Chapter 192001

"Welcome back, SG1." Hammond said as the team returned through the gate.

"Break out the fishing gear, General…our work is done!" Jack replied happily.

"I take it your mission was successful?" The General asked.

"In a word, Sir…yes!" Rebecca answered.

"In two words…yes, Sir!" Jack expounded.

"Your initial report said the Volien were a simple agrarian society." Replied a confused Hammond.

"That they are." Jack answered.

"The Voliens introduced us to another race, friends of theirs." Daniel explained.

"Who, while lacking a sense of humor, make up for it with advanced technology." Jack replied.

"They just wanted to make sure we were trustworthy first." Rebecca said, shooting her father a look.

"Long story short…" Jack replied. "I think we just carried out our standing orders, Sir."

"Indeed." Teal'c intoned. "We may have found a race both willing and capable of defending this world against the Goa'uld."

"And if that little outburst didn't convince you…" Jack started.

"I'm convinced!" Hammond interrupted.

"We just wrapped up several hours of talks with a guy named…" he looked at his daughter.

"Borren." Rebecca supplied helpfully.

"Borren," Jack confirmed, "who really lacks a sense of humor. But he wants the negotiations to move up to the state level."

"Well done people." Hammond congratulated. "Perhaps while I inform the President, you could prepare a mission briefing." He turns to leave.

"Yes, Sir!" Jack replied.

The General turned back. "By the way…what do our new friends call themselves?"

"The Aschen, Sir?" Sam said with a smile. "They're called the Aschen." SG1 was asked to give a briefing to a bunch of higher ups. Sam and Rebecca agreed to lead said briefing.

"So, out of security concerns, the Aschen wish not to reveal the location of their home world until we have an agreement." Rebecca, in dress blues, concluded her presentation.

"They're a little paranoid." Jack replied.

"It seems appropriate since they don't have an Iris like ours." Daniel retorted.

"We do know that they've created a secondary star in the Volien system by igniting a gas giant thereby doubling the Volien's growing season." Sam continued.

Joe Faxon, the ambassador, spoke up. "They made a star?! How?"

"Well, theoretically, by increasing the density of a sufficiently massive gas giant until a thermonuclear reaction can take place. In fact, Arthur C. Clark pasi…" Sam started.

"Ambassador, you gotta be careful about the use of the word 'how' unless you really wanna know." Jack interrupted.

"My mistake, Colonel." Joe said with a smile.

Sam, while smiling at Jack, was speaking to Joe. "I guess my point is: the achievement it self goes a long way to prove the Aschen are advanced enough to take on the Goa'uld."

"The Aschen could be formidable allies." Teal'c replied.

The group launched into a discussion about the Aschen Stargate. "They don't get excited in general…General. It's like an entire planet of accountants." Jack finally spoke up.

"Colonel O'Neill mistrusts the Aschen." Teal'c informed the group.

"I never said that." Jack retorted, glaring at the Jaffa.

"Indeed you did…on several accounts." Teal'c retorted.

"No! I didn't." Jack argued. "What I said was; I didn't trust people without a sense of humor. Especially that Boring guy."

"Borren." Rebecca corrected softly.

"I know his name!" Jack retorted. "He was boring."

"The Aschen have agreed to meet our representative on P3A194 tomorrow." Hammond said finally. Colonel, you, Lieutenant O'Neill and Major Carter are to make yourselves available to the Ambassador as consultants."

"Yes, sir." The O'Neill's replied in unison. Hammond gave Daniel and Teal'c tasks and then the meeting was adjourned.

The next morning, SG1 were all gathered in the gate room when Joe walked in wearing brand new shoes and a suit and tie. SG1, however, was dressed in their normal fatigues. "Morning." Joe said.

"This is what you're wearing?" Jack questioned.

"What's wrong with it?" Joe asked innocently.

"Nothing." Teal'c intoned. Daniel stared until Rebecca went over and smacked him on the arm.

"You look fine." Sam said with a smile.

"Right." Joe replied. He glanced back and Daniel and Rebecca for a moment. Daniel simply smiled and took his fiancée's hand. "They said I didn't have to wear a uniform, and I just wanted to make a good impression."

"Uh…you look great." Daniel said sarcastically.

"Very sharp." Rebecca replied, biting back a laugh. She swatted at Daniel again when he gave Joe a thumbs up.

"Thank you." Joe said, giving Daniel a thumbs up.

"You are so bad." Rebecca muttered taking his hand again.

"That's why you love me." Daniel replied, leaning over and kissing her.

