- Major Evan Lorne: [Discussing the alternate reality Carter's failed marriage] It was this dot com millionaire smartass named McKay.
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: Not... Rodney McKay?
- Major Evan Lorne: Yeah. You have one too, huh? Is he a jerk in your universe?
- Dr. Rodney McKay: How can I help you?
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: Well, this is going to come as a bit of a shock, but I'm not who you think I am.
- Dr. Rodney McKay: Oh my God, you're a lesbian! Is that what you're trying to tell me?
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: I am very glad to be back. The whole thing was kind of creepy.
- Vala Mal Doran: Hey, what was I like in that reality?
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: You were in jail.
- Vala Mal Doran: Not again!
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: The Rodney I know is a master of subtle persuasion.
- Dr. Rodney McKay: Hm.
- [pause]
- Dr. Rodney McKay: Oh, you're lying again, aren't you?
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: The Rodney McKay I know wouldn't back down from a challenge. He is one of the most forthright, courageous, and selfless men I have ever met.
- Dr. Rodney McKay: Hm.
- [pause]
- Dr. Rodney McKay: Aw, you're makin' that up, aren't you?
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: Most of it, yeah.
- Dr. Rodney McKay: Eh, okay. I'll help you.
- Major General George Hammond: Colonel Carter, President Landry.
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: President? Of the United States?
- President Hank Landry: That's right. Is there a problem?
- Lt. Col. Samantha Carter: Uh, no sir, it's just that in my reality... never mind.
- President Hank Landry: Charlie, I need a speech explaining to the American people why it's a good thing they'll be without power for an undisclosed period of time.