I woke up about 4 hours later. I looked up at the camera then down at the device on me. I closed my eyes and turned over. I rolled off the bed and onto the floor. I then took the device off—which was very painful. After I took it off, I disappeared and went to go find Daniel. I found him in another guest room. I really needed to talk to him. I grabbed his hand and we went outside in the forest to talk. We sat down at the top of Cheyenne Mountain.
I said while looking down at my hands, "Daniel, I am so sorry. I didn't mean to cause you any trouble."
Daniel raised my chin up. I looked straight into his sparkling, sapphire eyes and felt as though I could drown in them. He kissed me. "Leslie, its ok. You were just trying to escape. I completely understand."
I smiled. "Thank you for understanding."
He smiled and kissed me again.We sat there togethergazing up at the stars.
In the morning, I was the first one awake. Daniel was sleeping like a baby. I picked Daniel up and carried him back to his room. I kissed him and quickly ran back to my room. I grabbed the device and laid on the floor. I became visible then climbed back in the bed.
General Hammond walked in. "Leslie! Where the hell have you been?"
"Sorry General. I was looking for something under the bed."
"For 5 hours…?"
I nodded hoping he would believe me.
"Do I have to order you to cooperate?"
"No, Sir. Sir, is Martouf still here?"
"Yes he is."
"May I speak with him? Please?"
"As long as Colonel O'Neill is here."