Chapter 93: Georgetown

Tuesday, January 3rd, Evening

She called it an early day at the office and took her official car to her house. Once she got to her townhouse she went right into the shower. Once she was clean, she changed into her well-worn sweat pants with the blue Yale down one leg, and a battered stretched out and nearly faded blue oversized hoodie. It's Carolina Blue of UNC-Chapel Hill, and once belonged to Keith Scott, in fact, Izzy swore she could still smell his scent on it.

Next, she went to her office and powered up her personal laptop. Checking her watch, she opened up a program and waited. Finally, the computer started making noise to indicate someone was calling in.

Izzy leaned forward and accepted the call. The computer hesitated and chugged for a moment of two, and then finally opened up with a video of a man about her own age. He had short dirty blonde hair, piercing blue eyes, and wearing just a greyish toned t-shirt from what she could see on the screen.

"Hey Pretty Woman," Keith Scott, Izzy's husband of about ten years, said.

"Hey Hot Shot," Izzy said, and leaned forward, "How are things going? Do I have to complain to the State Department or someone else on how you're being treated?" she was teasing as they both know she wouldn't do that.

"Don't do that," Keith said, with a chuckle, "You don't have to pull strings for me."

Izzy nodded, "I know, but I worry," she said.

"I'm holding up, and these calls help," Keith said, "Is that my old college sweatshirt?"

Izzy shrugged, and grabbed the hoodie between her forefinger and thumb, "What? This old thing I've had it for years," she said.

Keith laughed a bit, "Like ten years," he said.

"Maybe," Izzy said.

"No maybes about it," Keith said with a laugh.

Are things going how they're supposed to be going?" Izzy asked, changing the subject, and also concerned about tensions in the part of the world he's in.

Keith nodded, "As far as I can tell," he said.

"That's great to hear, so you should be back when you're supposed to be?" Izzy asked.

"From your lips to God's ears," Keith said, "So, how has basketball been going?"

"Really Keith?" Izzy asked.

"I need to know some things are normal," Keith said.

Izzy nodded, "The Heat is having a bad season, the Ravens are doing well, and the Lady Ravens are still undefeated. Matter-of-fact I'm going to be listening to the game after I get off with you," Izzy said, changing her tone on her last five words, making them suggestive.

"Oh nice," Keith said.

Izzy smiled, slyly, "Do you want me to remove my sweatshirt?" she asked.

Keith nodded his head, "We can't do that," he said.

"Why not?" Izzy asked.

"We can't," Keith said.

Izzy's office door opened and Skye came in. She paused when she saw Izzy talking with Keith she paused and waited, listening.

"You know you miss my goodies," Izzy said.

"I just plain miss you, and the kids," Keith said.

"Your last chance, do you want me to take my sweatshirt off?" Izzy asked.

"Whoa! Someone's topless here?" Someone from Keith's side said and pushed him over, He looked at the screen and smiled, "Oh, hey Izzy, I thought I was going to see some Congressional bitties."

"Not cool man," Keith said, looking at the guy.

Izzy rolled her eyes, "How are you doing Garrison?" she asked.

Garrison smiled at Izzy, "I'm doing better now I see your beautiful face, but I'd be doing awesome if I could see that hot brunette assistant of yours," he said.

"Jermaine, I'm trying to talk to my wife," Keith said.

"Cool it with the name, don't want to get in trouble," Garrison said.

Izzy shook her head and saw Skye standing in the door. She signaled Skye over. "So, Garrison, you're worried about getting in trouble, you just sexually harassed a US Congresswoman," Izzy said, teasing.

"Oh, Izzy, you know, I didn't mean it," Garrison said.

"Just think about it," Izzy said.

"Yes Ma'am," Garrison said.

"Izzy, you needed me?" Skye asked as she came to stand next to Izzy.

"There's the hotness," Garrison said.

Skye sighed, "Hello Jermaine," she said and saw Keith, "Hey Keith."

"Hey Skye," Keith said.

"How's it going, Keith?" Skye asked.

"Slowly, down, and clockwise," Keith said, teasing.

Skye giggled, "Okay," she said.

"Okay, Y'all can I finish talking to my husband?" Izzy asked.

"Sure, but make it quick, Keith and I have to be somewhere," Garrisons said.

"I won't keep him too much longer," Izzy said.

"Better not," Garrison said, stood up and walked away.

"Bye Keith," Skye said and walked out of the camera's view.

"You look tired," Izzy said.

Keith nodded, "It's been long days," he said.

"What time is it over there?" Izzy asked.

Keith paused and did some calculations, Izzy noted, "Around eleven-thirty," Keith said, tentatively.

"Well get some sleep," Izzy said.

Keith nodded, "I will when I can," he said.

"You better or threaten them with me," Izzy said, with a laugh.

"You know, I won't do that," Keith said.

"I know, but what's wrong?" Izzy asked.

Keith sighed, "I'm going dark for a while, just be traveling through an area where they'll be no good internet coverage," he said.

"Are you sure?" Izzy asked.

"Positive," Keith said.

"Well, be careful," Izzy said.

"I will, I'll contact you as soon as I can," Keith said.

Izzy was fighting back tears, "I miss you," she said.

"Miss you," Keith replied.

"Come home, to me, safe, and in one piece," Izzy said.

"I always do," Keith said, "My time is up. Talk to you as soon as I can, love you."

"Love you," Izzy said, "Bye, My Love."

"Bye," Keith said and the connection broke.

Izzy dried her eyes. She had to be strong. It wasn't much longer until he comes home. After taking a long time, she re-centered herself and looked at Skye.

"Yes, Skye?" Izzy asked.

"I was just checking in and seeing if you were going to listen to the game tonight," Skye said.

"With my family, what do you think?" Izzy asked, laughing.

"Just double-checking," Skye said.

Izzy pounded on the keyboard for a minute, "Let's get some Chinese and I'll set the game up in the living room," she said.

"Okay, the usual?" Skye asked.

"Of course," Izzy said.

Kari poked her head in the office door, she was dressed to go out.

"Want to take out?" Skye asked.

Kari cocked her head, "What are you doing tonight?" she asked.

"Listening to a basketball game," Skye said, "But you know this."

Kari nodded, "I do. But why do you two still listen to your old high school sports team?" she asked.

"I enjoy it," Skye said.

"Family," Izzy said, "What are you up to?"

"Information seeking," Kari said.

"With Callum?" Izzy asked.

"Yes," Kari said.

"Very well then," Izzy said, "You also know my high school is in my congressional district."

"I do," Kari said, "How's Keith?"

"Distracted," Izzy said.

"He'll be fine, he usually gets through alright," Kari said.

"I hope you're right," Izzy said.

"Me too," Kari said.

"Have fun and be good tonight," Izzy said.

Kari nodded, "I can do one or the other, but not both," she said with a wicked smile and walked away.

Izzy laughed and shook her head, "That I know," she said.