We're Doctors Not Campers

[Dr. Derek Shepherd]

Derek pulled up to the parking lot used for camper. A group of 'the guys' from the hospital were going camping. Derek liked camping. More camping he said. (hehe) He liked his trailer, and he missed his dog. Camping.

Camping with 'the boys'. This should be fun....

(Any MALE from the hospital, or bar.)

[jmkgeb]

((OOh! i now have a male!))

Mike was starting to think he shouldn't have agreed to this. He couldnt remember why he had, it wasnt as though he was an experienced camper. He had gone once a kid, but that was different. He wasnt even sure why he had been asked, it had surprised him. He didnt even know these other men very well, not on a social level at least. When he pulled into the parking lot he saw Dr. Shepherd. As he turned off the ignition Mike decided that he'd give it chance, hopefully get to know some of his colleagues better (and hopefully not look like an idiot in front of them all if he didnt know how to camp properly).

Mike got out of his car "Dr. Shepherd" He said with an acknowledging nod and a smile.

[Dr. Derek Shepherd]

((HAHA! You do!! -- Then again. Maybe Mike should not join us. Last time he went into the woods with one of my muses, he was shot!))

"It's Derek for the weekend. Were just guys here." Derek tried to remember the man's first name. He thought for a few moments. "Michael." He said and hoped to God he was right. "Have you come ready to relax and enjoy the woods?"

[brthrarnold]

They thought they wouldn't have to bring Dimitri along! Well, they thought wrong. Despite the fact that nobody purposefully mentioned this little camping trip to the Coroner, he had found out. Yes, he had ways of making people talk. Alright, maybe George O'Malley was just a nervous blabber-mouth, but nevertheless, Dr. Karloff had found out about the endeavor and was determined to come!

He figured that if he packed his things and came all prepared, they couldn't possibly turn him away. -And so that's exactly what he did.

As Michael was occupied talking to Dr. Derek, Dimitri lugged his duffel-bag over and dropped it on the ground in order to give Michael a gigantic bear-hug from behind. "Hello! I am Dimitri! I am glad to meet you! Ve have much enjoyment on campink trip!"

[jmkgeb]

Mike smiled as Dr. Shepherd said it was okay to call him Derek for the weekend. It would be odd to go around calling each other Doctor the whole time. He wasnt sure if the neurosurgeon would even know his name, lots of surgeons didnt know the anesthesiologists that they worked with, half the time they forgot they were even in the room until there was a problem. But Derek remembered, he seemed like a good guy.

"Yeah it should be f--" Mike started to say but was surprised as he was hugged tightly from behind. His eyes widened in shock(and maybe some fear) as he wondered who was grabbing him. He didnt have to wonder too long as he heard the man introduce himself as Dimitri.

"Hi Dimitri...I'm Mike, nice to meet you too" He said, trying to relax, if he had been invited theothers must have thought he was a good guy too (or maybe they invited every guy they ran into, which explained his own invitation).

[euphoria]

George walked up to the group of doctors, looking at each one of them; he recognized them all, but had only met two of them...then again, two out of three wasn't bad. "Hi!" He exclaimed. He had been camping several times with his family and so he was prepared with everything...bug spray, flashlights, tents...everything! He adjusted his little cap, excited to get away from all the hospital drama for a few days.

"I'm George..O'Malley," he intoduced, mostly to the one doctor he wasn't familiar with. "This should be fun!" He really was excited, perhaps a little too excited...but he lived with two women, and so any time spent with males was extremely appreciated and didn't compromise his sanity.

[hope you guys don't mind that George decided to tag along ]

[Dr. Derek Shepherd]

Derek smiled at George, and hoped more showed up soon. "How much stuff did you pack for a week end trip, George?" Derek asked as it appeared George might have gone over board. "You know Mike and...." Name...Name... "Dimitri."

[brthrarnold]

When Dimitri spotted George, he let go of Mike in order to give an enthusiastic hug to Georgie as well, picking the intern up off of the ground for a second. "Hallo, George O'Malley! I am glad to see you come! Yes? Very good!"

