Chapter 15

Once done, she put a load of Jacob's new clothes through one washing machine and the boys' clothes through the other. They both sat down and talked for an hour before Sam went and started dinner. Jacob helped her in the kitchen, since it'd been a while since he last cooked.

Once dinner was sorted out, Jacob offered to go and pick up the boys from daycare and school. When he left to go and get them, Sam walked down to the cottage after putting clothes through the drier and new loads in the washing machine. She made his bed and put clean towels and other things out for him.

Then she returned to the house and got the boys' afternoon snack sorted out. A few minutes later, she heard the van pull up in the driveway, so she went to see who it was and smiled. She walked back into the kitchen and got the younger boys their drinks since the older ones could help themselves.

She heard them walking into the house talking to their grandfather about what they'd been doing at school. When they walked into the kitchen, they all said hi to Sam as they all sat at the dining table. Jacob and Sam got the younger ones their drinks and snack while the older ones took theirs to the table.

Jacob sat down and talked to them while Sam went to check on the washing. When she returned, she sat down and talked to her sons. She found out if they had any homework, which they did. So, after they had their snack, they all went and did their thing until it was dinner time.

Jacob played with the younger ones in the game room while the older ones went to do their homework. Sam cleaned up the kids' messes, got the dinner plates, and everything sorted out for their dinner.

When Jack walked in the door, he walked into the kitchen and over to Sam. He wrapped his arms around her with his hands on her stomach and kissed her neck.

"Hey, how was the mission?"

"Good. Are you OK? Hammond said you left the base this morning."

"Did he tell you why?"

She turned around, so she could wrap her arms around his neck and they kissed .

"No. Are you sure your OK?" Sam smiled.

"Yes, I'm OK."

"Then why did you take the next few days off?"

"The reason is standing behind you with a grin on his face." Jack turned to see Jacob, in the doorway, grinning.

"Dad!"

"Hi, Jack." Jacob walked in and shook Jack's hand.

"So, is everything OK?"

"Yes. I've got a few days off and I'm still getting use to the tok'ra ways."

"Ah."

"And Sam's the top talk of the water cooler."

"Oh?" he turned and looked at Sam.

"Remember, I killed Yu."

"Me?"

"No, Yu. Y.U."

"Oh, the snake head Yu."

"Yes."

"Ah." Sam shook her head at Jack.

"Jack, can you take care of dinner? I'm going to go and put my feet up for a bit."

"Sure." He gave her a kiss before she walked out of the kitchen.

She walked into the living room, sat down in her lazy boy chair, and put the footrest up. Once she was comfortable, she closed her eyes and fell asleep a few seconds later. Jacob and Jack talked while Jack dished up dinner. Then they got the boys to the table. Once they all started eating their dinner, Jack went to check on Sam.

He walked into the living room and stopped. He looked at Sam with a smile on his face, watching her sleep. He walked over to her, bent over, and gave her a kiss. When he looked at her. She was smiling. Then she opened her eyes and looked into his brown eyes.

"Hey. Enjoy your nap?"

"Mmm, I must be tired."

"Well, how about after dinner, I'll run you a nice hot bath."

"Sounds good to me."

"Good. Dinner's ready."

"OK."

He gave her a kiss and helped her to her feet. Then they walked into the dining area and sat down. They all talked during dinner for the next half-hour. After dinner, Jack went upstairs to run Sam a hot bath, while Jacob and the boys cleared the table and put the dishes in the two dishwashers.

After the bath was full, Sam was naked in the bedroom. She walked into the bathroom, when she heard Jack turn the taps off. When he turned around and saw Sam in the doorway, he smiled at her.

"What?" she asked.

"Still sexy as ever."

"Jack! I'm six month pregnant."

"I know, but you still look sexy to me."

Sam walked over to him and he gave her a kiss. Then he helped her into the bath. When she was in, she laid back in the water.

"Thanks for this."

"No worries. While you are relaxing in here, I'll go and give the young ones their baths."

"OK, Jack." He bent over and gave Sam a kiss before walking out of the bathroom.

Half an hour later, Jack returned to their bedroom to change his clothes since their four young sons decided to give him a bath as well. After he changed into sweat pants and a tee shirt, he went to check on Sam.

When he walked into the bathroom, he could see that her eyes were closed and the jets were on. He walked in and tested the water. It was getting cold, so he turned the jets off and he gave Sam a kiss.

"Sam."

"Mmm."

"Come on sweetheart, the water is getting cold." Sam opened her eyes and looked around.

"I must have fallen asleep."

"Yeah. Come on, lets get you out of the tub and dried off. Shall we?"

"Thanks, Jack."

He helped her out of the tub and he pulled the plug before he helped dry her off. Once dry, Sam put a nightie on and did her night routines. Meanwhile, Jack cleaned away the last of the bubbles and cleaned up any water mess that was on the floor.

