Click.

I heard the sound, so loud in the afternoon stillness.

All my thoughts of going home through that mysterious circle, gone.

I looked into the eyes of my traveling companions, brothers really.

Teal'c, my warrior compliment. I met his eyes and knew he understood.

Capt. Edwards my newest "kid", so full of promise. I met his eyes and knew he understood.

Daniel my best friend, he's grown so much, in the hardships shared. I met his eyes and knew he understood.

My last thought for my lovely wife and children. She completed my heart and my children my soul.

I looked at each of my friends one last time and took my final step.