Chapter 16

"Morning Jacob" he said, without turning around, making Jacob jump.

"Morning Jack; how did you know it was me?"

"I saw your reflection on the jug" Jacob looked at the jug and shook his head.

"Something smells good, what it is?" as he sat down at the breakfast bar/

"Bacon, eggs, hash browns, fried onions and mushrooms and toast."

"Smells good" he said smiling.

Jack got Jacob a glass of orange juice and then he dished up breakfast for the three of them, since he had time this morning.

"Jack, why are you here and not at work?"

"SG1 is on down time. Ashford's wife went into labour this morning and there are complications; they had to rush her into surgery."

"Ok, so you want to help Sam with the wedding plans?"

"Yep, I might as well since we don't know when's the next time we both have time off at the same time."

"Ok, good idea" and Jack handed Jacob his breakfast plate.

"I'll go and wake up sleeping beauty."

"Ok"

Jack walked down to Sam's bedroom and he quietly opened up the door and smiled when he saw Sam looking at him. He walked into the room and sat on the edge of her bed and bent over and gave her a morning kiss.

"Morning" he said.

"Morning, what are you doing here?"

"SG1 is on down time because Ashford's wife went into labour but there are complications and they had to rush her into surgery."

"Oh no; I hope she and the baby will be ok."

"Same here. Any way, breakfast is ready and Dad is waiting for us in the kitchen."

"It smells good; what did you cook and thank you."

"Any time" she pulled him down for another kiss. When they pulled apart, they just looked at each other for a moment.

"You better get up before breakfast gets cold."

"Yeah, I better." and she gave him another kiss before he stood up.

"Don't be too long."

"I won't" she said smiling and then watched him walk out of her room. Jack went back into the kitchen.

"Sam will be out in couple of minutes."

"Ok; what did you have planned for today?"

"Well, I'm not sure. When Sam comes out, we can talk while having breakfast."

"Ok."

Jack made Jacob a cup of tea and he made himself and Sam coffee. He had just finished making it when Sam walked into the kitchen.

"Morning Dad."

"Morning kiddo, sleep well?"

"Yes thanks. Mmm, this smells good Jack" she said smiling as she sat down next to Jacob.

They talked about what they were going to do that day while enjoying breakfast.

After breakfast and since it was still early Sam turned on her computer to check out web sites for wedding information. They wrote down three locations where they thought they would like to have the wedding; also photographers and a reception hall. Then they looked up florists, wedding cakes, caterers, etc.

They talked for over an hour before they started making phone calls. After they were done with the calls they left Sam's house and drove downtown. They spent all morning with the photographers; the first two were already booked for that date, but the last one had that weekend free, so they booked him.

Then they spoke to the Chaplain at the Air Force Cadet Chapel and were able to book him for the wedding. He agreed to perform the ceremony at whatever site they chose for the wedding. They went to the first wedding reception location to check the place out and were happy with what they saw and the weekend was free, so they booked it there and then. After that they went for some lunch.

After lunch, Sam went to look at wedding dresses while Jack and Jacob visited a florist about bouquets and talked to the bakery about a wedding cake, since Jack and Sam already knew what they wanted. Sam was in the wedding shop for over two hours until she found one that she liked. When she looked in the mirror, she smiled and nodded. The sales assistance walked over to her.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" the woman asked.

"Yes, I love this dress. Who is the designer?"

"We order them."

"Ok, how long does it take?"

"Five weeks."

"Ok, what colours are there besides pink?"

"You can have that in either white or ivory."

"Ok, can the train be extended?"

"How much longer?"

"An extra four feet?"

"I'll call to find out if that can be done."

"Thank you."

The assistant took the model number and walked back to the counter while Sam changed back into her street clothes. When she returned the dress back to the rack, she walked up to the front desk. She waited and listened to the woman talked on the phone. The sales assistant put the call on hold and turned to Sam.

"It can be done but it will take another week. When are you getting married, my dear?"

"The twelfth of June."

"Ok, do you still want the dress? It will cost an additional two hundred and fifty dollars."

