The Jenkins Girl
by RosalindB
Chapter 21 - Practice Run
Last time: CJ won the court battle. She and Elmira decide to try to be cordial. The gang had lunch at Delancey's.
CJ crawled into bed.
"What a day. I'm beat." She pulled the covers over her and Chet, then snuggled up to him. Resting her head on his chest, she asked, "Hey, with all the ruckus, I almost forgot-how's the exam tutoring going?"
Chet rolled onto his side, facing her.
"Well, Stoker's helping me memorize the dials and gauges. I signed up to volunteer at the training center. The recruits will be my linemen, while I work on of the old engines."
"That's great! I'm happy for you. I can hear the excitement." She stroked his chest.
"Stoker said I should practice as much as possible." He pulled her to him and kissed her.
"Mmm..really? What would practice entail?" she sucked his lips then went in for a deep kiss.
"Well.."
Chet arrived next shift and handed Mike Stoker a small box.
"Don't get any ideas, they're from CJ."
Mike opened the box to find fresh baked peanut butter cookies-his favorite.
The note said:
You're one hell of a tutor.
Love,
CJ
Stoker laughed and tucked the note into his pocket. He was already dressed, so he went out into the kitchen to put the cookies out and wait for roll call. Johnny noticed the smile.
"You look like the cat that ate the canary Mike. What gives?"
"Got a present. Cookies."
"Nice! Who from?"
Mike showed Johnny the note.
"I think today's study session is going to be interesting," Gage said."Let's see if he can keep a straight face."