Several hours later, Hammond, Daniel, Teal'c and a SGC security team were at Sam's house, looking at the scene. Hammond watched as Doctor Brightman stood up. She looked at two members of the team and nodded; who then walked over to the body and covered it.

"Sir, it appears he was shot once in the back which exited his chest. Without an autopsy I can't be sure, but I am willing to bet his heart was at least nicked by the bullet. The fatal shot however, is pretty obvious. It was the bullet through the brain at close range." Doctor Brightman reported.

Hammond nodded. He turned to one of the security team. "Take pictures, fingerprints, and DNA samples. Whatever will help us identify this man."

"Yes sir."

Hammond turned to Daniel and Teal'c. "Any ideas?"

Daniel looked around. "Well, we searched the house, no sign of Sam. I would say she got the jump on the guy, but…"

"I do not believe Lieutenant Colonel Carter would summarily execute a wounded man." Teal'c stated.

Daniel sighed. "I don't either."

Hammond looked back at the body. "I agree." He looked back at them. "What the hell is going on here?"

Neither Daniel nor Teal'c could offer up an opinion, so they remained silent.

Hammond sighed. "Doctor Jackson, you will return to base. Both of you will remain there until we find out what is going on."

"Sir?" Daniel asked.

"Doctor, two members of SG1, one former and one current; have been attacked in places they thought were safe. Jack at his cabin, and Colonel Carter in her own house. I cannot believe these are not planned attacks."

Daniel and Teal'c exchanged a look and nodded.

Later, Teal'c, Daniel and General Hammond sat around the conference table.

"They went over the house and found nothing. The man we found in Lieutenant Colonel Carter's house is apparently a high paid assassin. I've ran into a few roadblocks getting more information, however, through some of my own contacts I know that he has hired out by the extremely rich, or governments, including ours." Hammond explained.

"So someone, or some government, maybe ours, paid this guy to kill Jack and Sam?" Daniel asked.

"I don't know all the answers, Doctor Jackson, but it seems like it."

"And you feel that Daniel Jackson and I are also in danger?" Teal'c chimed in.

"I have to assume so, son. I cannot take the risk that you are not in danger."

"General, we still don't know what happened to Sam. She apparently managed to survive her attack. There was no indication that she was even injured. We need to find her." Daniel said.

"I agree Doctor Jackson; however, I have had the Prometheus scanning for her tracking implant with no luck for hours. We have been watching her cell phone and credit cards for usage but no luck. I assume that she knows as well as we do that whoever orchestrated the attacks will do the same thing and not use them." Hammond said.

Daniel suddenly sat up straight. "Cassie!"

Teal'c raised his eyebrows as Hammond's face took on a surprised look.

"Sir, if these people realize their attack on Sam missed; they may try and go after Cassie. It's no secret in the SGC that Jack and Sam were taking care of Cassie after Janet died. They may go after Cassie to try and draw Sam or even us out." Daniel explained.

Teal'c stood up. "General Hammond, we must be allowed to go to Cassandra Frasier and ensure she is safe." He started to walk to the door.

Hammond stood up. "Hold on Teal'c. I agree. We must get Cassie under our protection. I will arrange for you and Doctor Jackson to be transported to her college. First you two go and change into civilian clothing that won't stand out, and ensure you are armed."

Daniel and Teal'c nodded and left. They returned less than twenty minutes later. Hammond handed them two cell phones.

"These are untraceable burner phones. Do not use your own phone." He handed Daniel a credit card. "That's mine. Be gentle."

Daniel smiled as he put the credit card in his wallet and his phone in his pocket. He looked at Teal'c and received a nod. "We're ready."

Hammond nodded. He picked up the radio. Before keying the mike he looked at the men. "You two be very careful. I think it goes without saying that ensuring that Cassandra is safe is your priority." He paused. "The gloves are off. Whatever it takes."

Daniel and Teal'c both raised their eyebrows at that statement coming from the normally reserved general as they were enveloped in the beam.