Life of a warrior part 8
previously on Life of a warrior...
"Are you my grampa?" Grace asked.
"Yep. Sam care to introduce me?"
"Of course dad. My oldest is Grace. She is biologically mine. She is 3 and a half. AJ full name Araiakel Janet. She will be three in two months. I adopted her when she was 3 months old and Grace was 9 months old and I adopted this little one less then a day ago. Her name is Hannah Elizabeth." Sam said describing her small family.
Jacobs eyes widened at the name of his youngest grandchild.
"Hannah? Your mother would be so proud." Jacob said.
"Thanks dad." Sam said, her eyes brimming with tears. Jacob gave her a comforting shoulder squeeze since he couldn't hug her.
"You see Mark yet?" He asked. Sam shook her head. "Well lets go have a talk with George, Shall we?"
and now the continuation...
Jacob was inside Hammonds office, having a chat with his old friend. They seemed to be smiling, which was always a good sign. It meant that Hammond hadn't told Jake about them...yet. Hammond had been on the red phone for a few minutes, and Hammond looked happy when the phone was hung up. The Carter-O'Neill Family stayed in the briefing room.
"Are you going to tell your dad about us right away?" Jack asked his fiance and the love of his life.
"I don't know but ya, soon I will." Sam said. Jack smiled at her. Both toddlers were on his hip.
A few moments later Jacob and Hammond stepped out of the office. Hammond had two folders in his hand with the SGC logo stickered on the front.
"Sam, George and I have a surprise for you." Jacob said, he looked like he was about to tell the world about UFO's, it was something Jacob had been interested long before he became apart of the Stargate universe.
"Tomorrow at 1000 hours you can visit your brother and his family. You can bring your girls with you." Hammond said to Sam.
"That's great." Sam said with a big grin on her face but it wasn't UFO's. Thank goodness.
"There's more." Jacob said with a grin not quite as big as Sams.
"Theses are non-disclosure forms for Mark and Annika Carter." Hammond said. There were smiles all around. Except for the children who had no idea what was going on.
"Really sir? I can tell them?" Sam asked. Her hopes were getting to an all knew high. This had definatly been a busy day.
"Yes Major, I just got off the phone with the president. He said he was more then happy to grant this wish." Hammond said.
"Major?" Jacob questioned. He hadn't gotten to that piece of information quite yet.
"Yes dad major. The president recalled me but I'm fine with that. The real surprise was the 1 billion dollar cheque for a early wedding gift." Sam said. Hannah was beginning to fuss. Sam rocked her back and forth to prevent her from crying.
Jacob looked even more shocked now.
"B..billion? And wait a wedding? Care to fill me in? Anyone?" Jacob asked, now quite flustered.
"Jack and I are getting married." Sam said. Jacob's gaze went from Sam to Jack in an instant. Jack hid behind Sam. The man wouldn't harm then man his daughter would be marrying who had been MIA for a little over five years, would he?
Sam stepped away from him, taking away his cover.
"So much for waiting." Jack muttered under his breath.
Grace giggled. Sam smiled at that. Much like her father in that context, always had to do things at the most inopportune time.
"Dad can we move on please. I'd like my first visit with you in years not end in bloodshed please." Sam said. Jack suppressed a laugh. Sam had learned much from him.
"Alright I can forgo the threatening for now. Can't promise I won't do it later." Jacob said.
"Make him promise." Jack whispered in Sam's ears. This time it was her turn to giggle.
The rest of the day was amazing. Jack took the kids to play again while Sam visited with her father. The folders were kept in the dresser with the cheque.
Sam had also caught up with Hailey who now had a barely two year old toddler to raise and the young women was only 26 but she was staying on base intill Walter brought his car seat and took them shopping. Sam felt there was something between those two.
Sam had received car seats from Janet. They were extras from her own children and felt that Sam would need them for which Sam was very grateful.
Jacob was coming with them tomorrow to brief Mark and his family. The president said as long as the kids kept the program a secret they could know to but they weren't old enough to sign the non-disclosure forms.
Jacob went to sleep in his quarters that were assigned to him each time he stayed on earth.
Sam came into the quarters. All three children were sound asleep.
"Are they asleep?" Sam whispered.
"Yes now you and I can finally get some rest today." Jack said. They both lay on the bed and they soon fell asleep. Jack wasn't even wakened by Sam's surprisingly loud snoring.
(A/N: thought I would never get the first day done. Phew. Wipes forehead dramaticly)
The next day Sam and Jack got up at 0700. Hannah had woken them up four times during the night. None of them was because of Sam's snoring, thankfully, on Hak'tyl Ish'ta woke up in her tent because of it, which embarrassed Sam a lot.
The children woke up soon afterwards. Sam changed them into the clothing she bought for them and they actually fit pretty well.
Grace wasn't to happy about having to wear strange clothes but after both Jack and Sam explained that it was the custom of earth and that she looked very pretty in the pink fall dress Grace agreed to wear it. AJ being her shy self didn't comment on the clothing at all but rather took it in stride. Hannah of course had no comment. Folders in hand they were ready.
