Changes
Emily paced as she waited in Cheryl's office. Matt went to grab himself a cup of coffee and fix Emily a decaffeinated herbal tea. Cheryl was in a meeting with her boss but Emily knew if she didn't talk to her first thing that she wouldn't get any work done. Matt rejoined her with their drinks and convinced her to sit down. He sat beside her and took her free hand in his and kissed her cheek just as Cheryl walked into the room.
"Flannery and Flannery, I thought I said none of that in the office. You do understand that mine was included in that right?" She said smiling at the fact that she actually caught them in a moment.
"Sorry Cheryl." They replied in unison as if it was practiced.
"What brings you two in this morning? Are you both alright?" She questioned suddenly worried.
"Well actually, Em and I have been talking and we decided that with the problems we're having, well, well…" Matt began eying his wife for direction.
"I want to teach full time and Matt needs a new partner." Emily blurted out before she began crying.
"What brought this on?" Cheryl asked unsure of how serious they were since they've said this a few times in the past.
Matt got up and closed the door before kneeling in front of Emily and taking her hands.
"Baby, listen, if you've changed your mind, it's okay. I told you no matter what I'll support you. I love you." Matt said as he stroked her cheek wiping away tears. Emily smiled slightly.
"Cheryl, Matt needs a new partner and I want to teach full time. I need a less stressful position so that we can have a baby." She leaned in and kissed Matt wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Okay, if you're sure about this then I will put it in motion but you both understand that is will take some time. I'm not sure how long. And Emily, I hope this helps. I might want to use you as a consultant on cases if you think you'll be up for that or else we can leave it just teaching. The bureau knows you're the best at that." Cheryl replied taking out some forms for them to complete.
"Thanks Cheryl. I know this is tough on Em, but we both think it's for the best." Matt stated standing and pulling Emily to her feet. They walked out of her office and Matt led her into her classroom where he could hold her in private. Emily relaxed against Matt grateful for the comfort and security of his arms and love.
The couple was thankful for a slow day at the office where they could get paperwork done and Emily could relax. At lunchtime they snuck off alone so that they wouldn't be bothered by all of the questioning eyes that followed them everywhere they went in the office.
Matt ordered for the two of them something Emily usually objected to but today was rather passive and happy that she didn't have to make any more decisions. They ate in a comfortable silence. Emily cherished these moments and dreaded going back to the office but she had classes or she might try to convince Matt to play hooky.
An hour later they were back at the office working side by side. Matt slipped his foot out of his shoe and ran it up Emily's lower leg causing a grin to form on her face. She slipped her shoe off and returned the favor by slipping her foot under his pant leg and rubbing. Matt smiled scooting closer and placing a hand on her thigh. Emily paused what she was doing long enough to adjust how she was sitting before moving her chair so that it was touching his. Matt wrote a note on a small slip of paper and passed it to his wife. Meet me in the closet by your classroom.
Emily laughed when she saw it. She wrote a response before slipping her shoe back on and walking away towards her classroom tossing a look over her shoulder. Matt smiled as he watched her walk away knowing what was on that paper. Wait until we get home. I have class. Love you.
Emily taught her class while Matt slipped into the back. Seeing Emily in her element made him smile. She was made to teach. He always thought about her naked when he was in her class and was pretty sure at least 80 of the men did too. When the class ended, Matt approached making sure a few of the guys saw him put his arm around her. She grinned as she laid her head on his shoulder.
"Let's go home Matt." She said as they walked out the door.
"I asked Cheryl and she said it was fine since we're caught up on paperwork. Thanks to you." Matt replied smiling.
"Good, maybe we can do whatever you wanted to do in the closet once we get there." Emily laughed as Matt grabbed her hand and pulled her into the elevator.
"I like the way you think Mrs. Flannery." Matt said as he pinned her against a wall kissing her.
The pair went home and enjoyed each other's company and bodies as they made love and had a quiet evening at home. They realized that even though a lot of things were changing, some things were still the same and their love would never change.