Here ya go finally managed to get this uploaded - one chapter left - I know I said that last time but this time I mean it - this one is the start of Jack's punishment
As the team exited the elevator they decided that as the weather was getting warmer they would walk to KFI's and not take cars, it was only a short ten minutes walk away anyways. They had met Donna and Mary, Ted's wife outside the building and now the ten of them were all heading out to lunch, the pairing as they walked was obvious, Myles was in front of the group walking with Lucy, with Tara and Bobby walking at their side not really paying attention to them, D and Donna behind them along with Ted and Mary all four engrossed in a conversation. Finally Jack, Sue and Levi were walking with their arms around each a little further back from the rest of the group.
As they approached the restaurant Jack's nerves were getting the better of him, his palms were sweaty his heart began to beat faster, he knew he was in for a rough time if only he could work out what was going to happen.
"You ok baby?" Sue asked slowing slightly so no-one else picked up on their conversation, when she felt the change in Jack
"I'm fine I think, I guess I'm just a little nervous about what is going to happen at lunch. I know they have something planned I just can't figure out what" he replied as he turned to look at her
Stopping for a few moments Sue slid her arms around him as he did the same "Jack, everything is going to be fine, you know they have something planned for you, but I promise it's nothing bad, do you really think I would let them hurt the man I love, I'd like to see them try, they'd have to get through me first" she said with a wink and a grin
"Thanks baby, at least someone is looking out for me"
"You've always looked out for me, I thought it was time I returned the favour" She replied softly placing a kiss to a cheek
"Hey since you know what is gonna happen any chance of a little advanced notice" Jack asked using his best puppy dog eyes
Sue looked into his eyes and nearly caved in right there, but somehow a strength she never knew she had appeared and with a glint in her eyes and a giggle on her lips she replied "Dream on Sparky Dream on" before pulling him along to the restaurant
A few more minutes of walking the team arrived outside KFI, walking up the few steps at the entrance they were greeted by a man, who they all knew by name but only Sue and Tara recognised, it was Tara's best friend from collage, but Sue also knew him as he was a member of the Gym she attended, his name was Kenny Fields.
"Kenny, so good to see you, it's been a while" Tara said as greeted him with a kiss to his cheek and a hug, a gesture that caused the green eyed monster to develop in a certain Australian member of the team "Thank you for agreeing to help us out with this little matter" she whispered so Jack didn't catch it
"No problem sweetheart, always happy to help my favourite girl you know that, so shall we" he said offering Tara his arm, which really wound Bobby up, this man was openly flirting with his Tara
Walking in to the restaurant Jack felt more uneasy when he realised they were the only ones dining during what was a busy lunchtime in DC, 'something is definitely up here' he thought to himself as they entered the gothic style dining area.
Kenny, still holding Tara's arm led them all to the table and proceeded to pull out the chairs for all the ladies much to the jealousy of their male escorts at this man's constant flirting.
Once they were sat a tall man appeared from the kitchen with his angry, stressed out face and white jacket it was obvious he was the head chef, seeing this pre arranged signal Tara stood and addressed the team
"Guys we all know that this lunch as been organised for two reasons one to celebrate the return of our well loved member Miss Sue Thomas and two because her partner needed to be taught a lesson and even though having to pay for ten meals is a good punishment I believe that Kenny and Harvey here have a more productive and educational way of teaching him a lesson"
Harvey stepped forward and stood looking at Jack "Mr Hudson I presume", he said causing Jack to nod "Follow me please Mr Hudson"
As Jack stood looking confused, Bobby rose and looked at him "Jack, mate, you see the thing is even though you will be joining us for lunch, you can't until you design a menu, cook the meal and serve it to us" he said laughing as the look of horror and pure terror came across Jack's face
"I'm gonna what" he questioned
"Design a menu, prepare, cook and serve lunch" Myles repeated "would you like me to say it slower"
"No, I think I got it thanks, but I can't cook, I don't even know where to start"
"I can vouch for that" Sue added "he couldn't even make scrambled eggs on toast this morning, I came out of the shower to that magic smell of charcoal and burnt toast it was not pleasant"
"AH but this morning he was missing one vital ingredient" Lucy added
With the terror washing over him, Jack somehow managed a smile "What"
"Me" Harvey answered literally dragging him to the kitchen while the team sat laughing at his practically pleading glances
Walking into the kitchen Jack felt as if he was going to pass out, he was incredibly nervous it was bad enough that he would have to cook for the team never mind the added pressure of having Ted and Mary there as well.
