Just to start off my in between-quel. Yes, I know it's short, but trust me, the next chapter will be a long one.
It had been a long, difficult day, but there was still much to do. Sighing at my desk, I looked around and saw no one else was even close to being done. I was so ready to get home, sit in front of my TV, watch 'On the Town,' my favourite old musical with some tea and relax.
"Hey guys, someone wanted to come say hi," JJ said. Looking up I saw her walk in cheerfully with an adorable little boy with blonde hair. I forgot she had a son.
Everyone went over and greeted the little boy with warmth. Derek and Spencer hi-fived him, Emily got a hug and they all talked to the little man.
JJ saw me looking at him and she smiled at me. Smiling back slightly, I then turned back to my paperwork. After a moment, I felt someone poke my leg. Turning, I saw the timid little boy standing next to me.
"Hi," he said very quietly. I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face as I leaned down and said "hello, what's your name?" He smiled nervously at me and softly said "Henry." Reaching out my hand, I said "hi Henry, I'm Leigh." He smiled again, and whispered "you're pretty." Laughing lightly, I leaned forward and said "you're very handsome yourself." Then I thought of something.
"Can I show you something," I asked as I opened my desk drawer. He nodded and surprisingly climbed onto my lap. Grabbing a piece of yarn out of the desk, I started showing Henry cat's cradle.
I could feel people's eyes on me, and looking up, I saw my whole team staring at me surprised and, oddly, proud. Scanning their faces, I saw the happiness in their eyes. I guess this was the test, and now I'm one of the family.
One big happy family, so cute. I love Henry, he's so adorable!