"Daniel Jackson. Is not your vehicle equipped with the latest on board emergency and GPS computer?"

Daniel, Sam and Cam all looked up, thinking finally, a lead.

Daniel rose off the couch. "Yes, yeah, Sam can you hack into their computer and trace her last position with the transponder?"

"I'm on it, where's your laptop? Daniel motioned Sam to his office. They all followed and Sam began typing away. Everyone there had top Security clearance throughout the systems and Sam was the highest. After some hacking into Daniels GPS system in his car, Sam was able to locate the last point or stop Vala made.

Something had awaken Vala. Her body felt like she had ran a marathon. She saw Eshera was bundled up in the blankets and could barely see her head. She pulled the covers off and Vala fell off the bed in shock.

"Momma, momma what's wrong? Did I wake you? Momma, please, momma what's wrong?"

Vala could only stare at her daughter, who now looked like a 12 yearl old. To her it was a repeat of Adria's growth and the beginning of her worst nightmare. Eshera moved to be near her mother and looked at her hands to see that they were bigger.

"Momma, wha……what's happened to me?"

Vala's paternal instincts took over. She stood up on her knees and hugged her daughter.

"It's alright darling; it's alright. It's that your special, that's all. There's nothing wrong with you and don't you ever think that there is, ok."

Eshera hugged her mother, knowing that her mother would never lie to her. "Is daddy going to be mad?"

"No Darling, daddy could never be mad at you. Me on the other hand."

"Huh?"

"Nothing darling. Come on, let's get cleaned up. We can have some breakfast and be on our way. I need to explain some things to you, but it will be ok."

"Ok momma, I…….I might need some help. I……..I never had to clean myself up before."

Tickling Eshera, on the way to the bathroom. "Well young lady we are going to start with your nose and work our way around, not come on. No dirty girls in my family."

"Mommaaaaaa."

"Even though Vala thought about Adria, she at least had Eshera with her and could hold and love her. Not something she was able to do with Adria; ever.

Daniel was sitting in the front seat of Cam's SUV, contemplating on what to say to Vala about running away. He was angry and worried at the same time. He could understand Vala's fears, if the NID got wind that Eshera had grown over night. It would not only be Eshera they would take, it would also give Woosley a reason to take Vala away and study her. The NID would believe that Vala and Eshera would be another threat to earth, like Adria. His whole world would fall apart, just because they wanted a child and now Vala took it upon herself to make this decision without consulting him.

Sam, Mitchell and Teal'c could see that Daniel was in deep thought, and they knew what his concerns were; his family and the NID. Sam was able to pinpoint exactly where Vala had stopped last from Daniel's GPS system. The problem would be, once they showed up, would Vala run again. They wanted to help and couldn't be sure if General Landry could pull enough strings to keep Eshera and Vala from the hands of Woosley. Surely they knew Vala would either fight for her child or end up in worse trouble or Daniel would run with them. They knew Daniel finally had the family he always wanted and it wasn't exactly the perfect family; but he had a daughter he loved and Vala, who he nearly lost forever, was his whole life.

"Daniel, we're almost near Antonito. From what I researched, there are only a few hotels and some cabins for off season tourist. Knowing Vala, she would want to be inconspicuous as much as possible." Said Sam.

Daniel was still silent. He was still in deep thought and was trying to come up with the words to convince Vala to stop running.

"Daniel Jackson, maybe I can intercede for you. She will listen to me, I am most convincing."

"Huh…….oh, thanks Teal'c. But this is between Vala and me. I'm……..I'm more scared for both of them, than me. I want to be angry, but I'm……….I'm scared, for them being taken away from me."

"Daniel, we're going to do everything in our power to help. We've been thru too much to give up now. Vala will listen to you, once she sees that it's too dangerous running; she will listen to you Daniel." Stated Sam.

"Look Jackson; Vala is smart, but first lets get there and make sure they're alright. We'll tackle one problem at a time."

"Yeah; I just want to see them, that's all. I know this has to remind Vala of Adria. She's running scared. I know she wants so much to just have a little bit of normalcy in raising Eshera. But……….I'm her husband. She should have discussed this with me first."

Sam knew Daniel was frustrated. "She loves you Daniel, you know that. She cared enough not to involve you, and I'm not saying it's the best decision she made. But she was doing what she's always done; protect you, protect us."

"I……..I know Sam. I……..I miss them. I miss them a lot." Daniel looked out the side window, hoping to find some answers to what may be the worst nightmare for his family.

