A/N: Once again a big thank you to Bailey1ak for all the help.
"Colonel Sheppard, Dr Keller." Landry greeted as they walked down the ramp of the Earth's stargate. "Welcome back to Earth."
"Thank you Sir." Sheppard replied, stopping in front of the General.
"I've arranged quarters for you both on base, but first I'll need you to report to the infirmary." Landry said. "Then after that you and I are long overdue debriefing Colonel. I've cleared the afternoon. Report to my office when you're ready."
"Yes Sir." Sheppard said trying to conceal his lack of enthusiasm.
"And Dr Keller, you are off duty so I don't want to see you and Carolyn buried in test results." Landry added before he turned and left.
"If you ask me that's favouritism." Sheppard said when Landry was out of earshot.
"What was?"
"You get time off and I get chained to a desk."
"It can't be worse than IOA briefings." Jennifer replied.
"Now you've jinxed it." John said walking towards the infirmary.
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"Remember you have promised to be on your best behaviour." Cameron said looking at Vala who was leaning over Daniels desk.
"When am I ever not," Vala started to argue until she saw Cam's look. "Are you still holding that reunion against me?"
"There are not enough therapists in the Air Force to help me get over that trauma."
"Trauma?" Vala said. "That trauma ended up starting a relationship you'd been yearning for years."
"Which failed." Daniel pointed out.
"Thanks for the reminder." Cam threw back as Vala chipped in.
"Well they do say that relationships that start under intense circumstances never last."
"You really need to start watching better films." Cam said.
"Well then you can choose the first one tonight." She smiled.
"The first one?" Daniel asked. "How many are we watching?"
"Well, we have guests so we need to make them feel welcome."
"They have not been invited yet." Daniel pointed out.
"Yeah they might not come." Cam added.
"Why wouldn't they? I was locked on this base for months and no one would choose to stay when they could leave."
"Well they might not want to spend the evening with us." Daniel said, giving up on getting any work done.
"Nonsense." Vala said dismissing his point. "Especially as myself and Jennifer are going on a shopping spree tomorrow."
"You are?" Daniel asked. "Does Jennifer know?"
"Of course we are, and not so much, but she'll want to. We need to get things for the evening."
"Things?" Daniel asked.
"Maybe you should take out a loan now." Cam joked as Vala asked.
"When are they due here anyway?"
Cam looked down at his watch and said. "Four hours ago."
"Why didn't you tell me?" Vala said standing up straight and heading to the door. Cameron and Daniel watched her leave then waited a few moments before she came back and asked. "Where are they?"
"Well if they have sense, probably far away from here." Cam said.
"You should find them before it's too late." Vala said.
"Too late for what?"
"Too late to persuade them to come."
"Why don't I take Vala over to your place and order in the pizza, while you find out if they want to come." Daniel suggested to Cam, not wanting Vala to force either visitor to agreeing to something they didn't want to do.
"But-" Vala began to protest.
"Come on. You can choose the pizza." Daniel cut in as he dragged her off, leaving Cam in his office chuckling at the pair of them. A few moments later Cam's smile turned into a frown and he asked the empty room.
"How am I meant to get them both to my place?"
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"Sheppard." Cam greeted as he knocked on the small office door.
"Sir." John responded looking up from paperwork.
"Having fun there?"
"Not quite the word I was looking for." John said pulling a face.
"We were wondering if you wanted to come by my place for a film night."
"I'd love to, but this is going to keep me busy until tomorrow evening. The doc doesn't have anything planned though."
"You don't mind her being stolen away?" Cam asked, not wanting to step on anyone's toes.
"No. She could probably do with a break anyway."
"In which case, do you mind if she stays at mine? Cuts down on travel time tomorrow."
"Sure." John said, unsure why his permission was being sought. "Travel time?"
"Yeah, she and Vala are going on a shopping spree. Although, I'm not sure she knows yet. Anyway have fun and catch you tomorrow then." Cam said leaving, never seeing the scowl Sheppard directed at him.
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Cam came to a stop outside Jennifer's temporary quarters and rapped on the door.
"Colonel?" Jennifer said as she opened it.
"Hey doc." Cam smiled.
"Something wrong?" Jennifer asked.
"Yes. You're here."
"Opposed to?"
"My place."
"You've lost me."
"It's SG1 movie night at my place and tonight you are an honorary member. Hence you should be at my place not here."
"No, I can't I have-" Jennifer started only for Cameron to raise a hand and cut her off.
"Sorry doc, but I am under orders from both Sheppard and Vala to make sure you attend."
"There's no need I have plans."
"Plans?" Cameron asked suspiciously.
"Yeah." Jennifer answered, sounding less sure of herself. "I was planning on finishing my book."
"That's what I thought. Let's go. You better bring your stuff."
"Stuff?"
"Overnight bag. You can stay at my place tonight, it will make the journey into town tomorrow shorter."
"Journey?" Jennifer asked.
"To shop with Vala." Cam explained. Noticing Jennifer's very confused look he added. "Just roll with it, in the long run it hurts less. So bag?"
