The New

Team Member

Part 2

Disclaimer: Time to see how the team and Jill are adjusting to the new dynamics.

Summary: Its a week later and Jill has a few thoughts on the newest situation in her life.

To say that things between herself and 'Team Intersect' were a bit cold a week after Jill's return and inclusion to the group by order of General Beckman was perhaps something of an understatement. Pretty much arctic would be a better description more like where her and Chuck were concerned. Not to mention between herself and Sarah Walker. But Jill strongly suspected it was more along the lines of the fact that the Blonde had some very strong emotions towards Chuck and that's why she was so cold towards her rather than professional views and the like. Those two need to talk it out or sleep together already before both crack. Thought Jill to herself with some jealousy as she sipped her Coffee down in Castle.

It wasn't like it was hard to spot between the two since even before she was discovered to be a part of Fulcrum (something she honestly regrets) that something was there between her ex and the Agent. Her reaction and what she thought might have happened in that hotel room between the two had even been genuine on her part thanks to the feelings Jill never lost for Chuck. Feelings that had certainly made themselves known once again after crossing paths with him at that conference. And even though it'd only been a week since her return, it hurt that Chuck barely refused to look her way or even talk to her. Something she'd unfortunately brought on herself much to her ever present regret. But despite her own feelings for the lovable Nerd, she just hoped the ones between himself and Walker didn't lead to anything bad. Hell, despite the fact Fulcrum may not be much of a shining example for certain things, they at least didn't really give a damn if their people got into relationships. As it is, Jill suspected part of Fulcrum's formation might have been a reason for that but had yet to actually ever prove it. And now, as silly as it is, I guess I never will.

Jill sighed as something on a near by monitor caught her attention. Said something being Chuck and she watched as he dealt once again with Jeff Barnes and Lester Patel at the Buy More. How those two weren't fired and in a hole somewhere she didn't know. How Chuck hadn't gone insane from being in that Hell hole was something she didn't know either. How Major John Casey hadn't killed Patel and Barnes was another thing she didn't know. Idly wondering if that could gain him Sainthood for not having followed through on that inclination when she herself wanted to strangle those two. I guess that's a perk for barely being allowed out of here. Not having to deal with those two.

Speaking of the Major, while things weren't as frosty between herself and him, the man barely had much to do with her unless it couldn't be helped. Though it was quite clear to Jill that the big man clearly needed some therapy given his anger issues and his obsession with fire arms. As both together just weren't a great combination in her view. One she wasn't necessarily inclined to share with anyone anytime soon however. As Jill got the feeling that while Chuck might find it amusing, Casey himself wouldn't. It was unknown to the Doctor where Sarah would fall in those two categories. I still can't believe Chuck has a whole database of information in his head!

How it hadn't caused him any serious issues or worse was beyond her but it none the less worried Jill. Something like that was essentially Science Fiction and yet it was being done in real life and could easily gain her a high place in Fulcrum if she were to share with them what she knew. But Jill couldn't do that. Not to Chuck. As he didn't deserve to be hurt again by her as he well and truly deserved better. Though part of her wondered what the Hell Bryce had been thinking when he sent the Intersect to him to begin with. It honestly made Jill think once more that the man just wasn't a true friend to Chuck. As once again, the information transfer could have left Chuck a vegetable or worse, dead. If Bryce shows up, I will be kicking his ass. God, I can't believe I made Chuck think I slept with HIM.

Jill knew that was always going to be another thing in a long list of things she was going to regret for as long as she lived. Yes, Chuck now knew the truth that it hadn't happened but none the less, that lie was a huge regret for the dark haired beauty. Hopefully working with Chuck and the others will give me at least a little on the way to redeeming myself. She thought to herself.

And squashing down any thoughts of a full on reconciliation between herself and Chuck that would include the two of them being together again. Him and Casey kissing again would be likely to happen first before something like that happened! Her attention was captured again by the monitor showing the Nerd who has her heart as Jill watched as Chuck threw up his hands and walked away from Jeff and Lester. Evidently seeing it as a lost cause to try and get through to them. "Oh Chuck…" She sighed with a shake of her head.

Author's Notes: Well, that was an interesting way to do things.