AN: sorry for taking sooooo long in up dating this story. I know you all been waiting for the new up date so here it is. if you want to know what the ring looks like let me know in your review and i'll send you the web page address. As for my other story 'Jonas will' I'm wanting to hear back from Amanda. soon as i get i'll post it, so in the mean time enjoy this story.

Chapter 4

The next morning Sam did her washing and house work and also went shopping for few hours before going around to Jack's place. She decided to go around an hour earlier to find out what Jack wanted to see her about.

When she got to Jack's place, he heard her so he opened to door and smiled when he saw her get out of her car and walk up the steps with a box in her hands.

"Is that cake?"

"Yep!"

"Sweet!" He stepped aside to let her in and closed the door.

"Here, let me. Why don't you make yourself at home."

"Thanks." Sam walked into the living room and sat down.

"Want a drink?" He called out.

"Yes, thanks." A minute later he returned and passed a beer to her, then he sat down next to her.

"Thanks." She took a couple of mouthfuls then she looked at him.

"What did you want to talk to me about Jack?"

"Us."

"Us?" She looked confused. Jack put his beer bottle down so his hands were free.

"Sam… there's something I have to tell you, but what I have to say sounds strange but listen, ok?" Sam nodded.

"Remember a few weeks ago after you returned after Prometheus went missing and you had a head injury?"

"Yes"

"Remember the barbecue we had here when you got out of the infirmary?"

"Yes."

"Well, I had a visitor drop by after you and the guys left."

"Visitor, who?"

"All I can tell you is that he was from the future."

"Did he come by gate or something else?"

"Something else. He came back to this time line to change the past."

"Who's past?"

"Yours." Sam was shocked with what she had just heard.

"I don't understand. Who or why would someone want to change the past?" Then she thought about it and her eyes widened.

"Something happens to me!"

"He didn't tell me, but he wants us together before something happens to you."

"What did he tell you?"

"Shanahan works for the Trust and from what he said, it sounds like you marry him but, something must have happened to you."

"What did he say to you, to make you want to talk to me?"

"He said 'Shanahan was her second choice since she couldn't be with the one she loved'; I knew he was talking about me."

"What else?"

"I asked when was the best time for us to get together. He said the second download." Sam put her bottle down then clasped her hands together. She thought about what Jack had just told her.

"Is there anything else I should know about?"

"You know Shanahan works for the Trust."

"Yes, but what are you saying?"

Jack got up and walked out of the living room and he returned a minute later and sat down and looked at Sam.

"Sam, since I don't know how much time we have before I have my head sucked again, I would like to get to know Samantha Carter. Not Major Carter, and if and when I do have my head sucked, I'm going to hand in my resignation so I can marry you before it takes over. So what I'm saying for now is, Samantha Carter will you marry me?"

He opened the box and showed her the ring. When she saw it, she gasped.

"Jack, are you doing this so I won't marry Pete?"

"Sam, do the words ' I care about her a lot more than I'm supposed to' mean anything to you? I know you wanted to keep it in the room, but do you want to take it out of the room?"

"I don't know what to say"

"The choice is yours Sam." Sam looked at him and at the ring then back to him.

"What if I say no?"

"Then, if things happen later on and Pete asks you to marry him, then the one who came back in time did it all for nothing… if you say yes, we can keep it between us and also get to know one another, the choice is yours Sam."

"Jack, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure!"

"Do you still feel the same way now as you did three years ago when we were tested?"

"No… its stronger. I've never loved anyone so much as I love you… I loved Sara, but not the way I love you. You bring the best and worst out of me. You know what my likes and dislikes are where Sara knew only some. Even after ten years of marriage she always did up yellow Jell-O for me and I told her that I loved red. That's just a sample."

Sam nodded then she looked at the ring again then back to Jack.

"How long have you had the ring for?"

"It was my mother's engagement ring. Dad had it made for her. Peridot is her birth stone."

"And your favourite colour," he nodded.

"It's a beautiful ring Jack, but are you sure?"

"Yes, unless I could get one made in blue topaz," he said smiling, making Sam smile.

"No, this is fine and I can tell that it means a lot to you."

"I know, would you like to try it on to see if it fits?"

"Sure." Jack took it out of the box and slipped it onto her finger and smiled.

"It fits perfectly," Sam said looking at the ring.

Jack looked at her as she looked at the ring then back at him. She could see the love in his eyes and on his face. She leaned forward and gave him a kiss. Then they wrapped their arms around each other as it became passionate till they broke for air.

"Jack, the answer is yes, I will marry you," she said smiling.

"Sweet!" Then she started to laugh, then he gave her a kiss.

"You know that it would have to be a quick small wedding."

"I know."

"But I'll make sure that there will be cake."

"Of course!"

