Warning: Some intimacies and sexual situations.

Daniel, Eshera all of his friends stopped in mid eating and looked over to Vala. She was awake and looking at them as if nothing had happened.

"MOTHER!" Eshera knelt down to Vala and embraced her. Daniel was next and kissed her and embraced her so hard, Vala could only sit back and enjoy it.

"Darling, what's the matter? You act as if I've been somewhere. Sam, muscles, Jack and Cam too. I don't remember; are we having a party?"

"Oh God Vala. I'm so glad you've come back. We………" Daniel was choking up with tears. Vala grabbed his hand.

"Oh Mother; you've been sleep for a long time. Daddy and I have missed you so much. We've really missed you." Eshera hugged Vala once again.

Cam interrupted. "Hey Princess you gave us a scare for awhile. We knew you would come back to us."

"Well space pirate; it's about time you woke up from being a sleeping beauty." Commented Jack. "Someone has to appreciate my cooking and these ninnies don't know a good cook when they see one."

"Oh we know a good cook, just not you at the moment." Said Sam. She also knelt down to hug Vala. "We really have missed you Vala." Tears were streaming down her cheeks. She didn't care, she was just happy to see Vala speaking and awake.

Teal'c knelt down also next to Vala. He pulled her into an uncharacteristic hug and placed their foreheads together. "I have missed you my adopted sister. We will speak later when you are stronger. I must contact Ishta; she will be pleased."

"Ah, weren't we on a ship? The last thing I remember is a bright light, then darkness. Did I go somewhere?"

"You saved us from Adria mother. We were fighting her and you sacrificed yourself to protect us all. You fell into this Black hole and we…..we believed that you were dead."

Vala was trying to take this bit of information in. She was sure that Eshera was honest, but taking in that she saved everyone from Adria was still unbelievable. Daniel and the rest were a little concerned that Vala looked perplexed.

"Vala; are you alright?" Asked Daniel.

"I'm just a little tired, and famished darling. I feel like I haven't eaten in ages."

Jack smiled a great big grin. "Well madam, I've got the perfect cure. I've whipped up some pancakes with my secret recipe."

"BEER." Everyone chimed in.

"Philistines; anyway, bacon, eggs, ham, sausage, fresh orange juice and Danny boys favorite, coffee."

"Well a girl certainly feels welcomed. I think some orange juice and eggs will do."

"Oh, mother this is so wonderful. I will get you a plate. Daddy, I bet mother would like to sit at the table."

Daniel moved closer. "Well honey, you haven't used your legs in a while. So take it easy, ok."

"Well, ok." Vala tried to move on her own, and felt herself being stiff. Daniel just picked her up, while Cam found an extra chair. Vala felt happy to be around her friends and family. Yet she felt like something was missing in life.

As they all chatted and filled Vala in on what happened. Daniel starred at Vala and Vala in a roundabout way kept looking at Eshera. She wondered how she was adjusting and from what she could see, Eshera was very happy.

As time passed, Vala grew stronger and settled into to her now quite life. Daniel and Eshera had informed her that Eshera was given full citizenship and she was awarded with the highest civilian medal in his country. At times Vala would have nightmares and Daniel would always be there to comfort her, hold her close. He made sure he didn't push her about the nightmares and Daniel knew deep down, something was bothering Vala.

Sam and Jack were officially together and engaged. Cam had started a new relationship with Dr. Lam. Teal'c and Ishta continued their ongoing relations, and SGC continued to throw praises at SG1 for saving earth from a terrible fate. Eshera was allowed clearance at SGC and was a big help to her father about old artifacts and translations. However; that also being, she was available, put most of the male personnel on alert. Daniel was the protective father, but the men were under extra scrutiny if they asked her out. She did after all have several protective Uncles, a wise mother and Aunt, who filled her in on the male ego.

Life was pretty good for Vala, and she appreciated that Daniel gave her space to come to terms with being tortured and being the Universes savior. One such morning, Vala sat down with Eshera and had a heart to heart talk.

"Mother, I know something is bothering you. I may not have my flames anymore, but I still have a certain connection to you."

Vala nodded her head. "I know, and you've not intruded on my privacy. I just want to say that, I do love you and you have been the greatest joy of my life."

"Buuut." Eshera cocked her head sideways.

"I just wanted you to know I remember to a point that I couldn't sacrifice you for all eternity. This prophecy was the doing of the Ancients, and I hate that they used you as well to………to destroy Adria."