"Give me a moment." Jennifer replied moving back into the room. A few moments later she returned carrying a small bag, which Cam immediately offered to take. "It's fine." Jennifer said.
"Do you have a jacket and gloves? Because if you do, you'll want to put them on."
"Is it cold out?" Jennifer asked surprised as she picked up the recommended items.
"The wind will bite." Cam explained leading Jennifer towards the elevator. When they finally made it outside, instead of being met by icy or even chilly air, Jennifer found herself feeling really warm. Putting it down to growing use to colder temperatures on Atlantis she followed Cam across the parking lot, until suddenly the cause of Cam's words became apparent.
"It's a bike." Jennifer said as Cam came to a stop next to a two wheeled vehicle.
"Good to see travelling millions of miles has not dented your observation skills." Cam said handing
Jennifer a helmet. Noticing the look of discomfort mixed with terror on her face he said. "From the look of horror on your face I'm assuming you've not ridden one before."
"No."
"Relax, you'll enjoy it." Cam said putting on his own helmet before straddling the bike. Looking back at Jennifer he added, "well you would if you climbed on." Nervously Jennifer put on her own helmet, secured her bag on her back and climbed on behind Cameron. Looking back over his shoulder he said. "You'll want hold on." Noticing Jennifer's hesitation he instructed. "Wrap your arms round my waist. I don't bite I promise." Stiffly Jennifer followed his instructions.
As Cam slowly drove the bike off base Jennifer found herself slowly relaxing and although she wasn't enjoying the ride she wasn't hating it either. That was until they turned onto the long straight road a Cam accelerated hard. The sudden thrust causing Jennifer to tighten her grip on Cam.
When they finally reached Cam's place Jennifer was clinging onto Cameron's torso, but the second the engine was switched off she hurriedly released her grip and mumbled an apology.
"Don't worry about it." He smiled, having removed his helmet. "Having a beautiful woman holding onto me will repair the damage done to my reputation from giving Jackson a ride." Climbing off the bike he said. "See that wasn't so bad was it?"
"Compared to what?" Jennifer asked, relieved to be standing on solid, stationary ground.
"A few more rides and you'll love it." Cam assured her, leading her to his place.
"Hey. Pizza has just arrived." Daniel greeted as they walked through the door. "You ok?" He asked Jennifer, noticing she was looking slightly pale.
"Apparently she shares your views about motorbikes." Cam said before looking at Jennifer. "Take a seat and make yourself at home. Give me your bag and I'll put it in the spare room." He added.
"So no Sheppard?" Daniel asked as Cam disappeared.
"No, Landry has him doing all the paperwork he shirked for the year." Jennifer explained.
"I'd have thought Woolsey would have ensured all paperwork was done."
"He does for the IOA stuff, apparently not for military stuff, which is different."
"Ouch." Daniel commented as Cam came back into the lounge carrying a box.
"So what are we watching?" Vala asked excited.
"Falling Down." Cam said waving a box.
"Never heard of it." Vala commented as Daniel asked.
"You couldn't have found something more upbeat?"
"It's educational and a classic." Cam said.
"What's the educational message?" Daniel asked. "Don't trust the defence industry?"
"I was thinking along the lines don't trust a man who wears short sleeve shirts, a tie and glasses." Cam said.
"Not sure that was the message it was going for, but since you have educated us there is no need to watch it and instead we could watch-"
"No." Cam interrupted.
"What?"
"We are not watching Patriot Games again."
"It's a good film." Daniel replied.
"Yes it is, the first five times."
"So what do you-"
"Could you two keep it down?" Vala interrupted. "The film is starting." The two men turned in surprise towards the screen and groaned.
"We watched this last week." Daniel protested as Toto ran across the screen.
"And you talked through it, so we watch it again." Giving up Cam sat down next to Jennifer on the sofa.
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"Wasn't that nice?" Vala beamed as the film ended. "What's next?"
"I think it's time we left." Daniel said quietly.
"What? Why?" Vala asked. In response Daniel pointed to Jennifer who was sound asleep.
"Apparently your film choice was not exciting enough for the doc." Cam smiled.
"Come on, let's go." Daniel said helping Vala to stand. As they reached the front door he turned to Cam and said. "We'll come round at nine tomorrow."
Shutting the door behind them Cam went back into the lounge and looked at Jennifer trying to decide what to do. He thought about getting a blanket for her and leaving her on the couch, but looking at the angle of her neck he decided that was a bad idea. Instead he dropped down in front of her and gently nudged her shoulder.
Jennifer slowly opened her eyes and tried to focus on her surroundings. Seeing Cam before her she immediately sat up confused.
"Sorry to wake you doc, but I think you'd be more comfortable in bed."
"Where is everyone?" Jennifer asked looking round.
"They left a few minutes ago, but don't worry Vala will be back here at nine tomorrow. Okay, that statement might actually be a cause for alarm."
"Sorry." Jennifer said, embarrassed she had fallen to sleep.
"Don't be." Cam shrugged offering the groggy doctor a hand getting up. He lead her to the spare room and said. "Bathroom is down the hall, towels are on your bed."
"Thanks."
A/N: Thanks for reading and reviewing. Next chapter up tomorrow.