Disclaimer: Stargate SG-1 and its characters do not belong to me. I'm not related to the show in any way. I'm merely a fan who writes fanfics. "Rain" is solely mine. This is AU.

Author's Note: The story line goes after episodes "The Fifth Race" and "Holiday" in season 2.

Chapter Three

For the last few hours Daniel had been driving non stop, Teal'c knew Daniel's destination lay somewhere, a place Teal'c was yet to discover. Daniel had been quiet since leaving mountains. Fear was one expression Teal'c read well, and it was one thing Daniel was not good in hiding. Seeing as to how nervous he was, Teal'c, not knowing the basis for it, decided he would not pressure Daniel to explain at this time.

During a rest in their journey, Teal'c gave Daniel his usual eyebrow raise, and he waited patiently for the brown-haired Tauri to seek his aid. He saw Daniel pull out what seemed to be a doll, no bigger than the size of his arm. She had blond hair tied in braids, wore a white dress which had been turned ivory with age, and her eyes, Teal'c saw as he leaned over were a deep sapphire blue.

He caught a glimpse of the tears in Daniel's eyes and he did not understand the meaning behind them. He saw Daniel hug the doll, and confused he broke the silence and gently asked, "Why must you hug the doll, Daniel Jackson?"

Blinking the tears away, Daniel looked at the Jaffa, and concentrated harder since his eyes were misted, "Well...uh…" he closed his eyes and prayed for some strength to answer Teal'c's question, and inhaled and exhaled in a rhythmic pattern. "It's the only thing I have left that belonged to Rain." He gave the doll a soft smile, "I brought it with me to the SGC." He looked over to Teal'c who seemed confused, "It's like….uh…somehow I feel close to her when I hug this doll."

"How is that possible?" Teal'c asked bluntly. Daniel gave out a dry laugh, unsure how to explain the feeling.

"It isn't," he looked over to the Jaffa, "uh…not technically, but it helps me on emotional level, Teal'c."

Teal'c again gave his customary raised eyebrow along with a slight tilt of his head, letting Daniel know he understood or slightly had an idea of what Daniel was talking about. "This isn't the way to our destination, Daniel Jackson." He pointed out to the road.

Daniel shook his head and loosened his grip on the wheel. "No it isn't. We are going to Rain's final resting place," when the Jaffa moved his head, "Well, uh…the place where she would have been buried, if her body had been found."

"I see, and then we will proceed to our other destination?"

"Yes, it's a long journey Teal'c."

"I do not mind the length of the journey, Daniel." Teal'c said quietly as he looked over to the scientist.

Daniel said nothing, but nodded, "I feel like I need to apologize for this Teal'c. It's my fault that I have taken you out of SGC."

"An apology is not in order Dr Jackson. Please exculpate yourself from such feeling."

"I can't" Daniel hesitated, nervously, "I guess I'm not…I haven't been myself lately," and looked at the Jaffa giving him a customary bow, in knowledge that he understood the pain and confusion of the archeologist.

Dr Janet Frasier walked down the underground tunnels of the secret base that was known as the SGC. She was headed towards the General Hammond's office. When she reached the closed door, she knocked lightly.

"Come in"

On opening the door, she smiled at the aged General.

"Dr Frasier" he greeted in surprise, "What can I do for you?"

"Well, for starters General, an airman found this near Daniel's lab," she passed him the photo, "on the floor."

After studying the photo, Hammond looked at the doctor, "Do you know who she is?"

She shook her head, "No Sir," she conceded, "But I'm assuming that the person in the photo is, well….related to Daniel somehow."

Deep in thought Hammond nodded, "A cousin, a niece, perhaps?"

"We have no way of knowing, sir. I have an idea, but it's a long shot..." She confided.

"And what would that be, Doctor?" He asked, in a matter-of-fact tone. Over the length of time Daniel had been working for SGC, he had become a friend, a dear friend. Hammond was willing to help him overcome whatever huddles he was facing. He couldn't afford to lose Daniel from his flagship team.

"She might be his sister, Sir" she had dropped the bomb. It was something she had chewed on, thought over, and when all other scenarios were proved inconceivable, this was one thing that made sense to her.

"His sister?" he concealed his shock very well, when Janet nodded, he continued, "According to his files, there isn't mention of a sister, Doctor."

"I know that, General, but this is the only logic explanation I can come up with." She shrugged, unprofessionally. "And I think the only reason it isn't mentioned," She paused, "is that she is deceased."

Hammond blinked at her in surprise, "Are you sure of this?" She closed her eyes and shook her head. With an understanding nod, "I'll get Major Davis to check this out, Doc" Without a further word, Janet left the room, leaving Hammond to think.

Without dithering, Hammond picked up the phone and dialed, "Get me Major Davis, and tell him it's General Hammond from the SGC."

"So,… now what?" Jack asked, after he hefted his suitcase from the bed to the floor.

Sam shrugged, "We go…." She gestured a direction with her whole body. Seeing Jack raise an eye brow, she sighed in defeat, "To Antarctica." She replied in a frustrated tone of voice, but they both knew she was just bantering with him as normal.

"Long journey, Carter?" he mocked as he put on his leather jacket.

"So…." She blinked at him; motioning with her face to get more out of Jack's comment.

Giving her a bored look; Jack said nothing, giving up he sat down next to her on the edge of the bed, "Look," he began, "I know you care about Daniel, but isn't this something he should be doing…like ….on his own." He said as he crumbled his face up.

Wearing a frown, she punched his shoulder in response. She got some satisfaction seeing the Colonel yelp in pain and rub his right shoulder.

"Like hell!" was all she supplied as the door closed loudly behind her.

"Gosh, what a woman!" Jack replied as he watched the door rattle in its frame.

TBC……