SG-1 brings back an Ancient device, the purpose of which is unknown. When Jonas touched it the device activated. Upon reaching the SGC Jonas sees a large red insect fly into a wall, but no one else can confirm his sighting. The SGC is put into lockdown, but nothing is found. Jonas suspects that the Ancient device is causing his hallucinations, but to his dismay it is set to be shipped to Area 51. When Teal'c and Jack see the bugs as well, General Hammond decides to let Jonas take a crack at deciphering the Ancient text on the device.