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What a total squeefest this was. I have already commented in

athosian_fields but I just felt like squeeing some more. I didn't realize just how much I missed Daniel until he beamed into Atlantis. Someone mentioned that he seemed more giddy and smiling in the first scene than he ever did in 10 seasons of SG-1. I was just as giddy and smiling. I LOVED everything about this episode. I'd have probably really enjoyed the episode if it hadn't included Daniel. His presence just added that little bit more that was needed to send me on over to Swoonville. It was great to see the interaction between Rodney and Daniel. It's not something we have ever had a real opportunity to see. I loved it how Mckay totally resented him interrupting his work but slowly became interested in spite of himself. The interaction between the two of them really made me chuckle quite a but and Daniel's comment about hoping "it's not radiation" strangely made me LOL. Really, though, I just adored everyone in this episode, from Woolsey wanting so much to play diplomat, and Todd totally brushing him off, to the scene with Todd and Keller discussing the impact her treatment will have on the Wraith. They really nailed this much needed scene, I think. I was really surprised and intrigued that Todd knew exactly what caused the Wraith ship's destruction and I just knew he would think it was Atlantis that planned it all. I was practically talking to the TV, saying, "No. No. Noooo. Todd, they really didn't do it." And, what about the Gate,(yes, the Gate is a character) John, and Zelenka. That surely doesn't look good. And this new villain! Atlantis certainly was no match for them. They just zipped right on in, took what they wanted, along with our two favorite fast talking scientists, and left. I wonder at their singlemindedness. Who are they? How are they connected with the Ancients? What is under that armor? Where have they been all this time? Why did they target only Wraith hyperdrive ability? I mean, if they were at war with the Wraith, you'd think we would have felt their presence before now. They seem to know how to use Ancient tech, why haven't they come looking for the weapon before now? I know Atlantis is in a different area now, but before then the city was where it had always been. They had to know prior to this point that someone was occupying the city. So many questions and so many speculations. I just love it!! Usually, they air something like this and we have to wait six months to see the conclusion. This time, we only have to wait two weeks and I cannot wait.