their lives.

Jack pulled at the cuffs of his grey 3 piece suit. Sam had been insistent on the colour, preferring it over the black suits Daniel and Teal'c wore. He thought it made him look old, bringing out the grey in his hair. But he didn't mind so much when she explained that she thought the silver in his hair was sexy and she liked that the suit highlighted it.

Silver... he liked that.

So the lighter coloured suit it was.

He heard the charge of the beaming technology and turned to see General Hammond standing in his dress blues.

'Glad you could make it, Sir.' Jack said shaking the man's hand.

Hammond smiled and took his hand warmly.

'Me too. I thought I'd miss it when I heard I have to meet with the Joint Chiefs at 1600 hours, but I guess it helps to have friends in high places. Quite literally.' he said nodding out the window.

Jack just smiled.

'We're ready.' Sam's voice sounded over the comms system.

'Good luck, Jack.' Hammond said softly.

'Thanks, George.' he replied before taking his place, in front of Daniel. Hammond and Thor standing just a little behind him.

Jack let loose a low breath as he heard the beaming technology charge again behind him, he shook slightly trying to get rid of his nerves.

'You're doing great, Jack.' Daniel said softly as the music started.

'Really? Feels like I'm missing something?'

'Your bride?'

'That could be it.'

Daniel smiled at Teal'c and Cassie walking towards them, which could only mean one thing. Jacob was here to walk Sam down the aisle.

'Maybe impending death?' He said softly nodding to the pair.

'Yup,' Jack muttered turning, 'That sounds more like it.'

He smiled widely watching Cassie walk towards him. A pang of sadness shot through him that the Fraiser wasn't here, but he was pretty damned sure the diminutive doctor would have approved. After all, he doubted any of this would have happened had she not given him the security footage from Sam's time on the Prometheus.

As the pair dressed in black and white rounded the corner, Jack felt his chest swell as he drew in a breath and it refused to leave his body. A massive smile spread over his lips seeing the wide grin on Sam's face beneath her veil. Even with Jacob glaring at him, he doubted it would have been possible to feel more happy than he did right that very instant, after years of waiting she was going to be his, and he hers.

He watched as Jacob lifted her veil and kissed her cheek proudly before turning to him.

'Jack.' Jacob said in a warning tone.

'Dad.' he replied with a grin.

A moment passed before the older man shook his head and smiled.

Jack's grin widened as he stepped in wrapping his arms around Sam's Dad. 'Really glad you could make it, Jacob.'

'Yeah, me too.' he replied, returning his hug briefly before stepping back.

Jacob sighed softly as he took Sam's right hand in his. He held it for a moment before turning her palm upwards before reaching for the wrist of Jack's left hand and setting it on top.

'Thank you.' Jack said softly as he enclosed his hand around Sam's. He would have done this right if he could, got a ring then asked for Jacob's permission but time just didn't allow for it. He appreciated receiving his blessing even if it was only moments before they took their vows.

'Make her happy, Jack.' he said to him seriously. Then looked over at Sam. 'Make each other happy.'

Sam smiled softly, her fingers lacing tightly with Jack's.

'We will.' she promised. Jack nodded in agreement.

Jacob stepped back from them and stood next to George and Thor.

The couple smiled at each other before turning to Daniel, their unofficial official.

'Okay, let's get started.' he said warmly.

It went by in a whirlwind, vows and rings were exchanged and the next thing Jack knew his lips were pressed against hers in a soft and lingering kiss.

The small crowd cheered and clapped.

As their lips parted Jack grinned down at her. Samantha. His wife.

Unable to resist he kissed her again, his arms tight around her waist holding her against him. She laughed before kissing him back, her arms around his neck.

Someone wolf whistled and they broke the kiss, foreheads pressed together and each blushing furiously.

'Okay, everyone.' Daniel called bringing the room to order and glancing at his watch. 'I'm afraid we're going to have to say goodbye to General Hammond.'

'You just got here!' Jacob exclaimed.

'Meeting with the Joint Chief's in 10 minutes.' he said with a smile, 'Should probably head back soon.'

Jacob embraced his friend warmly, 'Thank you, from what I understand today couldn't have happened with out you.'

'It's the only paperwork I've ever enjoyed doing.' he joked.

Jack approached Hammond with a wide smile. 'Thank you for coming, Sir.'

'My pleasure, Jack.' he said shaking his hand.

'I can give you that official yes now.'

'Glad to hear it. I'll pass that along right away.' he said softly, before taking a step back. 'I hope you all enjoy the rest of the day.'

Everyone waved goodbye as a light flashed and he disappeared.

'Thanks for helping us out today Thor.' Jack said softly.

'It has been my pleasure.' Thor replied bowing his head. 'Shall I return you all to your home, O'Neill?'

'Yeah, just a sec.' He said stepping over to Sam. 'Excuse me.' was all the warning she got as he interrupted her conversation with Daniel, sweeping her up in his arms without warning making her squeal in surprise.

'What are you doing?!' she said putting her arms around his neck.

'Ready for me to carry you over the threshold?'

She laughed softly. 'Definitely.'

'Alright, Thor, we're good to go! Jack called. 'See you later, buddy.'

'Goodbye, O'Neill's.'

Jack was quite sure that the little alien was grinning at them as the beam charged and flashed whizzing them away from space and back down to the Earth below.

A/N: Loved writing a marriage scene with Jacob :) Hope y'all enjoyed it too!