1 00:00:01,600 --> 00:00:03,272 KELLER: You can go ahead, Rodney. 2 00:00:03,680 --> 00:00:04,874 l don't remember where to start. 3 00:00:04,960 --> 00:00:06,757 -KELLER: Sure you do. -No. 4 00:00:06,840 --> 00:00:09,035 KELLER: Start with your name, like we've been doing, okay? 5 00:00:09,120 --> 00:00:11,156 And we'll just go from there. 6 00:00:11,240 --> 00:00:14,152 My name.. . My name is.. . 7 00:00:15,520 --> 00:00:16,999 Mr. Rodney McKay. 8 00:00:17,080 --> 00:00:18,593 -KELLER: No. -Yes. 9 00:00:18,680 --> 00:00:21,319 KELLER: Come on, now. You're Dr. McKay, remember? 10 00:00:21,400 --> 00:00:26,758 No, l'm.. . l'm not anymore. l'm not smart anymore. 11 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:30,631 Doctors are smart, so l'm mister now. 12 00:00:30,720 --> 00:00:31,755 KELLER: Okay. 13 00:00:34,240 --> 00:00:36,959 l used to be the smartest person ever. 14 00:00:37,040 --> 00:00:39,952 And.. . And now l'm not. 15 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:42,156 KELLER: That's what we're trying to fix, right? 16 00:00:42,240 --> 00:00:44,276 No. No, you can't fix me. 17 00:00:44,360 --> 00:00:45,998 KELLER: You know we're trying our very best.. . 18 00:00:46,080 --> 00:00:48,674 No, you can't. You can't. You can't. 19 00:00:48,760 --> 00:00:51,354 KELLER: lt's okay. Rodney, what's the next thing you're supposed to say? 20 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:53,431 Where.. . Where did John go? 21 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:54,635 KELLER: He just had to go away for a few minutes. 22 00:00:54,720 --> 00:00:56,597 -He'll be right.. . Rodney.. . -John! 23 00:00:56,920 --> 00:00:58,353 Rodney, l'm your friend, l'm right here. 24 00:00:58,440 --> 00:01:00,112 Where are you, John? 25 00:01:01,400 --> 00:01:02,435 John! 26 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:09,836 Why the hell didn't you tell me my brother was this far gone? 27 00:01:09,920 --> 00:01:13,117 -lt happened pretty fast, Jeannie. -No, l... 28 00:01:13,200 --> 00:01:16,237 l got a message from him just a couple of weeks ago. He... 29 00:01:16,320 --> 00:01:19,392 He seemed perfectly fine. He'd never been so nice. 30 00:01:19,480 --> 00:01:22,790 That would have been shortly after he became infected. 31 00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:25,632 l didn't recognize the symptoms in time. 32 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:27,438 lt's not your fault, Doc. 33 00:01:27,520 --> 00:01:29,476 WOOLSEY: Frankly, Mrs. Miller, 34 00:01:29,560 --> 00:01:31,437 we contacted you as soon as we became aware 35 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:33,715 of the seriousness of his condition. 36 00:01:33,800 --> 00:01:36,439 ln fact, Daedalus dropped you off at the first available gate in Pegasus 37 00:01:36,520 --> 00:01:40,399 because we were concerned that you wouldn't make it here in time. 38 00:01:41,680 --> 00:01:45,195 WOOLSEY: We thought you deserved a chance to say goodbye. 39 00:02:58,720 --> 00:03:02,679 Dr. Keller wanted to take a moment to prepare him for your visit. 40 00:03:02,760 --> 00:03:05,593 Yeah, l think l need a moment myself. 41 00:03:07,080 --> 00:03:09,640 How did... How did this happen to him? 42 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:14,877 (SlGHlNG) There was a little snafu on the last mission. 43 00:03:16,400 --> 00:03:18,277 Colonel Sheppard, when you reach the research camp, 44 00:03:18,360 --> 00:03:21,238 please remind Dr. Nichols that he is now 45 00:03:21,320 --> 00:03:24,392 one hour and 15 minutes overdue for his scheduled check-in. 46 00:03:24,480 --> 00:03:26,914 All right, want me to smack him around or anything? 47 00:03:31,040 --> 00:03:32,996 Just the reminder, please. 48 00:03:34,760 --> 00:03:37,035 Shouldn't we be concerned for Dr. Nichols' team? 49 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:39,270 No, the settlement's a half-hour away from the gate. 50 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:41,112 He's got them checking in every six. 51 00:03:41,200 --> 00:03:43,156 l'm sure Nichols is just tired of taking the round trip. 52 00:03:43,240 --> 00:03:45,276 McKAY: Still, it wouldn't hurt to bust his chops a bit. 53 00:03:45,360 --> 00:03:47,396 That Nichols is so arrogant. 54 00:03:54,440 --> 00:03:55,429 Hmm. 55 00:03:56,160 --> 00:04:00,631 Amelia, l think l'm going to risk heading down to breakfast before they check in. 56 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:05,996 l just mean that it will probably take them some time to get to the camp, 57 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:11,278 and then more time for Nichols to get back to the gate and report. 58 00:04:11,360 --> 00:04:13,590 There's really no point in my 59 00:04:14,440 --> 00:04:15,793 telling you this. 60 00:04:15,880 --> 00:04:17,791 -Not really, sir. -Right. 61 00:04:19,840 --> 00:04:21,671 Be back in 20 minutes. 62 00:04:22,160 --> 00:04:23,149 (STARGATE ACTlVATES ) 63 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:25,231 BANKS: Unscheduled offworld activation! 64 00:04:25,840 --> 00:04:27,512 Activate the shield. 65 00:04:31,520 --> 00:04:33,476 l'm not receiving an lDC. 66 00:04:33,960 --> 00:04:35,029 This is Sheppard. 67 00:04:35,120 --> 00:04:38,157 Do not lower the shield. The entire tower will be flooded. 68 00:04:38,240 --> 00:04:41,516 l have no intention of doing that, Colonel. What's your status? 69 00:04:41,600 --> 00:04:44,034 lt's cold and wet. The stargate's underwater. 70 00:04:44,120 --> 00:04:46,918 -The entire valley's flooded. -McKA Y: And it's freezing! 71 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:48,149 SHEPPARD: We need you to send a Jumper through 72 00:04:48,240 --> 00:04:51,152 so we can stay warm and dry until the water recedes. 73 00:04:52,520 --> 00:04:54,192 Will do, Colonel. Hold on. 74 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:56,191 Holding on. Sheppard out. 75 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:06,191 MAN ON RADlO: Rescue 1 is standing by. 76 00:05:07,840 --> 00:05:11,037 What's taking so long? Why isn't the gate disengaging? 77 00:05:14,160 --> 00:05:15,149 McKAY: lt's the water. 78 00:05:15,240 --> 00:05:17,310 The constant pressure's forcing the wormhole to stay active, 79 00:05:17,400 --> 00:05:19,118 which means we'll have to wait the maximum amount of time 80 00:05:19,200 --> 00:05:21,589 a stargate can stay open, 38 minutes. 81 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:22,715 Well, we're down to 32, 82 00:05:22,800 --> 00:05:25,633 and before you say ''l told you so,'' we had no choice. 83 00:05:25,720 --> 00:05:26,709 l can't stop shivering. 84 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:29,268 RONON: You're letting all the hot air out of your mouth. 