Chapter seven
"I'll go and get some plates."
Sam walked into her kitchen while Jack and Jacob sat down in the dining room.
"Jack, George told me about him."
"Who, Shanahan?"
"Yes, a smooth talker."
"Yeah."
Jack was getting the containers out when Sam walked over and put the plates on the table before sitting down.
"So dad what's really going on?"
"I left the Tok'ra." Sam looked at him.
"Selmac?"
"Still with me. I needed Daniel's help with some translations, they said no."
"Dad?" she looked at him.
"I had a visitor today when I was alone. He told me that you two were getting married tomorrow and that you needed me now more than ever."
"What else did he say?"
He said, 'The ancients built it and it's a key to destroying the galaxy's worst enemy and timing is important'. So, when I was talking to Daniel and he was able to translate one part of the text we found. It is a gate address to a planet that Baal owns. From what Daniel and I worked out, there's a weapon that can destroy all replicators in the galaxy."
"Galaxy's worst enemy," Sam said as she picked up her chopsticks.
"Yes, they just starting to take over mother ships."
"Well, it sounds like we've got our work cut out for us."
"Sounds like it alright, and I think that is why the Asgard haven't been able to come," Sam said.
"You could be right, but if there is a way to power up the weapon it is in here," he pointed to his temple.
"Well, let's get tomorrow over with Jack."
"Sure. Oh, that reminds me."
He pulled out the box and opened it. Sam saw it was the ring. Jack slipped it onto her finger and she gave him a kiss and a smile. They talked about what they had planned for the next day.
After dinner, they all sat in the living room where they talked some more for the next two hours before Jack said his good night to them both. Jack gave Sam a hug and a kiss before he left. When Sam returned back to the living room and sat down next to her father, they talked till after one. Then Sam went and made up the spare room for him before they both called it a night.
The next morning Jacob and Sam had breakfast together while they talked some more. Just as they finished breakfast, there was a knock on the door, so Sam went to answer it and was shocked to see who was there.
"General Hammond, please come in."
"Thanks, Sam."
George walked in and Sam closed the door. He walked into the living room when Jacob walked out of his room.
"George, is everything ok?" He passed him a letter. He opened it and read it, then he closed it.
"Dad, what it is?"
"Jack's retirement papers." He passed them to her to read.
"George?"
"I've been trying to get in contact with the President about this, but they're not letting me talk to him as he is too busy, even when I said it was urgent!"
"NID sir!"
"Could be, but I got a letter from the President saying he wants to see me Monday morning and that there are going to be changes."
"What about Jack?"
"I'll see what I can do while I'm there."
"Ok, and the retirement papers?"
"It's out of my hands, but I'll see what I can do."
"Ok, does Jack know?"
"Not yet."
"Then why did you come here, sir?"
"This!" He showed her the wedding invitation.
"Are you saying we can't get married?" Sam sat down.
"I've spoken to an old friend who is an Air Force lawyer and he said that since Jack did fill out and sign the papers the Air Force will have to let him go but… I told him that there are higher people who will say no to his retiring cause he is important to the project."
"What did he say?" Jacob asked.
"He asked what was going on and I told him that he is getting married today to his second in command, that is why he dated the papers yesterday. He asked me questions which I was able to answer, so he told me, that these high people have no right to stop an Air Force officer from retiring."
"Sir, what your friend is saying is that Jack and I still can get married?"
"Yes, and he said if there were any problems to call him."
"Thanks for telling us, sir."
"No worries, Sam. There was a message in the bottom of the invitation." Sam looked at it.
"George, since I'm now retired, can you pick up Jacob at Sam's place at 0930 since Sam is going away all day today, and I'll meet you two up at pines crest at 1430 hours? Jack," Sam said reading the note outloud.
"I got the invitation and the retirement papers just after seven this morning." Sam nodded
"Well, I'll go and get my dress blues." Then he walked back into his room to get them.
"Sir, do you think the NID knows that we know that Pete works for them?"
"I don't know, Sam."
"Are you coming to the wedding?"
"Yes!"
"How did you know it was a wedding?"
"The retirement papers and where the wedding is being held."
"Oh, everyone is sure going to be shocked when they find out." George smiled.
"Yes, they sure are alright, and it might settle some bets." Sam smiled.
"Who knows sir, who knows?" then Jacob walked out with his dress blues and a bag.
"Sam, you don't want to be late for your appointment." Sam stood up.
"I know." They walked to the door and Sam gave them both a hug.
"See you both up at pines crest."
"Ok, Sam" then they left.