Jack didn't notice their antics because he was still looking at Joe's shoes. "It's the shoes…they're gonna get ruined. It's a…farm…planet." The gate whooshed open and the men of SG1 and Rebecca walked through the gate. Sam stayed back to go through with Joe.

Joe looked around when they reached the farming planet. "Hey, it looks just like uh…"

"Oh, yeah!" Jack replied. "Just when you think you're not in Kansas anymore…turns out you are."

"We'll…see what we can dig up." Daniel said, squeezing Rebecca's hand.

"Have fun." Rebecca said kissing him. Daniel smiled and returned the kiss as Jack just waved him off. "Love you."

"Love you too." Daniel replied, he kissed her again before he and Teal'c walked off.

"They're engaged." Jack said to Joe with a nod.

"Congratulations." Joe said. Rebecca nodded and then the group watched a device that the Aschen called a Harvester in action as Borren came up.

"Colonel, I thought I made it clear your weapons weren't necessary here." Borren said.

"Oh, I thought you were joking around." Jack said sarcastically. "You know, like…you always do?"

"Borren, may I introduce our official representative…Ambassador Joseph Faxon of the United States?" Sam quickly stepped in.

Joe came forward with his hand out. "I bring you greetings from…"

"I am not your counterpart." Borren interrupted. "The harvester possesses a suitable compartment." He left. Sam, Jack and Rebecca share a look with Joe.

"Watch the shoes." Jack said, patting Joe's shoulder as he and Rebecca walked past.

Borren stepped up on a pedestal. "Stand here." Sam, Jack, Rebecca and Joe did it, and after pressing in a code, they were transported up to the ship.

"Oh, yeah. We're gonna want a few of those." Jack said to Joe who laughed.

"Ambassador, allow me to introduce your counterpart from our federation… Mellon." Borren said when they encountered another man.

Joe held out his hand and Mellon just looked at it. "I offer greetings from our President and hope that we can forge a friendship that can enrich both our people."

Mellon does not shake his hand. "This seating arrangement is suitable for our negotiations. Please…"

Sam and Joe followed Mellon. Jack and Rebecca stopped at Borren. "I assume there are facilities…" Jack started.

"In the next compartment." Borren replied.

"Just wanted to make sure before we flew off somewhere." Jack said, nodding at his daughter.

"The harvester will remain in the vicinity of the Stargate during the negotiations." Borren volunteered.

"Okay." Jack replied.

"Mind if I check out the view first?" Rebecca asked. When Borren nodded his permission she went over to the balcony. Rebecca activated her radio. "Daniel, Teal'c? We're on board one of their harvesters. When you get back, report to Hammond, let him know the proceedings have begun. Over."

"Copy that." Daniel replied. "And uh…good luck!"
"Beautiful view." Rebecca said rejoining her father and Borren. The three of them went into the negotiation room. Jack and Rebecca took their seats quickly.

"Our position is straightforward." Mellon began. "You have discovered the means to travel between Stargates throughout the galaxy…several hundred worlds, I'm told?"

"Yes." Joe confirmed.

"And you seek technologies for the purposes of defense against hostile races you have encountered on these travels?" Mellon continued.

"Yes, we do!" Joe replied.

"We agree in principle to provide you with there defense technologies…and much more…in exchange for your full disclosure of this Stargate network." Mellon finished.

Rebecca and Jack shared a look. "And we also agree…in principle." Joe replied.

"What is the current population…of Earth?" Mellon asked.

"Well, if you can forgive me, I don't know the exact number…uh…somewhere in the neighborhood of six billion." Joe replied.

"Growing at a rate of several million a year." Sam put in.

"That growth rate is unsustainable." Mellon protested.

"We agree." Joe replied.

"You represent the dominant nation?" Mellon asked.

"That is a fair assessment." Joe answered.

"And, so, are you taking military action to curtail this growth?" Mellon questioned.

"No, we respect the sovereignty of our neighbors." Joe replied.

"We are pleased to hear that." Mellon said, after a moment. "The worlds of the Confederation are a partnership of equals."

They all looked up when a loud noise is heard. "Do not be alarmed." Borren said. "The harvester is continuing it's normal operations."

"While you may…"respect"…these neighbors…you have not yet revealed to them the existence of your Stargate." Mellon continued.

"Not to all." Joe answered.

"Any treaty with the people of Earth…must be with all…the people of Earth." Mellon demanded.

The three officers shared a look and Joe looked at each of them. "I think we can agree to that." Joe said finally.

