Celebrating Chapters
The usual disclaimers: If I had any part or parcel within the World of Wolf, I wouldn't be working for a living, I'd be playing. The characters, he owns, the snippets created here, I'll own up to. Credit McCoylover for daring me to put the LO 100 challenge word to use.
Chapter 1
"What's this for again, Jack?"
He smiled wryly as he held the door open for her. "You've forgotten if you have to ask."
His companion shook her head, eyes narrowed, pondering an argument of some kind as she looked at him. "I haven't forgotten – it's just not obvious to me, that's all."
Taken directly to their table, he held a chair out for her.
"All right," Jack said once the wine was poured, something already waiting for them, "I might be a few days later than usual for this, but it doesn't change anything."
She folded her hands in front of her and regarded the man sitting to her right, his eyes dancing in the candlelight. "Jack, this isn't fair."
He held out a small box, size enough for a ring or necklace. "True. It took a great man's departure for this to happen, but I'm glad it did."
She accepted the box, puzzled. It hadn't even been a week for her to settle in yet at-.
"Open it," he said softly.
She did, not taking her eyes off of him. The lid lifted, she stole a glance at the lapel pin inside. "Oh, Jack…"
"New chapter, time for celebration….boss."
She fastened the pin to her sweater. "This is….thank you, Jack."
Leaning forward, Nora Lewin gave Jack McCoy a kiss on the cheek.