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The next day Jack and Sam were in her lab and Jack read to her the information received in the background check on the Clarke family. Kath had pretty much told them the same things and Jack read about the accident, Jane's injuries and the court case.
After lunch, while Sam, Sarah and SG1 went for a swim, Jack called the Joint Chief about a new chef for the base. After a short talk Jack was given the thumbs up and he called Kath and asked her to come to the base the next day to look around. She said she would be there. When Sam and SG1 returned, Sam was lying down in their quarters and Jack gave her the good news. She rewarded him with a kiss.
The next morning Jack and Sam meet Kath on the surface and she was shocked to find out that they were both in the Air Force and that Jack was the CO of the base and Sam the second in command. They went down in the elevators to the mess hall level and then gave her a tour of the mess hall and the kitchen area. She was shocked when she saw that the place was a mess.
She asked Jack some question and he showed her what they were usually served. After some more questions and answers Jack gave her two-week trial period, which she had expected. Sam gave her a personal cheque for one hundred thousand dollars, for her daughter's medical expenses and this she did not expect and was shocked at their kindness. She couldn't stop thanking them. After Jack told her what time to start in the morning, she told him that she was looking forward to it, before she left.
"Well Sam, I hope you are right about our new chef."
"At least the personnel won't have to go to see Janet with a stomach ache."
"True. Come on, there is cake in our quarters and the rest of the gang will be waiting for us."
"Cake, yummy." Jack wheeled her down to their quarters where their friends where waiting for Sam and Jack. Half an hour later it was back to work for them all.
Two and half weeks later Mark and the family arrived for Thanksgiving. Sam was in the game room, in her wheel chair, when they all arrived. They were shocked to see the how big she had gotten. Janet, Cassie and Sarah were cooking Thanksgiving this year for everyone.
Even George Hammond came for dinner since his family was spending the holiday with the in laws. He arrived with Jacob and that made Sam happy, since she hadn't been sure if he could make it or not. They had a wonderful time eating, talking and drinking. Sam was going back for second and third helpings. Mark couldn't believe how much Sam was eating. Jacob told him about the eating competition that Sam had entered and won.
"Your joking, Sam, you ate over twenty burgers?"
"Yep and they were yummy," she said patting her stomach,
"Jack, how is the new chef working out?" Hammond asked.
Well doc has been bored lately, if that answers your question sir. We are making Friday hamburger and chips day since we were given some bags of the wrong kind of potatoes. Everyone the base is pleased with the new meals and now everyone has a choice of green chilli or lemon chicken."
"That is a good idea Jack as long as the personnel is happy."
"They are sir" Hammond leaned over to Jack.
"How did the clearance go."
"Good; Janet put mother and daughter into the sarcophagus and they are both now fine and healthy. The money that we gave Kath helped to pay most of the medical bills and now, with this job, things are good for them. Kath told me yesterday that they are selling their home in Denver and moving down here, now she is working here."
"That is good news."
They had a wonderful day, enjoying being together. In the afternoon, Sam went to lie down on the couch to put her feet up and relax while still being able to join in talking everyone. She had her head in Jack's lap and her feet on the large cushions to elevate her feet.
The next day Mark and he family returned to San Diego while Jacob had a meeting with Jack in his office. Janet had put Sam on total bed rest, so she stayed at home but there was always someone with her to help her when she needed to go to the bathroom or move around and so she wouldn't get bored.
One day she decided she had better start doing her Christmas shopping on line since she wasn't allowed to go out in the crowds. She checked out a few sites and bought a few things for the family. She even hand sewed everyone's names on their Christmas stockings.
When Jack would get home either Sarah, Cassie or Janet had already cooked a meal for them. When it was the guys looking after Sam, he brought take away home, including KFC and pizza. Three weeks before Christmas, Jack got the gang together and they helped put up the decorations both inside and outside of the house. They had a lot of fun and Sam was there in her wheel chair supervising the guys.
The day before the gang came for the decorating party Jack took Sam out to the mall for a day of Christmas shopping. They got their last minute Christmas presents for everyone and bought more Christmas lights and decorations for the house and the tree.
The next day, when their friends arrived they had a great time decorating the house. When it was finished later that night, Sam ordered pizza for dinner. They ate their pizza and talked about everything they had done that day. Later in the evening they went outside to see the house light up. Jack had Sam close her eyes and they went outside and switched on the lights. When the others saw how beautiful it was, they gasped and then waited for Sam to open her eyes.
"Ok, Sam open your eyes" she opened them and saw twice as many lights on the house as there had been last Christmas.
"Wow, you guys did a fantastic job, I love it" she said smiling.
