Author's Notes: - Thanks to Stonedtoad for betaing.
This is it, finished finally!
I won't be writing any more big stories in this universe but I may write a few one shots for them.
Anyway hope you enjoyed and enjoy the final chapter aka epilogue.
Daniel smiled when he stepped out of the Stargate, Sha're at his side. It had been four months since they'd left Earth and returned to Abydos. Now they were back to celebrate Maria and Steven's wedding.
"Welcome back," Hammond greeted them, "It's wonderful to see you both."
Daniel beamed back, "And you, Sir."
"Sha're, how are your family?" Hammond turned to the young woman who looked completely at ease.
"They are well, thank you," she smiled warmly, "My father sends his greetings as does my brother."
Hammond smiled back at her, "Unfortunately we don't have the time to chat. Maria has already called and reminded me that if you're any later…"
Daniel chuckled when the General left the sentence hanging.
"So infirmary quickly," Daniel nodded, "And we'll see you there."
x
Sha're took her husband's hand when he opened the car door for her once they reached the hotel. She looked around the lush gardens and smiled taking a deep breath in of the clear air while Daniel fetched their luggage.
"Finally," a voice cried.
Turning Sha're smiled to see Elizabeth walking towards them.
"Do you have any idea how insane Maria has been?" Elizabeth demanded, "Considering you were meant to be back two days ago."
"Sorry," Daniel chuckled, he gave her a quick hug, "A friend of Sha're's went into labour early."
"So, you were needed…"
"Dan'iel delivered the child," Sha're explained before she too hugged her sister-in-law.
Elizabeth stared at him a little stunned before shrugging, "Okay. Come on, go get checked in then you can join in the insanity."
Sha're felt her husband's arm slide around her waist while they walked into the hotel, chuckling softly as they heard Elizabeth report over the phone they'd arrived. The moment they entered the reception the remainder of Daniel's family descended and Sha're found herself swept up in the flurry.
She smiled to herself, she was looking forward to the wedding.
Maria took a deep breath looking at herself in the mirror wearing her ivory dress, relieved she didn't look like a meringue. Her mother appeared behind her and rested her hands on Maria's arms.
"You look so beautiful," Claire told her.
Maria beamed before turning to her, "How about my bridesmaids? Are they ready?"
Claire nodded, "Kelly and Elizabeth are helping Sha're. They'll be ready in a few minutes."
Maria let out a soft nervous breath, "I can't believe it's here."
"Oh sweetheart," Claire wrapped her arms around Maria, "You deserve to have a wonderful day and life. Steven is perfect for you."
Maria took a few deep breaths holding back the tears that were threatening her, not normally a weepy person in any way shape or form she was surprised how much this was affecting her. Before she could think anymore about it her sisters and sister-in-law appeared from the other room. Maria beamed; the dark green dresses chosen were perfect for all three of them.
"You know I was worried we would never find something that suited all three of you," she said, "But damn, I'm good. You all look amazing."
"You look beautiful also," Sha're said, stepping over to Maria, "Although, I still find white an odd colour for the day of your marriage."
"What did you wear?" Elizabeth asked, fixing her earrings in the mirror.
Sha're smiled thinking back to her own wedding, "My dress was red. It was the same one my mother wore to marry my father."
"I think I would have preferred red," Maria noted.
"Since we have very little time left I don't think we can find you a red dress," Claire told her before she looked at the four young women before her, "I can't believe how beautiful you all look. And I have something for you."
They all looked confused as Claire handed them each a small jewellery box. Opening them they found a gold chain with a heart shaped locket sitting there.
"Mom," Kelly breathed, "They're beautiful."
"What's this inscribed on the back?" Elizabeth asked when she turned it over.
Claire smiled, "A blessing that Mel placed on the locket he gave me when Daniel was born. I thought it was appropriate."
Her three daughters fixed the locket around their necks and Claire turned to Sha're, "Is something wrong?"
Sha're shook her head smiling, "No, the blessing is similar to the one my mother would say each night. Thank you."
Helping Sha're fix the locket around her neck Claire kissed her cheek, "You're welcome, sweetie."
x
Daniel watched Steven bounce nervously as he waited for the ceremony to start.
"Try and take a few deep breaths," Daniel said with an amused smile on his face.
Steven threw him a dirty look, "I'm just a little nervous. I am getting married you know."
"I am married," Daniel threw back, "Remember?"
Steven rolled his eyes, "And you found this out the day after, remember?"
Daniel chuckled.
"Okay," Steven stopped him, "Tell me about Abydos. How're things going?"
Daniel smiled, "Good. Kasuf was ecstatic to have us home. Skaara pretended he didn't care but I know he was."
"And Sha're?"
"She seems so much more relaxed and happy," Daniel told him, "I'm working with the council while doing the translating for the SGC. It's great to be back."
Steven grinned before panic covered his face at the sound of the wedding march. Turning to look at the top of the aisle Daniel smiled to see his sister escorted by their mother towards them.
Just behind them walked his other two sisters and his wife. Daniel stared at Sha're happy that she was with him.
x
Sha're took Daniel's hand and smiled when he pulled her to her feet before walking her to the dance-floor where the happy couple were already dancing. Sliding her arms around her husband Sha're smiled at him.
"You are happy to be here," she said softly, "Home with your family."
Daniel nodded, "It's nice to see them."
Sha're rested her head against his shoulder, "I enjoyed today."
"Good," Daniel tightened his hold on her, "You look beautiful."
"And you no longer have to worry about Maria's threat," Sha're murmured softly in his ear, "We can try for a baby now."
Daniel kissed her quickly, "That sounds fun."
Sha're smiled at him again, "It is time, Dan'iel."
"I know," he grinned, "I want us to have kids."
"No, I meant it is time for us to move back here," Sha're told him.
Daniel stared at her stunned, "What?"
"Being on Abydos was wonderful," Sha're whispered, starting them to move again to the music, "Spending time with my family and getting back to being me was everything I needed. But I can no longer just be a simple housewife. I know what is out there now."
"Are you sure?" Daniel asked softly.
Sha're brushed her lips against his, "Completely."
Daniel hugged her tightly confused when she pulled back from him, "What?"
"You have to tell father."