"Not really, Jasper, unless you want to go with me to check on how one of my friends is doing. Everyone seems to be busy at the moment except for Maggie.. I haven't been to her apartment in a while either."

"Maggie." Jasper said her name with a bit of curiosity. "Is she a stewardess?"

"Yes. And I know that look of yours- she's basically single, but don't try anything funny. That is, if you want to go."

"I wouldn't mind at all. Unless Roge has anything better to do?" Roger shook his head.

"Are you fine with visiting Maggie, Roger?" Kate asked her fiancée.

"Yes, and I'm sure we've never had a formal introduction..?"

"No, I don't think so," replied Kate.

"Well, I suppose it's settled then. I'll hail the cab." Roger threw on his coat and left the apartment.

"Is this Maggie gal an interesting character?"

"I never really thought about it, but I think you two are alike. You'll get along great, I'm sure."

"Is my hair-"

"I thought I said not to try anything funny."

"I'm not going to!"

"Mhmm."

When Roger hailed a cab, Jasper and Kate went downstairs and out the building's doors to get inside. The trip wasn't that long, in New York standards, at least. When they arrived, Kate led them to Maggie's apartment and she knocked on the door.

"Kate! I'm just getting ready for your party! You brought your fiancée, too. Is this a special occasion?"

"A friend flew in from England and wanted something to do. I remembered I hadn't visited in a while, so here we are." Kate gestured towards Jasper.

Maggie leaned closely to Kate and whispered, "Single? Rich?" Kate chuckled a bit and answered, "Yes to the first one, but I'm not exactly sure about the second." Maggie nodded.

"Well, make yourselves at home. I just need to apply some mascara, and I'll be right out."

The three friends entered Maggie's apartment and sat down. As Kate had been to Maggie's apartment many times before (Laura did live there), she did actually make herself at home. She asked the guys if they wanted anything to drink. Roger replied that a glass of ice water would be more than enough, but Jasper replied that he wouldn't mind a shot or two of whiskey. Nonetheless, Kate just poured them both water.

Maggie left her room and went to join the others. "Kate, you shouldn't be doing that. What kind of hostess would I be if I neglected my guests? Let me take those glasses." Kate raised her eyebrows a bit, but let Maggie take the glasses of water to the boys. Roger gave a polite thanks, but Jasper responded a little bit more ungratefully. "Kate, you got me water? I asked for whiskey!"

"You don't need whiskey at eleven in the morning, Jasper."

"Yes I do," he replied indignantly.

They all made small talk at the beginning, and inevitably, some flirting (mostly between Maggie and Jasper) happened. As the hours passed by though, they began to have more thought-provoking conversations and even some heated discussions. (The Great Gatsby was one of the topics, and we know Maggie's history with it. "In here [the book], at least everyone's pretty, all the clothes are beautiful, and none of the parties serve beer." Also: "…I'm Gatsby. …I throw some truly fabulous parties my tree house".)

When it came time for the party, they all left together. Kate and Roger sat together, and Jasper and Maggie sat together, respectively. And when they arrived, Colette and Laura were surprised to see Maggie talking to a new guy. But not just any guy. A guy who she could.. talk about F. Scott Fitzgerald with. A guy who wasn't just lured in by a bright blue uniform.

At Kate's party, Jasper and Roger were basically the only spies in attendance. All of the Pan Am crew celebrated with her though, along with some old friends and some she met through her travels.

"Maggie, who's that guy you're with?" Laura was happy for her friend and wanted to know some details.

"Oh? His name is Jasper. Bit of a womanizer, but I feel like he's different than the usual guys who approach me. He seems to be interested in what I think, not just what my body looks like. I don't know how you're able to handle Ted, though. The notorious womanizer who's generally all-around disagreeable. You two are together, right?"

"Ted and I are together. He's not the horrible person you make him out to be, though. He can be so sweet sometimes."

"Well, take it from me, kid. I've known him for a while, and the best way to deal with him is to take a stand. Don't ever let him get away with being an arrogant jerk. If you show him you're a force to be reckoned with, he'll start showing you more respect."

"Ted already-"

"Talking about me, ladies?" Ted interrupted.

"I was telling her she can't let you get away with being a jerk. She has to take a stand."

"Harsh words, Maggie. You don't honestly think I act like a jerk towards Laura, right?"

"You act like a jerk towards a lot of women, Ted. Specifically stewardesses." Ted started to protest. "As a.. friend, Ted, I'm really telling you the truth. You can be an arrogant jerk. But you show up. You come through. Not everyone does that." Maggie left to go talk with Colette.

"How long have you guys known each other?" asked Laura curiously.

"It was 1962," he said, reminiscing. "I was flying my sixth flight as a first officer, and Maggie was part of the crew. I tried to flirt with her and she flat out refused all of my advances. She was the first person to ever accuse me of being a womanizer. Which I guess I was. She put me in my place."

"Maggie's a wonderful person, and a great friend. She always has been," smiled Laura.

"Yeah, she's truly something," agreed Ted.

Eventually, it came time to blow out the candles. Everyone gathered around and sang "Happy Birthday". The candles were put out, and the cake was served. Then, it came time for presents to be opened. Laura's gift was a (plastic) alligator bag and a handy book of maps for "All of the popular world destinations". Maggie's gift was simply a copy of Emma, by Jane Austen ("I told you it wouldn't be Gatsby!"). Colette's gift was a simple, yet elegant French necklace. Dean and Ted both offered flying lessons. ("You have a plane, Ted?" "I was thinking about letting her take the First Officer's yolk for a short while. I know you have a plane though, Dean." "Surprised you don't, given how rich your dad is. I'm kidding, I'm kidding!") Roger's gift, though, was not one that be easily wrapped up. He led her to their room.

"You redecorated," exclaimed Kate. "How did you do this without me noticing?"

"I had someone come in while we were at Margret's apartment."

Kate looked around. Before, the bedroom had been a plain and simple space. Once devoid of color and anything personal, now it had blues and reds, along with a photo of the both of them in London hanging on the wall. There also seemed to be a bit of a woman's touch in the room.

"Did Laura help you with this?" He nodded. "I can't believe it! I thought she was on a date with Ted or something.. Oh, and I'd almost forgotten we'd taken this photo." She turned towards him. "You look very handsome in it."

"I think you are the true main focus of the photo, Kate. Whenever anyone looks at it, I'm sure that their first reaction would be to notice how lovely you are."

"You flatter me too much, dear."

"I'm only giving praise where it's due." He kissed her and sighed contentedly. "I love you, Katherine."

"I love you too, my British spy." She took his hand and kissed his cheek.

Maggie poked her head into the room. "Come on out, lovebirds. The party's missing its host and hostess!"

Smiling, they both went back to the party.

Before everyone left, Kate called for some dancing and put on a record. "This dance is for all of the couples, but the single ladies and guys should join in, too. Have a little fun before we all return to our normal lives."

Kate and Roger danced together. Roger had careful footing and spun Kate around, along with dipping her, often. Dean and Colette danced together (Dean rarely stepped on her toes!), swaying along to the music. Colette was usually guiding Dean. Ted and Laura danced together energetically, swinging their arms and moving their feet, doing dances like the Twist. The liveliest couple though, was Maggie and Jasper. They shook their hips and brushed closely up against each other, doing the Mashed Potato and all kinds of wild dances. All in all, everyone had a wonderful time. They just let go.