Daniel didn't want to let go of Vala, and yet he was torn that Eshera was also unconscious. Sam finally moved over and placed her hand on Daniel's shoulders

"Daniel, let the Doctor see to them. They're in good hands; we can head back to earth, please, let go of her Daniel."

Daniel's eyes were watering, desperate to hold onto his emotions right now and see how much Vala needed help. He finally shook his head in recognition of Sam's worried plea. The medical assistants gently lifted Vala from Daniel's arms and place her on a gurney and head to the infirmary with Eshera already headed there, still unconscious. Sam and Daniel followed suit, while Teal'c and Mitchell followed behind. Without hesitation, the Captain Hyper drives the Deadulus to the Milky Way, heading towards earth. He said a silent prayer for SG1 and hoped that their rescue mission was not in vain.

Vala was tossing and turning in her unconsciousness. She began to sweat profusely once Dr. Lam had her finally under heavy sedation. Once Vala and Eshera were admitted to the infirmary, Dr. Lam examined Eshera and could find no injuries, only that she was exhausted and should only need rest. Vala on the other hand had awakened and started screaming at anyone's touch. Dr. Lam had to order restraints in order to take samples of blood to analyze. She finally had to opt to heavy sedation when she realized Vala could not stand to be touched anywhere on her body, and that she was in constant pain.

Daniel and SG1 stood by waiting for any word on both Eshera and Vala. Daniel could hear Vala's screams thru the outer doors. It broke his heart not knowing what was causing her to scream and not knowing if Eshera was alright. Sam and Teal'c had stood by Daniel, reassuring him that Dr. Lam would do everything in her power to help them. Mitchell in the mean time had reported to Gen Landry that Ba'al had fled, and somehow used Vala as a weapon to try and destroy his team. He also reported that Eshera had somehow saved them all by using the Blue Flame that Vala once emitted. But he had to address the problem of Vala emitting a new Black Flame which was just as dangerous and didn't know how or if they could stop her, if the Flame reappeared again. General Landry decided at best to keep Vala under observation and under heavy guard. Col Mitchell had no choice but to comply.

Back in the infirmary Dr. Lam finally reentered the corridor to speak to Daniel.

"How are they Dr. Lam? Are they going to be alright?" Daniel immediately wanted to be reassured of his family's health.

"Eshera from further examination seems to be only exhausted. She should sleep peacefully." Dr. Lam sighed and hesitated, coming to Vala's case.

"Vala's blood work came back, and she has an unknown drug in her system. I do know that some of the properties in her system cause extreme pain and without the antidote, it's hard to treat her. She can't stand to be touched and she's in constant pain. I can only keep her sedated and for her own safety keep her restrained to her bed. Is there anything else you can tell me on what happened before you rescued her?"

Daniel was speechless at the news on Vala. Sam finally had to answer. "Dr. Lam, we only know that Ba'al had said something to Vala before she emitted some type of Black Flame. Eshera stopped her from hurting us and that's all we know. She began to scream openly when Daniel unstrapped her."

"I thought in the past case she emitted a Blue Flame, not Black?" Dr. Lam asked questionably.

"Indeed Dr. Lam, but some how, Ba'al has altered her gift. Eshera now emits the Blue Flame that saved us. We are unsure as to how Ba'al has manipulated such change in Vala. Is there anything that we can do for her?" Stated Teal'c.

"My only diagnosis is to wait it out. Any patient that has been introduced to some type of drug in their system can usually expel it thru time. However we don't know how long this will be in her system and what side effects it will cause."

Daniel finally was able to respond. "Can……..can I see her and Eshera?"

"Yes, but do not touch her, no matter how much you may want to. Vala is in a sensitive state. Anything can set her off, but Eshera you can sit by her side as long as you want."

"Thank you Dr. Lam." Sam answered for Daniel. Daniel proceeded to see Vala and Eshera.

"I will inform Gen Landry and Col Mitchell of Vala and Eshera's condition Col Carter. I will return to also watch over them all."

Sam understood Teal'c protectiveness over Vala and Eshera, but she also knew Teal'c was seething underneath his stoic facade at what Ba'al had done to Vala. Sam decided to wait until both Mitchell and Teal'c returned to see what course of action they would take next. Ba'al was still out there and he may hold the key to helping Vala, but at this moment the only situation that mattered is whether Daniel would hold up to Vala once again being used and his daughter stopping Vala's attack.

There was a soft glow from the room from the lowered lights. Daniel hated to see Vala restrained, but knew from Dr. Lam's explanation that it was for her own good. To him she still looked pale, gaunt and he could see the sweat dripping off her forehead, neck and arms. He instinctively wanted to wipe away the sweat from her body and had to physically stop himself from wanting to push her wet hair from her face. He loved her so much and it was killing him, not to be able to touch her, to let her know she was safe with him and their daughter. Daniel had mixed emotions right now. He knew that Eshera was fine, but he was worried about what would be her emotional state knowing that she had to stop her mother from killing them. Vala however was his main concern. When Carolyn mentioned that Vala was in constant pain and could not be touched due to some drug introduced in her system, it drew up anger for Vala being purposely used for Ba'al's amusement and whatever else he could torture her with. It stuck in his crawl that he wasn't there to save her, comfort her, and protect her. It always seemed to be the same scenario. Vala gets taken against her will, punished for some past deed as a host or used for others powerful means to control the world. It was getting old and Vala was always the victim.

"I promise Vala, I promise this can't and won't happen again. You are my life and Ba'al will pay for hurting you. I want to hold you and take you in my arms and take the pain away. I want to take you and Eshera away from prying eyes and just have our life as a family again."

Daniel hung his head down, trying desperately not to touch his wife. He remembers her screams when he tried to hold her the fist time. It broke his heart that Vala didn't recognize him, or that she looked haggard, frightened and almost terrified at him holding her. It was like she was looking for someone other than him, he thought. It had bothered him immensely since rescuing Vala and even more bothersome, was the Black Flame seemed to have a life of own, coming from Vala. He remembered how quick the Black Flames attacked the Lucian Alliance's men and how Vala's face seemed contorted even then in pain, while the Black Flames emitted from her body. His thoughts went back to Vala and he heard movement in the back of him. He thought it was Sam or Teal'c coming back to stay with him. He turned to see who it was, and nothing could of prepared him for who was standing behind him. Daniel stood up in surprise and shock.

"AD………ADRIA?"

TBC