At this point he fell to his stomach and started to pound on the tiled floor screaming "I just want to go home! Please, just let me go home...". Quinn was very quickly removed to god-knows where and the meeting resumed. "Now, as most of you know, my name’s Lyndsey, I run this meeting each week and am very happy to do some 'private' counseling-" Lyndsey looked pointedly at Daniel, who looked away. "-so, all you need to do is come to my office". Everyone was quiet until she had sat again and the meeting got underway again "So, what main issue do we want to talk about toda-" "Incoming victim!" the main doors where thrown open and a gurney was rolled into the room. Lyndsey peered over at the prone form and then waved her hand to the opposite corner "Just shove him somewhere over there".
"Seems we have an even newer member. What's your name?". A soft reply floated from where he was tied "Jarod". "What's your last name?". That seemed to be the wrong thing to say as Jarod started throwing punches at the air and struggling to get out of the straps "I don't know! I don't know! I want my mummy!". "Guards!" the guards came back in and Lyndsey pointed to Jarod "He's not worth it, the poor guys to far gone," she then buried her head in her hands "I tried, I tried, I’m sorry". Jarod was also wheeled out which left everyone to talk normally again. "Well, I’m rather sorry about that little interruption," Lyndsey said in a 'very' commanding voice "now, lets get back to work". "Daniel," she turned to Daniel who looked around quickly for the nearest escape route. There was just something about her... "Yes?" he replied weakly as the other people looked on with remorse. The new guys always copped it.
"What is it that you dislike about your 'whumping'?". Daniel swallowed and then started a rather lengthy tail "Well, for one it always happens at the worst time, I’m either being chased or about to be chased by someone or thing rather deadly" "Go on..." "And when ever I’m getting along real well with Jack, something always has to go wrong". "Continue..." Daniel glanced around the room to find most of the other people either shaking rather violently or looking pretty upset. "And if I even have the slightest chance of getting Sha're out, that quickly turns into 'lets beat the living shit out of Daniel lesson...sorry, I shouldn't of sworn".
Lyndsey came over and wrapped an arm around his shoulder and gave him a quick hug "It's all right, you need to let go, get it all out". "Fine then, I’ll try to let go" Daniel paused for a second before going on. "Okay, why are the Gou'ald so damn ugly! I mean, if they can chose from any planet for a host, why Apophis? He's a ugly hag! I don't see why Ammonett would even want to be in the same room as him!," Everyone was now rather riveted in Daniel small explosion and Lyndsey pushed on "Tell us more...". "And, why so many world with trees?! Jack's right, we should go in there with a chain saw and let it rip!". At this point Lyndsey tried to cut in but Daniel continued. "What is the deal with peaceful planets being great for the first hour or so and then erupting with bad dudes?! What is the deal with Jack's temper?! Does he have permanent PMS?!
And how about Teal'c and his no smile policy?! Would it hurt to give at least a grin once in a while?!" "Guards!" "And Sam! Hell! Where do I start! Okay, how about how she can she keep her hair perfect but I can't!! And no matter what, her makeup is still on, no smudging!" "Guards!!" "And General Hammond! Has he even heard of baldness cure?! Hey, that could be a rather good Christmas present...and- Ow!" Daniel struggled to sit from where he'd been dragged to the ground "And why does Dr Frasier wear absolutely nothing! She's like bloody Ally Mc'Beal! Ahh! Watch where you put your hands!". Lyndsey was up on a chair shouting orders "Grab his ankles! Yeah tighter, now his wrists!".
"And what about-". "Stop him from talking! Gag him!". Everyone else watched as they bound their newest member and started to drag him from his room. "And why haven't they painted the infirmary ceiling yet! They should at least make an effort!". Quinn, who had returned after a few injections just shrugged "Kids got lots of emotional issues". *** Daniel sat in the leaders office, staring at Lyndsey who was seated opposite. She folded her hands and leant across the table "Daniel, I’m sorry we had to do that but it was necessary". Daniel nodded softly and stared at his handcuffed hands "Can you untie me now?". "I'm sorry but we can't, not until you talk to me properly" she smiled kindly at him and he shifted uncomfortably, not liking the mischief like look in her eyes.
"There's nothing to talk about" he replied softly, not meeting her eyes. Lyndsey gently reached forward and pulled his chin up to meet her eyes "After all you've been through, you must want to talk". Shaking his head Daniel sighed "No, I think I’ve unloaded everything now, thank you". "What?! After all we've thrown at you all you have to complain about is General Hammond's baldness and Dr Frasier short skirts?!" Daniel was taken aback "What the-". "I can't believe it!," she shouted back "I've used Hathor, I’ve used Gou'ald after Gou'ald and the odd other bad dudes and all you complain about is petty little things?!". "I...I'm sorry, I’ll try harder next time...Wait!" Daniel glared up at her "You took Sha're away from me?". Lyndsey shook her head "No, sorry. That wasn't my handy work but really, I mean what a good job they did! Have her as the wife of your greatest enemy? I would never have thought of that".
