Disclaimer: As if I haven't said it on numerous occasions, these characters are not mine. The Angel characters were all created in the mind of Joss Whedon. The Cordy! characters were also created in his mind in Mere Smith's episode "Birthday".
Chapter Six
Act Two, Scene ThreeInt. Coffee House
Jack and Cordy are sitting at the table just as they were before the act break. Nothing has changed, except now Cordelia has another muffin in front of her.
Jack
(struggling to get words out)
Cordy, there's something I want to talk, um, to you about.
(long sigh and pause. I'm talking one of those annoying pauses where you just wish you could fast forward, people. This is the mother of all pauses.)
Cordy
(looking at Jack expectantly as her patience dwindles. Jack still remains silent. Cordy glances at her new watch.)
Is this going to take much longer? I have an interview with Vogue in half an hour. I really should be getting ready. (pause then gasp) Which of my shirts do you think says 'Haha, my name belongs in an itchy tag behind people's necks': the blue one or the red one?
Jack
(without pausing)
Definitely the red one. Now can I talk to you for a second?
Cordy
Not much longer than that. Do you have any idea how ridiculous it is to get a decent taxi where the driver doesn't stare at you?
Jack
He's just doing that 'coz you're so damn beautiful. (starts getting stammer-y again) How long have we known each other?
Cordy
(long, sad sigh)
No, Jack. Not the 'Let's take our relationship further talk'. I can't. Not now. Not with you.
Jack
(very confused)
But what about the things you said on the bridge? I thought we could…
Cordy
Well those were just thoughts. I'm sorry, not now. Not with you.
All of a sudden Bobby comes storming into the coffee house. His face is flushed, giving the impression that he was running.
Bobby
(frantic)
Cordy, what is it? I got your message. You sounded serious about something other than clothes and sex. What is it?
Jack
(irritated)
You're leaving me for this bastard? What can he offer you that I can't? Nothing. Whatever he can give you, I can do better.
Cordy
(softly)
That's not completely true.
Jack
(still annoyed)
What is it?
Bobby
An actual sex life?
Jack
(angrily, to Bobby)
No one asked you. (turns to Cordy) Now come on, Cordy, what is it?
Both men are now staring at Cordy with the same perplexed expression. Cordy draws in a large sigh as she prepares to tell them. Zoom in on her face. Her mouth starts to open.
Fade out.
End of episode.
"That's how the show's dealing with it?" Lindsey asked as he placed Cordelia's script down on the coffee table by his feet. It had been two and a half months since Cordelia had told her boss about her pregnancy. The four-month pregnant woman now snuggled up next to her fiancé.
Cordelia nodded slightly as she rested her head against Lindsey's shoulder. "David said they needed to make it is different from Rachel's pregnancy on Friends or else NBC's canceling us. It's bad enough they have 2 shows with pregnancy airing on the same night on the same network."
"Understandable," Lindsey said with a nod. "But why cancel you? I mean, both shows are equally successful."
"They've been on longer," Cordelia pointed out. "But it'll be fine. No one's ending. No one's canceling. So how was your day at work?" she asked curiously.
"The usual," Lindsey offered. "Lilah's a bitch, Gavin's annoying. And apparently this Eve woman really has something in for me."
"Who?" Cordelia asked as a hint of jealousy came through her voice.
"One of the liaisons," Lindsey said dismissively. "Just another annoyance at Wolfram and Hart."
Cordelia sighed. "Why do you continue to work there? You said so yourself that it was getting you no where and you hate all your co-workers."
"Only for a little longer," Lindsey promised. "Hopefully soon I'll be able to start my own firm."
Cordelia smiled widely as she moved her head down towards Lindsey's torso. Lindsey drew her in closer and kissed her forehead gently. "What do you think about the name Christian?" he asked curiously.