"Just…out of curiosity…what kind of defense technologies are we talking about?" Jack asked. "Space guns? Force fields … mother ships?"

Mellon shared a look with Borren. "This is an example of a bio-weapon." They were shown a big purple circle with smaller circles moving around in it. "We can make available to you. A living, radioactive, genetic material that may be designed to attack only the specific DNA of your enemy." He turned it off. "We have a number of efficient delivery systems."

Jack cleared his throat. Joe looked at Jack before speaking. "Well, we'd want efficient assurances…"

"That we'd take military action only against your enemies…and not your friends…of course." Mellon replied. "The question arises…why have these friends of Earth not yet provided you with the defense technologies that you seek from us?"

"Most of the advanced races that we have befriended have hesitated to share their technologies with us for fear that we will use it to destroy ourselves." Rebecca replied. She shot her father a confused look when he glared at her.

"True friends would endeavor to prevent that." Mellon said. "You have changed the way in which we view the universe. Do not underestimate what we offer in return for that gift. We can put an end to disease, double the human lifespan, provide the means to cross entire continents in a single step, much more than simply a means to defend yourself against your enemies. We offer Earth membership within the Aschen Confederation." He turned to Jack. "Colonel…you seem pensive."

"No, I was just thinking." Jack replied. "You're offering a lot more than we asked for."

"Our motives are not selfless." Mellon replied. "Perhaps you offer more than you give yourself credit for."

"Access to the Stargate network?" Sam asked.

"And a promise of much more, Major Carter." Mellon answered. "An introduction to the advanced races that you have befriended just as the Volien have introduced you to us. Your ways and culture will enrich ours. The Aschen are not the natural explorers that you so obviously are. Fortified by our technology, you can continue your exploration…share with us what you've learned."

Joe sighed. "You understand, I have to present your offer to our leaders?"

"You'll find we are a very patient people, Ambassador." Mellon replied. Joe nodded and Borren rose. "In the meantime, I will also confer with my leadership, and recommend to them the immediate commencement of trade between our worlds." They all rose. "I look forward to our future together."

"So do I." Joe replied.

"Well, that was…easy…" Jack said skeptically when Mellon and Borren left.

"This was just the first stage." Joe answered. "If you thought this was easy, believe me, you won't feel that way when we're done."

"Am I the only one who has a bad feeling about this?" Jack asked.

Sam raised her eyebrows. Joe, however, was the one that answered. "Yes." He and Sam left.

"Just checking." Jack whispered looking at his daughter who was silent. "Let's go." The father and daughter followed the other two out and returned to the SGC.

"Welcome back." Hammond greeted. "As per your instructions, Ambassador, an Air Force jet is standing by at Peterson to take you back to Washington just as soon as you're cleared by our doctors."

"Thank you, General." Joe replied. He looked at Sam, Jack and Rebecca. "History will remember your contribution to this."

"O'Neill." Jack said. "Two l's."

Joe chuckled. "And major, next time I'm in the neighborhood, I know a restaurant that beats your mess hands down."

"I'd like that." Sam said with a smile.

Jack smiled. "Well, General. I think it might be time to reconsider this retirement thing."

"No yet, Colonel. Come with me." They all followed Hammond. At the star map, P4C970 was shown. "The President doesn't want to risk such a potentially rewarding alliance on the basis of a note that may or may not have been a warning from the future."

"I knew that thing was gonna come back to haunt me." Jack groaned.

"General, to confirm the Aschen are from a world other than 970 is only prudent." Rebecca finally spoke up.

"And if we encounter the Aschen on one of those other worlds?" Hammond asked.

"They wouldn't be too happy about it." Rebecca replied.

"It could jeopardize the treaty." Hammond corrected.

"Send a probe!" Jack retorted.

"For all we know, sending a probe is what caused the problem you were trying to avoid by sending the note." Hammond replied.

"Well, technically, I haven't sent it yet." Jack replied. "If I get a chance again, I'm sure gonna fill it with a lot more detail."

"We…you were probably trying to limit the causality violation by keeping it simple." Sam replied.

"I wonder whose idea that was." Jack said sarcastically. He was, however, grinning. "Sir, you know me! I wouldn't have sent the not with a damn good reason! The President should know that!"

"He's under a lot of pressure to present a concrete benefit of the Stargate program before the next election." Hammond answered.

"Here we go!" Rebecca groaned.

"The bottom line is, he wants us out of it." Hammond continued. "From now on, this treaty is a state matter."

"Well, what did Daniel and Teal'c find out?" Rebecca asked.

