"Well that's the end that," Jack said tugging the picture loose from the board.
"Why do people have to have affairs," Martin asked, wiping the board. "Why can't they just get divorced and run away. Do they have to leave behind a hysterical spouse who's convinced they're dead?"
"Hey if we didn't have them, this job probably wouldn't exist," Jack pointed out. Martin nodded in agreement.
"Well on with the paperwork," Sam proclaimed, spinning in her chair.
"Speak for yourself," Danny retorted with a smirk. "Anyone want some coffee?" he asked innocently. They all smiled and turned down his offer. Everyone knew he was only offering to get coffee so that he could go flirt with the receptionist.
"I hate paperwork," Vivian said as she sifted through some files.
"I have to agree with you," Martin yawned.
"It's only been half a day and you're already tired? You must've had a looong night last night," Sam teased. He shot her a look.
Suddenly, the phone rang. Everybody watched wearily as Jack answered the phone. After a few moments, he hung up.
"Looks like our new arrival is here," he announced. Everyone was silent. The case before their last had nearly killed Elena's daughter. She couldn't risk that again so she had quit and moved to California. It broke Danny's heart, but he knew he had to let her go.
Jack stood outside the elevator, waiting for the new agent. When the doors opened, a woman stepped out. She radiated with confidence. From her pulled back black hair to the glasses perched on her nose, it showed she was not one to mess around with. While her outfit complemented her shape, the very first thing Jack noticed were her eyes. They were a vivid emerald green that could see right through you. The haunted look in them reminded Jack of someone familiar.
"Good Afternoon. You must be Jack Malone," she deduced. "I'm Chrysanthemum Rogers." She held out her hand and Jack shook it.
"We currently have no case," Jack informed her, "so why don't I introduce you to the rest of the team." Jack led her through the glass doors. As she entered, she quickly scanned the room. Catching a glimpse of someone, she halted. After a moment, Jack realized she wasn't behind him.
"What's wrong Chrysanthemum?" he asked
"Who's he?" Danny was at his desk, joking around with Martin and Sam with Vivian throwing a comment in now and then.
"Who him?" Jack asked pointing to Danny. "Oh! He's Danny Taylor." No sooner had his name left Jacks lips when Chrysanthemum's whole demeanor changed. The temperature around her dropped 10 degrees. "I can see why you notice him right away. He is attractive. Almost every single women in this building have a crush on him. If you want a date with him, you're gonna have competition," Jack rambled on, not noticing the change.
"Is he on the team?" she asked quietly.
"Yes. Why?" he asked back, noticing how tense she was. Her eyes flashed.
"No reason," she answered, slowly taking a step back.
"Hey! Where are you going?" Jack asked loudly.