Okay, so the last chapter wasn't all that good, in my opinion, but I think this one is better. Stuff actually happens in this one.

For the people at CBO! Shout out to Zoe!

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It wasn't long before the Odyssey arrived back on Earth and the prisoners were taken to the infirmary for some tests, and then put in separate quarters, which were both guarded. They weren't allowed to walk freely around the base, in case they were working as Ori spies, which wouldn't be anything new. Both knew they could get out if they really wanted to, but they were also not used to deception. It was also hard for them, leaving their family, even if they weren't remembered. Instead, they remained locked in their rooms.

Emmy did break out for a few minutes, just long enough to steal a few of her father's books from his study. Johnny did as well, to gather a few of Sam's notes on a particular weapon's project she'd told him about on the Odyssey. This was one of those times when they truly appreciated being the children of Vala Mal Doran.

Emmy sat alone in the room, trying not to notice how grey and depressing it was in there. She read the books, fascinated, pausing every once in awhile to make a couple small notes and corrections in the margins. She sang quietly to herself every once in awhile – just some short ditties that her mother had taught her as a child. Not once was she disturbed.

Johnny was in a similar state as he corrected some of Sam's equations. For two days he was alone, besides the few times someone would come to drop off a tray of food. He was going insane in that small room. At least on the ship he'd had some room to move around. He broke out a few more times just so he wasn't cooped up in there anymore.

He sighed as he flipped over the last page of notes and leaned back in his chair. That was when he'd spotted the DVD player and small television in the corner. He had no real desire to use it to watch television. Instead, he inspected the machine he'd only ever been told about. He stared at it for a moment, wishing he had the tools to do something with it besides just breaking it. Reluctantly, he placed it back on the shelf and opened the cupboard beneath to look at the collection.

Johnny slapped his hand against his forehead as he read the titles of the films. In what universe would he want to watch Legally Blonde? Sighing again, he picked up the first one that looked remotely interesting and popped it into the player and took a seat on his bed to watch it. He really didn't see how people could enjoy such an activity.

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"Carolyn," General Landry began as he strolled into the infirmary. "At ease," he told the others in the room. "Have you found out anything about our guests?" he asked.

"Yes," she replied. "That's why I called you up here." She looked over at the members of SG-1 who had gathered in the center of the room. "I'm just waiting on Vala," she paused. "She really needs to be here for this."

The general nodded and joined the group. Immediately Sam's stance became straighter, but he hadn't been paying enough attention to notice. Cam cracked a joke about why Vala was late and they all forced laughter, but the look on Carolyn's face was leaving them all on edge. This was something important.

Vala ran into the room a few minutes later, her hair and make-up obviously freshly done. Daniel rolled his eyes, realizing that was the reason she was late.

"Hello," she sang, skipping up to them.

Doctor Lam approached them with a serious expression. She looked somewhat nervous. "Well, the good news is," she said, jumping right into it, "I highly doubt these kids are here to harm you or to spy on SG-1."

"What makes you say that?" Daniel asked.

Carolyn bit her lip. She looked from Daniel to Vala. "They said they were from the future," she said, "but they didn't say where. I'm willing to bet they lived on the Odyssey with you." All of them looked puzzled and she continued. "They're your children," she said, looking at Vala and then at Daniel.

Daniel coughed. "Whose children?" he asked, hoping he'd misinterpreted what she'd just said.

Carolyn cleared her throat and forced herself to look him in the eye. "Yours," she paused to turn, "and Vala's."

Daniel and Vala both turned pale and looked as if they were about to pass out. Sam, Cam and Teal'c all had mixed expressions. Cam's initial reaction was to burst out laughing, but he managed to contain himself. He knew this was going to be hard to them to take in and it would be insensitive of him to make light of it. Sam looked worried about her friends, but she couldn't help the glint of amusement which had formed in her eyes at the idea of Daniel and Vala getting together. She knew they'd always kind of liked each other, but she had never really thought anything would happen. Teal'c dawned an expression of concern, as well, though it was clear this had peaked his interest. Daniel and Vala refused to look at each other, partly for embarrassment, but mostly for fear of the other's reaction.

"A-are you sure?" Vala stammered.

Carolyn nodded. "I redid the tests several times and they all point to the same conclusion."

Vala swallowed and closed her eyes, putting her head in her hand for a moment. She took a deep breath and looked up, trying to read Daniel's expression. She opened her mouth to speak, but he beat her to the punch.

He shook his head and said, "I've got some work to get done." He turned and walked out of the infirmary, leaving Vala to deal with this.

She wanted to leave, to pretend this wasn't happening, but she couldn't feel her legs enough to force movement. Sam put her hand on her friend's shoulder and led her to a nearby bed to sit down.

"Vala?" she whispered. "Are you okay?"

Vala was silent for a moment, staring at the floor. She took in a deep breath and looked at Sam, blinking back the tears why had reluctantly filled her eyes. "I'm fine," she stuttered, obviously lying. "I've got to go."

She practically sprinted out of the room. Sam watched her friend leave and sighed, wishing there was more she could do to help – but she knew that when Vala didn't want to share something, there would be no getting it out of her.