Authors notes: This is the continuation of the story 'The Family I Found.' This will make no sense if you do not read that story first. If you have not read that story a copy is archived at Heliopolis in the old section or at Or you can send me an e-mail and I will send you a copy of it. Also it has been quite a few years since 'The Family I Found' was posted. If you are interested in this story, I highly recommend you reread or at least skim through its prequel. This story will not make sense if you do not read the other one first.

Now, I know some of you are asking about the long delay between the two stories. The truth is I started this story right after I finished 'The Family I Found.' I had it all outlined, had a pretty good idea where it was going, and had actually started writing it when the unthinkable happened. On September 11, 2001 terrorist groups hijacked four airplanes, turning the commercial airliners into bombs, hitting the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon, and killing many thousands of innocent people. Real life had crashed through my little bubble of innocence and left me reeling in its wake.

This story incorporates some of the issues that were brought to us that fateful day. Try as I might, I could not change my outline or the direction of the story. Suddenly this story was not fun, but a painful reminder of the day that changed the world. I shelved it until the pain had faded a little, until I could write the story as it was meant to be. The time finally came when I could write without breaking into tears. This is the result. I hope you like it.

This is a continuation of my story 'The Family I Found' and is set after "Threshold" but before the rest of Season 5. There is some violence and sexual situations, but nothing graphic.

The usual disclaimers apply here. Anything you recognize I do not own. The characters all belong to someone much more talented than me. I'm just playing with them for a while.

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"This information cannot be ignored."

"I am not saying it should be," Garshaw started to reply, only to be interrupted again.

"The information has yet to be validated. It is nothing more than rumors."

"Rumors that have been remarkably accurate."

"The Tok'ra do not act upon rumors." The various members of the Tok'ra high council were shouting now, the council being divided as never before. Garshaw sighed, setting back in her chair and hoping to find a little peace as the debate raged around her.

'We will never agree on this issue,' she admitted to her host.

'Probably not,' agreed Yosuuf. 'This is a complicated issue. What's more, many Tok'ra have strong feelings regarding the personnel involved, the good and the bad. It is not a decision that many will follow wholeheartedly, even if the council is unified in their decision.'

'If the council reaches a decision.' The symbiote sighed again, half listening to the debate going on around her and half listening to the debate inside. 'I must admit I am torn on this issue,' she admitted to her host.

'How so?' Yosuuf asked, curious as to her symbiote's reasoning.

'I am arguing against Selmak's involvement due to her personal relationship but at the same time I am wondering if I can overlook my own affiliation.'

'That is nonsense Garshaw,' Yosuuf quickly assured her. 'The day you let your feeling come before the good of the Tok'ra is the day horses will fly.'

'Horses?'

'Maybe it was cows.' Garshaw gave a small chuckle.

'I think you have been spending to much time with Selmak.'

'And I can think of no better way to spend my time than helping a dear friend through this most trying time.' She mentally gestured to the other Tok'ra in the room. 'Isn't it time we put an end to this discussion?'

'Discussion? I've seen children discuss in a more civilized manner.' Yosef gave a silent chuckle as Garshaw stood. She surveyed the council chamber before bellowing in her most authoritative voice.

"Enough!" The room immediately quieted down. She took a few minutes staring each Tok'ra in the eye before continuing. "Yes this information is important and will be dealt with in due time, but that is not the reason for this gathering. We are here to discuss what should be disclosed to Selmak."

"I fear Jacob would do something drastic," one of the Tok'ra admitted.

"Selmak would step in if necessary," another Tok'ra countered.

"Not necessarily," a third voice spoke up. "The bond between host and symbiote is very strong. Factor in Selmak's own dealing with the girl and her team and I feel she would be unpredictable."

"That is my feelings as well," Garshaw agreed. Around the table the other members of the Tok'ra council nodded their heads as well.

"Then the solution is obvious," the first Tok'ra replied. "We must ensure he remains offworld while until we come to a consensus on how to deal with this new information."

"So soon?" Garshaw asked. "He will only be returning from his current mission later on today. Won't another mission so quickly leave him suspicious?"

"Not if it's one he wants to take."