A/N As this is a sequel to And The Band Played On you really should probably read it first as this will probably not make any sense. Please note this is a revised edition of my story that I previously posted here which I have taken down

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A small white light watched with great interest at the scene that played before it.

Two small bassinets sat side by side, there tiny occupants peacefully sleeping, with only the odd coo or gurgle coming from them. Their proud parents, arms wrapped around each other, looked lovingly down on them. A small sigh of adoration escaped from their mother, as she nuzzled her head into her lover's shoulder. He impulsively drew her in closer to him and laid a gentle kiss on her brow. She raised her head slightly so that his kiss would fall onto her lips. Their lips and eventually tongues then moved together softly and tenderly. As if in protest for neglecting them, a small whimper came from one of the babies. Smiles escaped the adoring parents as their attention again refocused on the babies. Blankets were tucked and light kisses and touches were placed on tiny faces, before they reluctantly moved away to their bed and settled themselves down for the night.

A hush soon fell over the room; the only sounds that emerged were the odd peep from a baby and the rhythmic breathing from the parents. The white light then descended onto the room and hovered over the parents. It paused over the mother for a moment before settling over the father. The light then turned from white to blue then into an intense violet before turning white again. After several minutes the light rose up and moved to the bassinets. As it moved over the female baby it shimmered for a few seconds as sparkles of light moved around her. It then moved over the male and again the light turned from white, to blue and then to violet. More sparkles of light then circled both babies before the light again turned to white and disappeared.

Daniel bolted up into a sitting position; beads of sweat ran down his temples and neck. He threw off the covers and rushed over to his children. He let out a deep sigh when he saw the chests of their little bodies rise and fall in a steady rhythm.

"Daniel?" Sam rose groggily up from her pillow, "what are you doing?"

"Just … I thought … I don't know," he whispered.

Sam pulled herself out of bed and moved over to him, wrapping her arms around him, "Daniel … your heart is racing. Are you sure you're OK?"

"Y..yes … just a dream I guess … I don't know.." he pulled her into a fierce hug, "I love you Samantha Carter. God I love you so much … you and our two little ones … God I'm must be the luckiest man in the world … in the entire universe."

"Daniel, whatever has come over you?" Sam looked into his wide wild blue eyes with total bewilderment.

"Let's get married," he gushed out, "tomorrow … I want to marry you right away … tomorrow."

"Daniel … we talked about next month..."

"I don't want to wait that long," he replied with wild intensity, "I love you so much … I want you to be my wife right away … tomorrow."

"Daniel, settle down," Sam was almost worried over this sudden outburst, "we don't even have a license yet. Why don't we get some sleep … it's been a long day. We can talk about this in the morning."

"OK," he agreed, but a touch of disappointment covered his face, "It's just I love you so much."

"I know baby, I know," Sam gently moved him over to the bed and tucked the covers around him like she had done earlier with her babies.

"We should have gotten married … a long time ago … I was so stubborn … pigheaded.."

"I was to blame too Daniel," Sam whispered as she tried to settle him down by gently running her fingers through his hair.

"N..no my … my fault.."

"Shh … don't think about it ... shh … just sleep." she continued to lightly stroke his face until he finally fell asleep.

Sam lay for quite a while, just holding Daniel lovingly in her arms. His high levels of anxiety were beginning to worry her. She didn't know how she was going to do it, but tomorrow she had to get Carolyn or Carson to examine Daniel.

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"What are your findings?"

"Daniel Jackson's children have fully recovered."

"Excellent! Which one did you choose?"

"The male. The female would have worked as well, but the male's disposition is much calmer. His mind is more logical more disciplined. I believe him to be an excellent candidate."

"What of Dr. Jackson?"

"I have left subtle suggestions in his mind. I do not think he will be perusing his obsession with us for a while."

"I see … Well we will leave the process in your capable hands, we have every confidence in you."

"Thank you, I will not let you down. I am confident that Jonathan Jackson will be the savior of our people.