Chapter sixteen
"Major, he's all yours and we will give you a copy of the tape before you go."
"Thank you sir."
"You can take him back to his cell."
"Yes sir. Then he walked to the door and opened it.
"Major's" he turned to see Sam looking at him.
"When you return him, thank him for the evidence, say it right in front of the others."
"They might kill him!"
"We might get more out of them as well!"
"True," then he walked out of the room.
"Daniel, can you take care of the tape?"
"Sure thing Jack!" Then he took the tape out and left to go to his lab.
"Dixon, I know you're itching to spread the word, go on!"
"Yes sir!" Then he left.
They watched as the two SFs took Kinsey back to the cells. Then they walked out of the room after everything was taken care of.
"Well, I better let the President know what just happened," Dr. Weir said, then she walked away.
"Well. it looks like it's finally over," Jacob said.
"Yeah, which is good news!" Jack said.
"We still have one problem!"
"Sam?" they looked at her.
"We don't know where the symboite poison is."
"She's right, hopefully we will find out soon."
"True," then they walked out of the room.
An hour later all the Trust, Kinsey and Major Davis were beamed to Washington.
Just before they left, Daniel passed Major Davis a copy of the tape.
Just after they were beamed away Jack walked up to Daniel, smiling.
"Daniel remember our bet?"
"Yes, I know." He shook his head before walking out of the room.
"So Sam, feel like some cake?"
"Sounds good to me!" They walked out of the gate room and walked down to the mess hall.
The next morning, it was on the news and in the papers about Kinsey and the members of the Trust, for the conspiracy to murder the President and the breaking in at NORAD and the wounding of some of the Air Force and Marines personnel.
There was also a long investigation and Detective Shanahan was also arrested and charged for conspiracy to commit murder of an Air Force officer. They all knew it would take weeks for the investigation to be completed.
On Monday morning, Jack started his new job as leader of the SGC. At the same time, everyone was in their uniforms and down in the gate room when Dr. Weir said a few words, then Jack did.
He had just finished when there was a bright light. Everyone was shocked to see the President, General Hammond and General Maynard there. They walked up the ramp.
"Sir, welcome to Stargate Command!"
"Thank you, Jack!" Jack stood back so the President could take his place.
"I know you are all shocked with our dropping in like this… we knew what was happening this morning… The reason why we are here is so that I can do this… It has been great honour and privilege to promote retired Colonel O'Neill to Brigadier General!" Everyone was in shock.
"Jack was promoted the day before his retirement, but didn't know about it till last week when we talked. And now, today confirms it, congratulations, Jack!"
"Thanks, sir!" They shook hands and he passed Jack his stars. Then he turned to everyone there.
"It also gives me the great honour and privilege to promote Major Carter to Lieutenant Colonel!"
Sam was shocked. When she saw Jack's face, he was grinning and nudged her with his head. Sam walked up and stood in front of the President.
"Major… Colonel Carter, it has been an honour to meet a hero," they shook hands.
"Thank you sir, we are all heroes!"
"That is so true!"
Then he stepped aside and General Maynard took his place. He swore Sam in as a Lieutenant Colonel. Once done and her oak leave badges were changed, they both saluted, then she returned back to her spot.
"I am proud of what you all have done. Keep up the good work and keeping Earth safe," he said. Then he stood back and George stepped forward.
"Jack, Sam, we know that you both haven't had a honeymoon and with what has happened in the past two weeks, and Jack, since this is your first day as leader of the SGC, well, I have only one order for you both," he said smiling.
"George?"
"And that is," he looked at his watch.
"You two have ten minutes to get off this base and don't return for three weeks," he said smiling.
Jack and Sam were shocked. Sam walked up the ramp and gave him a hug.
"You are taking over, sir?"
"Yes, now go!"
"Yes sir!"
She grabbed Jack and pulled him down the ramp just as everyone cheer them on.
"Come on, Jack, your cabin awaits!"
"Sweet, I can take you fishing!"
Just as they walked out the doors they heard,
"Oh, fishing would be the last thing on your mind, fly boy!" Everyone laughed a minute later.
"Listen up everyone. I know that there have been bets going around, so put together all the losing money and give it to Walter. I know you all want to get Jack and Sam wedding presents. So, if you all can put money together, I'm sure we can think of something for them both, that they would love!"
"General Hammond!" A woman stepped forward and up the ramp.
"Major Jordan. welcome to the SGC!"
"Thanks sir, I know what Jack and Sam would love to have!"
"And that would be?"
"Well, I know that their new home will be finished next week, so after it passes inspection, how about with some help from you guys," she turned to everyone there.
"We move everything into their new home. And, I know that they have marked brochures on what furniture they would love to get and… since they shocked us all when they got married. When they get back, how about shocking them in return with a belated engagement party," Alex said smiling.
"Alex, that's a great idea," Daniel said. Everyone agreed.
"Well, after all, I know how Jack loves a great party!" Everyone laughed.
"True!" Daniel said.
"Ok people, settle down. Major, since you and your family are staying at Jack's home, any chance of getting those brochures?" she smiled.
"No problems there, sir. I'll bring them around in the morning!"
"Good, any questions?" He looked around.
"Where is the new house?" One of the Colonels asked. Alex turned around to everyone.
"I know where it is, Sam showed me the house yesterday."
"How big is it?" Another one asked.
"It's big, seven bedrooms and bathrooms just up stairs alone. The master bedroom is six times bigger than the VIP quarters!" Everyone was shocked as they knew how big the VIP quarters were.
