*Author's Note: Welcome to my newest CarJack fanfic - Deliberate Intentions. I'm super excited about this new story and I hope that all of you will enjoy it as well. This first chapter is more of a prologue to the story rather than a true first chapter. I wanted to set it up and get the basics down as far as where we're at. This story does take place within a months time of where my other story, Unfinished Business, left off. If you haven't read that story, it isn't essential but it will make more sense. Once again, thanks so much for reading... enjoy!

~B

Prologue

Lily walked down the hall of the Lakeview until she came to the door with the brass nameplate that read: Lisa Grimaldi. She knocked gently on the door and opened it once she heard "Come in," from the other side of the door.

"Hello Lisa," Lily smiled as she walked in but then stopped short as a very handsome man stood up from one of the chairs in the office and turned around to greet Lily.

"Hello Lily," Lisa smiled as she stood up as well. "I'd like to introduce you to Mr. Kyle Gregson. Mr. Gregson, this is Lily Snyder my partner."

"It's a pleasure meeting you," Mr. Gregson smiled warmly. He extended his hand and Lily shook it.

Mr. Gregson was tall with dark brown hair and green eyes. He had a polished air about him and Lily could tell by his manners and articulation that he was well bred. He had on a tailored suit that fit him perfectly and she could tell that it was very expensive. Clearly image was important to him.

"It's nice to meet you too," she smiled though she looked a bit confused.

"I'm sorry for the confusion," Mr. Gregson replied gesturing toward the chair next to his. Lily sat down but cast a curious look toward Lisa.

"I asked Ms. Grimaldi to set up this meeting so I could propose my ideas to both of you."

"What ideas might those be?" Lily asked.

"Remember our conversation last week," Lisa cut in. "About redecorating the Lakeview…" she left the question open-ended.

"Yes, of course I do," Lily replied.

"Well, Mr. Gregson here is a consultant. He comes highly recommended."

"I see," Lily began. "I guess I didn't realize that you were so anxious to get started on the remodeling project," she said looking directly at Lisa and ignoring Mr. Gregson.

"I hope I haven't caused any problems," Mr. Gregson said concerned.

"No you haven't," Lily reassured him with a smile. "I'm just surprised that's all."

"Well good. I certainly wouldn't want to cause any friction between partners," he smiled back. "Here's a proposal and some preliminary suggestions," he handed Lily her own set of paperwork.

The three of them spent the half hour or so going over the proposed budget and plans.

"I have the names of a couple of designers that I know would be able to do the work, but perhaps either of you have a particular designer in mind. We could certainly set up a meeting to speak with him or her about the proposed design plans," Mr. Gregson offered.

"Well, I would ask Barbara but she's very busy with that new husband of hers and Metro. It seems like she really is done with the design business," Lisa added more to herself than out loud.

"What about you?" Mr. Gregson asked looking at Lily.

"I have someone in mind," she said remaining cryptic.

"Well, why don't you approach them about it and then we could meet back here next week if that works for everyone's schedule," Mr. Gregson offered.

"That works for me," Lisa smiled.

"I'll let you know what day would work best," Lily said getting to her feet and extending her hand toward Mr. Gregson.

"It was a pleasure meeting you," he smiled.

"Same here," Lily smiled back. "Lisa I'll call you," she said as she headed out of the office closing the door behind her.

"Well that seemed to go well," Mr. Gregson smiled at Lisa.

"And I think it worked perfectly," Lisa grinned back.

Meanwhile over in Milltown…

"Carly could you toss me down a clean shirt?" Jack yelled up to his wife. "It seems someone thought it would be a good idea to spit up all over daddy," Jack laughed. He smiled down at the baby boy he was holding. Michael cooed at his father at Jack cleaned his face of the strained carrots he'd been eating.

"What a mess!" Carly exclaimed coming down the stairs and spying the explosion. She laid Jack's shirt across the arm of the sofa.

"Come here to me you messy thing," Carly giggled as she held out her hands for Michael.

"You got it," Jack teased and he stood up with the baby and wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close. Effectively sharing the carrots with her.

"Jack! I didn't mean you," she groaned but couldn't help but laugh as Jack bent his head and playfully kissed her neck.

"Oh, my mistake… I thought you meant me," he laughed. She hit him on the arm and he handed off Michael to her.

"Ugh… now we both need a bath," she said making a funny face at Michael and he responded with a huge grin.

"I'd like to help with that," Jack said huskily behind her.

Carly turned to face her husband and found that he'd removed the carrot-stained shirt and was now bare-chested in only his jeans. Carly let her eyes roam over his chiseled chest as a sexy smile spread across her face.

"Most definitely later," she replied cocking an eyebrow.

Jack grinned back at her. "It's a date then," he said grabbing the shirt off the sofa. He slipped it on over his head.

"Come on sticky baby, let's get you clean," Carly said heading towards the stairs with Michael.

"Honey, I'm going to take off for the station," Jack said to her as he grabbed his wallet and keys off the desk.

"Alright, sounds good," she said turning around to give him a kiss before he left. "Will you be home in time for dinner?"

"I'm not sure. I have to get all my paperwork taken care of before I switch places tomorrow with Daryl," Jack explained. "Hopefully it won't take too long." "I'm going to miss you. Do you really have to be gone for three days?" Carly asked.

"We've been over this Carly and the answer has always been the same."

"I know but three days is a long time and it's not like I'm going to be able to call you," she said irritated.

"It's only for three days. At least it's not three weeks like Daryl," Jack countered.

"I know, I know. I feel so bad for Rosanna. She's been miserable without him," Carly said.

"Well then think of this as a sacrifice for your sister," Jack suggested.

"Fine… I just wish it wasn't an either or situation."

"Its three days and I'll be right here in Oakdale."

Carly nodded and accepted the situation despite not being thrilled about it.

"I'll see you tonight?" Jack said softly hinting at something more intimate.

"You bet you will G-Man," she smiled back giving him a soft kiss before he turned and headed out the door.