So, I loved Sue Thomas: F. B. Eye, and was disappointed to hear that it wasn't going to be continued. I did like how they handled Jack's and Sue's romance, but I gotta say, I was wishing to see them together, along with another couple. This is primarily Jack and Sue's story (including the others, of course), going all the way to old age, separated into parts labeled in the chapters. Enjoy!
"What do you think, Sparky?" Bobby leaned on his desk. "Care to join us for Sue's welcome home party tonight?"
"I think I may just be able to open my schedule up for that." Jack shot a wink over at Sue, who blushed and went back to typing. "Though, we need to get to work if we are going to get D to let us out a little early. Off you go, my munchkins!"
Bobby actually skipped back to his desk, drawing laughter from the entire group. A contented silence fell over the bullpen, full once more. Now that Sue was back from terrifying them all into thinking she was going to New York, life was good again. Levi settled in for another long day of waiting.
The only one who seemed preoccupied was Jack. He still shot glances over at Sue when he thought she wasn't looking, occasionally smirking at her when he saw her glancing at him. As thrilled as he was that she was still in DC (particularly since he was ready to practically beg her not to leave just that morning), but he couldn't help but think his shot to be with her just went up in smoke. How am I going to deal with this? He began to stare into space, when a bling sounded, alerting him to a new email. Jack looked over at Myles, confused as to why he sent an email instead of just calling over to him since they were sitting a whopping 10 feet away. Myles was typing away diligently, and hadn't even looked over at Jack. Curiosity got the better of him and opened the email.
I must sincerely apologize, Jack, for my ill-timed appearance in the hallway this morning. The last thing I want to do is interrupt your's and Sue's happiness, and I mucked it up by showing up just when you were going to confess to her and ask her to stay. Don't ask me how I know, but after working with you this long, I do.
However, this does not excuse you to go back to your normal way of poking around the bush. I know that you love her just as much as she loves you. I also know that one of your greatest fears is losing her; losing her friendship, and the relationship (however odd) that you have. But I will tell you Jack, if you don't move, you will lose her. Permanently. Other men are noticing her beauty and wonderful heart. I heard it through the grapevine that your time is running out, and they are starting to move. Don't let your fear make you lose that which you love most. Go talk to D to see what can be done about the rules. You are well aware of how. Again, I warn you: she will not wait forever if she thinks you will never ask her. She too want's a family and someone to love her enough to be there for her.
All of that to say get off your lazy bottom and get your girl.
Jack couldn't believe this was Myles. Didn't sound like him. He looked up at Myles again, and saw him returning the gaze steadily. With a Lealand smirk, Myles twitched his head towards D's office. Jack sat for a couple of seconds and stared at the wall. I need to at least try. He stood abruptly and walked towards D's office.
After he left, Bobby stood, stretched leisurely, and walked over to Myles' desk, leaning on it and facing away from Sue, speaking quietly. "Sparks is doing it?" Myles turned to face the same way as Bobby, and spoke just as quietly. "I reckon so. Now we just have to wait. Damn, I hope that D was able to make some headway with upper management. Now that Jack almost lost her again, it looks like he's willing to commit to make it happen. Even if it means he has to leave us." They both had grim looks on their faces as they returned to work. Tara noticed.
"Why the long faces, boys? Randy request more paperwork?" She grinned at them.
When Bobby didn't return her smile, Tara became more serious and leaned to where her monitors were between her and Sue. "Went to talk to D?"
"Yup."
"Oh." She went back to work, typing away.
