On her way from the mountain Sam stopped to buy some donuts as she knew the boys loved them. When she arrived at Cam's, Daniel and Teal'c also had just arrived.

The pizza was set on the couch table next to beer and drinks for Sam.

"What are we watching?" Sam asked and Teal'c just smiled like a kid in a candy store, settling down in the armchair. "Ok, I get it. It's Star Wars, isn't it?"

"It is indeed, Colonel Carter. We brought the first three movies to watch."

Sam had to laugh. "All three? Teal'c I'm not sure if I'll still be awake at the end of the first one, but you guys go ahead."

Cam and Daniel took their seats next to Sam, ready to start with the movie. Daniel took a closer look at Sam when she mentioned that she was a bit tired.

"How are you doing, Sam? You do look tired, but you're looking good beside that. It's not that noticeable but you're slightly beginning to show." he grinned.

That made Sam smile too.

"Yeah, now it's getting obvious that I'm pregnant." Her hand found its way to her stomach "I'm feeling way better than a few weeks ago, my nausea almost disappeared. But due to all the changes my body goes through I'm quickly exhausted.

"It will get better, Sam. Believe me." Cam replied. "I have four nieces and nephews, the second trimester is always the best."

"Thanks Cam, something to look forward to then."

They all settled down comfortably, started with the first movie and ate the pizza. Half way down the movie Sam put her feet on the sofa and rested her head on Daniel's shoulder and he put his arm around her to make her even more comfortable.

"I missed this!" she stated.

"Me too, Sam. Me too." Daniel answered.

And even Teal'c who had the rule not to talk when the movie plays didn't mind this time. "As have I."

"You're looking forward to the wedding next week? Everything ready?"

"Yes, I can't wait to get married. Never thought of me being so euphoric about it, but I believe that's the girly part of me finally coming out." She giggled into Daniel's shoulder. "Everything is organized, Cassie and Jack will return tomorrow and my brother and his family will come the day after that. That's the last step to take, for Mark to get to know Jack. I have to say I'm a little nervous about that."

"He will like him, I'm sure. He just wants you to be happy, that's what brothers want for their sister. And if he sees how happy you are he'll welcome Jack to the family. If he's anything like Jacob at all I see no problem. Your father would be so proud Sam."

Sam's eyes filled with tears at the thought of her father. She missed him and would have loved for him to be there on her wedding day.

"Sorry, I didn't want to make you sad."

"No Daniel, it's ok. I'm just a bit too hormonal, can't stop it. Dad would have loved to be there, I know he rooted for Jack. As military as he was, I think after mom's death he would have put happiness above everything else."

"He would. In fact we had a few talks about you two, he also had money in the betting pool."

"What betting pool?"

"The one at the SGC, about when you two finally get your heads out of your asses. I think General Hammond is pretty close to winning the pot."

That left her stunned, her mouth wide open.

Cam chuckled "Really, Sam? That was one of the first things I heard about when I started at the SGC. You two must not have been as subtle as you thought. But I can assure you that nobody ever talked badly about you. They all had the most respect for you two and knew you'd never done anything against regulation. Where I believe nobody would have said anything if you had."

"So you say we were the gossip of the base?"

"I wouldn't call it gossip, Colonel Carter. Let me put it this way, the whole personnel will be very happy when they get to know you two finally made it." Teal'c explained to her.

"Oh golly, I'm not sure if I can ever put a foot back into the base while knowing that."

"You will, because I know for sure nothing can keep you away from your lab. Anyone want donuts? I'm going to grab some. Sam, another drink for you?"

"Thank you, I'd love that. And bring the whole box of donuts, I think we're all ready for something sweet."

They made it through two movies when Daniel finally fell asleep. Sam and Teal'c helped to clean up a bit, not willing to leave it all to Cam.

"So, should I drop you guys off at the base?" Sam asked when she reached for her car keys.

"Daniel and Teal'c can stay in the guest room. You don't need to make a detour. Look that you get home safely and get some rest over the weekend."

"Ok. Thank you for the evening. Just what I needed right now." she told him and said goodbye with a hug.

The drive home was quick and as soon as she laid down in her bed she was fast asleep.

The next morning she prepared everything for the return of her campers. She did some grocery shopping and started with the lunch, to be ready when a hungry Cass and Jack would be entering the house.

The sound of his car stopping in the driveway was the first thing she heard, followed by loud laughter and conversations. It made her smile that her favorite people obviously had a joyful trip.

She opened the front door to greet them. Cassie was the first one wrapped around Sam.

"Hey Sam!"

"Hey honey, good to have you back. Did you have fun?"

"Yes it was great, I'll tell you everything over lunch. I'm starving." having said that she went inside to put her things away and get freshen up a bit.

Jack was unloading the car, but as soon as Cassie disappeared into the house he was in front of Sam kissing her passionately.

"Hey!"

"Hey!"

"I've missed you!"

"I've missed you more!" His hand automatically found its way to her belly, gently stroking it where their child was growing.

"Did you have a great trip?"

"We had a great few days. She's one special girl, you know."

"I know she is. Everything alright?"

"Yeah, I'll tell you later. Let's get everything inside, have a decent meal so I can snuggle up to you for the rest of the day."

Over lunch Cassie reported everything they had done the last few days. Hiking, swimming and fishing.

"I can hardly wait until my brother or sister is old enough to do this as a family. We then need to bring a second tent, so you and Jack have one and us kids have one."

Sam's smile was radiant. "I'm looking forward to it."

"You guys don't mind if you're on your own today, right? Some girls from high school are also home visiting their parents and they asked me out today. We'll sleep at Bethany's place tonight. Is that ok with you?"

