As Sam and Jack came home today Sam stopped in front of the Telefon. Staring at it for a while as Jack stepped to her. He hugged her from behind and leaned his chin on her shoulders.

"Call him Sam, after all he's your brother. He will be happy for you."

"You don't know him like I do, Jack. Two month ago I wasn't even seeing someone and now I'm pregnant already. Our relationship might have changed for the better over the years, but I know what he will think. He will draw a conclusion that's definitely wrong and I'm scared his first impression will be the one that I got knocked up from a one night stand. And that's as far away from the truth as it can be. I love you Jack and I'm so glad that I get to carry your child."

"Then tell him the way you told me now and he'll understand. I'm certain. Give him a call. I'll stay with you if you want me to."

"Thank you. I think it might be better if I tell him alone. Go get your shower. I know where you are if I need you."

With one soft kiss Jack went straight into the shower and Sam grabbed the phone.

Sitting down on the sofa she dialed the number of her brother and waited for him to pick up.

" Carter. " that's how he answers the phone.

"Hey Mark, it's me, Sam."

"Hey Sis, it's good to hear from you. How are you?"

"I'm fine thank you. So...mmh, Dad told you?"

"What? That my sister went out, came back and found herself knocked up? Yeah, he told me that."

"Please Mark don't make it sound so cheap. I was in love with Jack for a long time before this happened. He was my CO for all that time so we couldn't do anything regarding our feelings. But now it's possible and I'm happy and I couldn't ever imagine a better father for my child."

"That's all I wanted to hear Sammie, as long as he makes you happy and treats you well I'm happy for you. I want to meet him, you know. After all I'm your big brother and I need to check if you're making the right decision, if you found your perfect match."

"Thanks, I would like for you two to meet. I know you don't like the military a great deal, but he's not only the Colonel, he really is a great guy."

"Of that I'm sure. Dad really seems to like him."

"Yeah they happen to have to work together occasionally. So they also got close."

"I'm happy if you are happy big sister. So how do you feel? How far a long are you?"

"Aside from the morning sickness, which is getting better by the way, I feel fine. I just got into the second trimester."

"Thats good to hear. If you need any sort of advice you know you can call anytime. I was only the passive part of it, but I may be helpful or you can talk to Jessica. I believe she would be more than willing to help you if you've got any questions."

"Thank you very much little brother. I appreciate your offer. Maybe I'll take you up on it. But I sure can ask Jack for advice. I will not go into detail but he's done it before you know. His son died a few years ago."

"Oh, Dad hadn't told me that. I'm sorry, that must have been hard." a short time passed by filled by silence bevor Mark started to speak again. "So, does it mean you got yourself an older man?"

A grin flew over her face. "Stop teasing Mark, he's not old. A little older than me perhaps."

"I'm looking forward to meeting your guy. Look, I gotta go, I've to pick up Lisa and David from their football training. I love you Sam and I'm truly happy for you."

"Thanks. Drive carefully and talk to you soon."

"That we will do. Bye Sis."

She put the phone back down as Jack rounded the corner, dressed in only a towel wrapped around his hips.

He leaned down and placed a soft kiss on top of her hair.

"You didn't come running screaming. Does that mean your conversation went well."

"Yes, all good. He's looking forward to meeting you anytime soon."

"Ok, we can do that. Maybe we can invite them over. But for now I would like nothing more than to cuddle up on that couch with you, Carter. Let me get dressed an then scoot over so that there's a place for me as well. Pick out a movie and I'll be with you in a few."

As he sat down on the couch Sam leaned her back against his chest so that he could wrap his arm around her. He found his way under her shirt gently placing his hand over her belly. He loved doing this, even if there's no evidence of their child yet. His thumb slowly stroking the sensitive skin below her bellybutton.

"I can hear you thinking, Jack."

"Hmm, it's nothing. Just relax." he placed a soft kiss on her head.

"I know you Jack, something is bothering you. I can feel your tense body."

"Nothing wrong. I was just wondering...if it will be a boy or a girl. That's all."

Sam flinched, she had also thought about this. She was ok with either, she would love a little boy with Jack's brown eyes and his smirk. But she was a little afraid if this would be too much for Jack, what if he looks like Charlie and bringing back memories everytime he looked at him.

"What do you want it to be?"

"I would love a little girl with your blue eyes and curly blond hair, I would love to have a mini Carter."

"Because you're afraid you couldn't love him if it was a boy?"

Jack was startled, he hadn't thought about this.

"No! No, Sam. I will love this child no matter what, don't you ever doubt that just for one second. I'm perfectly ok if it is a boy. Yes, there will be memories of Charlie and with a girl it sure would be different, but I'm not going to replace Charlie. There will be days when I'm overwhelmed and days I maybe can't handle, but I already have these days. On Charlies birthday or the day he died, these are black days for me every year. But the real reason I would like to have a girl is that I can spoil her rotten and make her a daddy's girl." he smiled at this thought.

He bend a bit forward and turned Sam around to look at him. "Believe me Sam, boy or girl, it will be a mini you and just for that I will love it indefinitely. I was just wondering, so please don't make more of it as it is."

"Janet told me at the next ultrasound we may be able to know the sex. Would you prefer to find out during the ultrasound or wait until delivery?"

"I would like for it to be a surprise, but if you rather want to know it's ok with me."

"No, we can't change it anyway, so let's wait."

"Good. Sam, please don't ever doubt I don't love you both or that I'm not happy about this all. Because I am. I'm so greatful for this opportunity, that we finally can be together."

"Me too, Jack. Me too." they both broke into wide, beaming smiles.

"Then woman, let me show you how much I love you."

Sam giggled as he picked her up to take her to bed and Jack knew this was his favorite sound ever.

"What did I say about giggling major?"

She snuggelt her head in the croke of his neck and answered him softly: "Sorry Sir."