BA'AL'S CLOAKED SHIP

Ba'al's Prime was not able to track Vala, but he was able to locate SG1 and where they were going.

"My Lord Ba'al. We can not trace Vala Mol Doran, but we have located SG1. They are headed for an unknown destination. As soon as they are stopped, we can beam down to capture them."

Ba'al stood up; displeased about not finding Vala, but he thought he could still use SG1 for his own amusement and torture them to the whereabouts of Vala Mol Doran.

"Proceed in tracking them." Ba'al was already thinking of what he had in store for his soon captured guest.

"Yes Lord."

CABIN

"Momma, why am I so big and where's daddy?

"Inquisitive aren't we darling. Well you mother is probably not like other mothers. You're just special that's all. Does……..does this frighten you?"

"No, not as long as I'm with you momma. What about daddy? Will he still love me?"

Vala understood that even though Eshera looked 12 years old, she still had the onset of a 3 -5 year old. She didn't care though; as long as she was safe here with Eshera, then they would have a chance to disappear from the NID. Vala's only regret was not telling Daniel where they were. She could only think of how he must think she betrayed him, taking off without telling him where she was going.

"Your father loves you very much. He could never want anything more that having you as a daughter, no matter what you looked like darling."

"Then were he momma?"

Vala didn't want to lie to her daughter, but she had to protect her from the unknown.

"We'll see him soon enough darling. Right now let's get some breakfast and then we can decide on some new clothes for you. You've already outgrown your clothes already. You kids grow up so fast."

"Momma, new clothes?" Eshera was excited. She didn't even think about clothes until her mother mentioned it.

"Yep, they have to have a descent mall around here, somewhere." Vala mused.

Mitchell pulled up a few yards away from the cabin. "Daniel look, there's your car. What do you want to do?" Asked Sam.

"We are here for you and Vala, Daniel Jackson."

"Ditto Jackson."

"Let me talk to her alone. If you guys can stay close. Make sure that Vala doesn't leave if I can't convince her to stay."

"You got it Jackson." Mitchell stated.

Daniel still was afraid that Vala would bolt as soon as she saw him. He was hoping that he would know what to say to her. He knew that being angry would not be the best course, not with Vala. Each step towards the cabin made his heart beat faster. He wanted more than anything to reassure his wife that they could work anything out. He was also worried at making a scene in front of his daughter. He thought even though she may seem like a 3 year old in size, she still would be affected by any argument by her parents. As Daniel approached the cabin, Vala and Eshera came out without noticing Daniel coming towards them. Eshera saw Daniel first and ran towards him.

"DADDY!

Daniel was surprised and in shock at how big Eshera was. At first he didn't recognize her, until she was close enough to him. Vala stood frozen in place to see Daniel.

"Daddy I've missed you. Momma told me we would see you soon. We're going to buy some new clothes for me. Can you come daddy, please?"

Daniel hugged Eshera "You've grown, sweetie. I almost didn't recognize you."

Vala was still staring, not wanting to move or face Daniel.

"Do……do you still love me daddy?"

Daniel thought it was a little strange, why his daughter asked such a question. He knew Vala would not tell her that he wouldn't love her, but he hoped he would get an explanation, and soon.

"I will always love you honey. You're my daughter and I love you and your mother with all my heart."

Vala heard his words and her breathe caught in her throat. She started towards Daniel, when a platform dropped in front of Vala.

Four Jaffa warriors appeared, plus Ba'al's Prime. He immediately recognized Vala Mol Doran and Daniel. The girl was a mystery, but now since he had Vala in sight, he grabbed her and then disappeared back to Ba'als ship.

"Noooooooo." Daniel had shouted and Sam, Teal'c and Mitchell came running.

"Momma, momma." Eshera ran towards the platform, but her mother was gone.

Daniel rushed towards the platform to activate it, but it shut down and nothing happened.

"Daddy? Daddy? Where's momma?"

BA'AL'S SHIP

Vala was struggling when Ba'al walked into the room. She tried to put up a stoic front, facing Ba'al.

Ba'al stroked her face with one finger, while imitating a mock smile.

"Prepare her in my very private chambers. Make sure she stays sedated, until I'm ready for her." Vala snapped her head away from Ba'al's touch.

"You have something I want Vala, and I think we need to reacquaint ourselves, for old times sake. TAKE HER."

TBC