It all happened so fast that for a moment everyone was still, then Buffy gasped and Tegar jerked back, then his chin dropped to his chest as if he was asleep. Buffy lifted her hand and then grabbed her throat and grimaced. Jay handed her his water and she smiled gratefully before draining it.
Tegar's head slowly came up and his eyes flashed gold, "Thank you Buffy."
"Hiya Per'sus, looking different from the last time we talked." Buffy teased, her voice still raspy.
"Indeed." He grinned slightly and stood, then looked around at the Tok'ra, "You have done exceedingly well with Buffy as your leader and I thank you all."
Buffy felt silly sitting so she stood as well, wavered slightly, her vision going black and she collapsed. Per'sus caught her and gently laid her down as both Daniel and Jay yelped and rushed to her side.
"What happened?" Jack demanded as he knelt beside Jay.
Per'sus and Jacob exchanged a look, "It is difficult for a previous host to adjust when the symbiote leaves their body. She wasn't injured so she will be fine." Per'sus answered.
Buffy stirred and her eyes opened, "Ok, why am I lying on the wet grass?" she complained. Her hands reached out and Daniel and Jay each took one and helped her into a seated position.
"Well babe, you passed out." Jay replied, his eyes anxious.
"Just peachy." She grumbled, "Well help me up!" and she was pulled up by her husband.
Jack stood and looked over at the Tok'ra, including Jacob, "Well, now that our good deed here is done we have to head home."
Per'sus bowed his head, "We are in your debt." His eyes met Buffy's and he smiled wickedly, "All of your secrets are safe with me Buffy Anne Coburn."
"Har Har, be nice or I'll tell about your marriage with Selmak." She retorted, making Jacob groan and cover his face.
Jack's face lit up, "Really?"
Jacob growled, "It was a LONG time ago Jack." He shot a look at Per'sus who shrugged, "I was joined with her, I couldn't sensor my memories Selmak." Butter wouldn't have melted in his mouth and Buffy laughed delightedly.
"And you said the Tok'ra have no sense of humor Jack." She teased. There was laughter and then they were escorted back to the Stargate. Buffy looked at the people that she knew so well now, hugged Per'sus, Jacob and then Malek (who had a surprised look on his face). Then Buffy, Jay and SG-1 headed though the event horizon.
General Hammond was in the gateroom to greet them, "Welcome back SG-1, Colonel Coburn. Buffy, Dr. Frasier would like to see you right away." His gaze turned worried as he saw her pale face turn green.
Buffy nodded, teeth gritted then her stomach roiled and slapping a hand over her mouth she dashed from the gate room. The General's worried eyes followed her flight, then Jay sighed, "sorry Sir." And rushed after her.
"What in the..?"
"She's ok Sir. Being pregnant and apparently going through the gate at the same time makes her sick." Jack replied knowledgeably as he handed off his weapons to the airman.
"Ahh," The General said.
Buffy was in the men's room throwing up in the toilet, 3 surprised men quickly zipping themselves up at the urinals.
"Buffy?" they heard out in the passageway and one of the men stuck his head out of the door, "In here Sir."
Jay chuckled, "Whoops. Thanks Sergeant." He walked in and heard the unmistakable sounds of Buffy being violently sick in the first stall. He shook his head, ignoring the men who quickly slipped out.
"Babe? You're in the men's room." He pushed open the door and carefully knelt behind his wife, rubbing her back gently as she finished being sick. He helped her up and led her to the sinks where she rinsed her mouth out and splashed water on her too pale face.
"Ick." She said, her eyes meeting his in the mirror over the sink.
"This pregnancy thing is harder than I thought." She complained.
Jay smiled, "I'm glad it's you and not me Babe. Let's go see Doc."
Janet looked up and frowned as Buffy and Jay walked in. "You're very pale."
"I should be, I just upchucked my cookies in the men's room of all places." Buffy said, rolling her eyes as Jay chuckled.
"You shoulda seen the three shell shocked men standing in there."
Janet laughed, "I would have paid to see their faces." She pointed to a bed and Buffy went over and hopped up, swinging her feet slightly. She turned to Jay, "Colonel, it's going to be awhile. Don't you have something to do?"
"Well, I can see when I'm not wanted." He huffed in pretend indignation.
"I'll be ok." Buffy said laughing.
He kissed her cheek, threw a mock glare at Janet and walked out.
Janet pinned Buffy with a look, "So, how are you really?"
Buffy thought for a moment, "My throat hurts, from Per'sus and then from throwing up."
"Then let's start with that." Jane said practically.
Jay, Jack, Daniel and Teal'c were in the conference room with General Hammond.
"So the Tok'ra are back in business?"
"Yes Sir. Per'sus is fine, the stuff is all stored and we're home without a scratch." Jack said cheerfully.
Jay snorted, "Speak for yourself. I find out my wife is a goa'uld, then my best friend tells me she's pregnant. I'm traumatized."
The General looked at him seriously, "Are you ok Colonel? I mean seriously, you have been through a lot son."
Jay sat back and looked at Jack, who gazed back at him with some concern, "I'll be better after I hear from Janet." Jack opened his mouth but Jay held up his hand, "I don't blame you Jack. Buffy made the choice she believed was the right one."
Daniel leaned back in his chair, "What would you have done if you'd been there?"
"Tried to talk her out of it." Jay grimaced, "Not like I would've had any kind of success."
Teal'c looked at him thoughtfully, "Buffy Coburn is unmovable when she believes that she is right."
Jack laughed, "You got your hands full with Xena alright." He looked at General Hammond, "Have you heard from Carter?"
"Only once. She said something about retrofitting the component that Buffy donated and that it would be at least two more days."
Jay and Jack looked at each other, "You don't think…"
"She did request to stay behind and ask Thor a question." Jack said thoughtfully. The door opened and Dr. Frasier walked into the room, a chart in her hands.
"Doctor?"
She moved around to a seat and settled herself, "Buffy is in fine physical condition. Her throat is red and irritated, both from Per'sus and from vomiting…"
"In the men's room!" Jay interrupted with a laugh.
"Really? What there anyone in there?" Jack asked delightedly.
"Yeah, three airman zipping themselves up in a hurry." And the men laughed.
"If I could continue?" Janet asked, though she had a smile on her face.
"Sorry Doc."
"We've done the required blood work, and yes, she's pregnant and yes, she has naquedah in her blood. Now," she paused and set her papers down, "She's going to have to be seen here for her pregnancy. The naquedah is too hard to explain away. With the NID out of business she should be safe, but there will still be scientific interest in her pregnancy, and in the child when it is born."
"Great." Jay sighed.
"That is the business that we are in Colonel. Learning everything we can from our exposure to aliens and their technology." The General said gently.
"Yes Sir, I understand."
Janet smiled, "So Colonel. How would you like to see the baby?"