Author's note: Nah, while Ian does know that Sam's maiden name is Carter, it was a typo on my part – Jack would be scowling at me for calling her Major Carter, but since it's because of me that he gets to sleep with her, I'll bet he lets it slide this time.

OOOOOOOOOOO

"Vice President Kinsey?"

"He's not the Vice President, yet," Ian said, echoing Colonel O'Neill's comment without thinking about it. That earned him a sharp glance from Hammond, but the General didn't say anything. The young man had had a rough day, and he could be forgiven an impertinence here and there, he supposed.

They were sitting in the briefing room, Hammond and Sam on one side of the large table, Ian on the other. The cadet had given a very detailed account of what had happened that night – skipping the part where he shot Graf with the dart gun – and telling them what Jack had found out from the men in the cells.

"He's going to have Thor transfer the men in the cells directly to rooms here," Ian said. "They're all knocked out – except the Major in charge of them – but I don't think Colonel O'Neill is through with that guy. He had him call Kinsey, and now he told me to tell you that he needs Teal'c and Jack to help him with whatever he's doing next."

"What's he doing next?" Sam asked.

Since he wasn't sure, Ian shrugged.

"If I had to guess, I'd say he was laying a trap for Kinsey – but I'm not sure."

"You're probably right."

"Major, go get Teal'c for me, please," Hammond requested. Sam nodded and stood up.

"I'll be right back, Sir."

She left and Hammond turned his attention to Ian, who was looking around with interest.

"What did Colonel O'Neill tell you about Thor and the SGC?"

Ian shook his head.

"He said he'd explain it later, Sir."

Hammond nodded.

"Well, for now, I'll tell you this much; this is a top secret facility and as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, I expect you to keep it a secret. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Sir."

Like anyone would believe him anyways.

"Shawn Adams and River Hayden are both under observation by Doctor Fraiser – just as a precaution, I'm told."

"Yes, Sir, Doctor Fraiser told me."

"How do you feel?"

"I'm fine."

"No adverse reaction to the drug they used on you?"

Ian shook his head.

"I'd prefer that you stay in the infirmary, anyways," Hammond told him. "You can get some rest, or at least see your-"

He was interrupted by the arrival of Teal'c, Sam and Jack. Ian had met Teal'c before – the large man and his yellow lab had been part of the rescue group that had come when the invisible assassins had went after him and his roommates only a few months before. If anything, Teal'c looked larger now than he had then, muscles bulging and a stern look in his eyes, even though he gave Ian a slight bow by way of greeting.

"I told him a little of what's going on, Sir," Sam said as she sat down again. Teal'c came over and sat down next to Ian, and Jack came over and stuck his cold nose in the cadet's hand, looking for a little attention, which Ian was more than willing to give.

"What is the plan?" Teal'c asked.

"Colonel O'Neill has requested that you and Jack be transported over to the house where the cadets were taken – he'll have to tell you from there," Hammond said, obviously annoyed that he wasn't in on the plan. That wasn't Ian's fault, though. O'Neill hadn't told the cadet what he was going to do, either.

"He wants the men in the cells brought here first," Ian said, speaking up. "At least, he made it sound like he wanted that done, first."

Hammond looked over at Sam.

"Get four interrogation rooms ready, Major. We'll-"

"One of the men has been shot, Sir," Ian interrupted. "He's not going to die, but he's bleeding."

"Shot?" Sam asked. She hadn't realized there had been a gun battle or anything. Ian could read the worry in her eyes.

"Colonel O'Neill knee-capped him to get the other one to talk."

Hammond frowned, and turned to Teal'c.

"When you see Colonel O'Neill, remind him that there's such a thing as due process in this country, and I'd prefer that he not do anything so drastic in the future."

"I will, General Hammond."

"Major O'Neill, go prepare three interrogation rooms, and inform Doctor Fraiser that we'll have an injured man coming to her soon. Take Cadet Brooks with you, and let me know when you're contacting Thor to have the men brought over and Teal'c sent there."

"Yes, Sir."

Sam stood up, gesturing for Ian to do so as well.

"I'll see you again, Cadet," Hammond said.

"Yes, Sir."

Wondering what he meant by that, Ian followed Major O'Neill out of the room and down a flight of stairs to one of the concrete lined corridors.

"Colonel O'Neill told me to tell you he's fine, Major." Ian said as soon as they were alone so he could pass on the message. "He also said not to worry."

Sam smiled.

"I'll worry, anyways, but thank you for passing the message on."

"You're welcome."

"What's he planning? Any clue?"

Ian shook his head. "He looks pretty pissed off, though. I'm glad I'm not Kinsey right now."

Sam shook her head, amazed at the gall of the man. She knew Kinsey didn't like Jack, but to orchestrate something so bold – and utterly foolish – as to kidnap Shawn because of his relationship to Jack... it was insane.

The two of them went up a couple of levels and ended up in front of a corridor of small rooms with barred windows on the doors and not much else in them.

"We'll put the prisoners here, for now."

She went to a panel in the closest wall of the corridor and pressed a button.

"General Hammond? We're ready to bring the men over."

Hammond's voice came over the speaker.

"There's a security team on its way to you, Major. Contact Thor whenever you're ready."

"Yes, Sir."

As she turned back to Ian, a small group of tough looking Marines came trotting up; each of them armed and prepared to guard their prisoners. Not like it'd be all that hard, since they were all asleep, but Ian was sure it was better safe than sorry.

Sam turned to him.

"Ready."

Ian nodded and pressed the red button – which told Thor to transfer the men. A moment later there were a series of flashes of white light from inside the rooms.

Teal'c came around the corner, dressed in Kevlar and holding a P-90 in his hand. Jack was walking beside him, looking cheerful and composed like he always did.

"Ready for the other transfer?" Ian asked.

Sam shrugged.

"Looks like it."

Ian pressed the blue button, and there was a low growl from the yellow lab, and a moment later there was a flash of light and Teal'c and Jack were gone. Barely a second after that, there was another flash of light and Ian was gone as well.

Sam stared at the empty space in the hall, and realized that Thor had probably accidentally taken the cadet as well.

"Shit."

Hammond wasn't going to be happy.