Sam put her jacket and shoes on then she grabbed her wallet, keys and bag and left to head to the salon. When she got there it was almost ten o'clock. When she got out of her car, she walked over to where the salon was and looked around. Then she saw Janet and Cassie getting out of Janet's car and they walked over to her.
"Morning Sam!"
"Morning Janet, Cassie, what's wrong?"
"She wanted to go to a friend's party today and I said no cause of what was in the note."
"I see, Cassie, did you really want to go to this party?"
"Yes, everyone's going to be there but me." She folded her arms across her chest and pouted.
"Cassie, you've been hanging around Jack too long."
"Sam, I want to go!"
"I see. Well then, if you go to the party then you will miss out on another party."
"What party, Sam?" Janet asked.
"It's a great party."
"So is the one that's happening today."
"Will there be other parties happening at this place again?"
"Yes."
"Well, my party only happens once."
"It will happen again." Sam shook her head.
"No, it won't and if you do decide to go to your friend's party then I'll have to find another… bridesmaid," she said smiling. They both looked at her.
"Bridesmaid?" Janet asked in shock.
"Yep, I'm getting married this afternoon."
"To that cop?" Cassie asked.
"Nope, to Jack, and before you say it's against the rules, Jack retired yesterday since he hasn't got much time and we don't know if Thor will show up in time before the download takes over."
"Mum told me last night. Oh Sam, I think your and Jack's party is important and you're right, there are other parties later so, why are we here?" Sam smiled.
"To get pampered, so shall we?"
They grinned and then walked into the salon where they would spend the next three hours getting pampered and having their makeup and hair done.
When Jack was up, he just finished having his breakfast when there was a knock on the door so he went to answer it. When he opened the door, he was shocked to see his younger sister standing there.
"Alex!"
"Hello, Jack!"
"Ah, come on ined"
"Thanks." She walked into the living room and she put her bag down. Jack followed her.
"So, what are you doing here?"
"I got your wedding invitation."
"Oh, so you're staying here?"
"Yep. just for the night then I'm heading back to Washington."
"Ok… want a drink?"
"Thanks" they walked into the kitchen.
"So how are you?" Jack asked after he turned the jug on.
"I'm good, the invitation was strange."
"Have you got it?"
"Yeah!" She pulled it out of her pocket and passed it to Jack; he opened it and read it.
"Ah yes, well only a few people got these."
"Why so secretive?"
"There are some people who will do anything to stop it."
"Like Senator Kinsey and the Trust?" Jack looked at her.
"What do you know?"
"I know you're the CO of Stargate Command."
"What, how did you know?" He was shocked.
"Jack relax. I've been working at area fifty one for five years and now I'm working in Washington. I know what's been going on under the mountain, I've read all your reports."
"And?"
"You're a hero, big brother" Then Jack turned around and made them both a cup of coffee.
"I'm not a hero."
"Yes you are. You and SG1 are heroes. There's not a day goes by when I don't hear SG1 this and SG1 that. You should be proud for what you guys have done out there."
"I know, but things have changed." He turned around and passed her, her cup.
"Thanks," then she took a sip.
"Like what?"
"You read the report about what happened to me six years ago when I had my head sucked?"
"Yes."
"Well, I did it again."
"Oh Jack, how much time?" She was shocked.
"Monday."
"So, is that why you're getting married?"
"Yes, just in case Thor doesn't show up."
"Jack, when I heard about the ancient gene you had, I tested myself… I have it also."
"Well, we both have the same blood type." She smiled.
"I've meet Jon."
"And?"
"He is you… younger you."
"Ah, so you two kept in touch?"
"Yes, it's like having a younger brother."
"I'll bet."
"So what are your plans?"
"Relaxing, going into town to get a haircut, having a shower, having some lunch, getting ready, you know."
"Mind if I come, we haven't seen one another in a long time?"
"True, so how about we put your bag away then we head into town?"
"Sure."
They finished their coffee then Alex got her bag and Jack showed her the guest room. Then they both left and headed into town for the next few hours.
They both talked while doing some shopping. While Jack was getting his hair cut, Alex decided to get her hair done up since the hair dressers weren't busy. When finished, they went to a café to get some lunch and talk some more before heading back to Jack's place.
When they got there, Jack let Alex take a shower first since he knew it took her hours to get ready. After she had her shower, Jack went to take his and then he had a shave before he got ready himself. When he was in the living room he was waiting for Alex to show up. When she walked out, Jack smiled at her.
"Wow. You look great!"
"Thanks, what time did you want to leave?"
"We better get going."
"Ok."
They left and got back into Jack's truck after locking up the house and they were on their way to pine crest.