PICKING FLOWERS

It was now exactly thirty days and counting until Jack and Sam's wedding, scheduled in San Diego, mid November. Even though the wedding was to be relatively small and simple, the bride and groom had some decisions to make about things like wedding cake, photographers and of course, flowers.

"Hey, Carter," Jack hailed as he strolled into the lab, "Time to pick flowers."

Sam looked up from her project with more than a little surprise, quickly thinking back to the last time General O'Neill had told her to "go pick flowers". That certainly took her back to what was almost a huge mistake -- Pete. If she had really gone through with it… Wow, couldn't even let herself think that.

"Sir," she answered automatically, "I mean Jack, really, time to go already?"

"Yep, due at the florist, in …exactly 30 minutes and its going to take at least 15 to get to the surface… now would be good. Don't want to miss out on the best selection of pansies, dandelions, marigolds, primroses and all."

"I don't think those are wedding flowers Jack."

"See, I knew it was important that you come with me!"

"Enough said, let's go!"

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Thinking they were on their way to the florist, Sam followed Jack down the hallway towards the elevator, only to be led into Daniel's lab. To her amazement, the room was packed with an incredible assortment of flowers and smelled heavenly. Daniel was standing behind his desk drowning in a sea of calla lilies with what appeared to be a bird of Paradise growing out of his head.

"Hi, Sam. Surprise!"

"Holy Hannah! Jack, what did you do?"

"Well, I knew it would be just about impossible to get you to the florist, so I thought I would bring the florist to you. And Daniel, well he volunteered, right Danny boy?"

"Was drafted is more like it, Jack, but thank you."

"Anyway, don't mind him, we have a job to do, Sam. The florist promised me every available variety for this time of year is represented here. Let's pick flowers!" Jack said with his trademark grin. Then, sotto voice, he whispered in Sam's ear, "Just remember, I really like roses."