She would do anything for him.

As I walked up the ramp of the Daedalus I realised just how lucky I was to be here. At 26 years old I'm a colonel in the USAF, the youngest. I got here on sheer determination and the will power to never give up. I sighed heavily and stopped just before I walked headlong into a scientist. He had just dropped his half of a big metal box on his own foot. As he was screaming in pain I said, "Go to the infirmary. I can carry this for you." He smiled and said thanks and headed to towards the infirmary hobbling.

I bent down and picked up his end of the metal box. As I looked up I saw a pair of blue eyes looking at me. I lifted the box as I straightened.

"Hi." I said.

"Hi. Thanks for helping me." Blue Eyes replied.

"Where we taking it?"

"Just down here." He replied pointing with his head. I followed him down the corridor to what appeared to be a closet. We didn't say anything as we walked which left me to do some gazing. He was around 5ft 8 or 9 with short brown hair and of course those baby blues of his.

I couldn't figure out if he was military, civilian or a scientist yet but I'm sure I would soon enough. We put the box down and walked out.

"I'm Lorne by the way." Blue Eyes said and held out his hand. Shaking his hand I replied "I'm Laura. Nice to meet you."

"Thanks again for helping me with that box."

"Not a problem. Listen I'm sorry but I got to go and put my crap away. If you need a hand with anything else feel free to find me." I smiled at him and dropped his hand and walked towards my temp quarters. I had taken the tour the day before so I wouldn't get lost.

I got to my quarters and unpacked the only things I would need for 18 days and my swimming costume. Deciding I was hungry I wondered towards the mess hall (or the Daedalus version of it) for something to eat.

Picking up a ham and cheese sandwich I sat in the corner behind some columns. I was minding my own business when I heard

"I hear Atlantis is getting a new CMO." I froze. Oh no! They can't be talking about me.

"I wonder what he's like." I let out a sigh of relief.

"I heard it was a she, and that she turned down General status."

"Yeah right! No female will ever be made General. Besides its got to be a male." I droned out the rest of the conversation. Deciding I was no longer hungry I decided I would go for a swim instead. Hurrying out I went to my quarters and changed. When I first found out that there was a swimming pool on a ship I thought it was very strange but Daniel had pointed out to me that not everyone likes to go to the gym, so the Daedalus was retrofitted with a pool to accommodate everyone. Daniel was right.

I dived in and swam 100 lengths when I found a blow-up lilo. Clambering on to it I reflected on my life. All 26 years of it. My life had been pretty boring until I turned 15. I had decided that I wanted to join the USAF at that age. I rose quickly through the academy. I was considered a "genius" but I didn't think so. I was handpicked at the age of 18 by Major Samantha Carter to be one of the lucky ones to join the Stargate Programme.

FLASHBACK:

"Are you Laura Turner?"

"Yes ma'am. How can I help you?"

"Actually I'm here to help you. How would you like to join the Stargate Programme working for Doctor Daniel Jackson?" I looked at her in disbelief.

"I would love to work for him!" I had exclaimed. I was grinning from ear to ear. Composing myself I asked, "When do I start ma'am?"

"Right now. Come on lets get you to the base."

We talked all the way to the SGC about what I would be doing and that I was the youngest person to have top-level security clearance from the President. I couldn't contain my excitement about what I would learn from Dr Jackson. I was already fluent in Greek, Latin, Spanish, French and I was learning Italian. Now I would be able to learn Goa'uld and Ancient! I was so excited.

I was given all of my necessary passes on entering the SGC. We went down to the more secure levels where I would meet the man who would change my life…

END FLASHBACK.

I hadn't realised that I had fallen asleep during my musings when I was suddenly tipped off the lilo.

Gasping and spluttering for air at the same time I rounded on my attacker in anger and I spat

"What the hell do you think you are doing? You could have killed me!" after my rampage I noticed that no-one was there "What the…"

"I thought I was the only one who liked to swim." Said a voice. I spun around towards the steps and I saw Lorne standing there laughing. His trousers were wet where he had climbed in to tip the lilo.

Deciding to abate my anger I swam a couple of more lengths and ended near the deep end. I decided to get my own back.

"Would you mind helping me out? Seeing as you did wake me up."

"Yeah ok." he walked towards the deep end of the pool and held out his hand. I took it and put one foot on the side, before looking at him wickedly and tugged him in with all the strength I could muster.

He coughed and spluttered. I waited until he stopped when he asked, "What was that for?" I smiled at him before replying, "Payback's a bitch." I swam to the steps and got out. Putting my towel around me and walked towards the door. I turned and waved at Lorne, who was still in the middle of the pool, and left.