Daniel couldn't believe it, this girl had caused him to be in earth quakes, being taken over by vampire spirits! The list just goes on! "Oh my god! You made Hathor come back! Why?" Lyndsey grinned back at him "Why not? She was such a great gal, real character". Not wanting to take it any more, Daniel stood "I'm sorry but I have to leave". Lyndsey stood along with him "No, I’m sorry but your not leaving". "What?" "You're to much fun! And besides, now that you know there are people out there to get you, that would ruin the surprise of it all". Daniel desperately shook his head "No, just listen. I'll fall every so often, even let Jack shout at me-" he could see she wasn't interested so he raised the stakes "How about if I got shot?". She considered it for a minute before shaking her head "Nah, I’ll have more fun with you here".
Daniel didn't like the sound of that "Well I don't want to. Good bye". He quickly turned and opened the door, stepped out and bolted like hell. All ideas of a dramatic exit forgotten. *** "Help!" he stretched his hands against the cuffs but they were to tight. So Daniel just concentrated on getting the hell outta there. 'Where the hell was Jack whenever I need him?' Daniel skidded to a stop as he came to the end of the winding corridor, glanced wildly to each side and then took off to the right only to come to another T intersection, only at this one stood a medium size object that might just get him out of this hell hole. Picking up the statue with both hands, Daniel peered back around the corridor, no one.
Daniel quickly ran to the right again and came to the meeting room. He opened the door and found all the other members sitting very still in their chairs "Run! You're free!" they all snapped out of their daze and stood. "Go!" Daniel moved to the side as they stampeded from the room, running into the poor and now flattened security man who was waiting outside. Checking no one else was around, Daniel followed the cloud of dust left by the others, hoping that it would lead to the exit. Running around what seemed like 'another' endless hallway, Daniel came face to face with three rather bemused security guards. "Um...hi" Daniel muttered before emitting a small yelp and running like all hell with all three guards after him, screaming bloody murder. But they were quickly ridded of as Daniel slammed the door into them and quietly slipped into the room.
"Well, this was just such a great idea, one of my finest in fact, lets take door number 1" Daniel stared at the crocodile that was seated in the armchair facing him. Once again Daniel swallowed "Um...hi" Quickly reopening the door, Daniel bolted with the crocodile after him. After what seemed like forever, Daniel finally came to double doors "Oh please god..." he pushed the doors open and came face to face with a rather angry Lyndsey "Ahh!". She stepped forward, smiling evilly "Why hello there Daniel. What an interesting day this has been!". Daniel brought the statue that he'd being clutching through this whole ordeal around and right into the girls head, she stared for a second then her eyes rolled back in her head and she collapsed. Daniel grinned and looked down at the statue "So THAT'S what that's for!".
Still holding the statue, Daniel slowly made his way towards what he thought was the way to get outta here. Having only met two guards on the way, Daniel was only too happy to use his newly found skill with the statue. Finally, he found the exit and pushed his way to freedom. Outside Jack was waiting, still sitting on the jeeps bonnet where he'd been when he'd dropped Daniel off. "How was it? Any break throughs?" Jack asked as Daniel jumped into the passenger seat. Daniel shrugged "This and that". Jack turned to him and frowned "What's that?" he gestured to the statue that Daniel still held. "Just a little souvenir". "Oh" Jack turned on the ignition and back out of the spot "You didn't answer my question, how was it?". His reply was another small shrugged and a mumbled "Just like any other day in the life of Doctor Daniel Jackson".
Jack ignored his last comment and put the jeep into gear "You going to go back?". Daniel, who had turned to Jack chuckled slightly "Nah, I think I’m cured for the mean time". "Great!" Jack shouted "I hate that place, I mean, who would call it something as stupid as 'A Daniel-Whumpers Anonymous support group meeting' little to paunchy for my liking". Daniel stared out the window, ignoring Jack's smart arsed comments as they drove away from the building until something caught his attention and Daniel replied "What crocodile?". *Hump* the jeeps left wheel went over something and Jack scrunched up his nose "Damn crocodile came out of nowhere…". "Whoops" Daniel muttered, having seen that the croc was there. "Anyway, it’s great tht you don’t have to go back". Daniel grinned back "Yes, cause Danny can finally fight back. Mah hah hah hah". Jack just shook his head and took the statue from Daniel hands "Who's Lyndsey? And why the hell are you wearing hand cuffs?!".