85 00:05:29,360 --> 00:05:32,830 SHEPPARD: All right, everybody, you'll be warm soon enough. 86 00:05:32,920 --> 00:05:34,956 l don't know, l think l got wetter than you did. 87 00:05:35,040 --> 00:05:38,396 l don't know, l got a little damp dialing the DHD. 88 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:40,436 TEYLA: The research camp was further up this valley. 89 00:05:40,520 --> 00:05:42,670 l'm a little concerned for Dr. Nichols' team. 90 00:05:42,760 --> 00:05:43,875 Right. 91 00:05:45,560 --> 00:05:49,678 Anyone at the research camp, this is Colonel Sheppard. Please respond. 92 00:05:49,760 --> 00:05:51,034 (RADlO CRACKLlNG) 93 00:05:52,480 --> 00:05:55,119 l repeat, this is Colonel Sheppard. Please respond. 94 00:05:55,200 --> 00:05:58,237 -l'm pretty sure they're all dead. -We can't know that, Rodney. 95 00:05:58,320 --> 00:06:00,356 Look, the research team was studying the effects of global warming. 96 00:06:00,440 --> 00:06:03,000 They set up camp at the foot of a massive glacier up the valley. 97 00:06:03,080 --> 00:06:05,753 -You think an ice dam broke? -McKAY: lt fits. 98 00:06:05,840 --> 00:06:07,558 l mean, the Ancients don't put stargates on a floodplain, 99 00:06:07,640 --> 00:06:10,393 and l certainly don't think the tide just came in. 100 00:06:10,480 --> 00:06:13,119 McKAY: lt explains why the water's so freezing. 101 00:06:14,840 --> 00:06:15,829 (SNEEZES ) 102 00:06:16,760 --> 00:06:20,355 Okay... Okay, so now l'm hot and l'm still shivering. 103 00:06:21,400 --> 00:06:22,992 Were you running a fever before we left? 104 00:06:23,080 --> 00:06:26,152 l don't know, maybe. l'm always running something. 105 00:06:28,960 --> 00:06:32,316 SHEPPARD: All right, l think the water's receded a little. So... 106 00:06:32,400 --> 00:06:34,436 McKAY: So we're going to be stuck here all night. 107 00:06:34,520 --> 00:06:37,432 SHEPPARD: ln the back of a warm, cozy Jumper, all right? 108 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:42,039 All you need to do is hold on for, l don't know, 30 minutes or so. 109 00:06:54,800 --> 00:06:56,074 KELLER: How long has he been unresponsive? 110 00:06:56,160 --> 00:06:58,230 TEYLA: Since he fell asleep in the Jumper, about nine hours. 111 00:06:58,320 --> 00:07:00,231 Okay, let's get him to the infirmary. l want him under a scanner. 112 00:07:00,320 --> 00:07:02,550 l want to have a look at you guys, too. 113 00:07:02,640 --> 00:07:03,675 We're good. 114 00:07:03,760 --> 00:07:05,432 By that, l mean now. 115 00:07:06,360 --> 00:07:08,316 l think you've just made a case for my proposal 116 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:09,515 to send a MALP ahead of every single transit. 117 00:07:10,760 --> 00:07:12,512 Stuff happens, Woolsey, and by ''stuff,'' l mean... 118 00:07:12,600 --> 00:07:14,556 l know what you mean. Thank you. 119 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:16,870 Why didn't you return in the Jumper l sent you? 120 00:07:16,960 --> 00:07:19,633 l ordered the rescue party to continue the search for Nichols' team. 121 00:07:19,720 --> 00:07:22,359 -There's a chance they're still alive. -Of course. 122 00:07:22,440 --> 00:07:26,194 l gotta go get checked out, and then l'm gonna check on Rodney. 123 00:07:33,520 --> 00:07:35,590 Well, how's our boy? 124 00:07:35,680 --> 00:07:37,352 No fever, no hypothermia, 125 00:07:37,440 --> 00:07:39,431 -nothing on the scan at all. -How about you guys? 126 00:07:39,520 --> 00:07:41,590 -RONON: Like l said, we're good. -Yeah, yeah. 127 00:07:41,680 --> 00:07:43,318 TEYLA: But we're not the ones who became unconscious. 128 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:45,152 Yeah, well, l didn't get much sleep the night before, 129 00:07:45,240 --> 00:07:46,798 and l did skimp on breakfast, so... 130 00:07:46,880 --> 00:07:49,633 You know, Woolsey wants to send out a MALP before every transit now. 131 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:52,518 -Well, that's going to get old fast. -That's what l said. 132 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:54,716 Hey, can l go now? l feel a little silly lying here. 133 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:57,234 l'm keeping you under observation for a little longer. 134 00:07:57,320 --> 00:07:58,309 Besides, l ordered you dinner. 135 00:07:58,400 --> 00:08:00,152 Well, then you can observe me eat, because l'm famished. 136 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:02,310 Yeah, it's official. He's better. 137 00:08:02,400 --> 00:08:03,833 See you, guys. 138 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:08,519 -KELLER: Do you want me to send them in? -Okay. 139 00:08:14,760 --> 00:08:16,796 Rodney's all ready for you. 140 00:08:19,040 --> 00:08:20,996 What am l supposed to say? 141 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:24,479 Does it matter? 142 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:41,394 Meredith? 143 00:08:43,200 --> 00:08:44,599 lt's me. lt's Jeannie, l'm... 144 00:08:44,680 --> 00:08:46,193 You're my sister. 145 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:52,750 -Yes. -Meredith's my real name. 146 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:56,988 lt's your first name, that's right, but you never liked it. 147 00:08:57,600 --> 00:08:58,999 No. 148 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:02,277 No, it's a girl's name. 149 00:09:04,560 --> 00:09:06,073 Sometimes, yes, 150 00:09:07,880 --> 00:09:09,836 but you go by Rodney. 151 00:09:09,920 --> 00:09:13,151 Rodney McKay. Mr. Rodney McKay. 152 00:09:14,280 --> 00:09:16,396 Rodney McKay. Rodney McKay. 153 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:24,636 You're crying because of me. 154 00:09:24,720 --> 00:09:28,030 No, l'm crying because l missed you very much. 155 00:09:28,360 --> 00:09:30,669 'Cause you're my sister. 156 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:32,193 That's right. 157 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:37,232 l'm sick. 158 00:09:37,600 --> 00:09:40,672 l know. l know. 159 00:09:41,800 --> 00:09:43,233 l'm here now. 160 00:09:45,520 --> 00:09:46,669 l'm... 161 00:09:47,880 --> 00:09:49,950 Sweetie, l just need to go outside for one second, okay? 162 00:09:50,040 --> 00:09:52,315 l will be right back. l promise. 163 00:09:57,360 --> 00:09:58,793 RONON: Hey. JEANNlE: l know. 164 00:09:58,880 --> 00:09:59,869 (CRYlNG) 165 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:04,311 l just need a second. l just don't want him to see... 166 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:06,231 l know how you feel. l felt the same way. 167 00:10:06,320 --> 00:10:08,470 l'll go back in. l will. 168 00:10:08,560 --> 00:10:11,279 He needs me, and l want to be able to say goodbye, but it's like... 169 00:10:11,360 --> 00:10:13,874 -lt's like he's already gone. -l know. 170 00:10:16,120 --> 00:10:17,599 There's a way. 171 00:10:18,880 --> 00:10:20,438 What? How? 172 00:10:20,520 --> 00:10:22,272 lt's a place. l've been there before. 