Sticks and Stones Chapter 50: The epilogue
Sam looked at her reflection in the mirror. It was almost unbelievable. Her dress was an off the shoulder floor length light blue silk gown, an atypical dress for an atypical wedding. Sam knew it was perfect.
"Ready, honey?" Sam looked at her father as he entered the room.
"Absolutely." Sam's smile went from ear to ear. Jacob held out his arm and they stepped into the vestibule of the academy chapel. The doors opened and Sam got her first look at Jack standing up front in his dress uniform. They didn't have any attendants so her view of her husband-to-be wasn't obscured.
Everyone stood as the music began. Jack couldn't take his eyes off her as she glided up the aisle. It amazed him that a woman who was such a superb soldier could also be so feminine. His heart was pounding and he had to remind himself to breathe.
Jacob held out her hand and symbolically gave Sam to Jack. Selmac chose that moment to protest on Samantha's behalf for having to participate in such a sexist act. Jacob silently told her to shut up and enjoy the moment. Jack and Sam faced the academy minister. The ceremony happened quickly. The only thing either of them remembered later was seeing the other's eyes and kissing before turning towards the small gathering.
Sam and Jack picked a weekend when the cadets were being sent home to have the wedding. That made it easier for the President and a few select aliens to attend. Since Mark and his family didn't have clearance, the more alien-looking aliens, like Thor, were restricted to the balcony and the SGC. Mark and his family headed home after a short reception at the academy. The main reception was at the SGC, where Sam and Jack soon headed.
There was dancing, hugging, best wishes, and many laughs at the reception. Sam and Jack enjoyed every minute but they were also happy when it was time to leave for their honeymoon, a week in a deserted castle on a deserted but safe planet. Daniel and Teal'c had spent two weeks sprucing the place up and adding a few security measures, provided by Thor, so Sam and Jack would be forewarned if the planets deserted status suddenly changed.
Sam and Jack changed into less restrictive clothes for the trip through the gate. Jack wore khaki pants with a black button down shirt and boots. Sam wore a sundress with sandals.
"If we meet resistance when we step through the gate will you be able to fight in that?" Jack appreciated the look of her dress but questioned it's appropriateness.
"I'm not wearing BDU's on my honeymoon and neither are you." Sam had picked out Jack's clothes even though he swore he'd be perfectly comfortable in his BDU's.
"I'm just saying..." Jack trailed off as Sam moved closer.
"You'll be amazed what I can do in this dress." Sam grinned and Jack swallowed.
"Are you ready?" Jack wanted to grab her and get to that darn castle now!
"Almost." Sam bent over her bag. Jack could have sworn she gave her rear a bit of a shake. He audibly groaned and she chuckled. "Problem?"
"There will be if we don't get out of here soon." He ran his hands through his hair. Sam decided to stop teasing him. She stood up and handed him her bag.
"Let's go flyboy." They smiled and headed out of the locker room towards the gate. Airmen stationed along the way radioed ahead. When they entered the gateroom it was lined by saluting airmen and the gate was already opened. They walked past the people and up the gate. The last two people they passed were Daniel and Teal'c. Sam hugged Daniel and Teal'c. Jack slapped each of them on the back and thanked them again. They both turned to look back up at General Hammond in the control room and saluted. As they turned back to the gate Jack picked Sam up.
"Jack!" Sam didn't have a chance to say anything else as Jack stepped through the gate. The spectators erupted into laughter, at both the look on her face and his antics. Jack kissed her and put her down as soon as they got to the other side.
"Did you think this would be more helpful then my dress if there were hostiles on this side?" Sam's arm slid around his shoulder and neck.
"General Hammond sent a team to do one last check a few minutes before we left. I felt overly confident." Sam's other hand wandered over his chest and unbuttoned the top button.
"Still feeling overly confident?" He captured her lips in a deep searing kiss.
"Yes." He carried her to their honeymoon chambers.