And on with the story... will somebody be able to help Jack before the second trigger goes off?

The three remaining members of SG-1 along with Dr. Fraiser were seated as General Hammond paced in front of the window overlooking the Stargate.

"Dr. Jackson, did the Tollan have any information concerning this technology?" The General slid into his seat looking at the archaeologist hoping for answers.

Daniel had been dreading this moment, "Yes, Sir. They actually know of the existence of this device but they have no knowledge of the technology. Among the Tollan," the archaeologist was visibly nervous, "there had been a scientist who requested permission to experiment with similar devices that had been confiscated from highly sophisticated alien races. A brainwashing device like the one in Jack's head has never been in their possession according to High Chancellor Travelle. The scientist in question was so upset with the lack of support and cooperation from his government that he left Tollana about six months ago. Rumor has it that he has been selling his skills to anyone who would let him continue his experiments."

"Oh my God!" Dr. Fraiser was stunned by this information. "You think this man is working with someone in our government?"

"Let's not jump to any conclusion here people." General Hammond knew the implications of what this could mean. "There is no way this man could be here on Earth." The man was clearly thinking out loud. "Unless there is someone else working with him and the information is being covertly passed to the person or persons responsible for this."

"But Sir, this is an extremely complicated piece of technology. It would take a highly skilled medical doctor to implant this into the Colonel's brain," Major Carter interjected.

"Janet, do you think if a Doctor had access to schematics of this device he could perform the procedure?"

"Well, I suppose so, though the human brain is extremely complicated. It would be a very dangerous procedure." Dr. Fraiser was horrified by the implications of this conversation. "Most of our training is hands-on with an experienced physician watching over our shoulders talking us through the procedures. Even videos are training tools."

"Dr. Jackson, what is your opinion of this assumption?"

"High Chancellor Travelle didn't say this individual was responsible for this, but she definitely made me think it could be a possibility. She also said they would investigate the matter themselves." Daniel had been listening intently. "If this scientist is responsible for trading information with someone on Earth then we have another mole in the SGC." He couldn't believe there could still be a traitor in the SGC after Makepeace and the rogue team's operation had been shut down. Could this man be working with the same group? This had to be retaliation against Jack and General Hammond. Makepeace had said orders came from high up. The archaeologist absently pushed his glasses back on his nose and stared over the table to General Hammond.

"Daniel Jackson, I believe this is the way to help O'Neill." Teal'c had been silent trying to absorb the information in order to find a way to help his CO, but now voiced his opinion.

"Okay, people. I think we need to review the personnel files. Let's flag anyone who has been here less than six months and has access to the Stargate. Also, pay close attention to where the transfer originated." General Hammond didn't even want to think about the possibility of a traitor in the SGC. He was torn between not wanting this information to be correct, but if it was true this would be the opportunity to help his Second. He also had his own contact he hoped would have some useful information.

"Let's get to it, people. Give me something positive." With that last remark, the General ended the meeting.

General Hammond walked through the park. It was a sunny day and the place was crowded at this hour. Lots of children were playing ballgames, riding their bikes and rolling on their skateboards. Mothers with infants and toddlers in strollers were walking on the paths, others feeding the ducks in the pond in the center of the park.

Hammond was dressed in casual clothes, hoping he wouldn't draw any attention. He carried a small briefcase with a newspaper, looking like some sort of businessman taking an afternoon break from his office.

He approached a bench near the pond and sat down with a soft sigh, placed the briefcase next to his right leg, setting the newspaper on his lap. There was another man seated on the bench, deeply concentrating on his magazine, with a black hat and dark sunglasses covering his eyes. The man didn't pay any attention to Hammond at all; didn't look up as the General took his seat.

Opening his newspaper, Hammond softly greeted his contact, without looking at him. "Hi, John. What have you got?"

The other man kept reading in his magazine and turned the page. "George. You've pissed some people off real good by messing up their little program," the man whispered.

Hammond knew that already, but now his suspicions were at least confirmed. "What are they on to?" he asked, crossing his legs comfortably, leaning backwards as if reading his paper.

"They've come up with some plan to get rid of you. They kidnapped O'Neill and sort of programmed him to do the dirty job for them."

"How?"

"I don't know the details. They've got their hands on a new toy. Captain Potter is their technician. That's all I can tell you." The man closed his magazine, indicating he was ready to leave the scene.

"Thanks," Hammond hissed.

"Watch your back," the man responded, rose to his feet and left without looking over his shoulder.

Hammond forced himself to calmly read his newspaper before leaving the park to go back to the SGC. He cursed inwardly. He knew a little bit more now, but still had no clue how to solve the mess they were in.

After spending several hours going over personnel files with Sam and Teal'c and coming up empty handed, the archaeologist needed to see his friend. Entering the infirmary, Daniel approached Jack's bed and sat down beside it. Gently laying his hand on the Colonel's arm, he couldn't believe how quiet and still the man looked. It didn't suit the picture of the Jack O'Neill he knew so well.

Dr. Fraiser came in and adjusted the IV with the Colonel's medication. "I'm cutting down the sedative and lowering the pain medication," she explained. "It's time for him to wake up now." She gently lifted O'Neill's hand and felt his pulse.

Daniel frowned, absorbing the information. "Janet, do you think that is a good idea after the last episode?"

"Daniel, keeping the Colonel heavily sedated could be dangerous as well. We have no way of knowing if there are any side effects from the device. I need the Colonel awake so he can tell me."

"You…. don't think he is in pain?" Daniel noticed that his friend became restless.

"Daniel," Janet gently laid her hand on the linguist's shoulder, glancing at the equipment which displayed O'Neill's vital signs. "The monitors show his heart rate and pulse are increasing. His blood pressure is also slightly elevated already. This could indicate that he is in fact experiencing discomfort. What I need now is information and I need him to give it to me."

"So, it's a wait and see game…." Daniel wanted his friend awake but he was very concerned what would happen when Jack woke up. Would he be able to fight off the effects of the device? How much pain would he be in? What permanent damage would the device have done to his friend already?

"Yes, it is, Daniel. I know you are upset and worried about the Colonel. We all are." Dr. Fraiser tried to keep her voice calm and reassuring. "Colonel O'Neill should wake up in the next few hours."

Daniel sighed out loud. "Is it okay if I stay and wait for him to wake up?" He didn't want to leave just yet.

"Did you find any leads in the personnel files?" Janet wanted to know.

"Nothing yet." Daniel desperately threw his hands in the air. "The computer did flag several possibilities from the profile we entered. Sam and Teal'c are checking them out now. I really should help them but I want to be here when Jack wakes up." Daniel was torn between staying with his friend and helping to find the man possibly responsible for this.

The doctor smiled at the archaeologist. "I'm sure Sam and Teal'c can handle it alone. Stay here with the Colonel and I will check back in a little while. Have the nurses page me when he wakes up." Janet touched her patient's shoulder and walked through the door passing the guards on the way out.

Well, we know a little bit more now, do we.... What do you think, and how is this going to help Jack? And no, the first name of Captain Potter is NOT Harry, grin