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"How long will she sleep?" Daniel asked. He and Jack now stood over River's unconscious form in the infirmary with Teal'c, Martouf, Jacob, and Dr. Frasier by their side.
"Maybe three or four hours." The Doctor said, "We gave her a sedative after she collapsed, we couldn't risk her using her powers on anyone again."
"What now?" Jack asked.
"Little time remains before we reach Heru-ur's deadline." Teal'c observed.
"In the meantime we must devise a plan that does not involve returning River to Heru-ur." Martouf added.
"Agreed." Selmak said. "We must also discuss how to go about removing the tumor, perhaps-" He stopped short. River was waking up.
"Three or four hours Doctor?" Jack said with a tone.
"I don't understand it Colonel, she shouldn't be…" Dr. Frasier was frozen solid. River had grabbed hold of her arm and was rising out of the hospital bed. Dr. Frasier fell slowly to the ground as River stepped out of bed, moving towards Teal'c. He raised an arm to stop her but it was folly; her touch sent him into unconsciousness and to the ground.
"River…Ahh…"
Jacob and Martouf went down.
"River don't!" Jack pulled
his side arm and pointed it at River. "Please don't make me…"
It was too late.