"They haven't returned yet." Hammond answered.

"Permission to return and find them?" Jack asked. Hammond nodded and the three members of SG1 returned to the planet. Jack radioed them. "Daniel? Teal'c?"

"We're in an underground cavern." Daniel answered. "The Aschen know we're down here?"

"Negative." Jack answered as the three of them walked through the field. "Kehl said you were digging a hole around here?"

"Um…stay put." Daniel replied. "We'll come meet you."

"Boy, when they dig a hole…" Jack muttered, looking around.

"Daniel, where exactly are you?" Rebecca radioed.

"We're in the…buried ruins of the Volien Union's Capital City." Daniel answered. "By all accounts, a thriving Metropolis, I guess…I think, until the Aschen wiped them out." Daniel and Teal'c returned to the team then they went back home where Daniel briefed them on his findings. "Okay, here's what we know…around two hundred years ago, the Volien were a thriving urban civilization approximating turn of the century North America in terms of technology."

"That wasn't very long ago." Rebecca said.

"No, it wasn't." Daniel replied.

"What happened to them?" Hammond asked.

"Well, all we know is that there was a flu pandemic similar to the one on Earth in 1918, that killed over twenty million people. Now, that…is when the Aschen came." Daniel answered.

"Through the Stargate?" Jack asked.

"Actually in ships." Daniel replied. "You see? The Volien gate wasn't discovered until years later. They befriended the Voliens, offered them a vaccine for their epidemic, and saved their world. Now, by all accounts, the Aschen were heroes to the Volien, and the friendship lasted for years. But, then, something happened."

"What?" Rebecca questioned.

"I don't know." Daniel answered.

"We found no evidence of battle." Teal'c supplied.

"I found one clue…here." Daniel said, pointing to the newspaper clipping up on the projector. "Uh…this word loosely translates as medicine/vaccine/drug…from the new comers, followed by causes, followed by…some word I can't translate. Now, this was the latest issues of the paper we could find, which most likely indicates the paper shut down or was shut down the very next day."

"Vaccine causes…what?!" Sam brainstormed aloud.

"I don't know." Daniel said in a defeated voice. "But it caused something cause in the span of two hundred years, the Voliens went from an urban civilization of millions to an agrarian civilization of thousands after they were 'saved' by the Aschen."

"General, you have to speak to the President." Rebecca said after a moment.

"I just tried." Hammond replied. "He's being briefed by the Ambassador, and won't take my calls."

Jack looked thoughtful. "General, I never did cash in on that open invitation to visit the White House. Remember? Last time we saved the world?"

Hammond nodded. "Lieutenant O'Neill, do you think you could arrange to speak to Major Davis?"

"Yes, sir." Rebecca replied.

"Good." Hammond answered. "I want you to accompany the Colonel but you go talk to the Major. It might be beneficial to have him on our side. Dismissed." The team stood and Rebecca and Jack made their way to the locker room. Jack changed into his dress blues and Rebecca into civilian clothes. They caught a flight to Andrews and then separated at the base. Jack got into the limo that was waiting for him while Rebecca acquired the keys for the jeep she had requested. She drove away from the base while she pulled out her cell phone. Glancing away from the road, Rebecca dialed the number to Paul's office at the Pentagon.

"Davis." Paul answered after the second ring.

"Major, it's Lieutenant O'Neill." Rebecca said, carefully keeping her voice professional and neutral.

"Lieutenant." Paul said pleasantly. "How may I help you?"

"Meet me in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Ten minutes." Rebecca hung up her phone and concentrated on her driving. She found a parking spot close to the memorial and parked. Rebecca got out and stood at the bottom of the steps. She stared up at the building.

"What's going on Rebecca?" Paul asked coming up behind her, pulling her out of her thoughts.

"Hi Paul." Rebecca said, turning. He was still in his dress blues.

Paul gave her a good once over. She looked apprehensive though he couldn't see her eyes because of the sunglasses she wore. He noted that she had gone for casual with her jeans, v-neck shirt, and leather jacket and biker boots. "What's going on?" He repeated and led her away from the memorial. They followed the path down to the Vietnam Wall.

"I didn't want to say too much when I called you at your office…"

"I understand that." Paul looked at her profile. "Why are you so nervous, Becca?"

"You remember when that note from Daddy came through the wormhole?"

"Yeah, what about it?" Paul looked at her. "Does this have anything to do with the treaty?"

"It does." Rebecca admitted.

