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     The Colonel walked Sam back to her quarters, assuming that she'd be the most comfortable there. The psychiatrist was supposed to meet with them that afternoon, and the rest of SG-1 were trying to calm the Major down before she would have to talk with him.

     "C'mon, Sam, let's get you back to your room, now." Although Daniel and Teal'c tried to convince her otherwise, their friend started crawling on her hands and knees again, right after the attack.

     The Major only nodded in response, then continued to follow Jack down the corridor, receiving strange glanced as she came by. She didn't seem to mind, however; she paid those that stared hardly any notice, but rather continued to glance up at Jack, as if asking his approval. She seemed wary of Daniel and Teal'c, but because they were friends, she figured they could tag along. It wasn't really up to her anyway; General Hammond had ordered that the Major be watched at all times.

     When they got to the room, O'Neill knew he'd better not try to leave yet. Carter was still just as bouncy as ever, and he didn't trust Teal'c and Daniel to calm her down themselves.

      As much as he hated to do it, he had to whistle at Carter every five minutes; she was like a puppy with a new owner. "Come on, Carter, sit down. Good. Now..."

     Before he could even begin to explain to Carter what would happen, she would pop up from her seat again, and the three men would have to go chasing after her, keeping her from destroying her own belongings.

     When they finally got her to sit down the second time, Teal'c suggested that they teach her Kelno'reem. At first, Jack was skeptical, but he figured, at least it would keep her distracted, if nothing else.

     The three men proceeded to sit down in a circle, and tried teaching Carter to do the same. When she finally found her place, she began to copy them, sitting cross-legged beside Daniel. Anyone who would've seen it might have thought that the Major's condition was improving, that was, until she started humming. Of course, the rest of SG-1 had heard her hum before, but this was more of a hum/purr, and her friends all did a double-take as she began her own form of Kelno'reem.

     No one said a word, but they all wanted to laugh, and even Teal'c had to hold back a chuckle. Sam was bopping to her own little tune, and purring at the same time. Jack mouthed, "I don't think this is working," and Daniel grinned.

     "What are you all laughing at?"

     When they looked back at their friend, she was sitting cross-legged in front of them, looking confused.

     "You don't remember any of that, do you?" Daniel asked, looking worried.

     "Any of what?" Carter asked, glancing from one person to another. "What did I do?"

     "You started purring again," Jack replied, trying to be gentle.

     Sam was silent for a second. The team knew that she would never have admitted it, but her face showed an expression of worry. They knew she was scared, and in her situation, they knew they would be, too.

     "Look, at least you didn't attack anyone this time, right?"

     Sam sighed. "When is the psychatrist coming in?"

     Daniel glanced down at his watch. "He should be here in...fifteen minutes."

     Sam stood up, and the rest of the team followed. "Hey, we'll walk you down there, alright?"

     The Major only nodded, and the rest of SG-1 followed. Although her little personality change seemed funny at the time, no one was laughing now. The three men remained quiet as they guided their troubled friend to the room where she was to meet the psychiatrist. The man had complete security clearance, so there was nothing for Carter to have to hide from him. Originally, General Hammond had refused to subject Carter anyone but her team, but with the situation, they had no choice.

     When the team walked in, they realized that the lights were turned down low, and the only thing in the room was a desk with two chairs. The man whom they sought sat in one, and the other was already pulled out for Carter. "Come in, dear, and feel free to bring your friends."

     Sam did as she was told, and observed the man's features as she sat. He was an older man with a bald spot on his head, and a full beard on his chin. He wore glasses that sat on his nose and a white coat, with a gray shirt underneath.

     "I've read quite a lot about you. You're just a smart thing, aren't you?" He glanced at Jack, and gave an odd laugh. "And you, you're the leader. That big guy is...Teal'c, and Daniel, I do believe we've met before."

     Daniel grinned, and gave a polite nod.

     "Tell me, Major, how are you feeling right now?"

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