Okay – the previous chapter was relatively short but I'm continuing right on. I'm hoping to get to the planet soon but have to set the stage first. Although I have a general idea of where this story is going and a basic plot line any feedback, suggestions and ideas are welcomed!

"You look very determined, Sam. Whatchya thinkin about?" Daniel had suddenly and very quietly appeared in the doorway of her lab.

"God Daniel, you scared me. Give a girl some warning next time!"

"I think I could have come in wearing Jaffa armor and you wouldn't have heard me," chuckled Daniel. "You looked like you were planning a major attack on your computer. It been giving you a hard time?"

"No, I was actually thinking about something else. Just about some plans I'm making and I was considering the various possibilities for success or failure. You know me, I want to analyze things from every angle and then make sure I'm going about it the right way." She paused a moment before continuing. "Either that or I'm going to use my alternate method – just jump right in with my eyes closed and my fingers crossed and hope like hell I'll be successful."

"Oh yeah, the 'Jack O'Neill method of attack'. Or, if that doesn't work you could also try Jack's 'Plan B' – also known as the 'let's piss em off so much we hope they won't notice we're about to whip their butts' plan".

"Somehow I don't think that's the right method for what I'm trying to accomplish – but who knows, if Plan A doesn't work I may just try that!"

"So Sam, can I ask what it is you're planning? You were looking real intent and now you've made me curious."

"Daniel I can't tell you right now – maybe later." Turning serious Sam looked at Daniel, "Just wish me well, and, be there for me if it doesn't turn out the way I hope?"

"You know I will, Sam. I'm always here for you. But I know you and you won't fail. I'm sure whatever plan you use will have the usual Carter success. Just remember, take no prisoners, Sam!"

"Thanks Daniel, I always know I can count on you. By the way, I'm sorry, I've been so caught up in my plans – what is it you wanted? Can I help you with something?"

"No, I was just wondering if you had seen Jack? I'd heard he'd arrived for the briefing on Trelea this morning but I haven't seen him yet. I thought maybe he'd come down here. I know how much he always likes to visit you in your lab."

"Well, at least he used to." sighed Sam to herself. "No, I haven't seen him. I didn't realize he was arriving so soon. I haven't been upstairs to check in with General Landry yet and hadn't heard when the briefing was taking place. I expect Jack is with Landry discussing what's going to happen. Either that or he's talking the Simpsons with Siler!"

"Yeah, that's more like Jack! Hey, why don't we head on up and see if we can catch him? It's been a while since you've seen him and I'm sure he'd like to touch base before the briefing."

"Thanks Daniel, but I think I'd better get my notes ready. What time is it at? Maybe we can go for dinner tonight or a drink and catch up?"

"Okay, sounds good Sam". Checking his watch as he headed to the door, Daniel said, "we're meeting in about 50 minutes. It's probably on your email. See you there."

"See you Daniel. By the way, I hope you had a good Christmas?"

"Yeah – Christmas with Vala, Teal'c and Ishta on Chulak. It was filled with Christmas Cheer, chestnuts roasting on open fires and lots of eggnog!" he snorted! "Actually, I did get Vala and Teal'c singing some Christmas Carols and you know what, they did pretty well. Teal'c was especially good with "Good King Wenceslas' – he's a natural." And with that, Daniel was gone.

Laughing, Sam turned to her computer and started on her notes for the meeting. Talking with Daniel had eased her anxiety and she was actually looking forward to seeing her former commander, friend, and who knows, maybe soon to be ….? No, she couldn't quite go there yet, but she was getting closer. Determined, she opened her Trelea file and got ready to start Plan A, or was it B? Anyway, as Daniel said, she was ready to "Take no Prisoners!" Jack O'Neill better watch out. He did not know what was coming!