Teal'c

I have now conducted the required research, which MajorCarter and I are doing. I still have to sort out what each has said.

It is interesting that when the others name is mentioned, they are immediately alarmed. O'Neill even went as far as chasing me down the hall in order to ascertain if I had spoken with DanielJackson yet. He then pounded on my door after I had entered, yelling about the necessity of being impartial. I am not infected; I do not understand his reaction.

MajorCarter herself is looking tiered of being asked about the mating rituals that the Hi'ed have made them do. She has now locked her door to the lab, only allowing people in if they call ahead. She seems to be disturbed, as am I, about the lack of facts people have and so substituted their own instead.

"It's sad, but normal, Teal'c. We all hear rumors then put our own spin on it, or we put some extra meaning on a word. It's just horrible…"

"Then why does no one set them straight, as O'Neill says?"

"They don't like to admit they did not have the full story either. People like being the first to know everything."

I smiled slightly as I processed this. I was glad to see MajorCarter relax.

I stayed in her lab, doing my Kel-no-reem in a corner when I needed to. I have enjoyed her company; neither one of us talks much; we simply do what we must. I am writing the observations down, MajorCarter working on a new interface to calculate the time differences of stellar beings.

I find her passion fascinating. It is the same with DanielJackson when he works on an artifact.

Sam

Teal'c was nice enough to not only eagerly go along with the experiment in finding who is… um, "in love" with me, but also interview them both. I think he wants to get out of the base as much as the rest.

He volunteered to interview both Jack… no, Colonel O'Neill, and Daniel for me. I personally should not have done it anyway – I'm the one involved here too! Plus I don't know how much research I would have done. Or really how much would have been considered research and useable.

Last night I dreamt of both the Colonel and Daniel. It was an odd, Hi'ed induced dream where we all were arguing who would impregnate me first. I shudder just thinking about it. EWW factor! Once that was over, I don't remember the outcome, thankfully, the dream drifted into a small island scene where Daniel and I were lounging on the beach and talking about the various philosophical views of the deities of ancient cultures, with a little Stephen King Gou'ald comparison thrown in. Huh, that would interest Daniel…

I was about to get up to walk to his office when I remembered that he was also the cause for concern. Oh why did I have to suddenly want my best friend!

Suddenly? As in not always had a thought but never a motive?

Ok, I guess if I can't be honest with myself, then who can I be. Right? Ok, so not suddenly. Suddenly would be me going up to him and kissing him. That would be quite sudden, and maybe uncalled for. Ok a lot uncalled for.

There has to be a reason, other then the Hi'ed and their rituals and dances for all this. Scratch that, will come back latter to examine that thought.

I have known Daniel for years, been there to watch him die (many times), be captured by beautiful women (a few times also), helped him get over his wife's death (once was enough) and watched as he slowly has progressed into a fine soldier. Very fine… very hot…

STOP!

Jack – I guess it's my mind, so Jack it is – and I did not exactly hit it off really well. First I was a woman (can't help it), and then I was a scientist (it's who I am buddy, deal with it) and then his progressive over protective streak. The last I appreciate more then words can express. I have worked under some who could have given a flying flip about their subordinates and what they thought. Jack is different. He is still very annoying and sometimes makes jokes at odd times, but he means well. And deep down, he is really smart; he just hates the fact that Daniel and I can out think him faster.

Feelings have been there for both of the guys. When you practically live with them 24/7, how can you not begin to deepen your relationships with each other? Even Teal'c has grown over the years into someone I would rely on heavily in a time of need. They were my family, especially since dad has gone to the Tok'ra.

But which one was suppose to come with me? Did the Hi'ed people know? And if so how could I get them to tell me? But more then importantly, how long would I be feeling like a school girl and have both Daniel and Jack walking on egg shells around me?