SG-1 didn't know what had caused the strange energy burst emanating from New York, but they were determined to find out.

It's the middle of the night when he finds Daniel on his roof. He's hugging himself as he gazes north and east, tension radiating from his body, and on his finger is a heavy gold ring Jack has never seen before...

He looked over his shoulder toward the counter, where the customer stood; the man wore a sharp business suit and a neat goatee, and spoke with a slight accent Balthazar couldn't quite identify.