Hey guys! I just couldn't get this story out of my head! I love the scene between Daniel and Vala in Dominion so I decided to do my own little twist to it. Since I changed the scene, I am working on one for Unending, and so on.

I hope you guys enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own this show or the characters. I am only borrowing them.

Vala watched helplessly as her only child was on the operating table. She had told Mitchell she was fine, but now she wasn't sure if she was. Not being able to watch any more, Vala slide off the table and walked out the door. She made it to the hallway when she heard someone coming behind her.

Daniel had watched her leave and knew she needed a friend. He came up behind her and as she turned around, he noticed her protected wall was in place.

"What's up?" He asked.

"Nothing," she replied as she faked a smile. "I just didn't want to stick around for the surgery, weak stomach and all that." She lied, and he knew it.

He placed his hand on her chin and turned her head back towards him as he said, "Hey." He dropped his hand. "You're sure you're okay with this."

She playfully punched him in the shoulder. "Why does everyone keep asking me that?"

"Because she's your daughter, and no matter what she has done, it must be difficult to see her this way."

She turned to face him. "Let's get something clear, she's not my daughter, Daniel. The Ori impregnated me against my will and forced me to bring her into this galaxy. I was an incubator, a shipping crate and nothing more." She replied avoiding eye contact, for fear she would break apart.

"I'm sorry, but I find it hard to believe that you don't feel something." He said, stepping closer to her.

"I do." She said looking into his eyes for the first time. "Satisfaction at seeing their plan fail."

"That's not all you feel, Vala." He said, gazing into her eyes.

Vala continued to gaze into his eyes. She saw not only her best friend standing before her, but the man she loved with all of her heart. She knew he was worried about her. She could tell by the look in his eyes. She wanted to tell him the truth, because he was the only one in the entire galaxy who understood what she was going through.

"You're right, Daniel."

Daniel lifted his head a fraction, waiting for her to answer. He wanted to comfort her, take her in his arms and take all the pain away. He hated seeing her with pain in her eyes.

"What do you feel?"

"I feel safe."

By the look in his eyes, Vala could tell this was not the answer he expected. She continued, "Daniel, when I first found out I was pregnant, I was terrified. The only person I wanted near me, was in a galaxy far away. I knew the child I was carrying was a child of the Ori, but I couldn't bring myself to kill it." She replied tears forming in her blue eyes.

"You were the only person who made me feel safe, Daniel. I would lie awake at night and wish you were there helping me through this. I could feel you right there all the time, but in the morning when I would see Tomin's face, I would know you weren't there. When I saw you the first time aboard the Ori ship, I wanted to jump into your arms, so bad, but I figured you were not that happy to see me." She stopped tears falling down her face.

"I was happy to see you."He said gently wiping the tears from her face. "I never gave up looking for you, Vala. I never lost hope that you were alive, and it nearly killed me inside when I found you had married Tomin."

Vala looked up in his eyes and saw the truth; he had kept hidden from her. "Why didn't you say anything?"

Daniel sighed. "Because I thought you loved him, and I wanted you to be happy."

"Daniel, I was happy. With you."

Daniel smiled a tiny smile and raised his hand to her cheek. Without saying another word, Daniel lowered his head and gently placed his lips onto hers. The kiss was gentle, at first, and then it deepened. Daniel wrapped both arms around her and held her close. Vala wrapped her arms around his neck. She could tell the kiss was meant to be comforting, but the way it deepened she knew it was something more.

Daniel continued to kiss her with his feelings pouring out with every moment. He had never done this before, at least not under a spell or influence. He could tell by the way she returned the kiss, her feelings were the same.

He pulled back after a few moments, emotions running wild within. He gazed at Vala and smiled. She gazed back a tiny smile forming on her lips.

"I like where this conversation has taken." Vala replied, a little teasing in her eyes.

Daniel smiled at the old Vala. His smile dimmed a little. "How do you really feel about Adria?" He asked with tenderness.

Vala hesitated. She couldn't lie to him this time, she knew. She looked down and moved her arms to rest on his chest. "I'm scared, Daniel. I carried her for nine months. I gave birth to her. I watched her grow in a matter of hours. She's my little girl, and now I may lose her. I'm scared, Daniel." She cried and fell into his arms.

Daniel held her until her tears had stopped, and then he continued to hold her.

The surgery went on with no problems. Ba'al was replaced with the Tok'ra symbiot, and Adria survived.

It took a couple of hours for the melding to be completed and afterwards the Tok'ra had control of Adria.

Vala watched as Adria was led away by the Tok'ra contingent. Daniel was standing beside Vala as her daughter was leaving. Zanuth turned to Vala before leaving.

