Janet took off at a steady run when it was announced for a medical team to the gateroom. I couldn't keep up with her.
When I got there I saw Daniel leaning on her for support as Teal'c had his other side trying to make their way to the bottom of the ramp where a stretcher was to take him to the infirmary.
God what happened?
I make my way through the crowd, many of the other teams have come back through and most are being worked on by the medical personal here.
Not a good sign.
Janet is rushing Daniel out of the room and down the hall.
It's all I can do to keep up.
The nurses ushered Teal'c and I out of the room so they would do what they had to. Why can't we be in there?
What is going on?
"Teal'c where is the General?"
"He was captured ColonelCarter."
"WHAT?"
"There were many jaffa there, we infiltrated the ship, he was captured after he ordered us out of the ship."
"And you left him there?"
"We did not have a choice, after we escaped the ship left orbit."
"Who, who was it Teal'c"
"I must inform you, it was Ba'al."
"Damn it."
"Preparations are being made for contact with the Tok'ra and the Asgard as we speak."
Why why why why why
"What happened to Daniel?"
"He was covering for GeneralO'Neill, there were so many Jaffa, we could not anticipate where they were all coming from."
I looked sadly through the tiny window, trying to get a view of what they were doing in there.
"He took a staff blast to the chest, but I think the new vest got the blunt of it. Don't worry ColonelCarter, DanielJackson will be fine."
"I should have been there Teal'c."
"You could have been there ColonelCarter, in your condition gate travel is forbidden. I will not allow you to endanger the life of your child."
Okay Teal'c. I mean what else can I say at this point.
I am watching Janet through the window. She is working harder right now then I have ever seen her work before.
Her hands are trembling as she works on Daniel. I can tell that she is fighting for his life in every movement, every touch.
If something falters, her resolve will as well.
I can fell for her, I know what she is going through.
I am not sure how long Teal'c and I waited there. Airmen brought me a chair a while ago I just couldn't stand anymore.
Teal'c supported me the entire time, letting me rest on his shoulder, giving me strength I needed.
Must have closed my eyes for to long because he was waking me up when a nurse came out and told us that Daniel was stable, and that we should go get some rest.
I asked if Janet was still in there with him, only to be advised that she was ordered to her quarters for some rest.
Now I know I would have problems following those orders, so either she was just tired, or she….
I have to find her.
And I did just a few moments later in Daniel's office. She was sitting in his desk chair with her back to the door and the lights off.
"Janet?"
She didn't answer me, I knew she wouldn't.
I moved over to sit next to her. She was crying and had a bunch of tissues wadded up in her hands, which were shaking I might add.
She was not in good shape at all.
"Janet…
Still nothing.
"Janet come on listen to me, look at me."
"Daniel is going to be okay Janet, you played a part in that, I saw you in there, I have never seen you work harder Janet."
Still nothing.
I reach over and grab her hands, "He's going to be okay Janet, he's very much alive in the infirmary."
She looks up at me with sad eyes.
I wish there was something I could do to help, then what I am doing now.
"I almost lost him Sam."
"But he's alive."
"I just found him Sam, just found what could be the most wonderful thing in my life. And I almost lost it forever."
I know what she means, I know how she feels. I have been in this situation more then I wanted to ever be.
"I know Janet. I can see it every time you two look at each other, they way he gently touches the small of your back, they way he dances with you."
"God look at me, I just about lost it in there Sam."
"You did what you had to Janet."
We talked for a while before she wanted to see Daniel then go to her quarters.
I followed her to the infirmary, hey I am a friend right. I wanted to make sure she made it there okay.
I let her have some privacy with him and hung back. I can see Daniel another time.
She slowly walked over to him, she's crying again. As she sat down, she reached for his hand and wrapped her fingers around his and leaned her hand down to rest on his arm.
I can't watch anymore, and head to my quarters.
I wish I knew where Pete was.
I wish I could go and get the General.
Life sucks some days.