"So Jack, take a look around and decide what two course you want to cook, one main meal and one desert" Harvey said
"I don't even know where to start or what half of this stuff is" Jack said as he stood at the entrance to the storage unit
"I'll help don't worry, just look in the fridge and choose some meat or fish and we'll make a start"
Jack stood at the entrance of the cold storage area surrounded by meat and fish, some of which he recognised but others he had absolutely no clue about. Deciding it was probably best to keep it simple, after all he was going to have to cook it, he choose simple chicken pieces, along with some strawberries, raspberries, red currants , crushed meringues and cream that he was going to use for a dessert his mother always made
"Great choice Jack" Harvey answered "There are a number of things we can do with chicken, so any ideas?"
Jack laughed he was kidding right, the only chicken dish he knew was 'Aunt Peggy's Fried Chicken' and there was no way he was attempting that "I have no idea, I never cook"
Harvey laughed this guy really was hopeless in the kitchen "Tell you what Jack, why don't you tell me what you like to eat and we'll go from there"
As Jack thought of the different meals he ate he began rattling off recipes without even realising it "Chicken Stir-fry, Caesar Salad, lemon chicken, garlic chicken"
"Ok, see you can do this, how about a chicken stir-fry? You can cook the chicken in the pan, add some veggies, a little soy sauce and some seasoning and you're done."
"Yeah really easy" Jack added with a sarcastic tone
Walking over to the vegetable store Jack picked out some red and green peppers, mushrooms, cashew nuts, bamboo shoots, onions, a selection of herbs and finally some noodles which would be crisped up and added on top.
"OK Jack, go tell the group what you will be serving for lunch"
"Oh you are kidding I really have to be their waiter and read them the specials"
"Yep, it's all part of your punishment, but not before you put on these" Harvey added handing Jack a bow tie and waiters jacket
Jack knowing that arguing was pointless put them on over his white shirt and headed for the door with a deep sigh Jack entered the dining area where he team were eagerly waiting his return, each one of them laughing loudly at the sight of Jack dressed in the waiter's outfit
"Looking mighty spiffy there Sparky" Bobby teased
"Yeah you really look... What the word I'm looking for? Terrified? Horrified? Myles added
Jack ignoring their laughter and jibes spoke up "Hello everyone I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Jack and I will be your waiter today, the special of the day is chicken stir fry with crispy noodles followed by berry crunch for desert."
"Sounds lovely" Sue added trying to reassure the man she loved while of course hiding her laughter
"Thank you, lunch will be served in approximately twenty minutes, but in the meantime can I get anyone a drink?" Jack asked as he got out his notepad from his pocket along with a pen to write down the orders of four glasses of lemon soda, two apple soda, three glasses of water and a bowl of water for Levi, before he headed towards the bar area to retrieve the drinks, relieved the bar man would be serving them and not him, though he did have to carrying them back on a tray to his team members.
Walking slower than he ever had before he made his way to the team and carefully placed the tray of drinks on the edge of the table, the slight clinking noise of glasses, triggering something in Levi who was sleeping just near Jack's feet and of course being a hearing dog he had to inform his mistress, standing rapidly Levi knocked Jack who consequently stumbled into the tray knocking over the nine glasses of liquid soaking the table cloth
"Levi Down!" Sue commanded "Sorry honey, you know some days he takes his job way to seriously, I don't think he realises its lunch time and he's supposed to be taking a break"
"Thanks, sorry about that everyone, if you bear with me I'll get more drinks in the meantime please follow me" Jack said as he led them to a clean dry table before heading back to the bar shaking and slightly panicked. Sue watched him closely at first she had thought this plan was a good idea but something wasn't right, she knew Jack getting too stressed out was not good for his heart so went to the bar where he was now stood in the hope of helping him relax and see this as the joke it was.
"I can't do this babe, I've already spilt drinks, how on earth am I going to cook, I'll probably set fire to the bloody kitchen"
Placing her arm around his waist she leaned in closer, "You can Jack, it's just a bit of fun, Harvey is right there helping you, I have complete faith in you, everything will be fine, you're Jack Hudson remember super agent, the one all the bad guys fear and like I told you earlier I'm not going to let you get hurt, so you ready to try this drinks thing again?"
Jack took a deep breath to calm his shaking hands, "I'm ready babe lead the way", he replied turning around walking just as slow as before, this time however he managed to place the drinks on the table and give each person their glass without anymore incidents, before escaping into the kitchen ready for torture part two.
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