"That's it on my end Walter, all yours now."

"Thank you for the help Col. Carter. We should be able to bring you back in 8-10 hours. General Landry has given orders for you and the rest of SG-1 to take the rest of the day off."

"We know, thank you Walter. We'll stay close to the gate incase you need anything."

"Thanks Col."

It took Vala and Sam another few minutes to replace the control panel on the DHD. Afterwards they sat back in the tall grass and enjoyed the sun on their faces.

"What do you suppose the boys are up to?"

"Oh, I'm sure Daniel is giving Cameron hell for being stuck here." Sam smiled at the thought of that conversation.

"And I would wager that Col. Mitchell has talked my Daniel into having a bit of fun. I think they are just hanging around somewhere in the woods relaxing."

STARGATE: SG-1

"Ok, here's the plan. We still have our guns, so you shoot my vine and then I'll let you down."

"Mitchell, please tell me you're not lacking that much common sense. We have to be at least twenty-five feet up."

"Oh come on. Jackson, you're depth perception is as bad as your singing." He laughed at Daniel's surprised face, "I've heard you in the locker room."

Jackson blushed.

"Besides, how many bones have you broken falling off something?"

Jackson thought for a minute. "Seven," he admitted sheepishly.

"Ha, I've haven't broken a single one." He eyed Daniel's raised eyebrow, "from falling off of something. Antarctica doesn't count. Trust me, I know how to fall, so shoot me down already." Truth was, Mitchell knew he wouldn't be able to handle the strain on his ankle much longer.

"Fine, have it your way." Daniel took careful aim and let loose a couple of rounds.

Cam prepared himself during his short fall and was able to execute a near perfect tuck and roll. Until he tried to stand up. The pain in his ankle took his breath away and he immediately sat back down.

Jackson frowned with concern, " You ok Mitchell?"

"Oh yeah. Just debating weather or not I should actually let you down. After all, you did laugh at me." Cameron couldn't help but chuckle when Daniel started sputtering, it wasn't often that he managed to catch the boy genius out. "Relax, Jackson, I'm working on it."

Cam stood up and gingerly put some weight on his left ankle. The pain was still there but not quite as bad as it had been the first time. His bright blue eyes followed the vine holding Daniel back to its origin. "Ok Jackson, have you down in a jiffy."

The release looked to be in some very tall, very thick undergrowth. Jackson watched as Mitchell battled his way into the middle of it. He hadn't missed the fact that Cameron was moving very stiffly or that he was keeping the majority of his weight off that left ankle.

"What the…"

A muffled grunt followed by a dull thud brought Daniel's attention back to the undergrowth. "Mitchell?"

No response.

The next thing Jackson knew he was falling through the air. Without time to prepare himself for the landing, he fell hard onto his right side. He rolled onto his back and attempted to take a deep breath but his lungs refused to comply. A female face filled his vision just before he lost consciousness.