This story was written years ago and is one of the three stories I most enjoyed writing. The Ghostbusters,their secretary, and the pet ghost and car all belong to Columbia. The non-Ghostbuster related things belong to me. And yes, I take full responsiblity for Aggie and yes, she was originally a Mary Sue who was suppose to have a WAY bigger role in this that she ended up having. And I like her, so Mary Sue Aggie stays. Part of this story is an AU, just a forwarning, and it's not light and fluffy. Hence the PG-13 rating. Questions, comments, complaints that you don't want to leave in the open comment section, my e-mail is on my page and I will happily answer any questions, comments, or complaints.
So...here we go.

DeWinter of Dispair

Janine was sitting at her desk, filing her nails, when the door opened. She glanced up to see woman maybe a couple of years younger than her walk in. Her chestnut hair was shoulder length, and she bounced in wearing a short green skirt and a white form fitting top. She smiled as she neared the desk.
"Can I help you?" Janine asked her as she neared the desk. The woman smiled. "Hi," she bubbled. "I'm Aggie DeWinters. The temp agency sent me here."
Janine put down her nail file. "Oh, yes, the temp. There's a couple of things I need to ask you before you start."
Aggie smiled. "Shoot."
"You realize that along with the regular schedule, typing, answering the phones, baby-sitting the guys; you'll probably be on call for a while, just in case," she smiled at the girl. "Think you can handle it?"
"Not a problem," Aggie assured her. "I expected something like this when I offered the take this job."
Janine smiled. "Good. Oh, and one more thing, this is Ghostbusters Headquarters. There could be some unusual things that happen this week. Are you sure you can be totally unflappable?"
Aggie grinned. "If you're talking about ghosts, I believe so. Like, there's this weird green glob floating behind you and I'm only a little curious."
Janine turned around to see Slimer floating behind her, giving Aggie a nervous look. She smiled.
"Oh, this is Slimer. He's our resident mascot. He's harmless, although he does tend to get a little...friendly."
"Janine no leave." Slimer whined.
Aggie eyed Slimer. "Okay, I'll make you a deal," she told him. " You look like the hungry type. Leave me unscathed for the entire week, and when Janine gets back, I'll buy two pizzas. All yours."
Slimer's eyes widened, and Janine laughed. "I believe you've managed to make a friend." She stood up. "Come on, I'll introduce you to the guys."

Winston and Peter were in the kitchen when Janine came up to introduce Aggie to them. Peter jumped up to make his usual incredible first impression. Winston smiled at the girl. "So you're the person the temp agency managed to finagle into working here for the week."
Aggie smiled. "Actually, I volunteered. It should be interesting."
"I'll take you upstairs to the lab and introduce you to the other two." Janine said.
Janine knocked on the open lab door, alerting the two scientists inside. Ray looked up, smiling at Janine.
"Guys, this is our replacement, Aggie DeWinter."
Egon looked up. "Replacement?" he asked.
Janine rolled her eyes. "I have that retreat with Doris and Dan, remember?" she told him. Egon mulled for a moment, then nodded.
"Ah, the retreat. I remember now."
Ray looked over at Aggie, smiling slightly. Aggie smiled back.
"These are Drs. Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler," Janine said. Aggie waved at them. "Hi," she said.
"If anyone's interested, she'll be starting tomorrow," Janine said, glancing at Egon, who was intent on working on whatever it was they were working on now. She sighed softly.
"Come on, I'll show you the rest of the firehouse.' Aggie smiled at Ray again, and followed Janine out. Ray watched them go.
"Wow," was all he said.

"And that's about it," Janine said, as they returned from the basement. Aggie smiled.
"This shouldn't be too hard. It's only for a week anyway."
Janine looked at her. "Do you have any questions?" Aggie shook her head, smiling. "I don't think so. Is he single?"
Janine frowned. "Who?"
"Dr. Stantz. He's so cute."
Janine smiled. "Ray? No, he's single. But be nice."
Aggie smiled again. "I'll be gentle. See you tomorrow, around eight?"
"I'll be here."

The next morning, Aggie was at the firehouse, on time. Janine was already there.
"Morning," she said, gathering her stuff. "I left a list of things you might need to know, and other than that, I think that's everything."
Aggie smiled, putting her bag down by the desk. "Don't worry. I promise your firehouse will be just the way you left it when you return. Go, have fun."
Janine smiled, picking up her small tote bag. "I'd have more fun if I could've convinced someone else to go with me." Aggie looked over to where Janine was looking. Egon was walking down the stairs, his eyes on a piece of paper. She looked back at Janine.
"Don't worry, he'll be his same stoical self when you return."
"Have fun," she said, turning to leave. Egon looked up from the paper.
"Janine," he called out, startling both women. Janine looked back at him.
He shuffled a bit, looking a little uncomfortable. "Be careful." he said.
She glanced over at Aggie, who just shrugged. She looked back at him, and smiled.
"Thanks Egon. I'll see you in a week." Then she was gone. Egon stared at the door for a long moment. "Dr. Spengler?" Aggie said. "Are you all right?"
He looked at her, then back at the door, shivering a bit. He'd had a sinking feeling he'd never see her again.

Janine drove down the countryside, yawning slightly. Her sister had talked her into going to this week retreat with them, for some relaxation. Doris had said she'd needed some sort of anti-stress therapy. She'd tried to get Egon to go, but he'd just put her off. Told her there wasn't anyway he could go away for a week and leave the guys at that time. She knew what it really was, he didn't feel comfortable around her. Couldn't even fathom the idea of spending time with her. She sighed, there was never going to be a them. He'd never look at her like she'd hoped. Just once, it would've been nice if he'd shown her at least the little bit of attention, other than the usual annoyance. Now she'd have to face it, they were never going to be together. Only in her fantasies.
She turned around the bend and saw a brief, blinding flash of light. She screamed, throwing up her arms. The car swerved out of control and drove off the side of the road, hitting the tree. When the flash disappeared, she was gone also.