"Becca." Paul sighed. He stopped walking and pulled her off to the side of the path. "Don't you realize that this treaty could be what gets Kinsey to stop trying to shut you guys down once and for all?"

"What?" She started. "Paul we have reason to suspect that the Aschen are the reason why Daddy sent that note…"

"So, you're saying that we should not go through with a treaty that could save this planet because of a note sent from the future? Rebecca, this is insane."

"What the hell is this Paul?" Rebecca turned on him. She noticed the audience they were getting and started to lead them back towards the Lincoln Memorial. "You used to trust me…" She hissed. The stopped walking when they came out in front of the memorial again.

"I do trust you Becca …" Paul faltered. "I'm sorry." He came forward and pulled her into his arms. "I do trust you. I'll see what I can do."

Rebecca rested her head on his chest and held him by the elbows. She felt all of the tension drain out of her the moment he wrapped his arms around her. "Thank you." She almost sighed.

Paul shook his head when she looked up at him. He fought down the sudden urge to kiss her. To drag her back to his condo and have his way with her, the consequences be damned. "We shouldn't…" he started. Paul looked down at the glittering ring on the hand that was on his right elbow. "This isn't like the last time, you've made a promise …"

"I know…but it doesn't keep me …" She looked up at him.

"Becca, we gotta go." Jack stormed, approaching them.

Rebecca drew back and looked at her father. "Daddy, I thought you were on your way to see the President?"

"That damn son of a bitch cut me off." Jack muttered.

"Kinsey." Paul said knowingly. "Fuck …" Rebecca looked up at him in surprise. She had never heard him curse like that before. "I'll do what I can Becca, but I can't make any promises now."

"I know." Rebecca replied.

"We're being kicked out of DC." Jack replied, holding out his hand.

Rebecca handed him the keys to the jeep and then watched him walk away to the vehicle. "Thank you, Paul." She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Sometime, we need to talk."

"We will." Paul said with a nod. He watched as Rebecca turned and followed her father. The whole trip back to the SGC was silent and the team regrouped in the briefing room. Rebecca watched her father who stood and stared at the Stargate.

"Apparently, we have agreed to make a token gesture of our good faith. Ambassador Faxon will deliver it personally, and return with an Aschen delegation to meet Senator Kinsey." Hammond said after a long silence.

"We're actually going ahead with this?" Rebecca asked.

"I'm told we're proceeding with caution." Hammond replied.

"What are we offering?" Daniel questioned.

"A number of gate coordinates." Hammond answered.

"There goes the neighborhood." Jack muttered sarcastically to himself.

"Ambassador Faxon has asked that Colonel O'Neill, Major Carter and Lieutenant O'Neill accompany him again." Hammond continued.

"I thought we were out of it?" Jack asked in surprise.

"Apparently, both he and Major Davis insisted." Hammond replied with a smile to Rebecca. "Senator Kinsey's agreed, but only to Major Carter, and after some coaxing by Major Davis, Lieutenant O'Neill, which presents us with a window of opportunity."

The two women shared a look. "What can we do?" Sam asked.

"Force their hand somehow." Hammond replied.

"If we accuse them directly, they may simply lie." Teal'c intoned.

Daniel began copying from the newspaper. "We may not have to. I have an idea." He handed the piece of paper to Rebecca.

Rebecca took the paper and the two women nodded. "Major, Lieutenant, I can't order you to do this." Hammond said after a moment.

"We know, Sir…" Rebecca answered. "When do we leave?" The two women geared up and then joined Joe in the gate room. Sam approached Joe and filled him in on the plan. The three of them then went through the gate and were transported up to the Harvester.

"Mellon, Borren…" Joe greeted.

"Ambassador, Major Carter, Lieutenant O'Neill…" Mellon replied.

"Colonel O'Neill has not accompanied you?" Borren asked.

"His duties require him elsewhere." Rebecca replied.

"Of course, it is my pleasure to offer a gesture of our own…coordinates and Stargate symbols to several new worlds." Joe cut in.

Mellon looked at the laptop in a confused manner. "It…is…our…honor to…receive such a gift." Joe bowed and smiled while the two aliens stared at the lap top.

Sam took the laptop from Mellon upon seeing the confusion. "Oh, let me…the coordinates are on the hard drive in the lap top." She placed it on the table. "It'll just take a moment to display." She typed into the computer and it began to load.

"Our leaders would also like to extend an invitation to Earth…to formalize our treaty." Joe continued.

"All in time." Mellon replied as the coordinates began to flash across the screen.

"By the way, Borren, could you read this aloud for me?" Rebecca asked, taking out the paper. "I couldn't quite translate it."

"Of course…" Borren replied, taking the paper. "'Sterility'." Mellon looked up from the computer and to Sam, Joe and Rebecca. Borren looked confused.

"We knew what you were planning, Mellon, this just confirms it." Rebecca said.

"What are you talking about?" Borren asked.

"'Vaccine Causes Sterility'…that was the headline." Rebecca accused. "You wiped most of the Volien population, and turned their entire world into farmland. You'll do the same to Earth."

"Lock them in here, we have a treaty to conclude." Mellon said. He gathered up the computer and turned to go.

"If we don't come back alive, the treaty is off!" Sam said.

"Well, that'll be your loss…we have what we wanted." Mellon replied, before he and Borren left.

"I'm sorry." Sam said, turning to Joe.

"What do you think they'll do?" Joe asked.

"I don't know." Sam replied.

"O'Neill sent the note to prevent this from happening." Joe replied, looking at Rebecca. "We were so sure."

"Listen…" Rebecca said quickly. "They're opening the Stargate!" The three of them ran out to the balcony and they saw that the harvester was over the gate. "They're dialing Earth!"

"What is that?!" Joe asked when they heard a loud noise.

"I don't know." Sam replied as she removed her back pack. The two women worked together to securely tie the rope. "When I get to the bottom…follow me down. We'll only have a few seconds over the gate."

"What?!" Joe asked.

"Just do what Lieutenant O'Neill and I tell you, when we tell you. Trust me." Sam answered.

"Okay." Joe replied. Rebecca looked back into the room as Joe helped Sam get over the railing.

"Where's Major Carter?!" Borren asked and Rebecca turned around more fully. Joe started to move forward but Rebecca was faster. She tackled Borren and the two of them began fighting. Rebecca managed to get to her feet first and sent the alien reeling with a right hook which she quickly followed up with a kick to his stomach.

"Ambassador! Lieutenant! Now!" Sam yelled from under then.

"Go!" Joe yelled. He grabbed Rebecca and shoved her towards the railing.

"Ambassador." Rebecca started.

"There's only enough time…" Joe was cut off by Borren lunging at Rebecca. He cut him off and began to fight with the alien.

Rebecca scurried over the railing and started to climb down. She looked down long enough to see the biological weapon that Sam had been staring at. "Shit." Rebecca yelled down to Sam. "Major, get ready." Rebecca pulled her knife out of her boot and cut the rope. The two officers made a free fall on their backs through the gate. The two women hit the ramp hard and rolled down, Rebecca collided with Sam.

Sam laid across the steps, holding her arm. "Close the Iris."

"Son of a…" Rebecca muttered, holding her right shoulder as the iris closed. Two medics ran in to help the officers as Kinsey walked in.

"What God's name is going on here?!" Kinsey questioned Jack. Jack ignored Kinsey and went over to assist the medic who was hovering over his daughter.

"When they knew we were on to them, they launched a bio-weapon." Sam answered in pain.

"Colonel!" Kinsey roared.

"We had to warn you, we couldn't wait for the ambassador." Rebecca replied, shakily. "I'm sorry, Sir."

"Colonel! I asked you a question!" Kinsey persisted.

"You did good, Major, Lieutenant." Jack said.

"Thank you, Sir." Sam and Rebecca replied in unison.

"Let's get them to the infirmary now!" Hammond retorted. Teal'c moved to assist Sam. Daniel went over to help Jack when Rebecca muttered threats under her breath to the medic. The two men managed to help their charge to her feet.

"Colonel!" Kinsey yelled. "I swear, O'Neill. There's gonna be an investigation into this." Kinsey left.

"That'd be fine!" Jack retorted, bracing one arm around his daughter's waist. "O'Neill, two l's!" Jack held up three fingers. He smirked when his daughter swatted at him with her uninjured arm.

"I guess we dodged the bullet there, huh?" Daniel asked. He smiled when Rebecca rested her head on his chest.

"Senator Kinsey seems most displeased." Teal'c replied.

"Yeah, that's a crying shame, isn't it?" Rebecca smirked, looking at her father. Safe, with Daniel's arms around her, Rebecca allowed the medic to start stabilizing her arm.

"I just hope we don't regret giving them those gate addresses." Daniel replied, kissing his fiancée's forehead.

"I don't think we will…the first being a black hole and all…they get progressively darker from there." Jack replied. He looked at the two women on his team. "Carter? Becca? You all right?" The two women smiled and nodded.