173 00:10:22,360 --> 00:10:25,352 He'll be himself again, and you can say goodbye. 174 00:10:26,160 --> 00:10:28,116 l don't understand, then why haven't you already taken him? 175 00:10:28,200 --> 00:10:31,909 Because it's dangerous, but l'm willing to risk it if you are. 176 00:10:38,320 --> 00:10:39,389 KELLER: All set? 177 00:10:39,920 --> 00:10:42,912 Remind me to register a complaint with whosever idea this was. 178 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:44,718 KELLER: lt was yours, actually. 179 00:10:44,800 --> 00:10:46,279 Oh. Oh.. . 180 00:10:46,360 --> 00:10:48,396 Well, complaint duly registered. 181 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:49,799 KELLER: lt was a good idea 182 00:10:49,880 --> 00:10:51,677 to keep a record of what's happening to you and how fast, 183 00:10:51,760 --> 00:10:53,318 -but if you'd rather not.. . -No, it's fine. lt's fine. 184 00:10:53,400 --> 00:10:55,311 -Start with my name, right? -KELLER: Right. 185 00:10:55,400 --> 00:10:57,231 l remembered something. 186 00:10:58,160 --> 00:10:59,354 My name is Dr. Rodney McKay. 187 00:10:59,440 --> 00:11:03,831 l'm head of the department of science something in Atlantis in the.. . 188 00:11:07,880 --> 00:11:09,233 For God's sake.. . 189 00:11:09,320 --> 00:11:10,435 ln the Pegasus Galaxy. 190 00:11:10,520 --> 00:11:12,476 KELLER: Okay, not bad, keep going. 191 00:11:13,360 --> 00:11:15,078 Jennifer, there's.. . 192 00:11:15,400 --> 00:11:17,595 There's something l wanted to.. . 193 00:11:18,240 --> 00:11:20,595 You know, while l remember, while l still can, 194 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:22,716 something l wanted to say, before.. . 195 00:11:23,280 --> 00:11:24,508 KELLER: Go ahead. 196 00:11:27,520 --> 00:11:28,714 Jeannie. 197 00:11:29,440 --> 00:11:32,159 l wasn't expecting anyone this late. 198 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:33,275 Yeah, l'm kind of one of those people 199 00:11:33,360 --> 00:11:36,113 who needs all the information they can get. 200 00:11:38,440 --> 00:11:40,590 This is his most recent scan. 201 00:11:41,600 --> 00:11:46,594 This dark area that looks like a tumor is actually a parasitic organism. 202 00:11:46,680 --> 00:11:50,355 lts tendrils spread far beyond any hope of surgical extraction, 203 00:11:50,440 --> 00:11:52,431 and it's not responding to treatment. 204 00:11:52,520 --> 00:11:54,829 Even stasis barely slowed its progression. 205 00:11:54,920 --> 00:11:57,195 There are still a number of drug combinations that... 206 00:11:57,280 --> 00:11:59,475 He was infected somehow on his last mission? 207 00:11:59,560 --> 00:12:02,028 Well, maybe, but not necessarily. 208 00:12:02,120 --> 00:12:05,192 lt was too small to show up on a scan at the time, 209 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,319 but in the Pegasus Galaxy, 210 00:12:07,400 --> 00:12:10,790 the condition is fairly common among the very old. 211 00:12:10,880 --> 00:12:12,472 Right, so why him? 212 00:12:13,640 --> 00:12:16,757 lt's possible we're all exposed to it and fight it off. 213 00:12:16,840 --> 00:12:19,115 Rodney was already suffering from a viral infection 214 00:12:19,200 --> 00:12:21,509 when he went on the mission at M44-5Y9, 215 00:12:21,600 --> 00:12:23,795 and then all that time in freezing water... 216 00:12:23,880 --> 00:12:25,836 So his resistance was low. 217 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:31,873 The parasite doesn't so much as kill cells as render them dormant, 218 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:34,633 for reasons l still don't completely understand. 219 00:12:34,720 --> 00:12:39,236 But the net result is ever-diminishing brain function. 220 00:12:39,320 --> 00:12:42,995 As it spreads, he'll lose motor control, regulation of organ function... 221 00:12:43,080 --> 00:12:46,117 Ronon's people call the disease second childhood. 222 00:12:47,560 --> 00:12:49,596 -You talked to Ronon. -Yes. 223 00:12:49,680 --> 00:12:51,398 Okay, l know what he's told you. 224 00:12:51,480 --> 00:12:53,311 That he's dying, and there's nothing you can do. 225 00:12:53,400 --> 00:12:57,313 No, he's dying, and l'm doing everything l can. 226 00:12:57,800 --> 00:12:59,518 l have to ask you. 227 00:13:00,280 --> 00:13:03,795 Why did you tell me you didn't recognize the symptoms in time? 228 00:13:03,880 --> 00:13:05,632 Because he was already showing the symptoms 229 00:13:05,720 --> 00:13:08,473 when he came back from the mission, and 230 00:13:08,560 --> 00:13:10,073 l didn't see it. 231 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:12,955 So? 232 00:13:13,040 --> 00:13:14,234 Just what the doctor ordered. 233 00:13:14,320 --> 00:13:17,471 -(CHUCKLlNG) Funny. -You want my fruit cup? 234 00:13:17,560 --> 00:13:19,630 -No, no, no. -l think you do. 235 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:22,560 Eating from the patient's tray is kind of frowned upon. 236 00:13:22,640 --> 00:13:24,073 Jennifer, we practically dated. 237 00:13:24,160 --> 00:13:25,752 You bought me one drink. That's hardly dating. 238 00:13:25,840 --> 00:13:27,512 Right, so now l'm asking you to have dinner with me. 239 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:29,431 l mean, such as it is. 240 00:13:32,320 --> 00:13:33,753 l do love the fruit cup. 241 00:13:33,840 --> 00:13:36,434 Not that this is exactly the dinner l had in mind, but... 242 00:13:36,520 --> 00:13:39,830 -ls that an invitation? -Only if you promise to accept. 243 00:13:42,640 --> 00:13:45,598 KELLER: lf l wasn't so taken by the new Rodney McKay, 244 00:13:45,680 --> 00:13:47,511 the parasite might have been small enough for me to operate 245 00:13:47,600 --> 00:13:50,319 without causing significant brain trauma. 246 00:13:51,400 --> 00:13:54,517 By the time he started to forget, it was too late. 247 00:13:56,280 --> 00:13:59,352 l haven't given up on trying to find a treatment. 248 00:13:59,440 --> 00:14:01,510 Ronon told me about this place 249 00:14:01,600 --> 00:14:03,955 that could give Mere one more day as himself again before he dies. 250 00:14:04,040 --> 00:14:05,553 Jeannie, you can't possibly believe... 251 00:14:05,640 --> 00:14:08,473 And that you're the one who won't let him go. 252 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:10,474 RONON: lt's on a planet called Talus. 253 00:14:10,560 --> 00:14:13,199 lt's one of the original worlds of the Ancestors. 