Outside the Infirmary.
Daniel and Teal'c were standing outside the infirmary in a state of concern about Willow's condition.
"What's going on in there," said Daniel to no one in particular.
"Daniel Jackson, I am certain that Doctor Frasier is doing all she can for Willow Rosenberg," replied Teal'c.
"But they should have said something right? It's been what, 10 minutes already?" said Daniel as Teal'c just nodded in agreement.
Just as Daniel finished speaking, Dr. Frasier opened the double doors to the infirmary and met the two men outside.
"What happened out there Daniel? She flat lined twice!" she said angrily, "The first time was when we were leaving the gate room. We had to defibrillate her when she came in. That worked until she crashed again and we had to defibrillate her for a second time." Dr. Fraiser closed her eyes and breathed deeply to calm down, "thankfully she's stable now. In addition, she also shows signs of severe exhaustion, what was she doing?" she continued.
"I can't explain it, Janet. I really can't. I think we need to wait until Willow can explain what happened," said Daniel.
"Well, she's stable now, although I'll be keeping her on an IV drip and placing her under observation over the next few days. I'll be running a few scans on her just in case since she was bleeding from her nose" said Dr. Frasier before she went back into the infirmary.
Just then, Colonel O'Neill was coming down the corridor to meet Daniel and Teal'c.
"Any news on Willow?"
"Janet said that she is stable now. But, Jack, she said that Willow flatlined twice" said Daniel.
"What? How did that happen?" asked Colonel O'Neill.
"Doctor Frasier is unsure, O'Neill. She will be kept under observation for a few days," said Teal'c.
"Well, we got a communication from Prometheus. They're on the way home," said the Colonel.
"Any news about Sam?" asked Daniel.
"They said she was in the infirmary with a concussion," said the Colonel, "but get this, they saw Red disappear from the bridge," he continued.
One day later, SGC infirmary.
Major Carter was in the infirmary recovering quite quickly and just thinking to herself about what the hallucination of the Colonel had said. Recalling that conversation, she kept on wondering if the hallucination of her commanding officer was correct, was she preventing herself from getting involved in a real relationship with other men? She quickly put those thoughts to the back of her head and turned her thoughts to Willow, had she really been there with her on the Prometheus or was it also just another hallucination? She was thinking of a scientific reason for Willow being on the ship but she couldn't think of anything. She told herself that she would talk to Willow once she got up.
"Hey Carter, feeling better?" said Colonel O'Neill.
"Yes sir, Janet said I'll be released today. Any news on Willow?" asked the Major.
"She's still asleep. Doc has her on IV fluids now. She thinks that Willow's exhausted," replied Major Carter.
"Sir, I keep on thinking that there is no way she could be on the Prometheus with me. That she was some hallucination brought on by my injury," said the Major.
"Looks like she was there for real. Colonel Ronson confirmed seeing her vanish from the bridge during his debriefing when he returned," said the Colonel.
"Colonel, I have no explanation for how she could have been there," said Major Carter.
"Carter, sometimes there are things in this world that have no explanations," said the Colonel smiling.
Early the next morning
"Ooooh, who was driving the truck that hit me," said Willow softly as she tried to shield her eyes from the infirmary lights.
"Hey there, sleepy head," said Colonel O'Neill who was sitting right next to Willow's bed, "how are you feeling?"
"Ok, I think. Did the Prometheus and Major Carter make it back?" asked Willow.
"Yea, both of them made it back. Carter was released yesterday from the infirmary, she's doing better now. It was risky for you to visit her twice in a short period of time," said the Colonel.
"She was alone in the ship. I just wanted to try and keep her company until rescue could come," said Willow, "Sir, what time is it?"
"It's three in the morning, Daniel and Teal'c are in their quarters sleeping, well Daniel's sleeping and Teal'c is Kelno'reeming; and Carter is sleeping a few beds down. She said she wanted to stay till you got up" replied the Colonel softly.
"Shouldn't you be at home, Sir?" asked Willow.
"Nah, I was keeping myself busy with paperwork. You know how much I love paperwork. Anyway, I wanted to be here when you woke up," said the Colonel as he leaned toward her and whispered into her ear, "thank you, Red."
"No problem Sir. Now I think I'll go back to sleep," said Willow smiling.
A few hours later, Willow had finally fully woken up from her slumber. When she woke up, she saw Major Carter sitting on the chair next to her bed reading a book.
"Hi, Major Carter."
"Hey Willow, you're awake. How are you feeling?"
"I'm definitely feeling better than earlier this morning" replied Willow, "sorry Major, I wasn't able to be of any help on the Prometheus," she said looking down.
"Don't be sorry Willow. I should be thanking you for staying. Whatever it is you did, it was very brave of you and I don't think I can thank you enough" said Major Carter.
"Hey, look who's up," said Dr. Frasier, "Sam, may I speak to Willow in private?"
"Of course," said the Major, "I'll let the others know you're up, is that ok Willow."
"Yes Major," smiled Willow.
As she waited until Major Carter left the infirmary, Dr. Fraiser turn back to Willow.
"Willow, I wanted to speak to you in private before anyone else came b,y" said the Doctor, "I don't know what you did but whatever it was caused a massive spike in your blood pressure and even caused your heart to flat line, twice. I've honestly seen no reason for this to happen, care to explain?" she continued.
"So I died twice?" asked Willow, "I'd take that as a badge of honor, Doctor" she continued smiling, trying to avoid the question.
"Very funny young lady. But in all seriousness, I have to ask that you never do what you did again, I'm afraid of what would happen. In the meantime, I'll be discharging you today, but I want you to see me if you feel dizzy or nauseous. Is that clear?" said the doctor.
"Yes ma'am," said Willow smiling.
"I'm also ordering you to take a break for a couple of days. I think you need more rest, and I've already cleared it with Colonel O'Neill and General Hammond" said Dr. Frasier.
"Thanks, Doctor" replied Willow.
"Hello Willow Rosenberg, I see that you are awake," said Teal'c, "are you feeling better this morning?" He continued.
"Hi Teal'c, yes I am feeling better now. Thanks for asking," said Willow.
"Hiya Red, what are you still doing in bed? Come on, Doc Frasier said you are discharged. Let's go for a team breakfast outing," said Colonel O'Neill.
"Yes sir," said Willow as she slowly got up and stepped off the bed, "I call dibs on having pancakes," said Willow as she left the infirmary.