"You don't need our permission Cass, but I'm glad you asked. Of course you can go out and sleep at your friend's house. Jack and I will find something to keep ourselves busy."

"Of that I'm sure." Cassie laughed. "Thanks for lunch Sam, it was great. I'm going to go. When are Mark and the family arriving tomorrow? Should I be home for this or do you want them to meet Jack alone first?"

"Don't you dare and leave me alone, kid." Jack exclaimed.

"They'll be here in the afternoon. And of course we'd like to have you here. You're part of this family and I think Jack would appreciate not being left alone when meeting them."

"Ok, I'll be home by then. Have a nice day you two."

"Have a nice day yourself, see you tomorrow."

Cassie was gone and the dishes were put away. Jack headed towards the coffee machine.

"Wanna grab some coffee and sit outside for a while? It's such a nice warm day today."

"I'd love that. Go ahead and I'll take care of the coffee. I put out one of the deck chairs yesterday, make yourself comfortable and I'll join you in a minute." She told him.

Jack opened the backdoor and stepped outside. Taking in the sight of his garden. He saw that Sam had put some flowers on the back porch as well. He loved that she felt so at home here, that she didn't ask for his opinion about whether to put flowers out here or not, but only doing it.

She had put a deck chair on the grass, half sun half shadow, exactly how he liked it. Next to it a little table to put the drinks on. He debated with himself whether to get another chair out or not, but decided he could do it as soon as Sam came outside. The urge to sit down and relax for a minute prevailed and he closed his eyes. Not long and he heard the backdoor, listening to Sam's footsteps above the grass. She put their cups onto the table when Jack was just about to get up to bring the chair for her, but she stopped him. She made him lie back again and put his legs on either side of the chair so she could nestle between them. Her back against his chest and her head on his shoulder she made him put his arms around her, resting on her abdomen.

Both lay there, eyes closed, enjoying the closeness of each other. Jack breathed in the scent of her.

"I could stay like this forever."

"We have nothing else to do today, so who would stop us from doing it?!" She smiled, "Although if I think about it... Now that Cassie isn't home I might have some plans for us later that day!"

"You do?" he asked playfully.

"Oh yeah, I do. And I don't think you'll mind these plans."

"You always have the best ideas, Carter. I trust you with this." Jack chuckled.

"You better do, General!"

"Retired!"

"Once a General always a General."

They sipped their coffee and Jack told her more about the trip with Cassie.

"Look, there is one thing I like us to do before the wedding, but I don't know how you feel about it."

"What is it?"

"I'd like for you to go with me to the cemetery. I'd like to show you Charlie's grave and tell you about him. At the lake Cassie made me talk about him, she didn't pressure me but made sure I knew she was there if I ever want to talk about him and it didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. I like to share this with you. I'd like you to know everything about the brother our child is never going to meet. But only if you want to know."

"Oh Jack, I'd love that. I'd love to know everything about him. You're always welcome to talk about him. If there's a memory you want to share, please don't hesitate. If it makes you feel good to share things, you're always welcome to."

She turned her head, placed her right hand on his left cheek and pulled him into a deep loving kiss. They only broke the kiss because they needed to breathe. Jack then turned her back against his chest, his hands wandering to the hem of her shirt, pulling it up a little so that his hands could rest on the bare of her stomach.

Slowly they found their way up to her breasts, cupping them through the fabric of her bra. Sam let her head fall back while closing her eyes. She moaned with desire, it felt so good to have the weight of his hands on her. Due to the pregnancy her breasts started to get a little sensitive and the pressure he put on them had just the right amount. He caressed them with delight, every once in a while he pinched a nipple between two fingers.

"Oh God... That feels sooo good."

"A little tender, are we?"

"You have no idea. It's like I can feel my boobs grow." She growled.

"I can already tell that they have." He smirked and squeezed her nipple again, her hands rested on his thighs and squeezed them everytime in return. She could feel him getting hard. His cock pressed against her butt when she rocked her hips back.

"Sam, I swear I could come right here in my pants if you keep that up."

"Oh we don't want that, do we?"

"It's not about me now, this is about you!" He whispered into her ear while he opened her pants with one hand and let his hand wander down between her and the fabric. His fingers brushed over her clit further down between her labia, it made her gasp overwhelmed by the feeling of his long talented fingers.

"So wet already?"

But she wasn't able to reply. Her breathing increased while one of his hands was working between her thighs and the other one on her nipple. She opened her legs wider to give him more access. As he entered her with two fingers she squeezed his thighs very sure that this must have left a mark. He nibbled and sucked on her earlobe while pressing his hard lengths further against her back.

It turned him on that they did this outside in their backyard, even if nobody could see them here as it was surrounded by trees, the next neighbor far enough away.

"Fuck... That's it..." She panted as he hit the right spot while adding a third finger. "Oh Jack... I'm going to come."

He kissed his way down her neck to her shoulders. "Yeah, come for me... God that's hot."

As soon as he had said it she shattered around his fingers. Slowly pumping them in and out to lengthen her pleasure.

When their breathing came back to normal both had a mischievous smile on their faces.

"What a greeting." Sam said, "it should have been me to welcome you home."

"Oh no. I dreamt about this while I was gone, I like to see you like this."

She turned around and took off her shirt and bra in one swift move. She kneeled between his legs on the chair and started to open the buttons of his shirt while she placed soft kisses over his cheek.

Her lips found his, sucking on his lower lip while she stroked the bulge of his jeans. That made him hiss out in pleasure.

"I think you're a little overdressed, General." She whispered seductively and began to open his zipper.