"Gen Landry, this is my family you're talking about. Vala was scared that this would happen anyway. She was protecting our child and me. She only was doing what any mother would do for her child when they may be threatened. How were we supposed to know that Ba'al was going to kidnap her? She has been through enough and I'm terrified what they're doing to her now. Screw the IOA and their sense of national security. They've always wanted to put Vala away and she's done nothing but protect us and earth. My daughter doesn't deserve to be put away for just being born. The only sacrifice that's being done her is Vala's life. What about her, did they put that into their equation?"

"You don't seem to understand Dr. Jackson. It's out of my hands now. Eshera will be taken to a secure facility by the IOA and watched. She will be cared for until they deem it necessary to release her. I'm trying to do everything in my power to get her back to you and find Vala. But I have my orders from the President himself. Your daughter is considered a threat and Vala is to be detained once she is found."

The General knew his people would not like what was happening and hoped they got the message that they were on their own.

SGC HEADQUARTERS

Daniel could hear the cries of his daughter down the corridor. Mr. Woosley, being informed of another child being born to Vala Mol Doran, seized the child and ordered her placed in a cell on base, until IOA her transported to Area 51.

Eshera was struggling in the hands of the guards. "Noooo………stop……….daddy, daddy. Leave me alone. Momma, momma. I don't want to go with you……please stop.

Daniel immediately ran to her aid, with SG1 close behind. The guards raised their weapons while holding onto Eshera.

Daniel was furious. "LET GO OF MY DAUGHER YOU BASTARDS."

"Back off Dr. Jackson. I have complete authority to take your daughter into custody. She was hidden from us and the IOA consider her a threat, as was the Orici." Stated Woosley.

Daniel pressed his position. "She is no Orici, she's a child. We hid her for the same reason that you're doing now. Arresting her for nothing, for believing that she is dangerous. I'm not letting you take my child." Daniel reached across the guards to take his daughter.

Mitchell, Sam and Teal'c caught up to Daniel finally. Teal'c grabbed Daniel and pulled him back.

"Jackson, we have other recourses. You heard General Landry. This is out of his hands. Don't make it worse for Eshera." Said Mitchell. "We know she's safe, and we need to find Vala. This is not going to help her situation if you're locked up."

"My daughter……..

Sam interrupted. "Daniel I'll stay here and keep an eye on Eshera; to make sure nothing happens. You need to find Vala to clear this up."

Eshera was crying, not understanding why she was being taken away from her father, and confused as to why her mother was taken. "Daddy…….don't let them take me please. What have I done? Momma? Momma?"

Daniel tried calming his daughter down. "It's alright baby, it's alright. I'm not going to let anything happen to you. I promise baby. Your Aunt Sam is going to be here with you. I have to find your mother, do you understand? She may be in danger, but I need you safe."

"Then take me with you. I want momma; she needs me daddy, she needs me. Eshera was trying to pull free of the guards.

"I warn you Dr. Jackson." Woosley interrupted. "Any attempts to take your child by force, will result in your immediate arrest. I'm being patient and it's wearing thin right now."

"Wait, my daughter. Let me speak to her. I just need a minute with her. She's scared and she's not going anywhere Woosley."

"Where's the harm Woosley? We know you have a child in custody. I think it's safe for her father to speak to her just a few minutes." Stated Mitchell.

Woosley knew Mitchell and his team was watching, as well as the personnel in the hallways hearing Eshera scream. It made him look bad for taking a child and he was not falling into such an embarrassing trap. Woosley agreed and Daniel hugged his daughter, pulled her aside to speak to her.

"Look honey, I know this is all strange, but I need you safe right now. I have to find were some very bad men took your mother. I promise, I'm going to get her back and we can all be together again.. Don't be afraid, your mother and I love you very much, and you have Teal'c, Mitchell and Aunt Sam to watch over you. I know I'm asking a lot of you right now; but I need you to be brave."

"But daddy; maybe I can help. I……..I don't know, but I know she's hurting right now. She needs us daddy. She's really hurting and I want to help."

Daniel was confused. "How………how do you know?

"I just do daddy. I…….I can help find her. If they don't let me; I'll take us away. I can do that daddy, I can."

Woosley thought Daniel had enough time with his daughter. He moved to take Eshera.

"Times up Dr. Jackson. Your daughter may be a child, but that was a threat. Some child you have there."

Daniel stood up, pushing Woosley away from grabbing his daughter. A scuffle ensued and the guards and SG1 became embroiled in a fight. Weapons were drawn by the guards and amongst the confusion, Eshera screamed. No one noticed the blue flame and glow that emitted from Eshera.

"Wha………..what the? Daniel looked around confused.

Daniel, Mitchell, Teal'c, Sam and Eshera were all transported back to the cabin in Antonito.

TBC