"Sam, whatever you wear, you will always look beautiful to me."

"Thanks, Jack!" They both kissed and snuggled into each other's arms.

"You know our beer's getting warm," Sam giggled.

"Well then we better drink them then."

"Yep!"

They leaned forward and picked up their bottles and took a mouthful as they sat back with his arm around her shoulders and her leaning against him. They talked about where they would like to get married and what sort of cake they would like to have, even their wedding rings.

They talked till Daniel and Teal'c showed up. When they heard Daniel's car, Sam slipped the ring off her finger and put it back in the box and passed it to Jack.

"I'll answer the door."

"Ok!"

He gave her a kiss before they both stood up and Jack walked down to his bedroom while Sam opened the door to Daniel and Teal'c. When Jack returned he had the poker box in hand.

"Hi guys! So, are you ready?"

"Yep!" Daniel said.

Sam walked out of the kitchen with a beer for Daniel and a soda for Teal'c. They sat around the table that Jack had set up and they started playing for the next few hours. Jack ordered pizza for their dinner.

When it arrived, they all stopped to have the pizzas and more to drink then they had donuts since Teal'c had brought some. They all enjoyed themselves laughing, joking like they did all the time.

It was after one when they all went to their rooms for the night since Daniel passed out after his fourth beer; Jack and Sam were also drunk. Teal'c carried Daniel to one of the guestrooms after saying his good night to them both.

Sam helped Jack clean up then Sam got them both a cup of tea and they sat down and talked for half an hour before they went to bed themselves. Then they used the bathroom and they both kissed before going to their own rooms for the night.

The next morning Teal'c and a hung-over Daniel left after breakfast so Daniel could go home and have a shower and freshen up then return to Jack's place since they all were spending the day going out and having some fun.

After they left, Sam walked outside in her bare feet to her car. Jack watched her open up the boot to get her bag out then return smiling at him.

"When did you go home, Sam?"

"After five this morning, I hope you don't mind if I use your shower?" Jack smiled.

"I don't mind at all, how about if I join you?"

"One day soon Jack, but not today."

"Ok, I'll let you go first while I do the dishes."

"Ok." She gave him a kiss before walking down to his bathroom.

Jack went and started doing the dishes while Sam was having a shower. Jack had just started doing the dishes when he heard a door open, he turned around and walked over to one of his drawers.

"Don't bother Jack" Jon uncloaked himself.

"Jon what are you doing here?"

"This will be the last time you see me Jack."

"You're going back to your time?"

"Not yet, if there are any questions, ask them now and I'll answer the ones I think need answering."

"Ok, what happens to Sam in the future?"

"She can't have kids cause of Shanahan." Jack closed his eyes then opened them.

"Now, because things have changed, she's got a better chance now than she did before."

"Cause of me?"

"Yes!"

"Ok, tell me this. When am I supposed to have the download?" Jon shook his head for no.

"I can't tell you, sorry."

"Jon, just the date so then I can get things sorted before that date. You know that the clerk's office doesn't open on weekends."

"Sorry Jack." Jack started thinking.

"Ok, what about a month? I did some checking out and licence is valid for thirty days."

"I know… ok it's in August."

"Thank you… this year?"

"Yes."

"Thanks!"

"Jack, just look after her."

"We both know that I will."

"I know."

"Well, thanks for letting me know."

"No worries. Look, I better go. Take care Jack!"

"You too Jon!"

They shook hands then Jon cloaked himself before leaving. Jack turned around and carried on doing the dishes. By the time he finished washing and drying them, Sam walked into the kitchen. Jack smiled and gave her a kiss.

"Mmm, you smell great!"

"Thanks Jack!"

"Well, I'm going to go and have my shower."

"Ok, I'll make us cup of coffee."

"Thanks!"

Then he walked out of the kitchen down to his bedroom. Sam put the kettle on for a drink for them both. After she made herself a cup of coffee, she walked in to the living room and looked out to the back of his house.

Thinking about what had happened yesterday afternoon and how hard it was to keep it a secret from their friends, she was lost in throught till she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist and a head lean on her shoulder.

"What you thinking Sam?"

"About yesterday, it's going to be hard to keep it from Daniel, Teal'c, Janet, and Cassie."

"I know, but when the time is right, we will tell them."

"I hope so Jack." Then she turned around and looked at him.

"So in the meantime we can start planning our wedding."

"I would like that."

They both hugged and kissed, then they sat down and started planning their wedding till Daniel and Teal'c returned. When they did return an hour later, they went out and spent the day playing ten-pin bowling, having lunch and shopping and having other fun.

Then they went to O'Malley's for dinner and then they went their separate ways. Jack drove Sam back to his place since her car was there. They both said good night before she got into her car and left for her place. When they went to work, it was Major and Colonel once again.