AN: So I had a wonderful friend look over my story before I posted it, and she pointed out there was no way they would simply... let the President leave the planet. But I feel like President Hayes is the time to find a way around that. So I decided to keep him at the wedding, and just add... a little fun chapter on his adventures. This is completely outside of my challenge, which is why it is an epilogue. I hope you enjoy!

Epilogue; the Adventures of Henry Hayes.

"I'm gonna go."

"Mr. President, we can't authorize you to leave the planet."

He had been in a bit of a standoff with his head of security for several days now. Ever since General Hammond has hand delivered an invitation to the wedding of his favorite Air Force Colonel and General. The issue which presented itself was their wedding had been planned offworld, at the Tok'ra home base. For some god forsaken reason, his security detail seemed to think a quick trip through the Stargate for the wedding of a lifetime was just not on the President's agenda.

"Oh come on Jeff, I won't be gone long. Just a day or so."

"Mr President, Sir, it's not safe. And I can't authorize it. I'm sorry Sir, but that's final."

Henry watched the man as he walked out of the Oval Office, muttering to himself and shaking his head about how he "hadn't signed up for this."

"We'll just have to see about that." Henry said to the empty room, sitting down to pick up his phone.

"Hey George. I need to talk to the Asgard about something. Yeah, it's urgent. Could you send it now?" Henry watched as the small item materialize on his desk in a flash of blue light. "Perfect. Thanks George, I owe you one."

—

The President had been agitated all morning. He kept saying he had an important meeting to get to, which baffled his staff as he didn't have anything on the agenda aside from the current matter at hand.

"Look, I don't really see the point of…" whatever the President was saying got cut off as he was enveloped in a bright flash of blue light and vanished from where he had been standing in the Oval Office. It took a moment for his people to realize what had happened, and then chaos ensued. People ran to pick up phones, calling everyone who had command of a ship fitted with beaming technology. One man ran and smashed his hand on a button which would alert every member of his security detail the President was in danger, and Jeff rubbed his hands over his face in exhaustion. Henry Hayes was the most difficult President to protect, because he simply had no fear for his own well being. This was going to be a long day.

—

"Why do we even.." the President stopped speaking as he registered the change in scenery. No longer was he in his office, but instead aboard a very cool intergalactic spaceship. He clasped his hands together in glee as he looked around for the individual responsible for bringing him here.

"Ah! Supreme Commander! Let me extend my deepest gratitude! I couldn't be more grateful for the ride."

"It is my pleasure, President Hayes. Although I do not understand why you could not simply use the Stargate as the rest of your people have."

"Ah, well, let's just say my people are a little overprotective of me. Now, what do you say we get to that wedding?"

"We have arrived."

"Well that was quick!"

Thor wordlessly bowed his head in acknowledgment before beaming the pair onto the planet.

—

Jeff stared at the shimmering blue Stargate and swallowed hard. When he signed up for this job, he never would have thought retrieving the President from his escape to another planet would become part of his job description. Jeff was a smart man, and he knew what that thing did to your cells. And he absolutely did not want to step through it. But duty was duty, and he had to lead his men through to retrieve their renegade President.

"I need a vacation." Jeff mumbled to himself.

"What was that, sir?" One of his men asked.

"Oh, nothing. Let's go." And with that he led his men through the alien device.

"Sir, if you don't mind my asking, how did you know where the President went?"

"Didn't take too much to connect the dots. He really wanted to go to this wedding, so I had Landry send a message asking if the President had shown up."

"So he's definitely here, then?"

"Yeah, he's here."

—

"Mr. President! We didn't think you were going to make it." George said, offering Henry a class of champagne.

"Well, I decided to play hookie." Henry replied, grinning at his old friend.

"And by hookie, I presume you mean…"

"I have the security detail the ol slip!" Henry replied, laughing like a kid who snuck out of his house.

"You always did know how to have a good time." George replied, laughing with his friend.

Henry was really enjoying himself. The Jaffa sure knew how to throw a party. But then the Stargate activated and his fun came to an end. Jeff looked pissed as he approached Henry. He couldn't help the grin that spread across his face at escaping the man, though he felt a little guilty for causing what was certain to be a lot of chaos. But only a little. He kissed the bride on the cheek and shook the grooms hand before allowing his security detail to lead him back through the gate, grinning all the while.

"Sir, you really can't just up and leave the planet whenever you want." Jeff admonished him when they stepped through the gate.

"Sorry to worry you Jeff." Henry laughed, clearly not even a little sorry. "Just wanted to wish the happy couple best wishes. But try to remember for next time, it might be a little easier to just let me do what I want."

"Yes, Sir." Jeff replied, sounding resigned.

"Henry." Hank Landry greeted him on his way through the SGC. "I hear you caused quite the commotion with your little disappearing act."

"Well, you know me Hank. I like to keep 'em on their toes."