CHAPTER 7

The announcement had gone out that morning and there had been a continual flow of sly questioning to both John and Elizabeth about their relationship. 'Three hours.' She thought, dreading the next hour. 'It's been three hours.'

"Morning Elizabeth." John smiled. She had to put up with the constant questioning from not only the people talking to her, but from John's mind as well. "Shall we go to that lovely briefing you have panned for my team?" He asked with a smile, offering her his hand.

"So we're not keeping our relationship a secret any more?" She smiled, already knowing the answer.

"Nope." She accepted his hand and let him lead the way from her office.

As they walked through the control room, they gained many stares, glances and glances again. It was pathetic really. Chuck did however hand Abigail a large wad of cash before rolling his eyes.

Rodney rolled his eyes when he saw them. "Obviously that's why you were late." He shook his head and flicked the file in front of him open.

"We were late because we've been attacked with questions about our relationship all day. I just dragged her out of her office." John corrected.

"She has a name and a briefing to start." Elizabeth reprimanded before taking a seat. "Hopefully this will be the last time in a few months that you have to go back to M4Y D3X."