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Ten minutes later they entered the mess hall where the party was being held, Sam mingled for a few minutes before going over to get herself a drink. Jacob spotted George and walked over to him and whispered something in his ear and then they both left the party. Jacob told George about what Andy had said earlier that night at the house; Hammond was shocked by the information. He and Jacob had talked for a few more minutes before returning to the party.
Sam sat down at one of the tables with Cassie; they were talking about Christmas presents. Cassie wanted to know what Sam got her but she wouldn't budge. Cassie looked over Sam's shoulder and smiled.
"Sam?"
"Yes Cassie."
Cassie smiled and looked at the person in the doorway and then she got up and walked over to him. Sam turned around and relaxed when she saw Jack giving Cassie a hug, then he looked up and smiled. She stood up and walked over to him and his smile got even bigger.
"I see you finally made it."
"Yes sorry. I had to fill up the truck and there was a big queue at the gas station."
"Ok at least you're here now."
"True."
"Jack, look up" she said quietly and he looked up and then down at Sam and smiled.
"It is tradition."
"Yes it is."
They wrapped their arms around each other and kissed. Cassie wolf whistled at them, causing other party goers to stop and watch Jack and Sam kissing. A couple of people started clapping and then the others did the same and started to cheer them on. When they finally broke apart for air Jack turned to them and they were all smiling.
"Ok, back to the party and that's an order" they all laughed and went back to talking.
Hammond and Jacob walked over to them.
"Colonel, Major, care to explain?" Sam stepped forward and gave General Hammond a kiss on the cheek.
"It's a tradition sir." She said and then looked at her father. Jacob looked up and grinned.
"Major."
"George, look up" Jacob said. He looked up and then closed his eyes before dropping his head.
"You two are very lucky tonight."
"Thank you sir" Sam said and he smile and shook his head.
"Merry Christmas you two."
"Thank you sir and Merry Christmas to you too sir."
"Go and mingle and that is an order."
"Yes sir" Sam said, giggling. They left Jacob and Hammond standing there watching them as they went around talking to the others.
Jack, Sam and Jacob finally arrived home after 0200. After parking both vehicles in the garage, they went inside and said their good nights. When Jack and Sam were finally in her room, they slowly undressed each other before getting into bed. They snuggled into one another's arms before falling asleep.
Later that morning, after they had made passionate love, they got up and had a shower together. Once they were dressed and had made the bed they went downstairs to find Jacob at the breakfast bar, drinking his orange juice and reading the morning paper. General Hammond had given all of the SG teams Christmas and New Years off and that there was only a skeleton staff at the SGC over the holidays. He made sure that the roster showed eight hour shifts, so that they would get a chance to spend some time with their families on the holidays.
"Morning Dad."
"Morning you two. I was wondering when you were going to come down for breakfast."
"Funny" Jack got them a coffee each.
"What are you two going to do today?"
"I'll be getting the bedrooms and bathrooms set up while Jack goes into to town to get the last of the groceries that we will need over Christmas. What about you?"
"Well, if it is ok with Jack I'll help with the shopping."
"Thanks Dad; at least this way we will be out of Sam's hair" he said grinning and she smacked his back side.
"Hey, you're in trouble for that."
"You did put your foot in your mouth Jack."
"Damn, she is good."
Jacob chuckled, watching them flirt and tease one another while having their toast and coffee.
"Sam, did you have any dreams last night?"
"Yes Dad and they were happy dreams" she said and then took a bit of her toast.
"That's good." A few minutes later they finished their breakfast and cleaned up.
Sam gave Jack a kiss before he and Jacob left in Sam's SUV with Jacob driving. Sam went upstairs and started to work on each of the bedrooms. She aired the bedding and made the beds. Then she cleaned each bathroom and put out clean towels, bath mats and face clothes along making sure that the liquid soap dispenser was full and there was plenty of toilet paper and Kleenex.
She dusted each room and vacuumed them. She folded up the bed spreads and put them away. When she was finished upstairs, she vacuumed the upstairs hall and the stairs. Then she dusted all the rooms downstairs and cleaned both bathrooms, mopped the floors and vacuumed the rest of the house. She had Christmas music playing while she was cleaning the house, singing along with the carols. When she was finished she made herself a cup of coffee and sat down to read the morning paper.
A few minutes later she heard the garage door open and she smiled, knowing who it was. She went to greet them at the garage door. She saw the back of her wagon filled with bags.