Hey! So, I thought I would update Boot Camp today. For those of you interested on Jacob's Incident, I haven't heard back from anyone to know if he's okay. I'm guessing he is, because honestly, it didn't sound like it was something too bad. I'll keep you guys updated though, since I feel that he's an important role to all of my stories. :)

REVIEW REPLIES:

-foreverdreamingforthefuture
Haha! Great idea! I'm going to combine a few, and I'm almost certain yours will be a part of it. :) Thanks for the review and suggestion!

-mozzi-girl ((Molleh!))
I'm also interested in how this will turn out. I never actually planned all the little details, so I'll try my best to...Work it out. Ooh! I like it! I am going to combine a couple of the ideas that I'm getting and I'm sure yours will play out. :) You're an excellent writer too! Keep it up! :D Thanks for the review and the suggestion!

-SVUProductions
Thanks! :) And I totally agree with you. (BTW, Loved Daddy's Girl, Mommy's Girl. Olivia is just too darn cute! :D It made me giggle when she asked for the beer. Where on Earth did you come up with her? She's brilliant!) As for your suggestions, thank you! I really like the Would You Rather game, but I read your fan-fic...And I think you technically covered all the good questions, especially who Mal would rather kiss. :D Is it alright if I use something similar, but not on the lines of it? I don't want to steal your idea. Thanks for the review and suggestion!

Well, seeing as I have three awesome suggestions, I might as well use them all! :D

Also, if you have any other suggestions, I am starting the road trip in the next chapter. So get them in before then! (I will write the whole trip in one chapter, instead of multiple.)

Thanks for reading and I hope you like this chapter. I enjoyed writing the clever banter between Kenneth and Malachi. :D And yes, I did use the Ken/Amy pairing for this story because I'm starting to like it. And another thing, I do not really despise Blaise as much as I thought I would. I agree with a lot of the SFPD, she's a pretty fun detective. :D

Anyway, enough from me. Enjoy!

Mal didn't like how quickly the week zoomed by. Soon enough, it was Saturday night and he was in his apartment, Ken watching in amusement as he shoved things into a suitcase.

"Why didn't you pack earlier?" Ken asked with a smile.

Mal growled when his suitcase didn't shut fully. "It's simple, Ken. I need stuff during the day, and if I pack it away, I won't be able to get to it."

"I bet you're too excited about the drive," Ken replied sarcastically. "All that time with Kai."

"And Natara," Mal blurted. When he realized what he had said, he covered his mouth. "What did I just say?"

Ken smirked. "Oh, nothing, Lover Boy."

Mal threw his toothbrush at Ken, who dodged it swiftly. "Mal loves Natara!"

Mal shook his head. "Childish games will get you no where, Kenneth."

Ken frowned at the sudden use of his full name. "Why can't you just admit it? We all see the way you gaze at her when you're nervous, or upset. We all see you try to impress her with a stupid joke. Admit it, you love Natara Williams!"

"You'll need more proof than just that," Mal replied. "After all, what happened to my crush on Blaise that everyone was so interested in?"

Ken rolled his eyes. "Admit it!"

"No!"

"Why not?"

"Because in our line of work, falling in love with your colleagues is dangerous and unprofessional."

"And since when has Mal cared about danger and being professional? Heck, you'd run into the streets any time if Natara would let you."

"Maybe...Maybe I've changed since I met Natara, alright? I used to go to the bar every night after the divorce and get as drunk as possible. I don't do that anymore."

"Because you're letting Natara replace the void that Sandra created. Come on, Dude. I bet she even likes you back."

"And what would make you think that?" Mal finally managed to close his suitcase and he faced Ken.

"She has enough patience to hang around you," Ken answered.

Mal sighed and sat on the nearest couch. "So what if I just so happen to 'like' Natara? It's not like she'll ever like me back. She's even said having a relationship within our line of work is risky."

"Yeah, but that's before she got to know Mal Fallon," Ken said and sat next to Mal. "But hey, you've got a twelve hour ride with her, and a whole week to actually tell her. I got it, if you tell Nat how much you like her, then I'll tell Amy..."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa," Mal said, standing up. "You like Amy?"

Ken shrugged. "Yeah. So what? I'm not afraid to admit it. She's a cute girl and deserves so much more than just a normal boyfriend."

"And powerful Ken thinks he has what it takes to please Amy Chen?"

Ken smirked. "I wouldn't be talking Mal. You're too scared to admit your feelings for Nat. Let's make it a goal though. We tell the women we like about our true feelings and if all goes wrong, it's back to the club?"

Mal sighed and shook his head. "I am going to regret it, but what the heck; sure."

After Ken departed for the night, Mal couldn't find sleep. He knew this would be dangerous, considering that he was driving tomorrow, but like Ken had said, since when had he actually cared about danger.

At three the next morning, Mal finished preparing for the day. He managed to get two hours of sleep and he thought that would be enough. Hopefully, Blaise would take over if he fell asleep at the wheel.

Everyone was at the station at the desired time. Kai was the only one in Pj's, which raised Mal's hopes a bit. Maybe he'll be asleep for most of the ride, he thought.

"Mal," Blaise greeted and slapped his back playfully, "You ready for the vacation of a life-time."

"Vacation of a...Life-time?" Mal asked. "It's a Training Camp. My idea of a life-time vacation is staying at home."

"Yeah, but Natara's in on this one," Blaise said with a smile, "so I'm sure this vacation will be much more than a Training Camp."

Mal couldn't stop the blush that crept onto his cheeks. "If you say so. But just because Natara is coming doesn't make it any different. I mean, we've been on a retreat together..."

"But I was your wife then, Mal," Blaise said with a smile.

"Okay, well, Nat and I posed as a married couple in..."

"Mal," Blaise said, "that was just a neighborhood. And to add, it was all fake. You never know, maybe you can make some connections."

Maria clapped her hands together and the room went silent. "Alright, everyone. I know you're all ready to go..."

"Not really," Kai muttered.

"So, let's get moving. If you have any questions, my phone is available at all times."

Mal sighed heavily and walked to his car, Kai following behind.

"So, Mal," he said, "I was thinking we do something along the lines of..."

"Kai..." Mal growled, "shouldn't you at least be dressed? This is work, after all."

Kai frowned. "No, it doesn't seem like work."

"Well, we're going to a training camp in Utah to help us improve our skills as police officers and forensic scientists...This is no vacation whatsoever..."

"That's a nice way to think of it," Natara said, joining Mal's side. He jumped when he saw her, and then sighed heavily.

"Oh, hey Nat," he greeted. "Did you sleep well last night?"

"I want to say yes," she answered, "but then I'd be lying."

"So...About not warning you about the mud..." Mal stopped when he reached his car. As Blaise and Kai got into the back-seat, Natara stopped as well.

"Mal," Natara said with a smile, "it was a stupid thing to argue over. Let's just enjoy the twelve hour drive with a clean slate, alright?"

Mal smiled and opened the passenger door for Natara. "Deal," he said and she giggled as she stepped into the car.