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"Dr Jackson to the briefing room, Dr Jackson to the briefing room."

Daniel ran from his lab, coffee in his hand and entered to find a solemn looking General Hammond.

"General Hammond, what brings you here?"

"Morning Dr Jackson, I wish it was in better circumstances, have you seen or spoken to General O'Neill or Colonel Carter?"

"Not since Jack's party. Have they not returned?"

"They were both supposed to report in for duty this morning only neither of them showed up."

"Oh…. have you tried ringing them?"

"Indeed I have. I have not received an answer from either of them."

"Do you know how they were supposed to be getting back General, I know Sam had sorted transport to get there but…."

"When she arranged all this she assured me that everything was planned. She must have booked a car for the way back. I will ring the company we use and see what they know."

"Mind if I hang around General?"

"Be my guest," and he gestured to one of the many chairs surrounding the briefing room table.

General Hammond entered O'Neill's office and left Dr Jackson with his thoughts.

This was highly unusual for both Jack and Sam. Neither would dare to disobey orders, unless of course Earth's safety was in the balance!

Where were they? Daniel was inclined to think that maybe they had enjoyed their time off too much and had just decided not to come back. He was glad the two of them had finally sorted their feelings out. But still it would be totally out of character.

General Hammond re-entered the briefing room.

"They say Colonel Carter rang and cancelled the car."

"Now that wouldn't happen."

"Exactly what I thought Doctor."

"Permission to go see…"

"Granted Doctor, take Teal'c along with you and report back as soon as you have any information."

"Yes, sir."

Daniel and Teal'c reached the cabin later that evening, both stiff from the long drive.

Night was drawing in as Teal'c and Daniel warily made there way towards the door.

"There appears to be no light emancipating from within the cabin, Daniel Jackson."

Daniel reached the door and knocked.

When he received no reply he reached down towards the handle hoping it was open, he no longer had his key since Sam had borrowed it.

The handle moved beneath his hand and he pushed against the door calling Jack's name as he did so.

"Jack………..Jack………Sam?" He shouted his concern growing with each word,

Knowing Teal'c would stand and watch his back; he began to explore the rooms in the cabin.

As he reached the master bedroom he hesitated, he did NOT want to disturb anything. He was quite aware of the many times he had accidentally walked into something. He had feigned ignorance on numerous occasions.

"Jack?"

"Sam?"

He gently pushed the door and…

"Teal'c, Teal'c oh my god, Teal'c get in here!"

Daniel reached into his trouser pocket and with shaking hands pulled out his mobile.

"General Hammond sir, I think you should get down here and bring a medical team ASAP."

Daniel stared down at his two fallen comrades. Both were battered and bruised, neither were conscious and if it hadn't been for Teal'c's reassuring hand on his shoulder then he would have broken down there and then.

Instead by drawing from Teal'c's strength he was able to check over their injuries. He was no medical doctor but they both looked pretty bad.

What the hell had happened here?