saturn | sga (02x17): fun with screencaps...

"Coup d'Etat or 'Why Cowen Really Wanted to See McKay & Sheppard'"

So, Cowen, why did you really insist that McKay and I come meet with you in this secret location?

Surely you don't expect us to believe your motives are good?

In fact, Rodney, why did we agree to meet with Cowen?

He said he had something we want. Something we want desperately. Perhaps, even, a zero point module.

I apologize if you thought I brought you here for the sake of Atlantis. What I offer is far more personal but, I imagine, no less desirable to the two of you.

I understand that you and the Lt. Colonel are - how shall I say this delicately? Intimate.

Oh, no, no, no. Colonel Sheppard and I are teammates and colleagues but it goes no further. I assure you.

No? Then, I suppose someone doctored the surveillance video I have from the night you spent on PTZ-786?

You, uh. You have surveillance video?

Yes, but my offer is not what you expect. The Genaii do not have the same sensibilities regarding same sex pairings in the military.

In fact, I could tell you a story or two about the time Kolya and I...

Oh, I'm sure you can. But perhaps we should just get to the point of this little visit.

Yes, please.

The Genaii would like to offer you asylum in exchage for your military expertise and knowledge of Atlantis. You could live freely, together, and we would benefit, as well.