Still looking at George, Dimitri put his hand on Dr. Crane's chest and asked, "You know him? He comes vith us. I meet him just today!" With that, he looked back at Mike with a grin and patted his shirt-front a few times in a friendly way. "But he looks like good guy."

Yes, Dimitri certainly seemed to be immersing himself into this whole group-trip. It would be hard for them to make him leave now. It was all falling into place.

[jmkgeb]

Mike was a bit relieved when Dimitri's embrace ended (mostly because it would be alittle easier to breathe and wouldnt look so odd). But no sooner had he thought about his relief than Dimitri's hand was back on his chest. It was then that he realized this man wasnt afraid of getting close to people. It wasnt a bad thing though.

Mike smiled at George. He wasnt sure if the intern knew him or not. While they had been in a few surgeries together, he was well aware that interns had a lot more important things to keep their focus on in there. "Yeah, this should be fun" he agreed with George, trying to remain optimistic that he wouldnt humiliate himself.

[euphoria]

George looked at his things when Derek asked him how much he had packed. "I like to be prepared," he said grinning proudly. "Trust me..out in the woods..in the wild, its better to be over prepared than under prepared!" He gave a small nod acknowledging Mike, when suddenly, he felt Dmitri give him a huge hug, which involved lifting him off the ground. George didn't know what to say...he didn't want to offend the man and get on his bad side when they were going to be spending the next little while together, so he just remained still...awkwardly.

"Uh..I'm sure he is a good guy..." George agreed, unsure what else to say to that comment. He was thankful when he stopped hugging him, but felt bad for the man who's chest was being touched by Dmitri. A thought suddenly hit George...what if they had to share a tent with him? Yes, George was very paranoid indeed...but hopefully his...touchiness was only temporary excitement for the trip.

"So...are we waiting for anyone else?" George asked, curious as to how many people were coming on this little outing.

[Dr. Derek Shepherd]

"Why don't we head up to the camp site, who ever joins us can meet up there." Derek said as he put on his backpack, and looked at the others. "It's a 3 mile hike there. I do hope you men are rested and ready."

Derek turned and started for the woods, glancing back to see if anyone was joining him.

[brthrarnold]

When George started on about being prepared, Dimitri looked at him and spoke in a dark voice. "In the old country, I own nothink but knife, the clothes on my back, and empty metal can. I vas glad to have them. I live like this for three years. You do not need giant bag full of junk for vone veekend."

For a moment, he simply stared at George ominously. However, the second Derek spoke about a three-mile hike, Dimitri broke into a chipper grin and said "only three miles?" Eagerly, he started after Derek, slapping Michael over the back once more as he walked by.

[jmkgeb]

Mike looked down for a moment at the hand on his chest then up at Derek as he heard him mention that it was 3 miles to the campsite. He hadnt been expecting such a hike like that before he even got there, but he figured it would be a good experience, he wasnt going to complain.

He smiled at George's preparedness, it seemed he had experience camping. He then looked to Dimitri, who's hand had finally moved from his chest as he spoke of the 'old country' and then headed off. Then he felt the hand return, this time on his back, a less awkward spot at least but Mike was getting the feeling he should keep an eye on the pathologist. Mike followed along, not about to lag behind right at the start.

[euphoria]

George adjusted the backpack, as he grinned excitedly when Derek said that there was a three mile hike ahead of them. "Excellent!" He exclaimed. "Experiencing the great outdoors from the very start of this trip!" He took a deep breath, inhaling the fresh air, and started to follow the rest of the group. He did notice Dmitri's hand on the other doctor, as well as the slap on the back and suddenly wondered whether they were...together. It didn't bother George at all if they were, after all, they had been on a camping trip with Joe and his boyfriend, and it wasn't at all awkward. But George was curious whether they actually were...he would probably find out for sure soon enough.

[Dr. Derek Shepherd]

Derek was leading them. He wondered home the 'In-the-old-country' Dimitri found out about this. They had not tried to keep him from coming, but no one had just came out and invited him. Derek started up one of the trails. They could either take the hard up hill 1 and 1/2 mile trip, or the lax and easy 3 mile trip to there camp site. Being they were all caring packs and...OMally carried many packs...Derek thought it best to relax this trip.