Once finished, he followed Sam to their bed and helped her in. Once she laid down, Jack could see how tired she was.

"I'll be in later and I'll bring you a midnight snack and water."

"Thanks, Jack." He gave her a kiss.

"Sweet dreams, Sam." He watched her close her eyes and fall into peaceful sleep.

He gave her a kiss before standing up and walking out of their room, turning the lights down low as he went. He went to see what the boys were doing and to make sure the older ones had done their homework.

Jacob stayed with Jack and Sam for four days before returning to the tok'ra for a mission.

Janet kept an eye on both Sam and the baby, since Sam was getting bigger. Even though she was six months pregnant, she looked like eight months. Janet reckoned that the baby would be over ten pounds when he or she is born.

When Sam returned to work after Jacob left, she was awarded the 'air force cross' for what she had done in the gate room almost two weeks earlier.

The day she returned to work, was the day Jacob returned to the tok'ra. He was there when she received the award, which made Jacob proud of her.

A week later, Janet put Sam on maternity leave. Sam wasn't happy about it at first, but she understood. When Sam was at home, she cleaned the house and did the washing while kids were at daycare and at school.

She took her time in doing those things and after lunch she laid down on the couch to take an afternoon nap. Since Sam wasn't aloud to drive, three of their friend's wives would pick up the kids and drop them off at home while Jack was off world. When he was on the base, he left earlier to pick them up.

Sam started getting the older ones to help her when they got home. She got them to take care of the snacks and drinks for their younger brothers. They also took turns in helping get dinner sorted out, taking care of the dishes, and putting clothes and other laundry away for Sam.

Sometimes, when Jack came home with the boys, Sam would still be sleeping. They all knew to be quiet, since they knew she needed her rest. On weekends, Jack made sure Sam stayed in bed while he took care of everything. He made sure she got what she wanted, even if he had to go into town to get it.

When Sam went to the SGC for her next ultrasound, she was eight months pregnant. Jack was with her like always.

"Well, Sam everything looks good but the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck."

"Is the baby OK?"

"Yes. the cord is loose."

"That is good to know."

"Sam, I have got some bad news."

"Janet what's wrong?"

"Sam, for the rest of your pregnancy, I want to put you in to the hospital. Your blood pressure is slightly up and from what I can tell the baby is about ten pounds. You said yourself that you have been having back pains the last couple of days."

"OK. I understand. Is there anything else?"

"No, not at this time. I'll go and make the calls while the Colonel here helps you get cleaned up and dressed."

"Thanks."

Janet walked behind the curtain and over to the phone to make the calls, while Jack helped Sam get cleaned up and dressed. Then he helped her into the wheelchair. While waiting for Janet to return, Jack sat down facing Sam.

"Sam, are you worried?"

"Yes."

"Well, everything is going to be OK."

"I know."

"I'll come and visit you when I can. I'll also call the others to let them know what is going on with you and which room you're going to be in. They can drop by and see you, so you won't be board." Sam smiled.

"I know you will."

"Well, first thing we are going to do is stop and get you some snacks on the way to the hospital."

"That would be great. I am hungry." Jack smiled.

"Anything you want Sam?"

"Yes. Subway and Burger King sundaes"

"Sure. We can talk about it when we leave, OK?"

"Sure." When Janet walked over, the curtain was pulled back.

"OK. The hospital is getting a room set up for you, Sam."

"Thanks, Janet."

"OK. Sir, can you take your wife to the hospital. Have you got a bag packed?"

"Yes, just in case."

"Good. I'll drop by after my shift this afternoon to see how you are settling in."

"Thanks."

"Good. You can go. See you this afternoon. I'll let General Hammond know what's going on."

"Thanks, Janet."

Jack pushed Sam out of the infirmary and to the elevators. When they got to Jack's truck, Jack helped Sam in. He passed the wheelchair to one of the personnel who was headed to the elevators. The person returned the wheelchair since he was heading that way.

Once in, they headed out of the mountain and into town. Jack went through the drive through to get Sam three sundaes first. Once he got them and passed them to Sam, he drove to Subway to get what Sam wanted. While driving there, Sam enjoyed her sundaes.

When they got to Subway, Sam told Jack what she wanted. He went in and got Sam two foot long subs, two Danish pastries, and four different cookies.

He returned with them and a bottle of water. They sat there eating, since it was already lunchtime. Jack was enjoying his Subway, while Sam was enjoying hers. When they both finished, Jack took care of the rubbish. Then they went to the grocery store where Jack got Sam her favorite snacks.

When he returned with them, they drove to the hospital. Once there, Jack went in and got a wheelchair for Sam. Then he returned. He helped her into the wheelchair. Then he go t her bag, before locking up the van. Then he pushed her into the hospital.