CJ's Office Hour

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[She's flipping through the Neiman Marcus catalog she picked up, listening to her headphones. Every now and again she sings along to snippets of Manilow, The Carpenters, and Neil Diamond. If anyone needs to talk, she's here.

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[jquayle.livejournal.com]

Justin decides to stop in, he had left her a message but he didn't know she had gotten it; he meakly steps into the office, his hands in his cream coloured pant pockets as he stares at her. "Hello, CJ."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[Looking up, she smiles warmly.] Justin, hello. Come in and sit. How are you?

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

Justin takes a seat, leaning back against it, "I'm lovely, and you?" he messes with the end of his black jacket that matches his black business shirt underneath, he's always one for corrdination.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

I'm well. Did you have a nice holiday? [She closes the catalog and wraps the headphones around the player, setting both aside.]

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

"I guess so. I had no plans so I spent some time at the Hotel and the rest back in the garden." he folds his hands, "How was your holiday?" he asks with a small warm smile.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[Her smile fades a bit.] I hate Thanksgiving. But I did get to go shopping for very expensive gifts for the kids, so that was fun. And I took my boy to Big Sur...where he gave me the best thing I could have hoped for. All in all, the time away was good.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

((I get a note? Whee. I like notes.))

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

((check your gmail))

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory hesitantly knocks on the door. "Um. Professor Cregg?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[Smiling brightly, she waves her hand for Rory to come in.] Rory! Get in here...how are you feeling?

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"I'm fine," Rory says, smiling. "I actually wanted to check and see what I need to do to make up last week's work."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Last week? Um...we're working on it. It's non-verbal stuff. Nothing to worry about, hon. You want to make up the credits? Tell me what a good espresso maker is.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Hmm. I know Le'Lit (http://www.1st-line.com/machines/home_mod/lelit/PL041.htm) makes a good one," Rory says thoughtfully. "Are you in the market for one? Or is this like, a Christmas present?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Ten wants one. He likes macchiatos, so I thought I'd see. Except it's not the kind of shopping I normally do, so I defer to the expert... [She smiles, her eyes glancing at Rory's healing neck]

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

Geoff taps at the door and pokes his head into CJ's office. "Welcome back, milay! Did you have a good trip?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Geoff! [She jumps up and hurries to hug him] I missed you so much.

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

"I missed you, too, CJ." He laughs a little at her enthusiasm and kisses her.

"It was only a few days, though. I'm sure you'll be able to recover from being deprived of my presence for such a short time."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm sure I'll get over it. [She kisses his cheek softly in return.] I got you a gift.

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

With a pleased grin, Geoff raises an eyebrow and lets go of her. "A gift? You didn't have to do that, CJ."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[She moves to her desk, opening the drawer and pulling out a small velvet box.]

It isn't much, really. Just a token. (http://shamydesigns.com/images/rings/Troy_Ring.jpg) I hope you like it.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker wanders by the door a little later, then veers back to grin in at C.J.

"Didja see my new shoes (http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod1080014&parentId=cat80020&masterId=cat20088&index=5&cmCat=)?" She sticks out her ankle, her smile wicked. "Gosh. I wonder how Dr. Pierson knew what I'd like?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Aren't those great? He has wonderful taste. He evn knew you didn't like navy blue. [She smiles devilishly] And the handbag? You like that too?

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker swivels on her heels to show off her shoulder bag. "It's *exactly* what I would've picked out. I can't believe he did this, really. I was thinking he'd get us tea towels with the Golden Gate Bridge on them. If he remembered." She shakes her head, still bemused and happy. "Did you have a nice Thanksgiving in between helping someone shop?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

No. I didn't. I went shopping for therapy. You know, if you calculate my Neiman's bill versus the hours I spend in the store, it works out roughly to a thousand dollars less per year than a guy who nods and hmm's a lot.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker grimaces. "Sorry to hear that. Sometimes families suck. For what it's worth, Jack had a great time. He's still bouncing around the library about the adoption. And that's saying something about one of the more hyper guys I know."