Wednesday, December 1, 2004
I either have too much time on my hands or this is an early case of senility. I won’t ask for anyone’s opinion, just in case it doesn’t turn up in my favor. Anyways, this is the daily journal for the Black Book op as led by yours truly.
Oh, let’s do this for posterity.
This is the daily journal for Operation Black Book as recorded by Theodore Garrett. For the next 24 days, I will be keeping a close tab on the FBI’s most effective team – the one led by Jackson Hudson – and dutifully report here.
Operation Black Book is a case study of the interrelations between co-workers meant to be the basis for a rewriting of the FBI rulebook. Some of the rules in there are antiquated; and I personally cannot wait to see the most asinine of those antiquated rules go away. Seriously, someone before me had too much time on their hands to write such garbage: “Relationships amongst team members are prohibited by the Bureau and grounds for immediate dismissal or transfer”.
This journal will prove once and for all what horse rubbish that rule is. Anyone who’s ever seen Jack Hudson and Sue Thomas together will vouch for that; if their team can still be the best we’ve got with all the time they spend making goo-goo eyes at one another…
Ted Garrett
FBI Supervisor
Full Version: FBI's Black Book
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Go, Jaycey!!! This is going to be awesome! A journal from TED... brilliant idea! I love it!!! Oh, you didn't ask for my opinion, did you? Too bad, you got it anyway...I love it!!! 
Thursday, December 2, 2004
I may have picked the worst possible time to start this secret op. Why? Have you ever heard the expression ‘Misery likes company’? That’s why.
Bobby Manning is in the midst of an all-out depression; so the entire team is walking on eggshells to spare his feelings and try to get him out of the blue funk. Seriously, I thought he’d simply had a little fight with his lady friend - that reporter he’s been seeing. But based on my observations today, this isn’t just a little fall out; it’s more like he’s been pushed out of a rapidly moving car and onto oncoming traffic!
What was my first clue? I’m pretty certain it was the shouting match that drew me from my office into the Bullpen. There’s quite a voice on that Miss D’Angelo, even if she is rather diminutive. You can really tell she is a journalist by the extended vocabulary she can come up with. I had no idea there were so many synonyms for the word imbecile…
Speaking of which, I have a rule that would have made sense in the rulebook; forget about dating co-workers, think press. Isn’t that ten times worse than dating someone you work with? Imagine that scene if you will. Joe Smith goes home to his beloved significant other after a long hard day undercover. He’s had to mingle with the lower half of the DC Metro area all day, so it feels good to relax home with a good cup of wine – okay, most probably a beer – and good company. Before too long, the drink starts to work its magic and the tongue loosens up. Smith starts talking about the mission, or just dropping a few hints here and there. Next thing you know, the story has made front page news the day after when a ‘reliable source has revealed that the FBI are investigating such and such’… The Bureau looks for which head to cut and, lo and behold, discover Joe Smith is living with the reporter who wrote the article. Guess who will be busy pumping gas for the next 20 years? I’ll give you a clue: not the journalist!
I may have picked the worst possible time to start this secret op. Why? Have you ever heard the expression ‘Misery likes company’? That’s why.
Bobby Manning is in the midst of an all-out depression; so the entire team is walking on eggshells to spare his feelings and try to get him out of the blue funk. Seriously, I thought he’d simply had a little fight with his lady friend - that reporter he’s been seeing. But based on my observations today, this isn’t just a little fall out; it’s more like he’s been pushed out of a rapidly moving car and onto oncoming traffic!
