In the mountains.
"Archery?"
Everyone cried out in unison.
"That's right."
Adam smiled. "Out here in the wilderness, fishing alone isn't exciting enough. Hunting is more fun."
"Let her shoot!"
Cristina's eyes lit up. "Wound one if you can. It'll be our turn to be primary surgeons soon, so I can get some practice in advance."
"Cristina!"
Meredith called out to her unhappily.
"What?"
Cristina said dismissively, "As long as we have a hunting license, hunting is legal. If a beginner fails to kill the prey, then as a doctor, am I wrong for rescuing the injured animal?"
"..."
Meredith was speechless.
"You really don't want to try?"
Cristina leaned close to her best friend's ear. "George and the others have seriously surpassed us in how fast they're progressing.
Do you really want to become Dr. Grey Sr., let Lexie drop the 'Little,' and become the Dr. Grey everyone recognizes?"
"Dr. Adler, shoot!"
Meredith's gaze turned cold. "If the prey is unfortunate enough not to die immediately, we'll be responsible for saving it. We're doctors. It's our duty."
"The women have all gone crazy."
Mark Sloan complained.
Other than earning eye rolls from the female doctors in the group, no one paid him any attention.
Chatting and laughing, they arrived on the mountain.
"Let's make camp here."
Dr. Shepherd had considerable camping experience and pointed at an open patch of ground.
"Okay!"
Everyone agreed and began setting down their packs to pitch their tents.
"Adam, where are you two going?"
The Chief of Surgery caught sight of Adam leading Paige onward without stopping and couldn't help asking.
"We're going to the summit."
Adam smiled. "The scenery is better there. We'll pitch our tent up there."
"Good idea. I'll come with you."
The Chief of Surgery's eyes brightened.
"Ahem."
Seeing how