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]

"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.

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

He smiles, "That's wonderful, CJ. I'm glad you atleast enjoyed that." he fidgets with his jacket again, "Have you recieved my message?" he quirks a brow slightly.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Message? No. I leave my phone at home, when did you call?

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

"A while ago, I suppose, before you left but it was about me offering to take you out to dinner." his cheeks turn a slight pink at this, he was always called the best bachelor before Tessa but he wasn't sure if he had that status back.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

That sounds wonderful. I'll have to make sure my schedule is clear...but dinner would be very nice. We could talk some more about Nairobi, and things.

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

He beams at her, "Wonderful. Wonderful. I was hoping you would say yes and now the question is, when?" he leans slightly forward, his gaze settling on her face.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

That's the tougher part. Supposedly I have dance club beginning again, I have a family dinner as soon as my boy's paperwork comes through and a couple other plot things we're waiting to hear back on, when did you have in mind?

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

[Jack comes barging in, and grins at CJ.] Ten said the note said to come bother you. So here I am. What am I supposed to bother you about. Oh, sorry. Hi, I'm Jack.

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I'm not terribly busy, any time would be wonderful." he stops and turns to see the young man, he stands to hold out his hand, "Justin Quayle. Nice to meet you Jack."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Nice to meet you. You're the diplomacy professor, right?" Jack shakes his hand. He's in a disgustingly good mood, if one was minded to be disgusted by happy people.

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

He shakes the boys hand stoutly, "I was, there wasn't much interest in the classes so I decided to stick to something I love: Gardening." a large smile covers his face.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"You like gardening?" Jack askes. "I suppose everyone's got a quirk..."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Jack [She says sharply, her voice softening out immediately.] Respect, sweetie.

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

A slight shrug, "I love gardening, it's very stress relieving." he awkwardly stands, glancing down at CJ for a moment, "You're more than welcome to come and see."--a pause--"If you like?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

But the point, right? [She smiles, standing to move over by Jack.]

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

Justin feels a bit out of place now that her son is here, or soon to be son, he doesn't know how to carry on the business of lunch for fear of insulting him. "Well, the garden is always in need of guests." he smiles smally at her.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

And it's really not too cold? It's still blooming? [She gives Jack a warning look, and steps away a bit.]

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

"Nonsense. There are hundreds of flowers that bloom in winter, darling." he chuckles softly, "The amaryllis bloom in the winter, all through Spring. Quite lovely."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

[Jack is good, and says nothing. But he doesn't exactly control his face well.]

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

Justin notes the look on the boys face and becomes even more uncomfortable, "Ribbon Flowers are utterly brillant this time of year, stunning lavender purple." he tries to think of some more he might have in the garden, he downcasts his look from Jack to his own hands.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[Watching Justin, she turns and glares at Jack for a second.] Justin, I think that sounds absolutely wonderful. [She moves to him and lowers her voice] Would you mind terribly if I talked to Jack alone? He's...sensitive.

[jquayle.livejournal.com]

"Oh no, ofcourse not." he excuses himself from the office, closing the door lightly behind him and taking a seat outside. He's rather sensitive himself.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[Once he's gone, she assumes far away, she lays into Jack...] CHIP, what in the HELL are you doing?