Here and Now

Author: Sparkling-Diva

Rating: PG-13 (possibly more later)

Genre: Drama/Romance

Feedback: Yes! Please! But be nice!

Summary: Vincent Gray, now 33, is at a depressing stage of his life. When he meets a young girl, his life will change forever.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to the show Judging Amy whatsoever and in no way am I affiliated with it.

Author's Note: And to the job interview we begin!

Chapter 19

"So," Sean began as he led Laura to his office, "Do you have any previous experiences in child care?"

"Well, Sean- I mean Mr. Potter…"

"Please just call me Sean."

Laura smiled, "Okay, Sean. I have experience in child care with babysitting and also I've taken a couple courses at the community college. Here's my resume," she said handing it to him in a neat folder.

"Wow," he said reading through it, "You also have quite a bit of theatre and music credits. You're also a writer?"

"Somewhat. I was on the staff for the college newspaper. I also write poetry, songs, and short stories at my free time."

"Well, Laura," Sean said, "I have to say that you are definitely qualified for the job."

"Thanks."

"So, how soon can you start?"

"I got the job?"

"Yeah."

"Wow. I wasn't expecting this so soon. I mean, I didn't think that my interview was today. I had no time to get ready and…"

"Don't worry. Things like this happen. You look fine. "

"Thanks."

"When do you graduate?"

"Two weeks."

"Wow. How about we'll wait a while and you can start the following Monday after so that way you'll still get a mini-week break from class?"

"Really?"

Sean nodded his head.

"Wow. You really are a great boss. Just like Maxine said."

"She said that?"

"Yeah."

"Imagine that. And don't worry. If we've lived this long without the position you're getting then we can survive two more weeks. Anyways, how do you know Maxine?"

"Well, I used to volunteer here when I was in high school back probably my freshman year and we've always gotten along. It was until recently that I met up with her again through her son Vincent."

"Vincent?"

"Yeah. We're kinda friends. He's teaching writing courses at the college I attend. I was working at the coffee shop and we kinda hit off."

"Are you two dating or something?"

"No. Just friends."

"Sean," Timothy said going through the door, "There is someone who needs you on Line 1."

"Okay, thanks," Sean said as Timothy left.

"I better get going. I have an early shift today and I need to give the head's up to my other boss."

"Well, it was nice to know you," Sean said shaking her hand.

"You too," Laura said. "Bye, Sean." She then walked out the door.

"Bye, Laura," Sean said.

"So," Maxine asked as she saw Laura exit the office. "Did you get the job?"

Laura nodded her head yes and smiled.

Unknown to many, she knew she had just gotten another chance to start a new life again.