"She cares deeply for you, Vala. Despite everything that has transpired, she does not hold any ill feelings toward you."

Vala nodded and captured Daniel's hand.

The Tok'ra disappeared through the rings, leaving SG-1 standing by the ring platform.

Mitchell turned to Vala. "You alright?"

Vala nodded. "I will be." She looked up at Daniel and he wrapped his arm around her.

Mitchell nodded and turned to walk out of the room.

Teal'c gave Daniel a nod and Vala a smile before following Mitchell.

Sam stopped in front of Vala. "If you need anything."

"Thanks, Samantha." Vala returned with a smile, and stepped away from Daniel to hug Sam.

Sam left the room after the hug, but didn't go too far when she noticed Mitchell and Teal'c standing beside the door.

"What are you two doing?" She asked crossing her arms.

"Colonel Mitchell wanted to listen to Daniel Jackson and Vala Mal Doran." Teal'c replied glancing at Mitchell.

Mitchell stood nervously. "What?"

"Cam, we can't listen in on them. It's their lives."

"Sam, you and I both know how much they care about each other. I want to make sure they don't screw it up." Mitchell replied crossing his arms.

"Indeed." Teal'c agreed.

"Oh alright, we'll stay."

Inside the room, Vala was staring at the ring platform.

"Hey, are you alright?" Daniel asked watching her carefully.

Vala nodded.

"Vala! Don't lie to me." He came up behind her and grasped her arms to turn her around. He looked at her and noticed tears falling down her face.

"Hey, hey I'm sorry. I didn't mean it." Daniel said worriedly, wiping her face gently.

"It's not that, Daniel." She paused and looked up at him. "She cares. Oh God, Daniel, she cares. My baby!" She cried and fell into his arms.

Daniel held her as she let out her emotions. It seemed like forever, but Daniel didn't seem to mind. He just held her. Vala cried until her tears were dry, and she stood wrapped in Daniel's arms. It felt right. She remembered what she had told him earlier. He was her safe place. Whenever she needed comforting, he was there. He was her safe place to hide. She didn't know what she would do without him.

"Daniel, what would I do without you?" She asked looking in his beautiful blue eyes.

He shrugged. "What would I do without you?"

"Probably go insane." She replied her sense of humor returning.

He chuckled. "Maybe," He paused gazing into her eyes. He raised his left hand and caressed her face. "Vala, there is something you need to know."

"What, Daniel?"

He leaned down kissed her breathless. "I care deeply for you, Vala. I care more for you than I could ever have imagined. All I ask is that you be patient with me. I don't want to take this too fast."

Vala raised her left hand and placed it on his face. She smiled as she said, "I care for you too, Daniel. In fact, I love you. If you need time, I will give you all the time you need."

Daniel smiled as Vala pulled his head down for a second kiss. This one was unlike the first two. It was full of promise and love.

Outside the room, Mitchell smiled and raised his hands to the sky. "Thank you!" He yelled.

"Indeed." Teal'c said in agreement.

"About time" Sam said.

Daniel and Vala pulled apart and looked towards the door. Daniel looked down at Vala, who had a mischievous look in her eye. He winked at her and they both, very quietly walked to the door.

"Just what are the three of you doing?" Daniel asked causing Mitchell to jump.

"I tried to tell them not to stay and listen." Sam said with a smile.

"Well, Cameron, what do you have to say for yourself?" Vala asked crossing her arms glancing at Daniel.

"It's about time. I can't tell you the pain you have put us through all this time. The arguing, the sexual tension, and God knows what else. Jackson, all I can say is thank you!" Mitchell said and he turned to go.

Sam laughed and went to Vala to hug her. She whispered, "I am so proud. Good luck." She followed Mitchell down the hall, after smiling at Daniel.

Teal'c walked up to Vala. "I am happy for you, Vala Mal Doran. Congratulations Daniel Jackson. I knew you would be happy again. She is perfect for you. Again, Congratulations." He bowed and turned to follow Sam and Mitchell down the hall.

Daniel smiled and looked down at Vala who was grinning ear to ear. He grabbed her and hugged her as he laughed. Vala laughed, despite the trials she had gone through that day, she was finally happy. After everything she had gone through in her life, she was finally happy. She found a man who cared for her and maybe loved her. She would love this man until the day she died. She just knew she would.

Unbeknownst to her and the rest of the team, Adria was not finished. She might have had a tiny set back, but she was far from being done. She would make her mother and SG-1 pay for what they did to her. She would make them suffer, now she had the time to do it.

Please let me know what you think! I love reviews! My twist for Unending will be up as soon as I can! Until Next Time...