Chapter 2
Looking back taking those jobs was the best this they had ever done. Nick was damn positive about that. When it had started he was positive that Colonel O'Neill had one loose but over time he had come to respect the man that had molded a huge part of his life.
The old SG1 and SG32 still got together occasionally, usually around the holidays to check in and catch-up. Everyone in -32 had stayed tight. After training together and being on the same team, living in the same area, they still chose each other.
So years later they meet at Nick and Chloe's house, it isn't the biggest one but old habits will die hard, for Christmas. Obviously Nick, Chloe and their two children are there but the McNickel's and their children come over along with the Jackson pack, the O'Neill's and Teal'c always end up showing up because Daniel's there so the smaller house turns into a zoo.
On this latest anniversary gather Jack made a toast.
Clink, clink. Everyone fell silent to hear his words of wisdom. "You know ten years ago I couldn't help but wonder just what old General Hammond was thinking putting his flag ship team in charge of a bunch of nuggets." He cleared his throat. "Now I have to confess that I realize you were not just a bunch of nuggets. He had hand picked you because he thought that we could learn from each other and we did. I know we've lost a couple people along the way but from what I hear SG32 is one of the finest teams and I am proud to be your General."
Known as a man of such short words everyone cheered heartily to the beautifully eloquent toast he gave. Sitting down next to his wife Jack took a gulp of wine and smirk, the Pentagon had been good for something. Squeezing her husbands' hand Sam leaned over and whispered in his ear. "Beautiful Jack." He squeezed back. "Just like you." They laughed and gazed into each others eyes wondering how over the almost two decades they'd known each other they'd almost lived with out this.
Their moment was finally interrupted when a 12 year old girl noticed. "Ew, mushy mom stop!" Instead of complying, because since when has Jack O'Neill ever complied, he reached around and brought his truest love in for a deep kiss. Such an action was met with gags by their twelve year old Marie daughter and giggling from Jules their 5 year old daughter.