While holding on to Jack's hand they stood and looked at the lights and then headed back indoors where it was warmer. An hour later their friends left for their own homes.
Jack worked a few hours a day for the next two weeks because he wanted to be home with Sam so they could spend time together before the Carter family arrived for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Sam was enjoying her daily baths during the week before Christmas, with the jets going. Jack helped Sam relax by massaging her lower back which had been hurting for the past couple of days.
Cassie and Janet stayed at Jack and Sam's while Daniel and Jack went to pick up Mark and his family from the airport. When they returned home Cassie came running down the stairs,
"Jack, its Sam." Jack ran past everyone and up the stairs to their room.
"Cassie, is Sam in labour?" Daniel asked.
"No, it's her back. One of the twins is putting pressure on a nerve in her spine and it's causing lots of problems for her at the moment."
"I know what that is like; it was painful and I was carrying only one child." Laura said.
"Well, your rooms are the same as last time and while you get settled, I will start getting some hot drinks organized."
"Thanks Cassie" Mark said as they went up to their rooms.
Jack ran into their bedroom to see Sam lying on her side, half asleep.
"Doc?"
"She ok; one of the twins moved and pushed on a nerve in Sam's lower back and I've given her something so she can sleep. Her blood pressure is up a little, caused by the pain she experienced."
"Thanks doc."
"Jack, when Sam sleeps does she sleep on her back or her side?"
"Her back."
"Ok, from now until the babies arrive, I want Sam on her side. It will be less pressure on her back. You can use some pillows to prop her on her side."
"Ok, thanks" Janet picked up her bag and walked out of the room, closing the door behind her.
Jack walked over and sat on the side of her bed watching her sleep. He took her hand in his and watched her for few minutes. Then he put his hand over her expanding stomach, slowly rubbing circles on it and he could feel the kids move beneath his hand. He continued for a few minutes until there was a knock on the door.
"Come in" he said quietly.
Then the door opened and Jack looked up to see Mark walking into the room and closing the door and walking over to the bed.
"Cassie told us."
"Yeah, I thought she had gone into labour."
"Cassie said that you have taken time off from work this last week."
"Yes, with the Sam so close to her due date, I wanted to be here for her for when it happens."
"I understand; I was there when Karen was born but I missed when Joan and Brian were born."
"Sara was seven months pregnant with Charlie when I was called away. I finally got to meet and hold him for the first time when he was four months old."
"That must have been hard on you and Sara back then?" Mark said.
"It was; she even had to choose our son's name. I didn't know until she told me in a letter. I wasn't happy about it at first, but I got used to it."
"Have you two talked about names?"
"Yes, we have. We started talking about names when we found out she was carrying twins."
"That what Laura and I did."
"Yeah."
Jack bent over and gave her a kiss before standing up and pulling the comforter over her and turning the baby monitor on.
"Come on, we will let her sleep. She will call me when she is awake."
They walked out of the bedroom and then headed downstairs to join the others. Later that evening, just before dinner time, Jack went to check on Sam. He walked into the bedroom and turned on the bedside lamp and sat on the bed. He leaned over and gave Sam a kiss and she smiled, so he did it again. When he looked down at her she was awake and looking at him.
"Hey."
"Hey, how are you feeling?"
"Good."
"How is your back?"
"A lot better than it was before." and Jack smiled.
"Good, are you hungry?"
"Yes, and I need to go to the bathroom."
"Let me help you" Jack helped Sam up onto her feet and into the bathroom. When she was finished Jack helped her back out into the bedroom and into the wheel chair.
"The family is waiting to see you" he kissed the top of her head and he started pushing the chair out of their bedroom.
"Good, I'm looking forward to seeing them."
When they reached the top of the steps, Teal'c, Daniel and Jonas were waiting for them.
"Hey Sam, did you enjoy your nap?" Daniel asked smiling.
"Yes, thank you Daniel."
The four men carried the wheelchair downstairs and then put it on the ground before Jack wheeled it into the dining room. The kids greeted Sam with hugs and kisses. They felt the twin's kicking and that made them smile. Laura and Mark gave Sam a hug and a kiss and talked to her while Jack was helping Janet and Cassie with dinner.
Later that evening, before their friends left, Janet gave Sam a couple of tablets for her to take so that she could get a good night's sleep.
The next morning Jack brought up a breakfast tray for Sam. He put it on the bed next to Sam who was sitting up in bed reading. She looked up and smiled when she saw what he brought her.
He made her pancakes stuffed with chopped up fresh pineapple, maple syrup and whipped cream. There was also a bowl of sliced kiwi fruit, pears, strawberries, bananas and orange sections along with a glass of apple juice. She rewarded him with a passionate kiss.