AN: my first boston legal fic… It's going to be an alan/tara fic I don't know why the hell did they cut off their relationship just like that…I mean I think Tara's the only girl (besides Alan past wife) that Alan truly cared for… Tara's the only one Alan declared his love for (you really smell good)… if that's not true love then what is? And what's up with the lack of fic with this pairing? Can anyone recommend an alan/tara fic?.. Alright I'll stop rambling now..on to the story…
"A new season has begun Alan," Denny Crane said as he stepped out of the elevator and into the Crane Shore and Schmidt lobby "can you smell the aroma of lawsuits just begging for Denny Crane's attention?"
"I certainly do Denny but for me, I relish the fact that when we return from our little excursion, there will be new, fresh women that will hopefully be enough for the two of us." Alan Shore replied earning a small smile from his companion.
"Ah there you are! I was wondering when you two will be back creating havoc in this law firm. A month is enough for your summer vacation gentlemen?" Paul Lewinston, one of the senior partners at Crane Shore and Smchidt alleged at the two lawyers.
Alan: A month is never enough for anything Paul.
Denny: Damn right, it's not.
Alan: Out of curiosity Paul, did you miss us? Is that why you've welcomed us back?
Denny: Well of course he missed me Alan. Paul can't function without Denny Crane around, isn't that right Paul?
Paul: Yes Denny, as you can see the firm has lost all our clients and look around there's chaos everywhere.(sarcasm dripping in his tone) Now shall we go to the conference room and have that much needed meeting so that I can fill you up in what you've missed during your month long absence?
(turned and leave the duo to follow him)
Denny: (muttering) uptight ass.
Alan: (merely smile) ah the summer has ended and we have Paul to badger our lives once again. It's good to be back. Welcome home Denny.
Opening Credits
James Spader / Alan Shore
Rhona Mitra / Tara Wilson
Lake Bell / Sally Heep
Monica
Potter / Lori Colson
Julie
Bowen / Denise Bauer
Mark Valley / Brad Chase
Rene Auberjonois / Paul Lewiston
with
Candice Bergen / Shirley Schmidt
and
William Shatner / Denny Crane
Paul: Denny in your absence I've taken the liberty of getting Meyer's and Sons company into our account. They have a gross income of 20 million a year and had generously offered us 20 percent of that if we, if the time comes, represent them.
Denny: You've done good Paul. I could have raised it in 30 percent. (seeing Paul frown). Don't feel bad, of course you're not Denny Crane so no one expects you to be perfect.
Everyone at the table smirk or at least tried to cover their smile at Denny's statement.
Paul: Right. Ahem. Alan we have 2 positions open for new attorneys or even paralegals. And since you've always carried on with that task…
Alan: I'm on it Paul You didn't have to fax me their resumes while I was on vacation. That's why I leave for that little retreat with Denny, so I can have a little break from all the activities here.
Paul: Yes well, I just want you prepared for their interviews and not just pick the most beautiful ones. I don't want the employment service to sue us again like they did last year.
Alan: No worries Paul. If it comes to that, I assure you I'll win the case.
Paul just sat there looking at Alan then back at Denny.
Paul: Dear God. I knew a month of solitude and peace is too much to ask in this place.
Alan: As I've said, a month is never enough for everything Paul. (seeing Denny get up and promptly leave the conference room) So is the meeting over?
Paul: (looking defeated) oh very well. A suggestion if I may, Alan?
Alan: Of course Paul. This is a routine I'm beginning to miss. You sprouting off logical suggestions to me while I continuously and fastidiously ignores them.
Paul: Yes well, as much as I know how well you take my…proposals I'm going to give it to you anyways. In choosing employees for this firm, can you please try to at least interview one of them? Just give at least 5 minutes of your precious time to give, in any rate, a gifted attorney a flicker of hope that he or she may get the position?
Alan: ah Paul where's the fun in that? (was all he said as he also leave the room)
Paul: God help us all. (he sat defeated as the rest of the associates in the room just look at each other, trying not to be amuse by the situation left by the two most notorious lawyers in Boston, on and off the court.)
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Brad: Alan!
Alan: Brad. I'm happy to see you too. Now can you refrain shouting off my four letter name. I never took you for a screamer Navy boy.
