Jack was in his office 90 minutes later. There was a knock at the door.

"Come in," He called. It was Sam.

"Hi sir, I came to see how you were feeling?" Sam asked, obviously concerned.

"I feel fine, stop worrying." Jack said.

"Never going to happen. You were infected with a Goa'uld experiment, the results can't be good." Sam said.

"I'll be fine," He repeated, getting annoyed. "Tell you what? I'm going down to the infirmary in half an hour for the results of my blood test. Come with me and I can assure you that I'm going to be fine."

"Fine," Sam said in submission. "But I'm still not convinced."

"You will be." Jack added.

Xxxx

They were in the commissary half an hour later.

"Colonel O'Neill, report to the infirmary immediately." Dr Fraiser said through the P.A.

"Lets go," Jack said, getting up to leave. Sam followed. They went to the infirmary. On arriving they saw Dr Fraiser looking at the results.

"Doc, please tell Major Carter that I am going to be fine." Jack said.

"I wish I could." Fraiser sighed. This caught Jack's attention.

"What are you talking about?" He asked.

"I found a discrepancy in your blood, its not dangerous right now but I want you to stay on the base under observation and to report back to me every 6 hours so that I can keep an eye on you. And I don't want you to be alone." Fraiser said.

"Whatever you say, doc." Jack said. Then he and Sam left.

"See, I'm not worrying over nothing." Sam said.

"I get it. Rain check on dinner?" Jack said.

"I guess so." Sam said. Jack could see the concern in her eyes.

"Look, every thing is going to be fine. What time is it?" Jack asked. Sam looked at her watch.

"It's 1600, why?" Sam asked.

"I report back at 2200." Jack said. They then ran into Daniel in the corridor.

"Oh Jack, what did Janet say?" He asked, concerned.

"She found a discrepancy in my blood and she wants me to stay on the base and report back to her every 6 hours." Jack said.

"She also said that he shouldn't be alone in case any symptoms surface." Sam chimed in.

"Thank you," Jack said sarcastically, giving her a look.

"So Jack, how are you feeling?" Daniel said.

"I'm going to start charging a dollar every time someone asks me that, I keep telling everyone, I'm fine." Jack said.

"We're just concerned about you, that's all." Daniel said.

"I know," Jack sighed. "I'm going to see General Hammond, tell him what was said." Then he walked away, leaving Sam and Daniel standing.

"I can't imagine what he must be feeling." Sam said.

"He's isolated, he can't go home, he can't go off-world. He's trapped and its making him agitated. All we can do is help him in whatever way we can." Daniel said.

Xxxxx

Meanwhile, Jack ran into Teal'c on his way to Hammond's office.

"O'Neill, how are you feeling?" Teal'c asked.

"Come with me to General Hammond's office and I'll explain there." Jack said. Teal'c raised an eyebrow at him. "I can't do anything Teal'c, I can't leave the base because no-one believes me when I say I'm fine."

"We are merely concerned for your health, O'Neill." Teal'c said.

"I know." Jack said. They came to Hammond's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in." Hammond called. They walked in. "Ah Colonel, how are you feeling?"

"Fine sir, Dr Fraiser says she found a discrepancy in my blood, its not dangerous right now but she wants me to stay on the base under observation and to report to her every 6 hours. She also doesn't want me to be alone." Jack said.

"That's good advice. If something is wrong with you, its best to keep an eye on it. You may not be allowed to leave the base, but I'm relieving you of duty. Relax Jack, get some rest." Hammond said.

"Yes sir." Jack said. Then he and Teal'c left. "How can I relax when I'm stuck on the base with nothing to do. I'll see you tomorrow." Then he walked away, leaving Teal'c in the corridor.