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"Hey are you kids ready to go?" Sam said and they all turned to look at them.
"Yep" Lizzie said.
The kids cleaned up before they left and headed to the surface together. When they reached topside, Jacob and Sam saw them off before returning back to the elevators.
"Where do you want to go now Sam?"
"Go and see what Jack is up to."
"While we are at it, I want to talk to you two alone and I might as well do it now, just in case I don't get a chance later."
"Ok Dad."
A few minutes later they arrived in Jack's office. Jacob closed the door before sitting down next to Sam.
"Jack, Sam, I might not get a chance later but I just want you two to know that I'm proud of how you have been handling everything this past week."
"Dad, what are you trying to say?" Sam asked.
"The day after your wedding, I spoke to Lizzie and Jason alone. Sam, they told me about the arguments that you and Pete were having and how upset you would get."
"I just couldn't believe that every time I would visit Mark and the family he would show up and he didn't like it if I talked about my work here or my friends."
"I know, they told me. I did, however, ask them both a question. I asked them who they would like you to marry."
"Who did they chose?" Jacob smiled.
"Jack" then he turned to look at Jack, who was smiling.
"Me? But why?"
"The kids saw how you made them smile and laugh and how you made Sam smile and laugh as well. They liked what you said about her being smart and beautiful, and how you liked to joke around, while Pete couldn't do any of that. And they said that they like you." Sam looked at Jack and smiled.
"Really, cool."
"Yes, they even joined in on a joke with you."
"Which joke was it?"
"The one when you asked Sam to dance but you said Carter, not Sam, Jason said to you which Carter, there were three there and shouldn't you say O'Neill because you did marry her. Does that ring a bell?"
"Ah, yes, that one. One thing is for sure, I know where Lizzie gets her giggling from." he pointed at Sam, she giggled and Jacob chuckled.
"After all Jack, she is a Carter."
"True; shall we get ready Sam?"
"Yeah, we had better."
"Ok, Dad; there is a SUV waiting topside for you to pick up the family."
"Thanks Jack. I better get going, I will see you two tonight" he stood up and opened the door and left them alone.
"Shall we Sam?"
"Sure, let's go" they stood up and left together.
When they reached their quarters, they had a shower together and made love. Afterwards, they started to get dressed.
"Jack, which dress should I wear?"
"The blue one; you look hot and sexy in it," he said grinning and flicking his eyebrows at her.
"Ok, the blue one it is" and she rewarded him with a kiss.
Sam's dress was royal blue, with spaghetti straps and a heart shaped neckline. The dress hugged every curve of her body and the herm was just above her knees. She wore beige stockings and blue shoes to match the dress. There was a jacket that matched it. She also put on a round sapphire and diamonds pendent necklace on an 18ct gold chain that Jack had given her for Christmas two years earlier.
Once they were ready, Jack picked up her bag and they left their quarters and headed to the elevators and then up to the surface. When they got there, they went in Jack's truck and Jack held on to Sam's hand the whole time. They arrived at the Phantom Canyon Brewing Restaurant, where the dinner was being held. When they got out of the truck, Jack stopped Sam for a second.
"Sam you look beautiful and sexy tonight and I love you."
"I love you too Jack."
Then she took off her wedding ring and passed it to Jack and then she swapped rings on her fingers.
"Don't worry; by this time tomorrow night this wedding ring and engagement ring will be back on you finger where it belongs."
"I know" they kissed before they walked toward the restaurant and walked in. Cassie was waiting for them.
"Wow Sam, you look beautiful tonight."
"Thanks Cassie shall we?" they followed her toward one of the private rooms where the dinner was being held. When they walked in Jacob walked over to her and hugged her.
"Sam, you look beautiful tonight."
"Thanks Dad" then Pete walked up to them.
"Good, I see that you made it. Come on and let me introduce you to the family."
He grabbed her arm and pulled her away from Jacob and Jack. They both watched him introducing Sam to his family and not letting go of her. He was holding on to her hand and they could see the he was squeezing her hand tight and that she was rubbing her shoulder where he had grabbed her before.
Jacob then turned to Jack and he could see that he was getting very angry.
"Calm down Jack. Come on, let's get a drink."
"Yeah, ok"
They went to the bar and Jack got himself a beer and he turned to watch Sam. He could see that she was putting on a brave face. He watched her for about ten minutes and he then noticed that Pete hadn't gotten her a drink and she was licking her lips. She saw Jack and he knew what she was asking so he turned to the bartender and ordered a mineral water. A few seconds later he picked up his beer and the water for Sam and he walked over to where she was. He could see the relief in her eyes.
"Shanahan."
"General O'Neill, this is my brother John and his wife Joanne."
"Hi ya folks. Shanahan, I don't know where your manners are tonight/ you didn't get Carter here a drink. Here you go, mineral water with ice and lemon just the way you like it" he said, smiling at her as he passed the drink to her.
"Thank you, sir. If you will all excuse me, I'm going to say hello to my brother."
She managed to pull her hand out of Pete's and walked over to where Mark was.
"I'm going to get another drink" Pete said, as he walked away from them.
"So, General O'Neill, what do you do?" Joanne asked.
"I'm in the Air Force as is Carter. We are both stationed at Cheyenne Mountain."
"Yes, Sam said. How long have you known Sam for?"
"Eight years, I was her Commanding Officer."
"Ok, so you know what she is like then?"
"Yep, she is one hell of a solider."
"Really, she said they you guys travel a lot?"
"Yes we do; well not as much since I was promoted."
"Ok, so you're married" Jack realized that he was still wearing his wedding ring.
"Yes, I am, now if you will excuse me."
Then he left them just in case they asked who his wife was. He walked over to where Cassie and Daniel were. They talked for about half an hour before they all sat down for their dinner and Pete gave his speech.
They all talked among themselves. Jack was looking over at where Sam was sitting. He could see the she was sad as she played around with her dinner. Jacob noticed this also.