254 00:14:13,280 --> 00:14:15,589 lt took us about five or six hours to get there from the gate, 255 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:17,033 but l was just a kid 256 00:14:17,120 --> 00:14:18,951 and my grandfather had to be carried most of the way. 257 00:14:19,040 --> 00:14:21,190 We could do it in about half that time. 258 00:14:21,280 --> 00:14:24,317 There's a small problem with that plan. 259 00:14:24,400 --> 00:14:26,356 The Wraith established a major outpost there 260 00:14:26,440 --> 00:14:28,510 during the Replicator war. 261 00:14:28,600 --> 00:14:29,589 lt's still there. 262 00:14:29,680 --> 00:14:32,911 Yeah, that's never stopped us from going anywhere we needed to go before. 263 00:14:33,160 --> 00:14:35,071 Well, it's not just that. 264 00:14:35,680 --> 00:14:36,829 You don't believe it's real. 265 00:14:36,920 --> 00:14:38,831 -l'm not saying... -l am, actually. 266 00:14:38,920 --> 00:14:41,878 -l was there. -Yes, but you were six years old. 267 00:14:42,760 --> 00:14:44,910 Ronon, listen to what you've told us. 268 00:14:45,000 --> 00:14:48,072 A magical shrine inside a cave, behind a waterfall. 269 00:14:48,160 --> 00:14:49,309 Did l say it was magic? 270 00:14:49,400 --> 00:14:53,154 KELLER: No, but you did say that people afflicted with McKay's condition 271 00:14:53,240 --> 00:14:56,038 suddenly revert to their former selves for... 272 00:14:56,120 --> 00:14:58,953 The Shrine of Talus is also known among my people 273 00:14:59,040 --> 00:15:01,190 for victims of the second childhood. 274 00:15:01,320 --> 00:15:05,108 lt offers the gift of one last day and a quick death. 275 00:15:05,200 --> 00:15:07,031 That doesn't necessarily make it real. 276 00:15:07,120 --> 00:15:08,439 l'm telling you that in a matter of seconds 277 00:15:08,520 --> 00:15:11,990 l saw my grandfather go from someone who couldn't speak his own name 278 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:14,389 to the man that taught me how to track and hunt. 279 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:17,119 You learned to hunt when you were six years old? 280 00:15:22,400 --> 00:15:25,198 For one day, he got to hold his wife in his arms 281 00:15:25,280 --> 00:15:27,350 and share a meal with the people that he loved, 282 00:15:27,440 --> 00:15:29,112 and then he died with honor. 283 00:15:29,200 --> 00:15:32,636 You can say l was too young to remember, but l know what l saw, 284 00:15:32,720 --> 00:15:35,314 and we can do the same thing for McKay. 285 00:15:38,040 --> 00:15:41,715 lf you think that's not worth it, you're wrong. 286 00:15:47,120 --> 00:15:49,873 l've never told anyone this, outside of... 287 00:15:52,920 --> 00:15:55,388 My father had a disease called Alzheimer's. 288 00:15:55,480 --> 00:15:57,436 lt's similar in many respects 289 00:15:57,520 --> 00:16:00,114 to the condition that Dr. McKay is suffering from. 290 00:16:00,200 --> 00:16:01,189 My point is, 291 00:16:01,280 --> 00:16:04,955 l had a similar moment with him to the one you just described. 292 00:16:05,440 --> 00:16:08,398 He hadn't recognized me, literally, for months, 293 00:16:09,040 --> 00:16:11,759 and then one day, out of the blue, 294 00:16:13,080 --> 00:16:15,435 he had a moment of absolute clarity. 295 00:16:15,520 --> 00:16:18,318 He said, ''Richard, what are you doing here?'' 296 00:16:19,080 --> 00:16:21,992 And l said, ''Dad, l... 297 00:16:23,480 --> 00:16:25,198 ''l'm here to see you.'' 298 00:16:25,280 --> 00:16:26,713 And he said... 299 00:16:28,280 --> 00:16:30,555 He said, ''lsn't that wonderful?'' 300 00:16:32,360 --> 00:16:34,430 And then he was gone again. 301 00:16:35,680 --> 00:16:37,398 Now, couldn't you be remembering a similar... 302 00:16:37,480 --> 00:16:38,913 lt's not the same. 303 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:41,150 -Ronon, look... -l owe him this! 304 00:16:42,720 --> 00:16:44,199 -l'll take him myself. -l'll go with him. 305 00:16:44,280 --> 00:16:45,838 Hold on, hold on. 306 00:16:47,320 --> 00:16:48,355 We know for a fact 307 00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:51,000 there are two hive ships and 10,000 Wraith on the ground. 308 00:16:51,080 --> 00:16:54,595 lf we're even going to consider this, all right, 309 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:57,433 -we have to make a plan. -Fine, make your plan. 310 00:16:57,520 --> 00:17:00,796 l'm sorry, but he's not going anywhere without my permission, 311 00:17:00,880 --> 00:17:04,475 and you won't get that until we talk to Rodney. 312 00:17:14,080 --> 00:17:15,433 Hey, Rodney. 313 00:17:16,040 --> 00:17:18,952 You got some visitors. John's here. 314 00:17:19,040 --> 00:17:21,634 So are Teyla and Ronon. The whole team. 315 00:17:22,880 --> 00:17:25,110 -Ronon Dex. -That's right, buddy. 316 00:17:26,120 --> 00:17:27,678 l want to take you to a place, 317 00:17:27,760 --> 00:17:32,515 a place that's gonna give you a chance to be yourself again for a little while. 318 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:38,829 As you were before you became ill. 319 00:17:40,600 --> 00:17:41,828 Before... 320 00:17:46,480 --> 00:17:49,074 -Hey, pal. -Hey, John. 321 00:17:51,400 --> 00:17:52,833 Truth is, we don't 322 00:17:53,880 --> 00:17:55,757 know exactly what's gonna happen to you, 323 00:17:55,840 --> 00:17:58,798 but we're willing to try if you are. 324 00:17:58,880 --> 00:17:59,949 Okay. 325 00:18:00,720 --> 00:18:03,598 Okay. Okay, well, that settles it, then. 326 00:18:03,680 --> 00:18:05,033 No, it doesn't. 327 00:18:05,120 --> 00:18:08,635 -Rodney, they haven't told you everything. -He doesn't need to know. 328 00:18:08,720 --> 00:18:11,917 The planet they want to take you to is a Wraith outpost. 329 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:14,070 Do you remember who the Wraith are? 330 00:18:14,160 --> 00:18:17,277 lt means going will be very, very dangerous, 331 00:18:17,360 --> 00:18:20,238 not just for you, but for your friends. 332 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:21,639 We're willing to take that risk. 333 00:18:21,720 --> 00:18:23,597 A risk for which, 334 00:18:23,680 --> 00:18:27,275 and l'm sorry, even if it works, which l very much doubt, 335 00:18:29,480 --> 00:18:32,870 you might revert to your former self for one day. 336 00:18:32,960 --> 00:18:36,316 Now, forgive me if that sounds more like torture than a blessing. 337 00:18:36,400 --> 00:18:39,790 KELLER: We're still coming up with new ideas on how to treat this thing, 338 00:18:39,880 --> 00:18:42,792 but if you do this, if you leave Atlantis... 339 00:18:43,680 --> 00:18:44,999 Atlantis... 340 00:18:45,680 --> 00:18:46,999 lt's over. 341 00:18:48,400 --> 00:18:49,992 l can't help you. 342 00:18:51,240 --> 00:18:52,912 (MUMBLlNG) 343 00:18:56,080 --> 00:18:57,308 TEYLA: Doctor. 344 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,592 He doesn't understand. 