What should happen?
Chapter 3: It was meant to be!
Monday morning after her little discussion with Sue, Lucy walked into the bullpen and she went to Bobby when she was sure nobody else could hear them. She wanted to ask him some questions about a certain 'Sparky'.
'' Hey Bobby, can I ask you something? ''
'' Anything for you, Lucy. ''
'' Do you know if Jack has someone in his life right now? ''
'' I don't think so. Why, do you have one of your friends interested? '', said Bobby, knowing which friend they were talking about
'' Yes it's one of our common friends. '', said Lucy
'' I guess she's blonde, she has a dog named Levi and she has the ability of reading our lips '', said Bobby
'' You're totally right. ''
'' So, our perfect couple is back? ''
'' Maybe sooner than you think if you'd ask Jack if he has some feelings for our common friend. ''
'' And you, what will you do? ''
'' Just trust me and ask Jack, I will handle the other part '', said Lucy
'' Yes boss. ''
Later this morning, Bobby decided it was the right time to ask Jack when he saw him going to the coffeepot and there was still no case to occupy him. After he made sure Lucy was aware he was about to accomplish his part of the plot, he went to Jack.
'' So Jack, how is your personal life? '', asked Bobby
'' Not so good. Why are you asking me that Bobby? '', said Jack
'' I don't know, maybe because we didn't hear so much from your love life for a long time. ''
'' Maybe it's because there is nothing to say about it. ''
'' I think I didn't hear from this love life of yours, ever since you kissed someone in the Callahan and Merced office. ''
'' Please Bobby don't start '', said Jack looking at Sue if she was watching this conversation, she wasn't. But Lucy was with her and she was about to make sure Sue would watch.
'' It's true Jack, why can't you admit it? ''
'' Because I can't. ''
'' Yes you can. ''
'' No, because of this stupid no dating policy between members of the same unit, I don't want her to lose her job because of me. ''
'' But you can admit your feelings to yourself. ''
'' I already did Bobby. I like her, a lot more than you can ever think. ''
At this moment, Jack saw Sue was watching their conversation.
He knew she had seen all of it, but he couldn't do anything because D. walked into the office, and begged for everyone's attention: they had a new case.
'' Ok everyone, we have to get to work'', said D
'' And what has happened in our world today '', said Myles.
'' We have to help the Boston office with a financial case. ''
'' What can we do for them? '', asked Bobby.
'' Their case is about the Thomson dealership '', said D.
'' The new popular car dealer on the east coast '', said Tara.
''Yes, there's a suspicion of money laundering, of falsifying claims for insurance companies and of tax-fraud. They're not paying taxes over their profits."
'' So they want us to check the dealerships here in Washington '', said Myles
'' Yes and I want two teams for that case '', said D
'' Sue and Jack, me and Miles, is that alright? '', said Bobby
'' Not you, Sue, because you have to come with me. Someone needs your help. I will explain it to you. So Tara, you will have to go with Jack '', said D
'' OK '', said Tara
'' So everyone, back to work '', said D
Jack, Tara, Bobby and Myles put their coats on and they walked out the bullpen. Sue followed Dimitrius out of the bullpen. When they were all gone, Lucy noticed that Sue and Jack had not said a word ever since her and Bobby's plan had been set in motion.
When Jack came back to the bullpen with Tara, it was the end of the day. Bobby and Myles had already briefed their day to Dimitrius and it was Jack and Tara's turn. They found nothing suspicious today about the dealership they were watching. They knew it didn't mean there was nothing wrong. They hadn't had the opportunity to investigate further, for they hadn't identified themselves as FBI agents.Jack noticed Sue wasn't in the bullpen and he asked Dimitrius where she was when Tara left the office.
'' Is Sue still here? ''
'' No, she left about an hour ago; her job was done with the terrorism team '', said D
'' OK. Well, I'm going home. See you tomorrow D. ''
'' Same thing Jack. ''
Jack went to his car, with the intention to go out and find Sue.
He had wanted to see her in private ever since she saw his conversation with Bobby this morning. He went to the park where she used to walk Levi. Even though he knew it was dinner time, he was hoping she was there, but she wasn't. He did the tour of the park five times, but he never saw her. He was about to go to her apartment, but he remembered Lucy would probably be there and he wanted to be alone with Sue.
He thought for a while until he decided he would wait until tomorrow to invite her to have lunch. He switched on the car's engine and drove to his apartment. Alone and unsatisfied.
After work, Sue went to her apartment. Today hadn't been one of her best days because the other team only wanted her to translate a video, they didn't want her to help them with more. Furthermore, she hadn't had the time to speak to Jack.