Brad: Ha. The only reason I'm beside you at all is that Paul ask me to 'accompany' you in interviewing new, possible employees of this firm.
Alan: Ouch. And here I thought you missed my company. Maybe later we can have dinner and show me just how loud you can scream.
Brad: Unlikely (muttered under his breathe)
Alan just smiled as they approach the reception area just outside his office. And the first thing he noticed was of course the low cut polo shirt worn by an attractive curly brunette and the pouting lips of another eye-catching brunette. Among them were a handful of freshly graduates mostly belonging to the male population thus quickly escaping his notice.
Alan: You (motioning for the curly brunette) in my office.
Alan entered his office with Brad and the brunette in tow. He sat down in his chair while Brad leaned on his table whereas the brunette stood and try to hide her nervousness.
Alan: So, hypothetically if you're boss would express his sexual feelings towards you, would you reciprocate…---
Brad: Alan!
Alan: What? this is a law firm. Her new employment depends on how good can she answer my questions. Back to the question. If I was to sexually and shamelessly flirt with you, right here in the work place and ask you to have a drink with me later….---
Brad: Alan!
Alan: (sighs) Brad. I'm interviewing. Isn't that what Paul wanted me to do? While you're nosing around in my office, isn't that what Paul ordered you to do? Or do you just stand there and interrupt me every time I ask a question just to annoy me? If so, you're doing a great job, I assure you.
Lori: (snuck her head in Alan's door) Hey Brad. Jeremy White is here to see you about that settlement?
Brad tried to reply but was cut off by Alan.
Alan: 'Hello to you too Alan. How was your vacation?' Such words were never spoken. As an ex lover, I'm surprised you're not at least a bit curious on how I spend my days especially my nights, right after you dumped me Lori.
Lori: That kind of attitude of yours is one of the many reasons I've gladly rid of the God that is Alan Shore.
Alan: God huh? I should be flattered by that comment and yet when you're the one that said it, I just feel insulted.
Lori: Think, feel whatever you want Alan. Brad? The client is waiting.
Alan: Bye Brad. I'm sure Paul will understand why you left your position in guarding me. And Lori? I spend my summer with Denny. Only with Denny.
Lori: (long meaningful gaze and smiled) I know.
Brad glared at Alan and promptly left the room with Lori.
Brunette: Yo.
Alan: Excuse me? Did you just said 'Yo'….? Oh I'm sorry what's your name?
Brunette: Sally Heep I'm 25 years old. I graduated at…
Alan: You're hired.
Sally: …What?!
Alan: I said you're hired. Now that my bodyguard's not here. Let just cut to the chase shall we? I like beautiful women, in fact the only thing that makes me wake up in the morning is the thought of meeting new women (take a beat) that and the smell of corruption, homicide, murder cases. And as far as I can say. You're gorgeous and that immediately overruled any misconceptions you have or you're last firm had for you. Are we clear?
Sally: Yeah….
Alan: Good. Now please step out of the office and can you call the other brunette. The one who keeps getting eyed on.
Sally: Maybe a drink.
Alan: Excuse me?
Sally: You asked me hypothetically if you'll invite me to get a drink with you? My answer is maybe. Now, about the sexual harassment? If after the drink, I'll still find you attractive, then maybe sexual advances won't be totally unwelcome.
With that Sally turned to leave, leaving Alan to stare at her retreating back.
Moments later, a rather meek looking and yet determined woman find it's way to
Alan Shore's office.
Alan: You're name?
Brunette: Tara, Tara Wilson
Alan: Well Tara tara Wilson welcome to Crane Shore and Schmidt.
Tara: I beg your pardon.
Alan: Delectable accent. In America that's a synonym for you're hired.
Tara: But…
Alan: Tara I have an appointment within an hour and as much as I would like to stay and chat with new employees, I really don't have the time. You and Ms. Sally Heep will be oriented at exactly 8am tomorrow and will soon start to work as soon as possible. You're still waiting for your bar results, right?
Tara: Yes… How…
Alan: huh Then in the meantime you'll work as a paralegal and also function as my secretary. Now. If you'll excuse me, I have to attend with more pressing matters. If you need anything, come by in my office and we'll see if I could be of any help.
Alan left no room for reply as he darted out of the office and into the elevators.
Tara: (still can't believe what just happened) Bugger.