345 00:19:03,680 --> 00:19:05,159 No, he doesn't, 346 00:19:05,920 --> 00:19:09,754 which means the decision on whether or not to let him go is mine, 347 00:19:11,720 --> 00:19:14,917 and l haven't given up on trying to cure my patient. 348 00:19:23,920 --> 00:19:26,070 JEANNlE: And you still haven't given up. 349 00:19:26,160 --> 00:19:28,993 No, because l don't think the damage to the cells is permanent, 350 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:31,150 which means if l can safely remove the parasite... 351 00:19:31,240 --> 00:19:34,277 How long have you been at it? Weeks? 352 00:19:34,360 --> 00:19:37,397 And how many days does he have left? What, two at most? 353 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:40,873 Look, l know you've done everything you can. 354 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:44,748 l know you feel responsible and you want to keep trying, 355 00:19:45,080 --> 00:19:48,197 but l'm his next of kin. That makes the decision mine. 356 00:19:50,080 --> 00:19:51,832 And we're taking him. 357 00:19:55,400 --> 00:19:56,913 KELLER: lt's recording. 358 00:19:57,560 --> 00:19:59,073 Well, aren't you supposed to say, ''Action, '' or something? 359 00:19:59,160 --> 00:20:00,229 KELLER: Oh. Sorry. 360 00:20:00,640 --> 00:20:03,598 Kidding. Okay, here we go. 361 00:20:05,240 --> 00:20:06,992 My name is Dr. Rodney McKay. 362 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:10,311 l am head of the science and research departments 363 00:20:10,400 --> 00:20:12,595 here in Atlantis, in the Pegasus Galaxy, 364 00:20:12,680 --> 00:20:15,877 in the local cluster, in the universe as we know it. 365 00:20:17,720 --> 00:20:21,998 The purpose of this log is to provide a baseline for myself 366 00:20:22,080 --> 00:20:26,358 and for Dr. Keller to monitor the progress of my 367 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:30,353 memory loss. 368 00:20:30,440 --> 00:20:31,668 (CHUCKLlNG) 369 00:20:31,760 --> 00:20:33,318 lronic, isn't it? 370 00:20:34,120 --> 00:20:35,758 By reciting the aforementioned, 371 00:20:35,840 --> 00:20:38,673 as well as a list of things l know like the back of my hand, 372 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:43,834 starting with pi, to, say, 12 decimals. 3. 14 15926535.. . 373 00:20:47,240 --> 00:20:49,390 -Rodney on board? -Yes. 374 00:20:49,480 --> 00:20:50,674 Are we clear on the rules of engagement? 375 00:20:50,760 --> 00:20:52,512 We'll be in and out before the Wraith even know it. 376 00:20:52,600 --> 00:20:54,192 WOOLSEY: Colonel Sheppard, 377 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:57,514 if in fact Dr. McKay does regain his... 378 00:20:59,720 --> 00:21:01,438 Say goodbye for me. 379 00:21:08,680 --> 00:21:11,990 -l thought you didn't believe. -ls that a prerequisite? 380 00:21:15,360 --> 00:21:17,316 He'll be glad you're here. 381 00:21:19,520 --> 00:21:21,954 All right, we're either gonna get away with this, or we're not. 382 00:21:22,040 --> 00:21:24,838 lf we don't, the ride's going to be wild and it's going to be fast, 383 00:21:24,920 --> 00:21:26,751 so l need everyone prepared. 384 00:21:26,840 --> 00:21:28,956 Jumper 3, standing by. 385 00:21:29,040 --> 00:21:30,871 Send a MALP through. 386 00:21:42,280 --> 00:21:45,272 WOOLSEY: The MALP is clear of the gate, and they're firing on it from both sides 387 00:21:45,360 --> 00:21:47,794 of what appears to be a deep valley. 388 00:21:48,880 --> 00:21:50,711 WOOLSEY: lt's deploying smoke. 389 00:21:50,800 --> 00:21:53,758 You should have complete coverage of the area in five seconds. 390 00:21:53,840 --> 00:21:55,558 Okay, see you tomorrow. 391 00:21:55,640 --> 00:21:56,959 l hope so. 392 00:22:15,320 --> 00:22:16,878 RONON: That's one hell of a valley. 393 00:22:16,960 --> 00:22:19,030 TEYLA: Do you think they detected us before we were able to cloak? 394 00:22:19,120 --> 00:22:21,350 No, l think the smokescreen worked. 395 00:22:21,440 --> 00:22:24,477 Hopefully they think we just sent a MALP through ahead of us 396 00:22:24,560 --> 00:22:27,279 and changed our mind when they blew it up. 397 00:22:30,120 --> 00:22:32,156 SHEPPARD: All right, l'm going to do a sweep of the landing area. 398 00:22:32,240 --> 00:22:34,834 Shouldn't take more than a few minutes. 399 00:22:36,040 --> 00:22:38,349 McKA Y: John, John! 400 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:39,509 (PANTlNG) 401 00:22:46,680 --> 00:22:49,797 John! John! 402 00:22:50,880 --> 00:22:52,154 John! 403 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:53,559 You were there, and then... 404 00:22:53,640 --> 00:22:55,358 Rodney, Rodney, l'm right here. What's wrong? 405 00:22:55,880 --> 00:22:57,552 l woke up, everyone had left! 406 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,399 Buddy, l'm... 407 00:22:59,520 --> 00:23:02,239 l'm sorry, l thought you'd fallen asleep. 408 00:23:02,320 --> 00:23:03,355 (GROANlNG) 409 00:23:03,440 --> 00:23:06,989 l was... l got so scared. l was sure that 410 00:23:07,080 --> 00:23:09,833 by morning what was left of my mind was gonna be gone! 411 00:23:09,920 --> 00:23:11,478 l'm gonna take you back to your quarters, okay? 412 00:23:11,560 --> 00:23:13,869 John, John, l've never been so scared. l'm slipping away. 413 00:23:13,960 --> 00:23:15,837 l'm slipping away, and l don't know how to stop myself! 414 00:23:15,920 --> 00:23:20,357 Look, you're still here. All right? You're still here. 415 00:23:22,320 --> 00:23:24,276 Yeah. l am. 416 00:23:26,960 --> 00:23:29,394 And l'm not going anywhere. 417 00:23:29,480 --> 00:23:33,075 You know, you want to hang out, you just hang out. 418 00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:36,030 l don't know what to do. 419 00:23:36,120 --> 00:23:38,918 l don't know what to do with myself. l'm... 420 00:23:39,360 --> 00:23:41,237 l'm sorry. l shouldn't have woken you up. 421 00:23:41,320 --> 00:23:43,914 All right, look, it's a nice night out. 422 00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:46,919 Let's go have some beer on the pier, okay? 423 00:23:48,520 --> 00:23:50,909 -l drink beer? -Yeah, a lot. 424 00:23:51,000 --> 00:23:52,319 Take this. 425 00:23:54,560 --> 00:23:56,471 Come on, buddy, let's go. 426 00:24:04,680 --> 00:24:06,193 McKAY: l don't know, should l have another? 427 00:24:06,280 --> 00:24:07,872 SHEPPARD: What could happen? 428 00:24:10,560 --> 00:24:13,518 l shouldn't have banged on your door like that. l feel ridiculous. 429 00:24:13,600 --> 00:24:14,589 Don't. 430 00:24:14,680 --> 00:24:15,715 (McKAY SlGHS ) 431 00:24:17,800 --> 00:24:21,270 l've been trying to remember the name of my sister's kid. 432 00:24:22,880 --> 00:24:23,995 Betty. 433 00:24:24,440 --> 00:24:25,589 Betty. 434 00:24:27,720 --> 00:24:29,711 Pretty sure that's not it. 435 00:24:30,920 --> 00:24:32,478 lt's Madison. See? 436 00:24:32,560 --> 00:24:34,869 -At least you remembered what it wasn't. -There's an underrated skill. 