What was my first clue? I’m pretty certain it was the shouting match that drew me from my office into the Bullpen. There’s quite a voice on that Miss D’Angelo, even if she is rather diminutive. You can really tell she is a journalist by the extended vocabulary she can come up with. I had no idea there were so many synonyms for the word imbecile…
Speaking of which, I have a rule that would have made sense in the rulebook; forget about dating co-workers, think press. Isn’t that ten times worse than dating someone you work with? Imagine that scene if you will. Joe Smith goes home to his beloved significant other after a long hard day undercover. He’s had to mingle with the lower half of the DC Metro area all day, so it feels good to relax home with a good cup of wine – okay, most probably a beer – and good company. Before too long, the drink starts to work its magic and the tongue loosens up. Smith starts talking about the mission, or just dropping a few hints here and there. Next thing you know, the story has made front page news the day after when a ‘reliable source has revealed that the FBI are investigating such and such’… The Bureau looks for which head to cut and, lo and behold, discover Joe Smith is living with the reporter who wrote the article. Guess who will be busy pumping gas for the next 20 years? I’ll give you a clue: not the journalist!
WOW! Christmas is in 5 days. A major risk to start now! But great!
Oh my gosh this is brilliant!!!! So is Ted writing this at the same time of your Bobby/Sasha story? Way cool -- and he absolutely does have to come to the conclusive evidence that the FBI rules are antiquated. That way we can all rest easy in fanflicland forever more. Haha -- I'm so glad I won't be the only one slogging away at a very behind story -- Myles and Tara are still on hold on Dec 2 -- maybe Ted can give them a push along!!!! 
Looking forward to reading this.
kav
Looking forward to reading this.
kav
Friday, December 3, 2004
Bobby Manning came into my office today and asked for 30 days of leave. That might have been a bit overly dramatic, but the guy does look like something the cat wouldn’t even dare drag in. If it were only me, I might have caved in; but I don’t really see how I could have explained to the Director that one of our best agent was out of the loop and incommunicado for a whole month because of a broken heart. I’m as creative as the next guy, but that might be pushing it.
But today proved I was right. With Bobby gone, Jack and Sue have started acting more in character; namely they’ve been busy looking at one another when they thought no one else was watching. If they only knew they’re my primary and only case for the foreseeable future.
I discovered something that threw me though. When did Myles start running circles around Tara? I don’t mean to be obtuse and prejudiced; but… Myles Leland and Tara Williams? Tara of the spunky attitude and feathery pens. And Boston-bred, Harvard-educated, blue-blooded Myles. I think the funkiest tie I’ve seen Myles wear in the past 10 years was red with fine silver pinstripes; so excuse me if I’m a bit shocked for lack of a better word.
My observations for the day – well rather, the afternoon?
Jack watched Sue for a total of 4 hours, 18 minutes and 45 seconds.
Sue watched Jack for a total of 4 hours, 37 minutes and 13 seconds.
Myles watched Tara for a total of 2 hours and 49 seconds.
Tara didn’t look away from her computer – at all.
Lucy spent entirely too much time watching Jack, Sue and Myles.
My conclusion: office romances should be encouraged if only to keep others from spending so much time wondering when you’ll finally make a move.
Bobby Manning came into my office today and asked for 30 days of leave. That might have been a bit overly dramatic, but the guy does look like something the cat wouldn’t even dare drag in. If it were only me, I might have caved in; but I don’t really see how I could have explained to the Director that one of our best agent was out of the loop and incommunicado for a whole month because of a broken heart. I’m as creative as the next guy, but that might be pushing it.
But today proved I was right. With Bobby gone, Jack and Sue have started acting more in character; namely they’ve been busy looking at one another when they thought no one else was watching. If they only knew they’re my primary and only case for the foreseeable future.
I discovered something that threw me though. When did Myles start running circles around Tara? I don’t mean to be obtuse and prejudiced; but… Myles Leland and Tara Williams? Tara of the spunky attitude and feathery pens. And Boston-bred, Harvard-educated, blue-blooded Myles. I think the funkiest tie I’ve seen Myles wear in the past 10 years was red with fine silver pinstripes; so excuse me if I’m a bit shocked for lack of a better word.
My observations for the day – well rather, the afternoon?
Jack watched Sue for a total of 4 hours, 18 minutes and 45 seconds.
Sue watched Jack for a total of 4 hours, 37 minutes and 13 seconds.
