Hammond watched as SG1 and Jacob walked down the ramp. Teal'c held Sarah Gardner in his arms while Jack was carrying an unconscious Sha're.

"Dr Fraiser is waiting for you," Hammond told them, "We'll debrief later."

Jack nodded and led the way while Jacob hung back.

"What happened?" Hammond asked.

"You know," Jacob replied, "I'm not actually sure."

Hammond sighed and they headed up to his office to wait for word from Janet on how the patients were.

"It was bizarre," Jacob said, "One moment Osiris had Sha're by the throat about to stick the dagger in her when Daniel and a kid appeared in a ball of light. Next thing Osiris is being placed in a jar, Teal'c has the host and Daniel has a hold of his wife."
"Where is he now?" Hammond asked.

"He and the kid left us before the Gate," Jacob shrugged, "But he said he'd be back soon."

"I hope so," Hammond murmured.

"How is she?" Daniel asked appearing in Janet's office making Sam, Janet and Jack all jump.

"Daniel," Jack cried, "Don't do that. Ring a bell before you appear."

"Sorry," he smiled, "So?"

"Daniel, she won't let me near her," Janet told him, "She woke up just as we placed her on the bed and any time anyone comes near her she curls into a ball. I think she's traumatised."

"Osiris said something about her mind being malleable," Sam reminded them, "Could she have been drugged?"

"I can't tell until I get her blood," Janet sighed.

"Daniel she responded to you," Jack said, "Maybe you could…"

"I'll stay with her while you do your examination," Daniel said to Janet.

"Daniel," Jack said softly as small wisps of light appeared from Daniel, "You're starting to glow."

"Oh," Daniel closed his eyes, "Sorry, I guess I wasn't concentrating," he smiled as the wisps of light solidified.

x

Walking through the infirmary Sarah came over to him.

"Daniel," she hugged him, "I guess saying you were right is sort of an understatement."

Daniel smiled at her, "How do you feel?"

"Better," she told him, "I hope Sha're is okay."

"She'll get there," Daniel replied.

"Glowing," Jack coughed at Daniel who quickly fixed it.

"I tried to help her escape but the Jaffa found her," Sarah said.

"Sarah, you should be resting," Janet told her, "Now."

Sarah smiled before heading back to her bed while they went to the private room where Sha're was resting.

Sha're heard people coming towards her and curled into the corner to hide. When Daniel appeared next to her she relaxed. She tried to say his name but found she wasn't able to form it.

"Janet, why can't she speak?" he asked sitting beside his wife.

Janet sighed, "Daniel, she's been dead for three years. We have very little knowledge of how the sarcophagus works, it's possible there is brain damage."

Daniel sighed before a thought struck him, "I want to try something."

"Something?" Janet asked.

"Just stay back," he told her.

Gently he took Sha're's face in his hands before he started to glow. Janet watched in amazement as Sha're was bathed in his light. Her eyes closed a look of wonder on her face as Daniel surrounded her.

"I know what's wrong," Daniel said, after he returned to human form, Sha're was unconscious against his shoulder and he gently rested her back against the pillows.

"What did you do?" Janet asked.

"It's hard to explain but I sort of checked how her mind works," he explained, "It's taking time for her mind to return to it's original form."
"But it is happening?" Janet asked.

"As we speak."

Janet smiled, "She obviously remembers you."

"Some things are clearer than others," Daniel bit his lip, "I have to leave just now."

"What?" Janet stared, "But…"

"There's something I need to do," he explained, "I'll be back soon."

Before she could say anything Daniel turned back into light and disappeared.

"He did what?" Jack asked in astonishment.

"He told me what was wrong with her then said he'd be back soon before he turned into that light thing and away he went," Janet sighed.

"How is Sha're?"

"She's still asleep. After Daniel completely enveloped her in light she was knocked unconscious."

"It's pretty scary how she doesn't make a sound," Jack mused, "Just looks at you with distrust."

"She doesn't know how to speak yet," Janet reminded him, "And she has no memory of you. It'll take time."

"Even more if Daniel isn't with her," he sighed, "And now he's away with Oma he won't be able to help her."

"That's why we have to."

"I'll stay with her till she wakes up," Jack said.

x

"Oma," Daniel said, "I've made my decision."

"And what is it?"

"I want to return to Earth," he said, "I want to be with Sha're and my friends."

Oma smiled at him, "I knew that would be your decision. And it is the right one for you."

"How do I do it?" Daniel asked.

"You return," she told him.

"That's it?"

"Yes, you use what you have learned and return to your heart."

Daniel smiled, "Thank you. All you taught me has changed how I look at things. I'll never forget it even if I can't use it."

"You can't unlearn all you have learned," Oma told him, "Be happy and know when your time comes I will be waiting."

Sam leaned back against the wall Teal'c by her side. They were both just relaxing waiting to see what was happening with Sha're. Kasuf and Skaara were both overjoyed to have Sha're alive but neither had been to see her on Janet's recommendation.

Sam heard a strange beep coming from the room next to them.

"Did you hear that?" she asked Teal'c.

"Yes," he looked intrigued, as there was another beep.

They looked at each other, neither wanted to go in to that room. Daniel had died in there. The beeping started again, it was steady and rhythmic.

"That sounds like a heart monitor," Teal'c said, "With a steady beat."

They exchanged another glance and carefully walked into the room staring at the body lying there.

Daniel took in a deep shuddering breath staring around, amazement written all over his face.

"Daniel?" Sam asked softly, "What…what…"

"I…I'm back," he breathed staring around in bemusement before sitting up shakily.

"Stay here Daniel Jackson," Teal'c told him, "I shall get Dr Fraiser."

He disappeared and Sam sat beside Daniel gingerly reaching out to touch his arm. Assured he was real Sam hugged him tightly.

"Sam," he murmured, "Be careful, I'm still kinda sore."

"What's going on?" Janet demanded coming in, "Daniel?"

"He's alive," Sam told her, "He's back."

Janet stared at him in complete shock.

"Surprise," Daniel shrugged.

Two dark brown eyes stared at him warily as he stood next to her bed.

"It's okay honey," Jack told her softly, "You're perfectly safe."

Her mouth opened as she tried to say something, frustration showing on her face at her inability.

"Daniel?" Jack guessed.

Sha're nodded, relief at being understood shining in her eyes.

"He's not here," Jack told her seeing disappointment appear, "He's taking care of some stuff. He should be back soon."

She tilted her head questioningly at him.

"Daniel will be back to make sure you're alright," Jack told her, "I know he will."

Sha're nodded again. Looking at him thoughtfully she touched her mouth.

"What?" he asked confused.

She sighed in annoyance before licking her lips absently.

"Want something to drink?" Jack asked.

Sha're gave him a smile when he handed her a glass of water.

"This is getting easier," he grinned.

Glancing outside he saw Daniel walking towards them.

"I'll be back in a second," he told Sha're before walking out to meet up with Daniel.

"Where the hell have you been?" he snapped.

"Colonel," Janet started.

"She's been looking for you," Jack continued ignoring Janet.

"Colonel," Janet tried again.

"Dammit Daniel she's terrified."

"Jack," Janet snapped.

"What?" he turned on her.

"Take a proper look at him," she told Jack.

"I don't…" Jack stopped seeing the rise and fall of Daniel's chest, "You're alive."

Daniel nodded, "You're right. She needs me and I need her."

"Oh wow," Jack muttered hugging his friend tightly, "You're back for good?"

"Believe it," Janet grinned, "And he's 100 healthy."

"Now can I see my wife?" Daniel asked slightly testily.

"Yes," Janet laughed, "Go see her while I tell General Hammond what's happened."

They watched Daniel head towards Sha're's room with identical large grins.

x

Sha're started in shock when she felt someone touch her arm. Seeing Daniel beside her she smiled in relief.

"Hello love," Daniel whispered kissing her forehead.

She reached out and gently touched his cheek while she stared at him in fascination. The curiosity that she'd looked at him with when they had first met was present. Daniel gently kissed her and lay beside her pulling her into his arms.

It suddenly occurred to him the difference in himself. When he was like Oma he could feel Sha're's presence but not the warmth of her body, the smoothness of her skin or silkiness of her hair. But now he could feel all this and still feel her presence.

He could not unlearn all he'd learned, thinking about it he decided to keep it a secret. Looking after Sha're and making sure she was safe was his first priority. Her hand touched his cheek turning him to look at her.

"D…Da…Da…Dan'iel," she managed to say a smile lighting up her face.

"That's right," he grinned, "You'll be just fine.

Pulling her into a tight embrace he looked out to see Jack standing with a smile on his face. Daniel gave him a smile before closing his eyes and resting holding his wife.