Interruptions
Chapter Twenty-Seven
They held a reception at a local reception hall. There was food, and there was alcohol. And speeches. Many different people gave speeches in honour of Sam and Jack. Daniel was first.
"I've known Sam for over a decade. I've known Jack for about a year longer. And I have to say, from the moment these two met, there were sparks. I was all for them forgetting the regulations, but no. They wouldn't. but putting that aside, we're finally here today to celebrate the wedding we've all been waiting years for." He turned to Sam and Jack, holding up his glass. "Here's to many, many happy years ahead. And congratulations. I love you both!"
Cassie went next.
"Sam and Jack have been like parents to me. I spent many years around them while I was growing up, and they've always been there for me, especially when my mother, Janet, died. Sam and Jack, albeit separately, took me in. and I thank them for that. And I would just like to say, finally. Daniel was right; this is the wedding we've all been waiting for. So I'm glad you two finally got your act together." Cassie grinned. "Now hurry up and give me a brother or sister!"
Everyone laughed. Then Jack stood up. Looking down at his new wife, he said, "Now I have something I'd like to say."
Sam looked at him expectantly.
"I've waited over a decade for this day, and I just want you to know, you've made this everything I wanted, and more. And I love you, more than anything. And thank you for marrying me and making me the happiest guy in the world."
Sam grinned at him. "I think it's me who should thank you for making me the happiest girl anywhere. And thanks for not giving up on me over the years. You're my best friend and I love you, and I will for the rest of my life."
Jack grinned to, and pulled Sam to her feet so he could kiss her again.
There was cheering and whooping from the guests.
It was late. It was dark. Sam was lying in bed next to Jack, just watching him. They were married! They were leaving the next morning on their honeymoon, and they were going back to Australia.
"You're staring at me again." Jack murmured.
"I'm allowed to." Sam replied. "I'm your wife, remember?"
Jack opened his eyes and grinned. "Oh, I remember. How could I forget something like that?" He reached out a hand to Sam's face, resting it on her cheek.
Sam sighed happily. "I can't believe we're actually married! And it wasn't interrupted!"
"It was perfect." Jack said.
"Everything I could have hoped for." Sam replied. She rolled closer to Jack, and kissed him gently. "I love you."
"I love you too."
Jack wrapped an arm around Sam. "So, Cassie wants a brother or sister. What do you say?"
"Well, I'm all for trying." Sam replied with a sly grin.
"I'm glad, 'cause so am I." Jack replied, kissing her passionately.
Sam kissed him back gladly.
Jack's hands began to roam and explore Sam's body. He lifted the hem of the oversize t-shirt Sam slept in and traced patterns on the skin underneath. Sam placed her hands on Jack's bare chest, running them over the planes of his stomach. He'd kept himself in shape.
Jack's hands began to explore the front of Sam's body, coming up to brush gently over her breasts. Sam's eyelids flickered shut. She moaned in appreciation. She didn't immediately notice when Jack removed the t-shirt from her body, but when he stopped caressing her, she opened here eyes. Jack was staring at her. Not at her breasts, but into her eyes.
"What?" Sam choked out.
"You're beautiful." Jack replied. "Really, really beautiful."
Sam blushed, and smiled shyly.
Jack bent down to kiss her. Not a kiss if lust, but a kiss full of love. After this, neither of them could think of anything but each other.
Sam woke the next morning to an insistent beeping noise. In the haze that was her early morning mind, Sam realised that it was her cell phone. She stuck a hand onto the bedside table, locating the phone and brining it to her ear so she could answer it.
"Yeah, Carter." She yawned.
"Colonel, I'm really sorry to do this to you, but you're needed here." It was Hank.
Sam sighed. "Sir, I got married yesterday. I'm sure you remember, and that means I'm now on leave for three weeks. What could you possibly need me for?"
"We've been contacted by Jonas Quinn. He says that the rebuilding has begun, but he needs your help. Their DHD has been damaged, so many gate addresses cannot be dialled. Earth is one of the few that can be dialled."
Sam sighed. "Did you tell him I just got married?"
"Yes I did. He says congratulations, but they desperately need the DHD to work, otherwise they can't go to the planets they have trade deals with, and if representatives from these planets should come to Kelowna and get stuck…" Hank trailed off.
"The planet-wide war could become an inter-planet war." Sam completed the General's sentence. Another big sigh. "I'll be there in an hour."
"Thank you Colonel. And I will arrange another, private flight for yourself and Jack to Australia."
"Thanks." Sam murmured, hanging up the phone. "This is just fantastic.