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Chapter 9

"Jack, what's going on?" Daniel asked as Jack headed for Landry's office.

"Cassie is missing."

Daniel stopped a second to process, and then caught back up with Jack. "Missing? Do we know who…"

"Same people who shot Carter." Jack said.

Daniel followed Jack through the conference room to Landry's office.

Jack knocked on the door frame.

General Landry looked up from some paperwork. "Jack, good to see you. Sorry about the circumstances."

Jack nodded. "Me too."

"Colonel Carter is on her way back here." Landry said, pushing the paperwork out of the way.

"So, do we know for sure who these people are?" Daniel asked.

Landry nodded. "I've contacted the NID. They have been keeping tabs on this 'operation'. They have an idea where the rest of these people are."

"Alright…when do we leave?" Daniel asked.

"As soon as Colonel Carter returns. Teal'c and Mitchell have already been briefed." Landry said.

"Why do I feel like I'm always the last one to know everything?" Daniel asked.

Jack smiled and looked over at Daniel.

Landry shook his head and smiled.

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"We'll meet with Barrett; you meet with his team and get organized." Sam said.

Cameron nodded. "Okay, good. We'll get the plan in place."

"Sounds like a party." Jack broke in. "I've got to make a phone call." He flipped oven his phone and started moving away from the group. "I'll be there in a sec." He called over his shoulder.

"Alright, Daniel and Teal'c with me." Cameron said as he headed down the hall.

"I'll see you guys later." Sam called after them. "I'll go meet with Barrett."

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"Agent Barrett, good to see you again." Sam said as Barrett sat down next to her at the conference table.

"It's good to see you too Sam." Barrett said, opening the folder in front of him.

At that moment, Jack strode through the open door. "Sorry I'm late folks, the General was a bit chatty today." He said, sitting down across from Sam.

"Good to see you General." Barrett said, handing Sam and Jack each a folder. "I was surprised to hear you would be joining us. I would have thought Washington kept you busy."

"Well, I do get away once and awhile. Can't let myself get rusty." Jack said smiling. He began to read the information in the folder. "Do your people know how we are going to get into this place?" Jack asked, pointing to the paper.

"We've acquired the blueprints from the security company. It shows the best points of entry." Barrett said, handing Jack a sheet of paper. "Here's a copy of the first floor. There's a door on the north side of the building. It looks to be the best entry point." Barrett looked down at the remaining papers in front of him. "We could take two small teams in. One through the front and one through the North door. The business they are using as a front is called Gentech Labs. More than likely the support personnel aren't aware of who they are really working for."

"Yeah well as long as SG-1 and I are one of those teams, everything sounds just great." Jack said, looking the blueprints over.

"Of course." Barrett said.

"When do we leave?" Sam asked, closing her folder.

"The flight leaves in two hours. The company is based out of Seattle. A car will meet us when we get there; our contacts there will provide all equipment needed." Barrett gathered his papers and stood. "General, Colonel Carter, it will be a pleasure working with you both again."

Sam smiled. Jack nodded.

"This case has connections with another right?" He paused, "Something about a previous abduction attempt." Barrett looked over at Sam. "I believe I read that you were injured in that attempt."

Sam nodded. "Yeah. All healed up now; ready to get back to work." Sam said quickly.

"Okay, well, then I will see you both in few hours."

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The NID surveillance van was parked on a dark street a few blocks from the target building. It was early morning, just before dawn. In addition to the van, were three unmarked cars. Sam and agent Barrett were in the van; Jack had gone to check in with Daniel, Teal'c, and Cameron. He wanted to get the lay of the land. So far, no one had gone in or out of the building in the four hours they had been there. Business hours for the lab were supposed to start at 7:00 AM. They had half an hour to wait.

Sam sipped her coffee slowly and starred at the unchanging monitors.

"So…" Agent Barrett broke the silence carefully. "How are things at the SGC? I mean, with your new team?"

Sam answered without taking her eyes from the monitor. "Good"

Barrett raised an eyebrow. "Ah" He had wanted to ask her casually about her personal life, but they had been down that road before. Of course she's seeing someone, he thought. How could she not be. Besides, this is not exactly the best time to ask. Barrett sighed audibly.

Sam looked over at him. "Something wrong?" She asked

Barrett snapped to attention and shook his head. "No, no. I was just thinking."

Sam nodded and looked back at the monitor.

The door to the back of the van opened and Jack got in. "Hello campers. How are we doing?" Jack asked shutting the door behind him.

"Nothing yet sir. Hopefully once the clinic opens, there will be more activity." Sam said rigidly.

Sir? Jack nodded and took a seat behind Sam. "I brought doughnuts." He said, offering them to Barrett and Sam. They both declined and he shrugged. "Your guys were right. The North door would be the best point of entry." Jack said, pointing to the monitor. "The other team is going in through the front door."

Sam nodded. "The building also has a helipad."

"Hence the roof exit." Agent Barrett said quietly. "Our sources tell us that they receive 'deliveries' by truck and sometimes by helicopter. They just received a helicopter delivery recently."

"Cassie." Sam mumbled.

Agent Barrett nodded. "As soon as the clinic opens, we will send someone in to get an idea of the interior layout. As soon as we know what we are dealing with personnel wise, your team can proceeded."

Jack nodded. "Sounds good. Now we just…wait."

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