Oh, great, you're coding. I suppose now *they're* expecting me to carry you all the way up the ramp through the Stargate. Why couldn't *they* be happy with me simply rolling you up on the gurney??

Crap. Fine, I'll carry you, but I'm not happy about it. I'm way too old for--ugh! Geez, Daniel, you may *look* skinny, but you sure as hell aren't...

OK, made it through. I'll just set you down and be all done. You'll start breathing on your own, I won't have to--whoa! Going down with you. Ooh, watch the head! *They'd* kill me if I let it thwack on the floor.

Was that a collective 'Awwww!' I just heard in the distance? Damn, I'm playing right into *their* hands. C'mon Daniel, work with me! Don't make me resuscitate you. Come on! Please!!

What do *they* want from me? You gotta admit, I was awsome on the balcony. Just the right mix of fear, concern and caution. Rubbing your shoulder was a spur of the moment decision. It was a nice touch, I have to admit. Rather proud of it.

And the infirmary!! I angsted my ass of for *them*! So it was chemically, hormonally or whateverly enhanced. I still felt it. I gave it my all. Yet *they're* not satisfied.

But this? Uh uh. Nope. Sorry, Daniel. I've done all I can do this particular go around. Damnit, where are Carter and Teal'c? Carter'll resuscitate you; you're obviously being stubborn.

Oh, good, a distraction. I'll yell at the kid to demonstrate my agitation at possibly losing you. Then maybe *they'll* forget about the mouth to mouth thing. CPR is overrated. I'll throw in a

quick 'that was very painful but necessary'look as a bonus.

Help me out here, Daniel! We can't let *them* win.

What's that? Oh, excellent gurgling. Thank God! That was a close one.

Those crazy ladies on the hurt/comfort list would have had a field day if I revived you properly. I have my limits. This round goes to Jack O'Neill.

Better luck next time, ladies.

© February 13, 2001 The characters mentioned in this story are the property of Showtime and Gekko Film Corp. The Stargate, SG-I, the Goa'uld and all other characters who have appeared in the series STARGATE SG-1 together with the names, titles and backstory are the sole copyright property of MGM-UA Worldwide Television, Gekko Film Corp, Glassner/Wright Double Secret Productions and Stargate SG-I Prod. Ltd. Partnership. This fanfic is not intended as an infringement upon those rights and solely meant for entertainment. All other characters, the story idea and the story itself are the sole property of the author.