"Daniel, we're leaving! There's nothing here." The exasperated tone in Jack's voice was familiar, but Daniel brushed it aside.
"This is really important, Jack. Ten minutes?" Jack recognized the look in Daniel's eyes. Meaning of Life stuff, again.
Twenty minutes later, Daniel sat back with a frown. "I don't get it. I thought I was on to something, but, uh, I guess not. We can go now."
As they hiked back to the gate, Daniel remained pensive. Finally, as Carter was dialing the SGC, Jack bit.
"What'd it say then?"
A pause.
"42."
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