INT. CIA OPS CENTER - A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER
Weiss and Vaughn are working at their computers when Vaughn stops and looks up.
VAUGHN
I'm going to do it.
WEISS
Do what?
VAUGHN
I'm going to ask her out. I've made reservations at this Brazilian place on Melrose for Friday. It's supposed to be great and there's a little coffee shop called the Empire Café nearby that has music and awesome tiramisu.
Weiss gives him a look.
VAUGHN
Yes, I know, I'm the poster boy for Zagat's. But I was raised to believe that when you take a woman out you don't go halfway. You give her everything she deserves and more.
Weiss raises his eyebrow suggestively.
WEISS
Everything and more?
VAUGHN
You know what I mean.
WEISS
Of course. You'll open doors and pull out chairs for her. What were [I]you[/I] thinking?
Vaughn rolls his eyes. Weiss laughs.
WEISS
So when are you going to ask her? Tomorrow?
VAUGHN
Actually I kind of broke into her place and put a note on her kitchen counter after she left this morning.
Weiss looks concerned all of a sudden.
WEISS
On her counter? This morning?
VAUGHN
Yeah, why?
WEISS
She's cooking her dad dinner at her place tonight.
Vaughn sits up straight.
VAUGHN
At her place? Aw, hell...
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INT. SYDNEY'S PLACE
We see the note on the counter. It's in a cream envelope with her name written beautifully on the front and it has a long stemmed red rose resting on it. Off-screen we hear the keys turn in the lock as Syd and her dad walk in.
SYDNEY
I'm so glad you decided to let me cook you dinner, Dad. Why don't you take off your jacket and get comfortable while I get started.
She's slipping her shoes off by the door when Jack glances over at the counter.
JACK
It appears you've received a special delivery.
He hands her the rose and the envelope.
SYDNEY
Oh... Um...
She looks at the handwriting.
SYDNEY
It's from Vaughn.
JACK
So I surmised. (beat) I'll go hang up my coat in the closet.
He leaves giving her the opportunity to open the letter in private. It's an invitation card that says in elaborate Victorian looking script, "Michael Vaughn requests the pleasure on your company this Friday at 6:30 pm for an evening of music and fine dining." Syd smiles and then, hearing her father return she looks up an anxious expression.
JACK
You don't have to tell me, Sydney. It really isn't any of my business.
SYDNEY
I know. But I think we've spent enough of our lives keeping things from each other, don't you? So I want you to know that Vaughn and I are going to start dating again.
JACK
I've been expecting you to.
Sydney's unsure of how to respond.
SYDNEY
And you're okay with it?
JACK
I won't object to it.
SYDNEY
But...
JACK
I would be lying if I said I didn't have my concerns.
SYDNEY
Dad, I know you're not happy with what Vaughn did after I died but we've talked about it and I'm okay with it. He really does love me.
JACK
Why do you think I'm withholding my objection? My concerns are primarily centered upon how this will appear at the Agency. We've scored some victories since Paris but we are still under intense scrutiny. I'm merely asking that you exercise extreme discretion.
Sydney looks relieved that her dad isn't going to fight her on this.
SYDNEY
We will, Dad. I promise.
JACK
Good. And make sure that he understands that if he hurts you again...
Sydney smiles and finishes:
SYDNEY
I'll kick his ass. I know.
Jack smiles and puts a hand on her shoulder.
JACK
Well, don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. You know I'm always happy to assist.
They both laugh. Poor Vaughn.
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Weiss and Vaughn are working at their computers when Vaughn stops and looks up.
VAUGHN
I'm going to do it.
WEISS
Do what?
VAUGHN
I'm going to ask her out. I've made reservations at this Brazilian place on Melrose for Friday. It's supposed to be great and there's a little coffee shop called the Empire Café nearby that has music and awesome tiramisu.
Weiss gives him a look.
VAUGHN
Yes, I know, I'm the poster boy for Zagat's. But I was raised to believe that when you take a woman out you don't go halfway. You give her everything she deserves and more.
Weiss raises his eyebrow suggestively.
WEISS
Everything and more?
VAUGHN
You know what I mean.
WEISS
Of course. You'll open doors and pull out chairs for her. What were [I]you[/I] thinking?
Vaughn rolls his eyes. Weiss laughs.
WEISS
So when are you going to ask her? Tomorrow?
VAUGHN
Actually I kind of broke into her place and put a note on her kitchen counter after she left this morning.
Weiss looks concerned all of a sudden.
WEISS
On her counter? This morning?
VAUGHN
Yeah, why?
WEISS
She's cooking her dad dinner at her place tonight.
Vaughn sits up straight.
VAUGHN
At her place? Aw, hell...
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INT. SYDNEY'S PLACE
We see the note on the counter. It's in a cream envelope with her name written beautifully on the front and it has a long stemmed red rose resting on it. Off-screen we hear the keys turn in the lock as Syd and her dad walk in.
SYDNEY
I'm so glad you decided to let me cook you dinner, Dad. Why don't you take off your jacket and get comfortable while I get started.
She's slipping her shoes off by the door when Jack glances over at the counter.
JACK
It appears you've received a special delivery.
He hands her the rose and the envelope.
SYDNEY
Oh... Um...
She looks at the handwriting.
SYDNEY
It's from Vaughn.
JACK
So I surmised. (beat) I'll go hang up my coat in the closet.
He leaves giving her the opportunity to open the letter in private. It's an invitation card that says in elaborate Victorian looking script, "Michael Vaughn requests the pleasure on your company this Friday at 6:30 pm for an evening of music and fine dining." Syd smiles and then, hearing her father return she looks up an anxious expression.
JACK
You don't have to tell me, Sydney. It really isn't any of my business.
SYDNEY
I know. But I think we've spent enough of our lives keeping things from each other, don't you? So I want you to know that Vaughn and I are going to start dating again.
JACK
I've been expecting you to.
Sydney's unsure of how to respond.
SYDNEY
And you're okay with it?
JACK
I won't object to it.
SYDNEY
But...
JACK
I would be lying if I said I didn't have my concerns.
SYDNEY
Dad, I know you're not happy with what Vaughn did after I died but we've talked about it and I'm okay with it. He really does love me.
JACK
Why do you think I'm withholding my objection? My concerns are primarily centered upon how this will appear at the Agency. We've scored some victories since Paris but we are still under intense scrutiny. I'm merely asking that you exercise extreme discretion.
Sydney looks relieved that her dad isn't going to fight her on this.
SYDNEY
We will, Dad. I promise.
JACK
Good. And make sure that he understands that if he hurts you again...
Sydney smiles and finishes:
SYDNEY
I'll kick his ass. I know.
Jack smiles and puts a hand on her shoulder.
JACK
Well, don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it. You know I'm always happy to assist.
They both laugh. Poor Vaughn.
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