437 00:24:34,960 --> 00:24:36,996 l'm just saying you may not be as far gone as you think. 438 00:24:37,080 --> 00:24:38,911 l'm hiding it. 439 00:24:39,000 --> 00:24:41,389 Believe me, l've already forgotten more than most people will ever know, 440 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:43,391 and l know that sounds... 441 00:24:44,560 --> 00:24:46,676 -Arrogant, is that right? -Yeah. 442 00:24:46,760 --> 00:24:48,557 (CHUCKLlNG) That works. 443 00:24:49,440 --> 00:24:52,512 This morning l was trying to help Zelenka finish a device 444 00:24:52,600 --> 00:24:55,592 that was apparently my idea. l was useless. 445 00:24:58,480 --> 00:25:02,155 Jennifer says it's going to get worse now almost by the hour. 446 00:25:02,800 --> 00:25:05,837 ln a week or so, l won't even remember my name. 447 00:25:09,920 --> 00:25:11,399 How's about... 448 00:25:15,680 --> 00:25:18,638 -How about we say goodbye now? -No. 449 00:25:19,760 --> 00:25:21,990 -What do you mean, ''No''? -l mean l'm not saying goodbye. 450 00:25:22,080 --> 00:25:23,832 -l'm saying it anyway. -Well, l'm not listening. 451 00:25:23,920 --> 00:25:25,319 Yeah, but pretty soon l won't even know who you are. 452 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:26,389 Then l'll remind you. 453 00:25:26,480 --> 00:25:27,833 Yeah, but l don't want you to see me like that. 454 00:25:27,920 --> 00:25:29,956 l want you to remember me as l am, as your genius friend, 455 00:25:30,040 --> 00:25:32,315 -not as some... -Not happening. 456 00:25:32,480 --> 00:25:33,833 -Please. -You're stuck with me, Rodney. 457 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:35,069 -Just accept it. -Yeah, but... 458 00:25:35,160 --> 00:25:36,149 No! 459 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:39,193 That's final. 460 00:25:43,080 --> 00:25:44,149 Okay. 461 00:25:46,480 --> 00:25:47,549 Okay. 462 00:25:53,280 --> 00:25:55,430 You're a good friend, Arthur. 463 00:25:57,560 --> 00:25:58,834 (BOTH LAUGHlNG) 464 00:26:17,640 --> 00:26:20,757 All right, landing area's clear. l'm taking us in. 465 00:26:35,840 --> 00:26:37,478 McKAY: Where are we going? 466 00:26:37,560 --> 00:26:41,109 Up there, do you see? Behind the waterfall, there is a cave, 467 00:26:41,200 --> 00:26:44,237 and when we get there, you will spend a wonderful day with your friends. 468 00:26:44,320 --> 00:26:45,548 l'm tired. 469 00:26:45,640 --> 00:26:47,676 l know. We'll be there soon. 470 00:27:15,360 --> 00:27:16,554 (McKAY WHlMPERlNG) 471 00:27:21,280 --> 00:27:23,157 KELLER: So what do we do? 472 00:27:23,680 --> 00:27:24,795 RONON: We wait. 473 00:27:24,880 --> 00:27:27,792 SHEPPARD: Rodney. Look at the waterfall. lt's cool, huh? 474 00:27:27,880 --> 00:27:28,869 No. 475 00:27:28,960 --> 00:27:29,949 (DEVlCE BEEPlNG) 476 00:27:30,040 --> 00:27:32,076 l'm getting very faint energy readings. 477 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:36,233 -What kind of energy readings? -l'm not sure. 478 00:27:38,200 --> 00:27:39,553 KELLER: Radiation? 479 00:27:39,640 --> 00:27:41,471 Not that l've ever seen. 480 00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:42,993 Maybe we can ask Rodney in a minute. 481 00:27:43,080 --> 00:27:44,069 John! 482 00:27:44,160 --> 00:27:45,479 Just hang in there, buddy. 483 00:27:45,560 --> 00:27:46,709 l want to go home now! 484 00:27:46,800 --> 00:27:48,756 Perhaps he should stand closer to this tablet. 485 00:27:48,840 --> 00:27:51,195 l don't know. l think that's the source of these energy readings. 486 00:27:51,280 --> 00:27:52,918 l want to go now! 487 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:55,355 -A little bit longer. -Go... 488 00:27:55,440 --> 00:27:57,317 (SCREAMlNG) 489 00:28:07,320 --> 00:28:08,833 Jeannie? 490 00:28:08,920 --> 00:28:10,399 l'm here, Mere. 491 00:28:11,800 --> 00:28:13,358 Yeah, obviously. 492 00:28:14,880 --> 00:28:16,154 He's back. 493 00:28:17,920 --> 00:28:20,753 Will someone please tell me what the hell we're all doing here? 494 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:25,917 Rodney McKay. 495 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:30,152 l'm head of science and.. . And.. . And.. . And.. . 496 00:28:32,160 --> 00:28:33,434 Research. 497 00:28:34,400 --> 00:28:35,389 Damn it! 498 00:28:35,480 --> 00:28:37,471 -KELLER: lt's okay. -No, it is not. 499 00:28:40,520 --> 00:28:41,873 Atlantis.. . 500 00:28:43,560 --> 00:28:44,879 Pegasus.. . 501 00:28:45,800 --> 00:28:48,268 lt's 3. 14.. . 502 00:28:51,520 --> 00:28:52,953 l don't know. 503 00:28:55,560 --> 00:28:57,471 How can l not know that? 504 00:28:57,600 --> 00:28:59,352 KELLER: Do you want to stop? 505 00:29:02,080 --> 00:29:03,832 l keep seeing a face. 506 00:29:05,280 --> 00:29:07,271 Every time l close my eyes. 507 00:29:10,200 --> 00:29:12,031 l think it's my mother. 508 00:29:14,400 --> 00:29:16,152 l don't.. . l don't 509 00:29:17,520 --> 00:29:20,478 recognize her.. . lt was so long ago. 510 00:29:24,320 --> 00:29:26,390 She's saying words to me. 511 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:31,992 l don't know them. 512 00:29:37,280 --> 00:29:39,840 McKAY: Well, you can start with, what is this place? 513 00:29:39,920 --> 00:29:42,753 -RONON: lt's the Shrine of Talus. -That means nothing to me. 514 00:29:42,840 --> 00:29:44,717 lt's a planet of the Ancestors. We brought you here. 515 00:29:44,800 --> 00:29:46,119 Thank you, Mr. lnformation. 516 00:29:46,200 --> 00:29:47,872 Since when did he become Ronon the Explainer, 517 00:29:47,960 --> 00:29:51,191 and why am l not in the infirmary? What am l, better? 518 00:29:51,400 --> 00:29:52,799 l am better! 519 00:29:53,080 --> 00:29:54,069 No, you're not. 520 00:29:54,160 --> 00:29:55,991 l am. l can feel it. This is amazing! 521 00:29:56,080 --> 00:29:57,069 Mere, we brought you here 522 00:29:57,160 --> 00:30:00,675 so we could have a chance to say goodbye to each other, 523 00:30:00,760 --> 00:30:02,239 but you're only going to feel like this for about a day. 524 00:30:02,320 --> 00:30:04,595 -That's just how it works. -What? 525 00:30:06,240 --> 00:30:08,356 What do you remember? 526 00:30:09,080 --> 00:30:10,718 l remember you not wanting me to say goodbye then. 527 00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:12,199 Why now, all of a sudden? 528 00:30:12,280 --> 00:30:13,918 McKAY: Look, and why one day? What's with that? 529 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:16,150 lt is a gift of the shrine and from all of us 530 00:30:16,240 --> 00:30:18,390 who risked great danger to bring you here, 531 00:30:18,480 --> 00:30:20,789 one last chance to be with those you love. 532 00:30:20,880 --> 00:30:22,359 And then what? 533 00:30:25,320 --> 00:30:26,435 l die? 534 00:30:26,520 --> 00:30:28,158 -With honor. -And dignity. 