Chapter 3: Lt. Colonel Carters Turn...
1331hrs: Lt. Colonel Carters Lab...
Sam was humming in the elevator next to Siler holding his giant wrench. Janet had exited on her floor bidding the two a good day. "So the two of you had a great lunch I see. Where did you ladies' go?" he asked hoping to get some information for the Hustler.
"We ate at Will Rogers Lounge, they have great food. You ought to take your wife there one day. She'd love it." Samantha replied noticing his giant wrench. "I'll do that Lt. Colonel Carter. Trisha has been bugging me about that place for some time now." He responded readjusting the huge tool.
"What do you use that for? I've never seen a bolt & nut that big on base." She asked really wanting to know. "This... It's above your pay grade ma'am" Siler responds with a smirk stepping out of the elevator. Samantha just laughed knowing no one has yet found out what that giant wrench is actually used for.
She unlocked her lab doors walking in smiling ear to ear. Janet and she found the perfect dress, one that will take Jack's breath away. All they needed to get now was the extras and go to the hair salon.
She opened her laptop back up resuming her earlier project. Sam was so engrossed in the ship redesign that she never heard Jacob enter.
"Earth to Sammy, Earth to Sammy is you home?" he asked amused when she jumped back placing a hand over her beating heart.
'Jacob, that was mean.' Selmak half chastised her host. 'Admit it, you thought it was funny. I did that all the time when she used to be a teen. I loved doing it then too.' Jacob shot back. 'Okay, I did but just a little. Look at her, the poor girl almost had a heart attack.' Selmak responded.
"Dad, you scared me half to death." She said starting to breathe normal again. Sam walked around slugging Jacob in the arm. "...and don't ask why I did that!" then hugged him. "When did you get in Dad? Can I offer you anything to drink?" as she grabs her water.
"No, I'm fine Sammy. Just thought I'd drop by and say hi to my best daughter." Jacob replied smiling. "I'm your only daughter Dad...therefore the best!" she bantered back.
"That you are Sammy...and I only want the best for you!" he replied while hugging her. "I'm so proud of you. You made Lt. Colonel in less time than me. You're also head of the Science Department and R & D. There is no limit to what you can accomplish." Jacob said then continued. "Your mom would be so proud of you as well. Right now she is looking down from heaven smiling and crying tears of joy for you. I have no doubt of that" he finished.
"I know dad. Mom is just watching from afar. I just wish she could be here for me right now." She pauses wiping a tear away. "There's so much going on right now it's not funny. My mind is running in overdrive dad." Sam says laying her head on his shoulder. Jacob rocks her back and forth gently.
"You went through a lot between the weekend and now. The bright point is that Colonel O'Neill is alive and well..." he pauses 'don't you dare Jacob! Our daughter won't like it!' "...and the two of you are finally out going out on a date without fear." He adds smirk getting a scolding from Selmak.
"Dad...how did you find out if you just got here?" she asked taking a step back looking at him. "Okay, I've been on base since about 1100hrs. Your Uncle George briefed me on everything." Jacob informed her.
"Dad, please tell me you didn't scare Jack off!" Sam asked biting her bottom lip nervously. If Dad scared the one man I want to have a future with away I'll never forgive him she thought.
Jacob saw her worry run across his daughters face. Samantha really wanted this to happen he could see plain as day. She was biting her bottom lip like his wife used to do. 'See what you done Jacob, your scaring the poor girl. You had better fix this and quick or I will.' Selmak threatened. 'Okay, I'll fix it old bat.' He retorted.
"Sammy, look at me..." he said getting a look of anger mixed with worry. "...I didn't scare Jack off. Hell I couldn't even if I wanted too. He's a good man that looks after you and loves you more than life itself." Jacob reassured her.
Sam lets a small tear fall then holds her middle. "I'm sorry Sammy; I didn't mean to upset you." He says embracing her in a fatherly hug. "I was just thinking about how close I came to losing him dad..." she pauses. "...I mean Jack was shot right in front of me." Sam finishes crying tears that had yet to fall.
"Jack is alive and well. That means God has plans for him...and you." He replied lightly swaying her. "I know dad. Just don't run him off. I love him and can't wait to be Ms. O'Neill one day." Sam said with complete honesty. 'See Jacob, all better, now you have your confirmation." Selmak told her host. 'That I do old lady. With that taken care of I'll need to buy a new suite soon. I got to look good escorting my little girl down the aisle.' Jacob retorted still holding he daughter.
"So...do I get to see the killer dress you bought or not?" he asked knowing the answer already. "If you see the dress dad you'll never let me leave Janet's house." Sam replied taking a step back. "Tell you what Lt. Colonel Carter. Buy your old man dinner and I'll tell about the wild parties that tok'ra have." He said causing Samantha to laugh. "Deal!" she answered with a huge smile.