"We are off to see the wizard." Jack said in a sing songy voice.
"The wonderful wizard of Oz." Grace sang back, skipping along the corridors. Sam looked at Jack.
"You showed them the movie while I was catching up with dad, didn't you?" Sam questioned.
Jack just shrugged. Sam smiled. Oh how she loved this man.
Jacob met them topside. The air force found them a SUV that could fit everyone in. Apparently this was another gift from the SGC.
Sam was getting embarrassed by all this gift giving. She didn't feel worthy of such things. She had been MIA presumed KIA for five years and when she did see SG1, Sam didn't tell them who she was. Sam was ashamed of herself but Jack was slowly changing that.
The drive to Marks would be 3 hours. While it may seem easier to beam over there, they didn't want to scare the Carters before they knew the truth.
Jack drove the entire way. Jacob sat in the passenger seat. Grace and AJ were in car seats in the back 3 seater. They were not happy about the car seats. This time AJ did whine about it but after a while they stopped. Sam sat in one of the single chair like seats in the middle. Hannah was in a car seat on the next one beside her. The only other one and after Hammond wished them good luck they were off.
On the way Jack and the kids sang row row your boat and 99 bottles of beer on the wall for the entire three hours. The van parked in front of Marks house.
"Thought that ride would never end." Jacob said getting out of the Van very quickly.
"Hey I'm not that bad of a singer." Jack said. Sam laughed. She got Grace and AJ out of their car seats. Once they were out Sam took the carrier that was Hannah was in and carried it.
They were at the door. Sam knocked. Mark answered.
"Oh my god! Sammie!" Mark hugged her careful not to knock the carrier. "You have kids?"
"Yes it's a long story. Can we come inside the house Mark?" Sam asked her twin brother.
"Oh ya sorry, come on in." Mark said.
They entered into the kitchen. A very pregnant women was sitting at the table eating. Sam set down the carrier to take her Jacket off.
"Oh my god Sam, we heard you were alive. I am so happy."
the two women hugged.
"The president cleared us to tell you about our work." Jack said.
"Where are the kids Annie?" Jacob asked.
"At school for another two hours." Mark answered.
"And before we go any further you only have two kids right?" Sam asked.
"Yes Ryan is 13 and Zoe is 10 now. This pregnancy was a complete surprise. Now who are theses kids?" Mark asked.
"Grace, AJ and Hannah. We'll be able to explain more once you sign these forms." Sam said. Jack handed them the folders.
"What are these?" Mark asked.
"Non-disclosure forms. You always hated that we kept secret from you, well now we're telling." Sam said.
"Lets go into the living room then." Annie gestured to the couch in the living room which wasn't far from the kitchen.
They all sat down. Grace and AJ played in the corner away from most of the adults.
Mark and Annie signed the forms. Jack took them and put them in his bag.
Sam began the long winded explanation.
"In 1923 archeologists uncovered a ancient device known as the stargate..."
Both Mark and Annie's eyes widened in shock, surprise and disbelief but they didn't interrupt. The short version included Sam missing in action and adopting her girls. That took almost two hours.
"Sam, I'm not sure whether to believe you or call the psych ward." Mark said. He thought this was all a joke. Annie believed her sister and father-in-law.
"Mark I'm not kidding but If you need an alien as proof...Dad." Sam looked at her father. He bowed his head. When his eyes glowed Mark and Annie jumped back in fear.
"Do not be afraid. I am Selmek. I am Tok'ra. Your father is my host."
"Oh great my dad is an alien."Mark cried out.
"Part alien." Jacob said, his voice returning to normal.
Soon the two children returned home. Mark decided to tell them the truth. They took it a lot better then their parents did. After visiting and catching up for another 5 hours, they headed home.
Ryan and Zoe were happy to finally get some cousins even if they were to young to play with. Jacob loaded the children up. Sam and Jack were saying goodbye to Mark and Annie.
"Mark I should let you know... I'm engaged." Sam said.
"Really to who? I doubt it is Pete because you said no every time before you went missing." Mark said.
"I said no because I was in love with someone but couldn't act on it."
"I take it, that it is the same guy now?" Annie asked.
"Yes and his name is Colonel Jack O'Neill." Sam said with a beaming smile.
"You mean him?" Mark pointed to Jack.
"Yes." Sam said simply.
"Isn't he a little old for you?" Mark said point blank.
"Mark!" Sam said a little angerly. "I've loved this man since I first met him. Age means nothing to me."
When Mark said nothing in response Annie elbowed in his ribs.
"Sam I'm sorry but I want to protect my little sister."
"I know Mark and I am your little sister by only three minutes." Sam said with a smile. The two siblings hugged. Mark then turned his attention to Jack.
"You hurt my sister I hurt you back." Mark threatened.
"I know." Jack nodded. "Besides she would kick my ass, her fighting has gone way up since she was last on earth."
Mark nodded. This man was decent enough. He loved his sister dearly, Mark could see it in his eyes.
They went into the van.
"We'll send you the invitation once we work out a date." Sam called from the SUV.
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