"Yes I do but can they make two of them? One with the train and one without it, in ivory?" the woman spoke on the phone and then nodded to Sam.

"Did the dress fit?"

"Yes it did."

She continued to speak on the phone and then she wrote down two numbers and passed the paper to Sam. She knew that it was the price of both dresses and she gave a nod. The lady spoke for another minute before hanging up.

"Is this the head piece and veil you also wanted?"

"Yes, do these have to be ordered also?"

"Yes."

"Ok; can these two layers be another foot longer?"

"I'll call and find out for you."

"Thank you."

Then the woman got on the phone again and, at the same time, Sam's phone rang and she answered it.

"Carter."

"Hey, Sam how is the wedding shopping coming along?"

"Hi Janet, things are going well. Things quiet at work?"

"I don't know; I have the afternoon off."

"Hey, can you meet me at 'Absolutely Fabulous Bridal' at 951 North Park Street so you can get pick out your bride's maid dress?"

"Ok, see you in fifteen minutes."

"Ok" and then she hung up.

When the woman finished on the phone, she noticed that Sam was looking at bride's maid dresses. Sam turned to look at the woman.

"Do you have any of these in red?"

"Yes, we do"

"Ok, thanks" then she continued browsing through the racks of dresses until Janet arrived.

"Hi Sam"

"Janet, I'm glad that you could make it."

"Where are your dad and Colonel O'Neill?"

"Ordering the flowers and the cake."

"Cake? You left him with the wedding cake design?"

"Don't worry, we agreed on the design this morning."

"Oh good. Let's check out bride's maid dresses."

"Sure."

Sam and Janet looked at the bride's maid dresses until they found the one they both liked. Janet tried hers on even though it was a different colour then what they wanted. She liked it and since she already knew Cassie's size, they decided to order them. Once Janet was changed, they went to the front desk with the dress and the head piece they liked. After the two dresses were ordered, with the headpieces, Sam paid for everything. Once paid for she showed Janet which dress she was going to wear.

"Wow Sam, that is beautiful."

"Thanks. Let's go and find the guys.

"Sure, why not?" they walked out of the shop with smiles on their faces. They looked around and Sam smiled when she saw Jacob and Jack walking towards them. When they got close enough Jack gave Sam a kiss.

"Hi doc, what are you doing here?"

"Jack, she is here to pick out her bride's maid dress. She has the afternoon off."

"Oh, so how did the dress hunting go?"

"I found it."

"What, wow, that was fast?"

"It's being made Jack and it will be here just before the wedding."

"Ok; does anyone feel like some cake?"

"Sure, Janet care to join us?"

"Sure, there is a coffee shop down the street."

They walked down to the shop; Jack and Sam had their arms around each other while walking. When they reach the shop, they each got a drink and a slice of cake before sitting down to eat. When they finished, Janet had to go home before Cassie arrived from school.

The others headed back to Sam's place and they talked about the wedding. Sam cooked dinner while Jacob and Jack played a game of chess. Later that evening, Jack kissed Sam before he went home for the night.

When he got home, he saw that the For Sale sign had been put out front. Now all he had to do was wait and see if the house would be sold before the new house was finished.

Over the next few days they were busy getting everything arranged before they had to return to work. They even went bowling and played miniature golf and went to the movies. The day that they returned to work they saw Jacob off through the gate. When they had arrived they also found out that Lieutenant Ashford's wife and son were doing well.

"Well Jack, you did say to him that if it was another girl that they could try, try, try, again" Sam said smiling.

"Yes I did."

"Now they don't have to; well, not for a couple of years at least."

"Yes, there is that, sir. What have they named him?"

"JD, short for Jonathan Daniel."

"Wow, cool." he said smiling.

Later that evening Jack and Sam left work early and went to the
"Build a Bear" store to get the baby a teddy bear. They got him a teddy bear, dressed in green BDU's and flowers, with a balloon saying 'It's a Boy.' When they arrived at the hospital, they went to see the happy couple and their son.

When they found out which room Mrs Ashford was in, they went in. After the introductions were made, they talked for fifteen minutes and were able to see and hold the baby before they left the happy couple alone with their son.