Things Not Understood, by Emily (PG)

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Rec Category: Cameron Mitchell

Pairing: Cameron/other
Categories: Cameron Mitchell, original character, AU, character study
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: 6beforelunch
Author's Website: Nomadic Spirit
Link: Things Not Understood

Why This Must Be Read: Poster girl for gen, here, reccing a shippy fic! Impossible Things gives us one of those rarest of gems – an original character, shipped with a character from the show, that not only works, but works absolutely beautifully.

Meet Krista Mitchell, who stopped listening to doctors the day her husband took his first steps after Lost City. We see Mitchell's struggle after his devastating crash in the Antarctic through her eyes, and her utter bewilderment – but ultimate support – at how much trouble Mitchell can get into while studying "deep space radar telemetry." There's her friendship with other SGC family members, and the silent acceptance of knowing their loved ones are somehow risking their lives on a daily basis while working under a mountain. Trust me: you will fall in love with Krista by the time you’ve finished reading this short story, and find yourself admiring the spouses and families of the SGC crew more than you ever imagined.

Krista liked Colorado Springs. It was quiet and peaceful. She made friends quickly, mostly with the spouses of people who worked at Cheyenne Mountain.

"We're the Widows of Cheyenne Mountain," Stacy said at lunch.

"I don't understand," Krista said.

"You will."