"And yes, it has a huge back yard, a swimming pool, a barbecue area and there is still heaps of room," she said smiling.
"Ok, everyone back to work! Walter, I want to know what's on Jack's agenda today."
"Just memos and reports to read, sir! There aren't teams due to go off world."
"Ok, thanks for telling me that. Everyone, dismissed!"
They all stood at attention and saluted which Hammond did in return before walking out of the gate room.
"Hey, Major, care to tell us some stories about Jack?" One of the marines asked.
"Do you want Jack to kick your ass… sir?"
"Ah, no!"
"Well, there you go!"
"Come on, why not?" She stopped at the door way and turned around and smiled at them.
"Do you want to be punished?"
"By Jack, no!"
"Well, there you go… jarhead!" Then she turned around and walked out.
"Who is she?"
"She's one woman, besides Sam, you don't want to mess with," Daniel said. They turned and looked at him.
"Indeed!" Teal'c said and they walked past them. Then they followed while talking among themselves.
"Well George, looks like you've got your hands full with Major Jordan!" George smile.
"If she's anything like Jack, I'm sure I do!"
"Call if there are any problems!"
"Will do sir!" Then they beamed themselves back to Washington.
George walked down the ramp and out of the gate room and back up to his old office.
Jack and Sam did leave the base and headed back to Sam's place since Alex and her kids were staying at Jack's while her new house was being painted and the swimming pool was being put in. The kids hadn't seen the house yet.
Jacob was spending some time with Mark and the family so he could give them some privacy since Jack had moved into Sam's house while Alex and her kids were at Jack's.
When Jack and Sam walked inside, Sam gave Jack a passionate kiss before walking down to the bedroom. Jack smiled and followed her down to her bedroom. When he walked into the room, he watched her as she took her uniform off in front of him, then he started to do the same.
Once her uniform was hanging up, she carried on taking the rest of her clothes off till she was naked. Then she walked over to the bed and pulled back the covers and lay in the middle of the bed waiting for Jack.
Once he was naked, he joined her and gave her a passionate kiss. They made passionate love for the next two hours before falling asleep in each other's arms.
Three hours later, Jack woke up. He looked down at Sam and gave her a kiss before getting up and walking in to the bathroom to relieve himself. Then he put on a tee shirt and sweat pants before walking out of the bedroom.
He walked into the kitchen and called for a pizza for lunch then he waited. While waiting, he got a bottle of water out of the fridge and drank it while planning for their honeymoon at his cabin. He knew it had been a while since he was last up there, so he had an idea. He called George.
"Hammond!"
"Hi George, I need a favour."
"What is it, Jack?"
"Is Prometheus still in orbit?"
"Yes, why?"
"Well, I need to check on the cabin before taking Sam up to it, so can they beam me to it?"
"Sure, thing, where are you?"
"At Sam's. She's sleeping at the moment."
"Ok, give me a minute, will you?"
"Sure, thanks!"
"Anytime, Jack!" Then they both hung up.
Jack walked over, put his shoes on and picked up his keys then he was beamed onto the Prometheus.
"Hi guys!"
"Sir, where's is your cabin?"
Jack walked over to one of the computers and did some typing then he returned back to his spot.
"You've got it. Oh, keep an eye on Sam's house, and beam me up when someone shows up there!"
"Yes sir!"
"Thanks!" Then he was beamed outside his cabin.
He unlocked the door and walked inside; he left the door open so some fresh air could go inside. Jack checked things over and found out what he needed. Then he closed it up and checked outside. He was on his dock when he was beamed back up.
"There's someone walking up to Colonel Carter's house, now."
"Thanks, beam me into the living room!"
"Yes sir!" then he was in the living room.
He took his shoes off and put his keys back and picked up his wallet to get some money out and then put the wallet back in to his jacket pocket. Next, he walked to the front door and opened it before the guy knocked.
Jack gave him the money and he gave Jack the pizza and hots wings since Sam loved them. Then he closed the door and walked back into the kitchen to get two bottles of water then walked back into the bedroom to see that Sam was awake.
"Hey, how long have you been awake?"
"Fifteen minutes." She sat up and Jack passed her the two boxes and put the bottle water down.
"Where were you?"
"Up at the cabin checking to see if we needed anything up there." He walked around to the other side and took his clothes off before getting back into bed.
"I thought all you needed was me," she said smiling.
"I do sweetheart!" He leaned over and gave her a kiss.
"You've got to remember it's been almost two years since I was last up there."
"Well, that is true."
She opened the box of wings and picked one up and put it into his mouth and smiled at him, which he did in return. Then she picked one up and started eating it. They both talked while having their late lunch. After finishing the last of the pizza, Jack put both boxes on the floor. Then he rolled over and gave Sam a kiss.
"Thanks for lunch, Jack."
"Anytime sweetheart." Then they both kissed and made love again. Afterward they kissed again.
"Sam, what would you like to do this afternoon?"
"Stay here in bed with you," she said smiling.
"Hmm, I like that idea! How about we have a shower and get dressed then go into town and do some shopping, have dinner then come back here for early night?" He flicked his eye brows at her.
"Sounds good to me." They both kissed before getting up and showering together.
After they got dressed, Jack took care of the rubbish while Sam made the bed before they left in Jack's truck. They spent all afternoon shopping, buying new things for the house. Then they had an early light dinner before returning back to Sam's house for an early night.