"You didn't want to sacrifice her either, if you could of helped it, huh?"

"You're my daughter all right, smart girl." Vala smiled as Eshera smiled back. "No, I……I wanted you to be friends if it were possible. But fate has a way of messing things up."

"She was evil mother, and she would have destroyed you and daddy without a thought."

"Yes, I knew all along, she couldn't be saved. But I had hoped that maybe…..maybe deep down you could have helped get through to her."

"I'm not jealous that you loved her too mother. I love you because you care so much about me and daddy and everyone else. I don't hate you for that. I'm just so happy now and we are a family. That's all I really want is you and daddy."

"You are so beautiful and have a good heart. I couldn't ask for a better daughter."

They both embraced each other, and Vala had tears in her eyes. "Now, why don't you call your Aunt Sam and Cassie. I'm sure they are dying to show you the downtown campus. School is a must and Cassie has some rather nice fellows for you to meet. Of course your father and I would like to meet them just incase someone wants to date you."

"Sure; of course you and daddy would make sure Uncle Teal's would be standing by to zat them if they made any moves not worthy of a date."

"Of course darling. Uncle Teal'c would only zat someone if it was necessary. Then Jack, your uncle Cam and your father would do it again."

"Riiiiiight; I love you mother. I'll say hello to Cassie and Aunt Sam for you."

"That's my girl." As Eshera left, Vala couldn't help still feel guilty about Adria's death.

Daniel had arrived home to find Vala in the dark, in the bedroom, sitting by the window, just starring out. She didn't notice Daniel come in.

"Hey Vala, are you alright?"

At first she didn't answer and Daniel turned her face towards him and she had been crying. He embraced her, and held her until she felt like talking.

"Dan……….Daniel?"

"Yes baby, I'm here."

"She………..she's gone for good this time."

Daniel picked up on who she was talking about. "Yes sweetheart, she is."

"I……..I don't remember what happened after the black hole. Everything was so dark and cold. I……..I just wanted her to stop……..just stop."

"I know……..I know."

"I…….I can't shake this feeling that I've been lost. That I can't find my way back from somewhere; I just don't know from what."

"I thought I lost you forever this time." Said Daniel. "I was so scared for you and Eshera. I could never contemplate my life without you or her."

"It seems like my whole life has been a nightmare, and I'm just waking up." Stated Vala, while a shiver came over her.

"You've been thru so much baby. Nobody could have kept a sane mind and gone thru that. But I'm here to help you through whatever you're afraid of. I'm here now and we have a beautiful daughter. I couldn't ask for anything more."

"I hate this Daniel. I hate that everyone used me for their own revenge thing, and I couldn't do anything to stop them. Why was I the lucky one?" Vala said sarcastically.

"You're a gift Vala. No matter what anyone may think, you are a gift to me and this galaxy. You have the capacity for such love and understanding. They didn't know how beautiful a heart you have, they didn't know the strength that you have. That's were everyone under estimated you. You went beyond their expectations and mine. I never could of imagined myself being with you until I finally saw how weak I was. How much I needed you."

"Really?" Vala answered in barely a whisper.

"Yes sweetheart. You've given me a second chance for love and to love you. You've given me a beautiful daughter, who albeit is big for her age, but none the less a child. I could of never fathomed that I would have a wonderful family, and you're responsible for that."

Vala fell silent and took in what Daniel was conveying. "It hurts Daniel. It hurts to see one of your children die. I know she wasn't everything I expected, but she was still my daughter."

"I know baby…….I know. You did what you had to do. You don't need to feel guilty for saving those you love."

"Did I love her Daniel? Did I love her enough that I had to destroy her, forever?"

"The Ancients started this Vala. They had foreseen the events that made up their mistakes and used you. Adria was part of that whole scheme for their revenge. I don't know if Adria could change. You tried your best to convince her that the Ori were evil, that she should change her ways. But at what cost of those innocent people she had killed in the name of the Ori. You saved lives Vala, then and now. You don't have to feel guilty for wanting to save your family and friends."

Again Vala fell silent, while she held onto Daniel. "Love me Daniel. Make me feel that my existence in this universe was not for nothing. Please Daniel……please."

Daniel could feel the doubts of who she was. It had been so long since they were together and alone. It felt like an eternity apart. Daniel scooped her up in his arms and laid her gently on the bed. He began to undress her slowly and lovingly. He kissed her lips and kissed soft kisses on her face and down her neck. Vala felt tears well up in her eyes. She had forgotten what it felt like to be loved, to be touched without someone wanting something from her.

