she contacts the alien ship and offers them the solution to escaping the nebula in exchange for the return of the crew and safe passage. after a confused crew are beamed back in to the prometheus, carter creates a hyperspace bubble large enough to encompass both the prometheus and the alien ship and they both exit the nebula safely. the aliens keep their end of the bargain and jet away. carter relieves herself of duty and is escorted to the infirmary for massive concussion.