Forgot to write this in the first chapter. This story is for the people at CBO. **Shout out to Meagan**

Hope you guys like it! (And everyone else, too!)

Reviews are always appreciated.

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They'd spent their entire lives on the ship. They'd been told all about Earth and thousands of other planets in their galaxy. But they'd never been to any of them.

These children were brilliant. Not just in the eyes of their parents, but the rest of the shipmates. The whole world would have agreed if they had ever met these kids. They'd inherited their mother's wit, as well. It was more than just having Samantha Carter to teach them math and science, and their father to teach them about language, history and culture. It was something deep inside them.

They were beautiful too, him with shiny grey eyes and her with sky blue. Both had thick dark hair, just like their mother. They were tall and strong, thanks to their training with Teal'c.

But with all of their beauty, brilliance and skill, they had never been allowed to experience anything like normal Earth children their age. They had never been swimming, or taken a walk down a beach. They had never seen a sunrise or a sunset. They'd never picked flowers or skipped down the street. They'd never even lived in a proper home. All they knew was life on this ship.

But they were doing their damnedest to get out.

***

"So if you..." Emerald trailed off, scribbling madly on the sheet. Sam walked over to see what she was writing.

"That might work," Sam muttered. "We'll run a few simulations through the computer."

Emmy nodded and started entering equations into the computer.

Sam crossed the room for a glass of water, preparing herself for another failed attempt at escape. She'd been trapped for twenty-six years now and, truth be told, she'd lost all hope over a decade before. She only continued her attempts to keep herself occupied, and to appease the kids, who dreamed of one day experiencing a life free from these walls. She felt bad for them, never able to lead normal lives.

She stared down at an old notebook, filled with inane scribblings. She'd solved so many problems. All except their own. It would all be lost if they ever found a way back.

"Sam!" Emmy exclaimed. "Come see this!"

Sam crossed the room to stand beside her goddaughter. She studied the screen. "It's working," she said in amazement. You've figured out how to reverse time."

"Only by a minute or so, but I think it should be enough."

"More than enough if we work it all out correctly."

Emmy hesitated. "Johnny and I will stay behind?" she asked. Sam was silent for a moment. "Look, I know it screws with the natural order of things. But I think we can work it out."

Sam looked at the ground, wondering how much danger there would be in creating a paradox by allowing Johnny and Emmy to stay back. She couldn't stand the idea of their ceasing to exist. Allowing her love for them to get in the way of her logic, she agreed.

***

They were all gathered in the commissary for dinner. Sam and Emmy exchanged glances. Sam cleared her throat.

"We have an announcement," she said.

Everybody looked up from their food, excited about the prospect of something finally happening.

"Emmy figured out how to turn back the time, so we avoid ever being stuck in this situation."

Daniel and Vala both dawned looks of pride and beamed at their daughter's achievement.

"What about us?" Johnny asked. "We will never have been born."

"Well in order to generate the power needed to reverse time, we're going to have to be hit by the beam. Then time will reverse. You and I are going to be shielded from the blast."

Johnny nodded. He bit his lip, knowing the impact this would have on everyone's lives.

***

That night was a mixture of sadness, fear and happiness for everyone. Their lives were ending, in one sense, but opening up to a brighter future in another. There was remorse amongst all of them that their memories would soon be wiped clean, even if their youth would be restored. They'd developed a much deeper bond since being trapped, even if it did mean sometimes they wanted to kill each other.

For Emmy and Johnny, the idea seemed more surreal than anything. Their sadness was not for the life they'd leave behind, but for the people. They knew their parents wouldn't even know them. They'd only have each other. Their fear stemmed from the lying they would have to do. Of course, they'd been taught by the best, but they hadn't had much chance to use their skills.

Daniel and Vala had, perhaps, the hardest time with what was happening. They couldn't stand the thought of losing each other, no matter how much they hated the ship. Their only comfort stemmed from the prospect of their children's new chance at leading semi-normal lives. They remained in silence all night, Vala curled up in Daniel's arms. When they woke in the morning, they shared one last passionate kiss and whispered, "I love you," to one another.

***

They decided not to waste any time. Sam handed Johnny the crystals with the necessary programming adjustments. Both were well-versed in what to do, and hid their nerves well.

There were a few quick hugs, but none of them wanted the inevitable tears. Johnny and Emmy exchanged looks and nodded. The shield was activated. Daniel and Vala hugged as Sam initiated the proper sequences.

Johnny and Emmy wasted no time when they were released from their shields. They ran to stop Sam from initiating the time dilation field. When they got to her, they worked as fast as they could together. She considered stopping them, fearing the intruders, but didn't get to her zat gun in time. They'd completed their task only seconds before being stunned.