Now she had found out how he felt about her, she needed to tell him it was mutual.
She had to tell him, as soon as possible. After dinner, she said she had to go to walk Levi, but that was the excuse she told Lucy. The truth was, she wanted to go to the park where Jack used to jog after work.
At the park, she didn't see him. Maybe he wasn't jogging tonight or maybe he picked another place. She didn't want to wait until tomorrow; she had to talk to him, right now. So she decided to go to his apartment. She hoped he would be there.
She was on her way to his apartment, thinking how in the world she was going to handle whatever would come next. I can't just walk up to his front door and say "Hi Jack, I like you, a lot. And here's why", now can I? That's way too direct.
She kept going over the possibilities. Maybe if I can somehow steer the conversation towards his little chat with Bobby this morning, maybe then I could... Her brows furrowed, and she bit her lip. Of course, then I'll have to admit I was eavesdropping...
When she got to his front door, she hesitated for a long time before she knocked.
Finally, she did it. A few moments later, Jack was there, at the door. My god, how hot he looks in those jeans and that T-shirt...
'' Hi... uh, Sue!...uh...Come in. '', said Jack a little confused, because just before she knocked, he was thinking of how he would tell her about his feelings tomorrow. But now she was here, so he would have to tell her now.
When Sue walked in his apartment, she had an idea: she didn't have to tell him, she can show him how she felt.
'' Can I get you...'', started Jack, but he never got the time to finish, because Sue kissed him.
It was as if they had done this a million times before. She put her arms around his neck and he put his arms around her waist. When Levi saw this, he made a happy bark and he lay down on the floor, as if not to disturb them. Jack broke their kiss because he wanted to say something.
'' This was something I wanted to do since the last time we did it '', said Jack, happy
'' I thought I was the only one '', said Sue, as happy as Jack
And Jack kissed her again. This time it was Sue who broke it because she wanted to talk, not only kissing. Although that part was something she enjoyed, she had to admit.
'' Even though I enjoy this, we have to talk '', said Sue, looking into Jack's eyes, those beautiful hazel eyes.
'' If you insist '', said Jack
'' Yes, I do '', said Sue
'' OK. Do you want to sit down? '', signed Jack
'' Yes, it might be long '', signed Sue
They sat on Jack's couch.
'' I hope you understand what this kiss means '', said Sue
No, not really", said Jack, even though he knew very well what she had to say. He just wanted to hear her say it.
I couldn't help seeing your conversation with Bobby this morning. I saw how you said that you liked me, so, this was sort of my way of telling you I like you too", said Sue.
'' And I like your way '', said Jack, smiling
'' I'm happy you like it, because I liked it too '', said Sue, returning his smile.
'' I guess you also want to talk about what we should do regarding the bureau and friends '', said Jack
'' You know me too well. Anyway, I think...we should...we have to...maybe we...'', Sue tried to say.
'' You know Sue, I want something special to happen between you and me, more than just friendship. But if you don't want to, I'll understand and...'', said Jack
'' Jack, I really do, but we have to take this slow '', said Sue taking his hand.
'' As you wish '', signed Jack
The next minutes, they were looking at each other, smiling until Sue decided to say something.
'' We can't tell the others, can we? ''
"I don't think we should. One slip of the tongue and everybody knows. You know how rumors spread fast within the Hoover building. Walls do have ears, it could be heard by the Director too."
'' And that wouldn't be good. '', signed Sue
'' Not really '', signed Jack
'' I'm sure Lucy will get suspicious. ''
'' And Bobby too. ''
'' Especially since they planned this conversation this morning. ''
'' What? '', signed Jack, looking surprised.
'' When you were talking to Bobby this morning and...you told him you liked me...Well, just before that, Lucy was trying to get my attention and she wanted me to look at you. So I guess they planned this together. ''
'' It seems so like them '', signed Jack
'' It especially seems like Lucy '', signed Sue '' So if we want nobody to know about us, I should get going because Lucy will worry where I'll be. ''
'' You're right. '', signed Jack
Jack followed her to the door and he was about to kiss her, but Sue said:
'' We have to take this slow, remember? ''
'' Yes, I know...So I'll see you tomorrow '', signed Jack
'' Yes, see you tomorrow '', signed Sue but before she left with Levi, she said:"Just one more..." and she kissed him, but this time, it was Levi who separated them. '' I know Levi, we're going. ''
''Yeah, you should, just in case I decide I haven't had enough", said Jack laughing because he never saw Levi leading Sue before.
"Well, the feeling is mutual", said Sue, and she left, feeling exhilarated.