535 00:30:28,240 --> 00:30:29,992 Yeah, well, screw that, l'll just stay here. 536 00:30:30,080 --> 00:30:32,036 -Doesn't work that way. -Why not? 537 00:30:32,120 --> 00:30:34,588 One, this is a Wraith-controlled planet. 538 00:30:34,680 --> 00:30:37,240 And we're detecting ionizing radiation. 539 00:30:37,320 --> 00:30:38,958 ln fact, we shouldn't be standing this close to the shrine. 540 00:30:39,040 --> 00:30:41,270 You gotta be kidding me. 541 00:30:41,360 --> 00:30:42,349 How could you let them do this to me? 542 00:30:42,440 --> 00:30:43,953 Don't blame her. She didn't even want to do this. 543 00:30:44,040 --> 00:30:46,395 McKAY: Then whose brilliant idea was it? 544 00:30:46,480 --> 00:30:48,789 -Mine. -We all thought it was a good thing. 545 00:30:48,880 --> 00:30:50,711 How could this possibly be a good thing? 546 00:30:51,440 --> 00:30:54,034 Look, l got past the humiliation, l've said my goodbyes. 547 00:30:54,120 --> 00:30:58,079 Meredith, l'm sorry this happened to you, but l'm not sorry that l got this chance. 548 00:30:58,160 --> 00:31:00,469 Please, just try to see this as an opportunity and not... 549 00:31:00,560 --> 00:31:01,879 Torture? 550 00:31:07,840 --> 00:31:09,831 Look, l'm sorry, l just... 551 00:31:10,920 --> 00:31:14,595 l thought l was going to be okay, and then now you tell me... 552 00:31:18,080 --> 00:31:19,991 Did you have some kind of itinerary planned? 553 00:31:20,080 --> 00:31:22,958 Well, actually, we're going to have a big feast first. 554 00:31:23,040 --> 00:31:24,473 Last supper, huh? 555 00:31:24,560 --> 00:31:26,994 Well, suits your messiah complex. 556 00:31:28,480 --> 00:31:29,549 True. 557 00:31:31,120 --> 00:31:33,111 Please don't be mad at me. 558 00:31:34,880 --> 00:31:38,111 l guess if l had to choose the people l would spend my last day with, then... 559 00:31:38,200 --> 00:31:39,349 (DEVlCE BEEPlNG) 560 00:31:42,480 --> 00:31:43,833 What is it? 561 00:31:45,720 --> 00:31:48,359 Honestly, l didn't expect it to work. 562 00:31:48,440 --> 00:31:51,193 l expected nothing would happen, and that would be that. 563 00:31:51,280 --> 00:31:53,475 So why did it? 564 00:31:55,840 --> 00:31:59,037 You don't believe in magic shrines any more than l do. 565 00:31:59,120 --> 00:32:00,951 Show him the readings. 566 00:32:07,000 --> 00:32:08,638 -Hmm. -That's what l said. 567 00:32:08,720 --> 00:32:10,039 You said, ''Hmm?'' 568 00:32:10,120 --> 00:32:12,395 l just meant that l thought it was weird, too. 569 00:32:12,480 --> 00:32:13,674 So what do you think, antimatter? 570 00:32:13,760 --> 00:32:16,558 Or a super-heavy element the Ancients used to use as an energy source. 571 00:32:16,640 --> 00:32:17,629 McKAY: l've never seen it before. 572 00:32:17,720 --> 00:32:19,711 JEANNlE: Or created to power whatever this place used to be. 573 00:32:19,800 --> 00:32:22,155 Well, who could tell what that is? lt must be thousands of years since... 574 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:23,229 (DEVlCE BEEPlNG) 575 00:32:23,320 --> 00:32:24,912 -Whoa ! See that spike? -RONON: Come on, this is your party. 576 00:32:25,000 --> 00:32:26,831 -Let's have some fun. -McKAY: For me, this is fun. 577 00:32:26,920 --> 00:32:28,399 Just save me some ham. 578 00:32:28,480 --> 00:32:29,754 There it goes again. 579 00:32:29,840 --> 00:32:31,512 lt's like some kind of intermittent gamma that's... 580 00:32:31,600 --> 00:32:33,318 -Come with me. -What? Why? 581 00:32:33,400 --> 00:32:35,038 Because l need to find out something. 582 00:32:35,120 --> 00:32:37,270 -Where are we going? -Hopefully all the way back to Atlantis. 583 00:32:37,360 --> 00:32:39,191 (SCREAMlNG) 584 00:32:43,680 --> 00:32:46,353 -KELLER: Sorry. -Why did you do that? 585 00:32:46,960 --> 00:32:50,555 To determine whether the parasite would expand rapidly back into his brain 586 00:32:50,640 --> 00:32:53,757 when we took him from the radiation source, and l think it did. 587 00:32:53,840 --> 00:32:56,149 KELLER: The reason why his symptoms disappeared when we came here 588 00:32:56,240 --> 00:32:59,073 was because it contracted to protect itself. 589 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,592 All right, well, what does that mean for us? 590 00:33:01,680 --> 00:33:04,638 That leaving this chamber will probably kill him. 591 00:33:04,720 --> 00:33:07,109 KELLER: We can't take him back to Atlantis. 592 00:33:07,320 --> 00:33:08,389 KELLER: So 593 00:33:09,400 --> 00:33:13,473 we're gonna have to find a way for me to operate on him right here. 594 00:33:26,720 --> 00:33:29,280 l thought you already tried radiation. 595 00:33:29,360 --> 00:33:32,158 l did, but we've never come across this kind before. 596 00:33:32,240 --> 00:33:35,835 The parasite is radiosensitive to it. That's why the shrine works. 597 00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:37,433 You feel fine for one day 598 00:33:37,520 --> 00:33:40,273 until the radiation starts making you feel sick and then you leave. 599 00:33:40,360 --> 00:33:41,429 The farther away you get, the more rapidly 600 00:33:41,520 --> 00:33:43,033 the parasite expands back into your brain. 601 00:33:43,120 --> 00:33:45,475 And your day is over. l get it. 602 00:33:45,560 --> 00:33:48,028 So, if we're here, it's small enough to operate? 603 00:33:48,120 --> 00:33:49,269 Well, l'm guessing here, 604 00:33:49,360 --> 00:33:52,113 but that's the only thing l can think of that would explain his sudden remission, 605 00:33:52,200 --> 00:33:54,509 but l'm not going to know for certain until l get in there. 606 00:33:54,600 --> 00:33:55,919 How are you going to manage that with a field kit? 607 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:58,719 l don't. We would have to bring equipment back from Atlantis. 608 00:33:58,800 --> 00:34:00,358 Well, that's a problem. 609 00:34:00,680 --> 00:34:02,318 What if we radio Atlantis and ask them 610 00:34:02,400 --> 00:34:03,879 to send a second Jumper through with what l need? 611 00:34:03,960 --> 00:34:06,758 -No, we can't. -l need that equipment, John. 612 00:34:07,040 --> 00:34:09,395 The Wraith are never going to fall for the same trick twice. 613 00:34:09,480 --> 00:34:11,357 Even if somehow they don't pick up on our radio signal, 614 00:34:11,440 --> 00:34:14,238 and even if the second Jumper makes it through the gauntlet, 615 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:16,470 they're gonna know we're here. We'll never make it back to Atlantis. 616 00:34:16,560 --> 00:34:18,551 lf we don't try, he's dead. 617 00:34:21,760 --> 00:34:24,274 -What do you need? -To operate? l already told you. 618 00:34:24,360 --> 00:34:27,272 No, bare minimum, what do you need? 619 00:34:28,080 --> 00:34:29,798 More than l have in my medical kit. 620 00:34:29,880 --> 00:34:33,111 l mean, l'd need a scanner to find out the location of the parasite, 621 00:34:33,200 --> 00:34:36,192 l'd need the proper tools to cut his skull open... 622 00:34:36,280 --> 00:34:37,599 All right. 