Special thanks to CajunBear73 for reviewing, your comments are very much appreciated :D. To answer your question, yes, the last chapter was a new AU. I have to figure out how to label this stuff to make it more sensible. Now on to the next chapter!

The restaurant is abuzz with laughter and good conversations and screaming kids and she honestly wishes to be at any other table then the one that she's currently at.

I can't stand this guy

"... anyway if you ask me coupons...coupons are the best way to save money… i can save you a lot of money if you hire me…"

Not a chance...what was your name again?... oh right Francis…

"I love clearance day… did i mention that?"

Only 20 times kid…

"I currently work at Smarty Mart, my mom wanted me to be a computer engineer, but it just wasn't my thing you know? but don't even get me started on how she won't let me live it down… are you gonna eat that?"

At the mentioning of computers Shego perked up, ignoring the fact that he swiped her plate when she didn't respond .

"So you're good with computers?"

Francis barely glanced up as he dug into the burrito, refried beans dripping onto his hand. Shego winced.

"yep, " he nodded, " the usual stuff, programing and such."

"Although," and he leaned in far too close to her for comfort, "I'm pretty good with Malware, ya know viruses, hacking, the whole illegal dealings."

Shego tried not to look too excited.

"But.. like i said, getting a degree in that was not something that would help me follow my bliss."

Shego stared at him completely dumbfounded.

"What?"

All he did was nod and take another disgustingly large bite of what used to be her order while also talking and attempting to persuade her to hire him. She tried not to gag.

"So!" he said in between bites, taking the time to wipe his hands on a bunch of napkins , " I will give you all the quality of evil!"

"For…" and here he extended his hands towards her for dramatic effect, but all it did was make her recoil.

"a fraction of the cost!" he finished, with the slightest touch of a smirk to the corner of his face.

The last of her patience was wearing thin and all Shego did was stare at him deadpan, before sighing deeply and tapping his resume with her index finger. She could feel the urge to blast him get stronger the longer he smiled at her.

"Mr. Lurman." she started.

Whatever she would have said was lost as a server showed up. The young man sighed heavily and pointed to his name tag.

"Hello, my name is Drew and I will be taking over as your server this evening." The dark haired man said softly, fidgeting with his glasses.

" are you interested in anything else? Or would you like the check?" Drew motioned, eyeing all the plates in front of Lurman warily.

"Actually, i don't think i'll pay, i think… I'd like to complain." Francis stated smugly.

"What?" Shego and the server asked in unison, looking at him bewildered .

"See, I didn't like the food." Lurman continued ignoring Shego's warning glance and the surprise on Drew's face.

"This food was NOT satisfactory… as a matter a fact... There was a mouse in mine."

Shego's jaw dropped, before looking at the now extremely pale server.

"But… sir, you ate the all of it." Drew sputtered.

Lurman leaned back and grinned, tapping the table lightly, "I'm pretty sure that, the rule is the 'customer is always right'."

"Oh come on man…" Drew's shoulders sagged, "don't, don't do this… the boss already has it out for me, and i have chem and robotics finals coming up."

"I didn't ask you to regale me with your life story, i am not going to pay for a lousy dining experience." He then dared to wink at her.

Shego wished she could melt the floor beneath him, furious that there were too many witnesses around.

Standing Shego glared at him.

"Mr. Lurman… your interview is over."

"But wait i'm not done yet!"

"Oh i think you are, that will be all, if i need your services i'll call," she grinned,"but i don't think that'll be likely somehow."

"The check now, i'll cover it." Shego said turning to the server, who gave a small grateful smile before scurrying away from them as quickly as possible.

"You'll regret this lady, i would have saved you so much money."

'Uh huh sure" Shego murmured, "just leave Lurman."

With a huff he turned away.

Shego let out a sigh of relief that she didn't realize she'd been holding, turning in time to see the server coming back with the check.

"Is he gone?"

"Yeah, thankfully, i don't think i could have stood another minute with him."

"Not what you're looking for?" He asked handing her a pen.

"He had some background in computers but not really what i need," Shego paused realizing that the server had somehow managed to trick her into a conversation, "why?"

The young man peered at her thoughtfully, "I'm asking because I happen to be pretty good with robotics,and by extension computers, what sort of skills do you need?"

For the first time Shego really bothered to look at him. He looked like a complete nerd. Dark slightly ill kept hair, dark eyes framed by too-large glasses and shadowed in a way that told her that he was used to staying up late, probably, she guessed, to finish some needlessly complicated science project. At first glance he was utterly forgettable. But on a more critical view his eyes also looked a bit manic… in a way they mildly reminded her of the Professor's eyes, the way they would flare up when he came up with a new world domination plot.

"I need a hacker." Shego said paying serious attention to his face to see if he was surprised or worse, scared off.

His eyes flared and she knew he wasn't.

"I can do that."

Hmmm, maybe.

She smiled and held out her hand. He gently shook it.

"What's your name again?"

"Drew Lipsky."