Immediately, Walter stood up and shouted over the intercom: "Medical team to the embarkation room. Repeat: medical team to the embarkation room."

Jack knelt down beside Daniel and tried to wake him up. "C'mon Danny, wake up!" Jack searched for a pulse, horror rushing through him when he failed to find one. He moved aside when the medical team arrived and carried the lifeless Daniel to the infirmary on a stretcher.

Hammond ran into the gate room, a look of concern on his face. He addressed Jack.

"Colonel? What happened? The M.A.L.P. showed no signs of hostility on that planet."

Jack gestured towards their new friend. "This is L'Anya, sir. She was being pursued through the woods by a Jaffa patrol. She asked for our help."

Hammond looked at L'Anya. "I'm General Hammond, commander of this facility."

"It is an honor to meet you," L'Anya replied with a bow of her head.

"Are you injured?" Hammond asked.

"The blood is that of my father. He sacrificed himself in order to save my life. If it were not for him or your team, I would not be standing here now. I thank you from the bottom of my heart." Again she bowed her head. Jack looked at her.

"You got a bad cut there," he said, pointing at her right cheek, "Better let Doctor Fraiser take a look at that"

L'Anya followed Jack through to the infirmary, meeting Janet at the door. She looked upset.

"Colonel, I'm so sorry. We did all we could. Sam tried using the Goa'uld healing device but… it just wasn't enough." Tears were in her eyes as she moved aside to let Jack through.

Jack moved slowly past Janet and stood beside Daniel's bed. L'Anya stood beside him.

"You say the Goa'uld healing device failed?" She asked. Jack nodded his head slowly. "Perhaps I can help. Will you allow me?" Jack looked at the Doctor.

"Well there's nothing more we can do. She may as well try."

Sam handed the healing device to L'Anya. L'Anya put her hand up. "I do not need that." Sam looked surprised but stepped back to allow L'Anya to help Daniel.

L'Anya closed her eyes and placed her hands together over Daniel. She breathed deeply and moved her hands closer to him. Suddenly, a blinding light surrounded the two. Jack, Sam and Janet shielded their eyes. The light lasted a few seconds before fading. Jack looked at Daniel. There was no difference. As Jack was starting to leave, Daniel's eyes flickered open and he drew a sudden breath. Jack smiled and put his hand on Daniel's shoulder. "Great to have you back, Spacemonkey!" Although Daniel looked confused, Jack decided not to explain what had happened just yet, and to leave him to recover. He followed L'Anya out of the infirmary, not sure what to say first. He settled on the easiest: "Thank you," he said, "How…."

"I gave him my life force," she replied.

"You gave him… isn't that dangerous? For you I mean?"

"I was nearing the end of my life, I needed someone to carry on my mission for me. I am sorry."

"What mission? L'Anya?"

L'Anya reached out and grabbed Jack's shoulders. She clung on as her knees collapsed and she fell to the floor. Jack bent down, and held her head in his lap. He called Sam over.

"Go get the Doc, Carter!"

L'Anya reached out her hand and grabbed Sam's arm. "No," she said, "I cannot be helped." Sam's eyes widened and she pulled her arm back.

"L'Anya," Jack said, "What mission?"

"I am sorry…"

"L'Anya!" Jack shouted. L'Anya's eyes slowly closed and she took her last breath.

Jack lowered her head slowly to the floor, somewhat sorry. Although it was her fault Daniel had been shot, she did warn them about the Jaffa and then saved Daniel's life. He stood up and called a couple of nurses over to take L'Anya's body through to the infirmary. Then he and Sam made their way to the post-mission briefing. Jack was concerned for Sam.

"Carter? You okay?"

"I'm not sure sir, I think L'Anya is a Goa'uld, or at least she used to be. When she grabbed my arm… I just knew. It's like that feeling I get, only not as strong."

"So… she used to have a Goa'uld… or she still has one?"

"No, it's gone. I'm pretty sure about it, sir. She definitely used to have a Goa'uld, but I can't tell you how long ago."