I'm trying to write as much as I can as I'm going away on Wednesday for about 10 days and I won't be updating, plus when I get back I start back up at work and uni so I'm not sure how much time I can devote to this fic. I want to try and finish it in a timely manner.

EDIT: Thanks to Reikson, I now have more of an insight to the US Police force and changed Kate's rank accordingly.

Chapter 2: What happens in Vegas

5 Years Earlier- November 2006

"And by the power invested in me by the state of Nevada, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Major General Jack O'Neill stood proud in the chapel in his dress blues sporting a huge grin on his face. His new wife, Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Carter, dressed in a simple cream gown, was wearing a matching grin. Jack pulled her close and brought his mouth down to meet hers in a passionate kiss. Those in attendance stood and applauded the newly married couple as they broke apart and started back down the aisle.

A then Officer Kate Beckett watched on as her god father got married. Her arm was in a sling as she had been in a shootout with a suspect a week prior and the bullet entered her shoulder where the vest didn't protect. She followed the rest of the wedding party to the reception venue, which was actually a steakhouse, as opposed to a dining room in a hotel. Apparently the large African-American man, Murray, was responsible for organising that particular facet of the wedding.

The group that her Uncle Jack had alligned himself with were a little different than what she had expected. Kate understood that his new wife was also in the Air Force, but he didn't know what use he would have with an archaeoloist.
As the night progressed, she found that she had found common ground with this Dr. Daniel Jackson and was able to practice her French and Russian language skills with him.

"Katie-girl! I'm so happy that you could make it." Jack came over to her, his wife in tow. "Carter, I want you to meet my god-daughter, Kate. Katie, this is Sam."

Kate held out her uninjured left hand and shook Sam's awkwardly. "Pleased to meet you."

"Likewise. Jack told me you work for the NYPD. That must be interesting work."

Kate nodded, "It has it's days. Getting shot at is certainly interesting."

Sam chuckled softly, "Don't I know it. I think it adds a little spice to your day."

"I thought you were a scientist?" Kate asked a little confused.

"I am, but as an Air Force officer, you still have to be prepared for the worst."

"I see! Well congratulations to you both. The painkillers I took before have started to kick in so I should probably get going." It wasn't entirely true but she needed to get out of there. Seeing Jack this happy after everything was strange, especially when she was still in therapy to deal with her mother's murder.

"Thanks for coming out, Kate. It meant a lot to Sam and I," Jack told her as he walked her outside and hailed her a cab. "Say hi to your dad for me. I've been meaning to call in and see him, but things have been a little crazy on my end."

"Sure," she nodded, "thanks for inviting me. You look happy, Uncle Jack." Kate gave him a one armed hug, which he returned.

"I am happy. Next time I see you, I want you to be just as happy."

"I promise." Kate hopped into the cab and gave him the address of her hotel. She needed to soak her body in a bath for a little while.

5 Years Later- November 2011

"Jack, you need to leave now if you want to make it to the airport in time to pick them up," Sam called out from their bedroom of their Colorado Springs home to her husband who was sitting on the couch in the living room watching the hockey game.

"I'm leaving now," he called back.

Sam walked into the living room and stood directly in front of the television so that he couldn't see, "That's what you said ten minutes ago. Now hurry up or you'll be late."

Jack stood up and snapped to attention, "Yes, ma'am." He turned sharply on his heel and headed out the front door.

"Smart ass!" she called out after him.

All Jim Beckett told Jack was that he was picking up three people at the airport, so when Jack saw an older looking Kate walking hand-in-hand with another man with Jim on her other side, he was shocked. This was the first time that he had seen her since his wedding. He walked up and greeted them; he and Jim embraced like brothers and Jack gave Kate a tight hug, "You kept your promise, Katie-girl." Jack grinned at her and she let out a wide smile in return before looking at Rick and then back at Jack.

"Yeah, I guess I did. Jack, this is Richard Castle. Rick, this is my Uncle Jack."

Rick held out his hand for the older man to shake, but Jack just stood there with his arms crossed, looking Rick up and down as if he was evaluating him.

"How are you, Dick? Good flight? How about them Yankees?"

Rick was confused, "Uh, I'm fine, thank you. Flight was good. I'm more of a Mets fan actually." Jack grinned and slapped him on the back.

"I think I'm going to like you, Dick."

Kate cleared her throat, "Uh, Jack, his name is Rick." Jack looked over at Rick and then back to Kate.

"I know, but I think he will be Dick for just a little while longer."

Sam had insisted that Jim and his family stay with them. As they were the only non-military people attending the party, it would be easier than looking for a hotel close enough. The others that were invited would either stay on base or at their own homes. She showed Jim to his room first and then led Kate and Rick to the one they would be sharing.

"Here you are, towels and fresh linen are in the closet are in the hall if you need it. Just make yourselves comfortable."

"Thanks, Sam." Kate placed her small suitcase on the bed next to where Rick had put his and started to unpack.

"She doesn't seem like she's military," Rick commented.

"Who? Sam?"

"Yeah, not like Jack. I honestly don't know if the guy likes me or wants to shoot me. It's scary!"

Kate laughed, "Don't worry about Jack. He likes you, trust me."

Rick was still wary, "How do you know?"

She stopped what she was doing and looked Rick straight in the eyes, "If he didn't like you, you'd already be dead."

Rick's eyes widened in shock, "Oh."

Sorry for leaving that there but I felt as if it was a good place to stop for now. The next chapter will be the party and then we will get into the more meaty part of the story. I haven't written anything Stargate related in a while, so I hope I'm still doing the characters justice.

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