A/N: Thanks to everyone for the reviews, really loved them all. In case there was any confusion – 'the blue box' was an add campaign for Kraft Macaroni and Cheese in the 90's - just goes to show I watch way, way too much tv and that those catchy little phrases and jingles really do work.

Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG1 or it's wonderful characters.

Spoilers: Probably Everything SGA & SG1. If you are worried it may be better not to read – sorry.

On the timeline: SG1 Season 10 – Uninvited, SGA Season 3 – Progeny Part 1

4 - Camping

Jennifer sat at her computer composing an email to Cameron. It was turning out to be more difficult then she would have thought. Hopefully it was just because it was the first one. She knew from past experience that emails could take on a life of their own once started.

From: Dr. Jennifer Keller, CMO Atlantis
Sent: Friday, August 11
To: Lt. Col. C. Mitchell, Stargate Command

Subject: Ammo or Legos

So Ron… by the way, thanks for that. There was a whole scene in my office as it was when Laura thoughtfully brought me my mail. I was informed that I don't receive much mail, well any mail actually. The Ron part did help alleviate an entire evening of interrogation from the Lieutenant I'm sure.

The blue boxes though are being horded and are currently hidden in my room. Thank you so much for them, by the way. If word got out I think I could sell them for five to ten dollars a box. I swore Laura and Evan to secrecy on the threat that I wouldn't share any if they spilled the beans!

The Daedalus leaves tomorrow and thankfully will be taking Laura with it. I don't think I can watch another movie that doesn't involve humor and some romance in it. Edge of your seat thrillers are good mind you, but I need to cleanse the pallet in between with a good romantic comedy.

So it'll be back to just Evan and I for about six weeks. We both have other friends, but we're each other's keepers as well as best friends. He thinks he's taking care of me while Laura is gone… making sure I don't forget to eat or do fun things once in a while. In reality I'm making sure he's not lonely while our very own Tasmanian devil is away.

Hope things are going well there in the mountain for you and that you're staying safe. I hear and read about SG1's close calls and saves often. I never really thought about it very hard before, but now that I've met and treated you all, it makes them a bit harder to read. Your team reminds me of Sheppard's team and I know how often they put their necks on the line.

Friends,
Jennifer

Jennifer reread the salutation over and over. Sincerely seemed too professional and detached. Just her name seemed safe, while your friend seemed to casually imply more then she wanted to imply. Jennifer finally settled on friends… it kind of played off what he'd said when they were together and the way he'd signed the post-it that came with her package.

Jennifer moved the mouse over the send button and hesitated. Was this stupid or corny? She scrolled up and read through the email one last time. After a deep breath she clicked the send button. Well, that is that.

Cameron was never more thankful to be done with a 'relaxing weekend at the cabin' in his life. It was stressful enough that it was just him and General Landry for the first night, but then weather caused the two of them to be stuck at O'Neill's cabin alone for longer.

Then they'd discovered a creature mauling people to death in the woods and the situation became very urgent. Sad to admit, but having work to do in tracking down the nasty creature greatly helped his situation. He wasn't sure what that said about he and the General that it took something work related to make them more comfortable with each other.

Cameron grabbed a shower on base when they returned and now, dressed in civilian clothes, was finishing his report. He had a cold bottle of beer and a full Tivo with a show to suit his mood waiting for him at home. The mere thought of a night of solitude had him hurrying with his report. He'd spent enough time with others over the weekend to last him for a while.

Finished with his report Cam emailed it to General Landry. While his email was open a name in his inbox caught his eye – Dr. Jennifer Keller. He double clicked on the piece of mail and when he saw it was more then a couple of sentences long he grabbed his laptop and moved to sit on the bed in his quarters.

Once settled he began to read and couldn't keep the stupid grin from his face. The fact that she'd emailed caused the grin. What she wrote about receiving the package he sent and things was fun to read, but what was causing his high was the presence of an email from her in his inbox. He quickly began composing a reply email, his planned evening quickly forgotten.

From: Lt. Col. C. Mitchell, Stargate Command
Sent: Sunday, August 19
To: Dr. Jennifer Keller, CMO Atlantis

Subject: Camping trips from hell

Hey Jennifer,

Just got back from the camping trip from hell. Reminded me of those horror movies you watch when you're younger and even you know that something bad is lurking in the woods and you wonder why they can't tell by the music that it would be wiser to stay in the car with the door locked. Or better yet, hot wire the thing, (because the first person to get picked off always has the keys) and get the hell out of there.

Long story short, we discovered a device while visiting a planet that allows a person to become invisible. Of course, it was too good to be true that that was all there was to it. A nasty side effect is that the radiation… I guess, creates a bug that burrows into bigger things and turns them into these ugly, rabid, buffalo/tiger hybrid creatures bent on killing. You'd have to talk with Carter and Dr. Lee to get a more accurate sequence of events, but that is the gist of it.

Anyway, during my stay at General O'Neill's cabin with General Landry… yeah, it was just the two of us because my team abandoned me for something work-related.

Anyway a couple of these little buggers burrowed into bears - we think - and were causing problems in the woods. We eventually did neutralize the creatures with the help my team and some Marines, but it was one hell of a weekend.

Being part of the Stargate program and going through the gate on a regular basis means I do run into a lot of tough situations, but I am surrounded by the best team. It's the best job in the world I'm always saying, but also probably the most dangerous. Atlantis is in that category too because it is so cut off and vulnerable. Seriously, keep safe yourself.

Friends,
Cam

Cam finished the email and grinned. He had never been able to tell anyone about his day, let alone email someone about it. It was nice to be able to say something about his job to someone who didn't already know about it.

Cameron hit send on the email remembering he had a cold beer and a quiet evening calling his name.