When Teal'c entered their room, Vala was standing by the window, looking out into the night. He came up behind her, putting his arms around her waist and leaning into her back. He could tell she had been crying.

"Cal Mah, what can I do to ease your pain?"

Where were you? I missed you." Vala was trying to hide that she had been crying.

"When our bed was cold, I went searching for you. I know that you spoke with Daniel Jackson."

"I can't understand why this Daniel is affecting me so. He………he accused me of being a Goddess. That the only reason you and I are still here is to be worshipped."

"I confronted him and told him the truth Cal Mah. I also told him that he insulted you and we could no longer be friends. I do not wish to see you so hurt and your honor insulted."

"My honor is not what's at stake here. These people are at risk as long as he stays here. If the Ori find out that the gate has been activated again, Adria will send an army to find me and if she finds him, she finds you too. I couldn't bear to lose you my lose you Teal'c. I love my life here; its has meaning and our love has stood the test of time, even without children."

"That has not mattered to me. We have a full life and the Eloshins provide everything we need as well as the illusion of children. You are loved by these people, for you have loved them. You have provided me with happiness and love Cal Mah. It is all that I have wanted and needed. Daniel Jackson does not understand this and maybe one day he may. But for now, he is not a welcomed guest in our home."

"That's a little harsh don't you think? I mean he's not our Daniel, but he is alone, other than our friends. I can handle Daniel Jackson; I always have, but my life was nothing, until you came along. I hope he sees's that or at least our Daniel finally did."

"This Daniel Jackson must remember the Vala from his reality. He will find out very soon that life goes on without him. There are some sacrifices that must be made for all concerned. I am only letting him reason things out. Right now Cal Mah, let me comfort you in my arms tonight and we will discuss Daniel Jackson in the morning."

Vala turned full around to kiss Teal'c. She even felt more protected and loved, knowing that her husband once again defended her honor.

Daniel walked for hours, echoing Teal'c words thru his mind.

If Vala attempts to leave thru the gate, she will die. She will die.

Daniel finally returned to the palace and laid down to think. There was definitely a serious problem of returning back to his reality. He never expected to involve Vala becoming seriously ill or dying. Teal'c was right he thought. He had done nothing but pre judge this Vala as the one in his reality. The fact that Vala was married to Teal'c, seemed even right that he be the one to protect her, to love her. He could never see himself being a part of Vala's life as a husband or even a serious relationship. He wondered if Vala and Teal'c back in his reality, really would be together. To him the thought of Vala ever settling down, was beyond his reasoning.

There was a knock at his door. He thought, maybe Teal'c wanted to throw him out for his previous behavior.

"Come in."

It was one of the servants from the palace. He was young but his eyes showed that he seemed to be older.

"I am Eshom. I've come to see if you are well and have need of anything. Master Teal'c and Mistress Vala have always welcomed strangers in their household."

"No thank you." Said Daniel. "Tell me, have you known them long or why do you work for them?"

Daniel was still curious on why these people seemed to serve them as servants.

"I am her by my own admission. They needed the help and I volunteered as we all have in this household. They are a kind and loving people. We only wish to help them whenever possible."

"Help them; how?"

"When they arrived to our planet, we hid them from their enemy. When they tried to return to their home, Mistress Vala became very ill. It took a very long time for her to recover. Master Teal'c was beside himself with worry for her. He personally nursed her back to health. When she was well, they both helped our people with our city. We had no knowledge of any outside worlds or outside dangers. We are as we always are."

"How so?" Asked Daniel.

"There was another outsider that arrived with them, but it was too late, he was already dead."

"Another outsider? You mean like them?"

"Yes, both were saddened of his death and buried him far from our city. When Mistress Vala was still ill, she was found putting flowers on the grave. She said that Master Teal'c and she would always remember him as a friend. She has never mentioned him again. Matter of fact, you look just like him."

Daniel was intrigued and wanted to know more. "Where is this grave? May I see it?"

"Only the Master and Mistress go there. It is sacred to them. We respect their wishes. Now, if you do not need anything, I will retire."

"Just one more thing, ah, Eshom."

"Yes?"

"Why do you all look so young, when your obviously not?"

"It has always been this way with us. You should ask Master Teal'c more. He believes we are from an ancient race."

"Thank you, anyway." Daniel was disappointed that he could not find out more about these people and especially about the stranger that died.

Daniel's curiosity was peeked. Since he had one more night in the palace, he would try and find this grave. He knew he had caused enough trouble, but he had to know why Teal'c and Vala said nothing about his supposedly look alike.

A/N: A little short, but I'll make up for it. Reviews and feedback welcomed.