Daniel continued to remove Vala's clothes and undergarments. She let Daniel do all the removing as well as his own clothes. She felt even more safe, more special and in tune to his needs. She wanted to feel him against her skin. Feel his warm breath moving down every inch of her body.

Daniel didn't rush, but wanted to savor Vala's reactions to being touched all over and feel his desire for her. Daniel slowly caressed her skin, and continued to kiss her passionately as he moved his hands over her soft, skin and sweet lips. He pulled in her scent as Vala pulled in his, remembering how manly he smelled of cologne and sweat. Vala moaned at every touch to her body, the tingling sensation it emitted just by a mere breath of his mouth.

Daniel moved his hand towards her hot center and stroked her as the heat built up between the two. It had been so long, Daniel remembered, to feel, touch, smell and taste of his wife. He had missed this for so very long, so very long. They had taken her away, tortured her, used her, and kept them apart for what felt like eternity. Vala moaned in reaction to his touch and felt alive again.

My Daniel……..my Daniel….my Daniel.

"Touch me Daniel. I need you to touch me."

Daniel obliged with tender enthusiasm. He entwined his other hand with hers and moved closer to enter her. She arched into his ministrations and stroked her center with greater attention. Vala moved to kiss him further, more deeply than she could remember. Both moving in unison and touching each other, Daniel brought her to a climatic climax and soon entered her, feeling the heat of their lust. Both could not stop one another dancing the dance of lover's lost and found again. The world did not exist outside their bedroom and they continued move together slowly and tenderly until, Daniel could hold back no more.

He needed her, he needed her to feel loved and wanted by him. He quickened his thrust and Vala responded in kind. Vala encircled his waist with her legs and tightened her hold to pull Daniel deeper into her. She couldn't hold back. She needed more and more of Daniel and increased her hold on him. Daniel understood and moved their bodies to feel a deeper penetration. He could see the need in her eyes and could feel the build up of heated passion.

Vala moaned in unison with Daniel, until it was too much to hold back. He wanted and needed her so badly. Both came what felt like a guttural action to a climax. Both breathing hard and sweating, Daniel fell against her body and held her as if his life depended on it. He could feel her breath upon his neck and kissed her in a heartfelt caress. He pulled himself up slightly and could see she was crying.

With a whisper. "I didn't hurt you, did I?" Kissing her neck and snuggling.

Vala shook her head no. "I love you Daniel…….I have always loved you. I need you so much……sniff…..so much."

"I love you my love. No one will ever hurt you again. I will never leave you. Do you hear me, never."

Vala shook her head up and down, letting the tears fall where they may. Daniel increased his embrace and turned both of them over, so Vala was on top, taking his weight off her.

"You feel better?" Daniel was concerned that she was still quite.

"Hmmm. Thank you Daniel……thank you for just being here, with me."

"You never have to thank me for loving you Vala; never."

"Daniel?"

"Hmmmm?"

"Again." She smiled.

They both made love slow and long into the night, until they fell into and exhausted contented sleep. They had finally come home and Vala could think of no other place she'd rather ever be. They dreamed the dream of a new future as husband and wife, having a loving daughter with loyal and very protective friends. There was no more chasing, no more torture, no more loneliness until their hearts would break and no enemy to spoil it. They had each other and finally peace. Peace for which was foreign to Vala, and fought to the end by Daniel. The Nox had given Vala her life back and would be watching her family and friends for generations to come. The galaxy had been given more than a gift. They had been given a rebirth and the cord of interference had been cut. As time will tell, they will one day be welcomed by the Nox to make peace in another way, another existence, on a higher plane. It will be welcomed.

THE END

A/N: I want to especially thank Acer-Sigma, SG1star, infinitespace junky, E. Negrom, Literal Litery where ever they are, and so many, many more for sticking with me from the very first moment I began this monster. Hehehehe. It's been a joyful, stressful, crazy mind blowing ride and I've loved every minute of it. I encourage all those who want to give up writing, have writers block or sometimes have life interrupt their muse to not give up. I enjoy every story that's new and old and the wonder of telling a story that everyone or some can enjoy. The reviews have been wonderful, educational, forthcoming and witty. I know I've disappointed some, and enthralled others. But that's what it's all about, reviews or not. Well big hugs and on to the old and new stories and adventures. Ah yes, to answer that ultimate question, so sorry, there will not be a sequel or maybe, yep maybe in 2011. As usual, reviews and comments are welcomed and now I can pass out.