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Spoilers: McKay and Mrs. Miller, and Brain Storm.
"A regular bridge should draw the same amount of energy from the heat-sink at all times. This one is fluctuating greatly…" Rodney's voice trailed off as an idea hit him. "Maybe we can use that. Wait for it to peak, then overload it and crash."
"That's a good idea," Malcolm Tunney agreed.
"Yeah, I thought you'd like it, what with it being my idea and…" He was interrupted by a burst of light.
"We're experiencing a power surge! What the… something seems to have been sent from the other side of the bridge." the computer technician reported.
Malcolm looked confused. "The other side? But that's… actually, I have no idea what's on the other side."
"Potentially, another universe similar to our own," Rodney suggested.
"The odds of that happening are astronomically…"
"It's possible," Rodney declared.
"What makes you think…"
"Excuse me, who's in charge of this project?" a familiar voice asked from the other side of the room. Everyone turned to see a man with a black leather jacket, spiked hair, and familiar face. "Mal, I should have figured you'd be behind this."
Malcom blinked at the newcomer. "Who the…"
At the same time, Rodney's mouth dropped open. "Rod?"