623 00:34:38,840 --> 00:34:39,989 l got an idea. 624 00:34:40,080 --> 00:34:42,548 Keep him as far away from this thing as he can stand. 625 00:34:43,560 --> 00:34:44,629 We'll be back in 20 minutes. 626 00:35:14,720 --> 00:35:16,950 You can't expect me to operate with those. 627 00:35:17,040 --> 00:35:20,555 Well, l've seen surgical drills, they're not that much different. 628 00:35:20,640 --> 00:35:21,959 Fine, assuming we can open him up, 629 00:35:22,040 --> 00:35:26,079 l still have no way of knowing where the parasite has contracted to. 630 00:35:30,800 --> 00:35:31,994 We can use this. 631 00:35:32,080 --> 00:35:34,435 -A life signs detector? -Yeah. Why not? 632 00:35:34,520 --> 00:35:37,910 lt's just not designed to do what l need it to do on the correct scale. 633 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:40,116 We'll have Jeannie modify it. 634 00:35:40,440 --> 00:35:42,510 No, you don't understand. 635 00:35:42,600 --> 00:35:45,353 The radiation is compromising his immune system as we speak, 636 00:35:45,440 --> 00:35:48,193 which means if l don't kill him, the infection he's bound to get 637 00:35:48,280 --> 00:35:50,748 by being operated on in a damp cave almost certainly will! 638 00:35:50,840 --> 00:35:54,628 Look, if we don't do something, he's dead. 639 00:35:55,240 --> 00:35:56,559 You said it. 640 00:35:56,640 --> 00:35:57,675 McKAY: Absolutely not! 641 00:35:57,760 --> 00:35:59,432 We're talking about saving your life. 642 00:35:59,520 --> 00:36:02,796 Look, my brain is not some new deck off the back of your house. 643 00:36:02,880 --> 00:36:04,552 l'm not the one doing the surgery. 644 00:36:04,640 --> 00:36:06,358 Yeah, and as my parting advice, 645 00:36:06,440 --> 00:36:09,159 you need to stop letting these guys talk you into doing stupid things. 646 00:36:09,240 --> 00:36:11,834 -l can do it. -Really? 647 00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:14,229 And l'm fairly sure l can modify the life signs detector. 648 00:36:14,320 --> 00:36:16,390 -Yeah, with my help. -So help. 649 00:36:16,480 --> 00:36:19,597 Look, this isn't one of those PBS brain surgeries where my skull is wide open 650 00:36:19,680 --> 00:36:20,669 and we're having a conversation... 651 00:36:20,760 --> 00:36:21,954 l have enough anesthetic to put you out. 652 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:23,029 You're not going to feel a thing. 653 00:36:23,120 --> 00:36:25,236 Yeah, it's probably a hammer. 654 00:36:25,640 --> 00:36:28,313 Time is of the essence, Rodney. You need to make a decision. 655 00:36:28,400 --> 00:36:30,311 Please, Mere. Let us try. 656 00:36:30,400 --> 00:36:32,072 Look, obviously l'd get around to consenting. 657 00:36:32,160 --> 00:36:34,720 lt's just, you've thrown an awful lot at me all at once. 658 00:36:34,800 --> 00:36:36,153 That's life. 659 00:36:37,120 --> 00:36:38,712 All right, well, let me have a little ham. 660 00:36:38,800 --> 00:36:41,075 No. No food before surgery. 661 00:36:45,320 --> 00:36:46,753 Bye, Jeannie. 662 00:36:48,920 --> 00:36:50,876 Sorry l was mean sometimes. 663 00:36:53,000 --> 00:36:54,558 Bye. Bye, Teyla. 664 00:36:56,640 --> 00:36:58,153 Bye, Ronon Dex. 665 00:37:01,840 --> 00:37:03,159 Bye, John. 666 00:37:09,040 --> 00:37:10,075 Bye. 667 00:37:26,600 --> 00:37:28,989 KELLER: l'm going to have to cut here, 668 00:37:30,840 --> 00:37:31,989 here 669 00:37:32,800 --> 00:37:34,028 and here, 670 00:37:34,640 --> 00:37:36,551 and drill those points to resect the area. 671 00:37:36,640 --> 00:37:37,709 SHEPPARD: Okay. 672 00:37:38,440 --> 00:37:40,635 l don't want to penetrate the dura layers until we get to that stage, 673 00:37:40,720 --> 00:37:43,154 so hold him as still as you can. 674 00:37:44,960 --> 00:37:45,949 Go. 675 00:38:13,760 --> 00:38:14,749 (DRlLL WHlRRlNG) 676 00:38:21,040 --> 00:38:23,952 l took too long reconfiguring the life signs detector. 677 00:38:24,040 --> 00:38:25,837 l haven't given her enough time to perform the surgery 678 00:38:25,920 --> 00:38:28,514 before his immune system is compromised. 679 00:38:31,400 --> 00:38:33,038 Damn it, l went too far. Hold him steady. 680 00:38:33,120 --> 00:38:34,439 l'm trying. 681 00:38:37,400 --> 00:38:39,755 lt's the parasite, it's moving. 682 00:38:39,840 --> 00:38:42,274 Maybe it knows we're going after it. 683 00:38:42,960 --> 00:38:43,949 l don't think so. 684 00:38:44,040 --> 00:38:46,679 l think it instinctually wants to get away from the radiation source, 685 00:38:46,760 --> 00:38:48,876 and we've just shown it the way out. 686 00:38:56,400 --> 00:39:00,279 Ronon, we're going to need that gun of yours in about 10 seconds. 687 00:39:20,800 --> 00:39:22,791 You could have stepped on it. 688 00:39:22,880 --> 00:39:24,757 She told me to shoot it. 689 00:39:25,480 --> 00:39:26,833 lt's clear. 690 00:39:29,560 --> 00:39:31,232 You did a good job. 691 00:39:31,800 --> 00:39:33,028 You, too. 692 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:38,672 Let's get him home. 693 00:39:52,160 --> 00:39:54,754 Why don't you go get some sleep? l'm gonna be here all night. 694 00:39:54,840 --> 00:39:57,308 lt's okay. l'd like to be here when he wakes up. 695 00:39:57,400 --> 00:39:59,470 Well, it could be a while. 696 00:39:59,560 --> 00:40:01,949 He does love to sleep, our Rodney. 697 00:40:02,040 --> 00:40:03,871 You should've seen him when he was a teenager. 698 00:40:03,960 --> 00:40:06,155 Who can sleep with all the talking? 699 00:40:06,240 --> 00:40:07,229 Hi. 700 00:40:08,760 --> 00:40:09,749 Hi. 701 00:40:10,200 --> 00:40:12,839 You still all there? 702 00:40:15,560 --> 00:40:17,869 Well, there was so much to spare. 703 00:40:19,920 --> 00:40:21,319 (McKAY SlGHlNG) 704 00:40:22,280 --> 00:40:23,599 Thank you. 705 00:40:24,760 --> 00:40:26,352 You're welcome. 706 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:27,953 That was scary. 707 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:30,079 For me, too. 708 00:40:33,480 --> 00:40:34,993 You hungry? 709 00:40:36,760 --> 00:40:37,988 Peckish. 710 00:40:38,920 --> 00:40:40,956 l'll go order you something. 711 00:40:46,640 --> 00:40:50,030 Jennifer, there's something l wanted to.. . 712 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:53,913 While l remember, while l still can, 713 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,639 there's something l wanted to say before.. . 714 00:40:57,120 --> 00:40:58,348 KELLER: Go ahead. 715 00:40:58,680 --> 00:40:59,715 l.. . 716 00:41:02,720 --> 00:41:04,073 l love you. 717 00:41:05,880 --> 00:41:07,950 l've loved you for some time now. 718 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:15,310 Okay, where was l?