Myles watched Tara for a total of 2 hours and 49 seconds.
Tara didn’t look away from her computer – at all.
Lucy spent entirely too much time watching Jack, Sue and Myles.
My conclusion: office romances should be encouraged if only to keep others from spending so much time wondering when you’ll finally make a move.
Janet, I am glad you love the idea. I was sitting there working on a site and the need to write this story just popped up. So here I am! :laughs:
Tiff, we have until New Year's Eve to write the stories, and I am on vacation starting Thursday afternoon so I should be okay.
Kav, yes the story happens at the same time as Bobby and Sasha since we had to keep the dates for this year. Should be funny to see what develops. LOL
Tiff, we have until New Year's Eve to write the stories, and I am on vacation starting Thursday afternoon so I should be okay.
Kav, yes the story happens at the same time as Bobby and Sasha since we had to keep the dates for this year. Should be funny to see what develops. LOL
Saturday, December 4, 2004
Now I know I’ve been supervisor too long cause I forgot how to plan a covert op. The team may work long hours and weekends, but I’m not supposed to. I have to come up with a plausible reason to spend my weekends in the office… and not just for the team either. Marge will have a fit when I tell her I can’t go to her mother’s. Hey, that should work! All the guys on the team – even is they’re all single with the exception of Dimitrius – will understand I’d prefer coming to the office than going to my mother-in-law’s.
Now I know I must really keep that journal out of the house. With Marge’s uncanny ability to find what she isn’t supposed to, it’s safer if I lock this in my desk – far away from here.
I’ve started thinking. I don’t know how much success this project will have if I let the agents to their own devices. They’re really responsible people and really mindful of regulations; so I don’t see them openly defying the rulebook just so I can get it amended. Maybe I need to think of a few situations to push them into each other’s arms. After all, it’s not like the spark isn’t already there!
Hmm, what to do first. Spruce up the Bullpen with mistletoe hanging from the ceiling every 5 feet or so? Nah, too obvious… maybe every 8 feet or so. Spike the coffee? On second thought, why waste good alcohol on a substance that could prove corrosive? I’m surprised they still have a stomach after drinking so many liters of the stuff. I mean, I only drank one cup yesterday and had heartburn all through the night. Marge thought I was having a heart attack…
Oh no, that would be too mean. I can’t do that to them. No, really… well, okay maybe. Sue is hyper sensitive since Jack’s heart attack, so if they witnessed someone they work with – me – having a heart attack (I won’t go to these lengths, but I used to be a pretty decent actor when on the job), that might bring them closer and make them rethink the whole situation.
Okay, it’s decided; I need to see a doctor to find out all the symptoms of a heart attack.
Now I know I’ve been supervisor too long cause I forgot how to plan a covert op. The team may work long hours and weekends, but I’m not supposed to. I have to come up with a plausible reason to spend my weekends in the office… and not just for the team either. Marge will have a fit when I tell her I can’t go to her mother’s. Hey, that should work! All the guys on the team – even is they’re all single with the exception of Dimitrius – will understand I’d prefer coming to the office than going to my mother-in-law’s.
Now I know I must really keep that journal out of the house. With Marge’s uncanny ability to find what she isn’t supposed to, it’s safer if I lock this in my desk – far away from here.
I’ve started thinking. I don’t know how much success this project will have if I let the agents to their own devices. They’re really responsible people and really mindful of regulations; so I don’t see them openly defying the rulebook just so I can get it amended. Maybe I need to think of a few situations to push them into each other’s arms. After all, it’s not like the spark isn’t already there!
Hmm, what to do first. Spruce up the Bullpen with mistletoe hanging from the ceiling every 5 feet or so? Nah, too obvious… maybe every 8 feet or so. Spike the coffee? On second thought, why waste good alcohol on a substance that could prove corrosive? I’m surprised they still have a stomach after drinking so many liters of the stuff. I mean, I only drank one cup yesterday and had heartburn all through the night. