Goodbyes Suck

A/N: This is my first time writing for these two, it can be considered either Friendship or Preslash. Beware SPOILERS for Continuum

"Jackson, you in here?"

Daniel looked up from his book at the sound of Cameron's friendly voice. "Yep."

"I've been looking for you, wanted to see if you wanted to grab lunch before, well you know." He wore a smile, but his eyes were filled with a tired sadness.

"Before they ship us off to god knows where." Daniel forced himself to smile as well.

"Well, yeah. Sam's going to join us as well. She just had something to finish up. I think she's making another appeal with the General."

"Won't do any good." Daniel sighed.

"I know. If we were in his shoes we'd probably be saying the same bullshit."

"Yep."

"Not that I like it." Cam added.

"Nope." Daniel replied.

Cam sauntered over and sat down in a chair near Daniel's wheelchair. "I just hate this."

Daniel smirked. "Which part? The being ignored, the being stranded in an alternate time line, or the being forced to relocate apart from the only people who we know."

Cam chuckled despite himself. "Pretty much all of it. But, I have to admit, not being able to see or talk to either of you again really blows."

Daniel nodded. These people were his family. They were all he had. And now he was losing them. Just like he'd lost his parents. "I have to agree."

Mitchell placed a hand on his shoulder and squeezed. "We'll see each other again sunshine."

Daniel tried to be annoyed at the pet name Cameron had given him, but he just couldn't. "I hope you're right. I really do."

"Me too." His friend breathed. "Look, I know men don't do hallmark moments, but I've got to say this. It's been a pleasure knowing you. I've learned a lot. I've laughed a lot. And I consider you to be a good friend Jackson. One of my best. Leaving you in the arctic was one of the hardest things I've had to do. I'm glad it was only a leg you lost, if it had gone any other way, well let's just say I wouldn't be doing so well right now."

Daniel swallowed. He had never been good at things like this, but he had gotten better. And somewhere along the line this man had become a very close friend. Maybe not quite as close as he and Jack had become, but they were getting there. "I'm going to miss you too, Cam." He kept his voice much steadier than he felt. This was real. This was goodbye. He hated goodbyes. They really sucked.

"Damn, I hate goodbyes." Mitchell echoed his thoughts.

Daniel managed a laugh. "Me too. I seem to have had way to many of them in my life."

"Let's make a deal then. This isn't goodbye." Cam held out his hand.

Daniel took it and squeezed. "Deal."

He wasn't sure who made the first move, but the handshake turned into a hug. And not a very manly one. They held each other for a several long moments, neither saying anything.. Cam slowly, almost reluctantly pulled away.

"Looks like we had that hallmark moment after all huh Jackson?" He grinned.

"I won't tell if you won't."

"Let's go get that lunch." Cam smiled and stood.

"You know I could really go for a steak at the moment," Daniel wheeled himself toward the door.

"Jackson, you're a man after my heart."

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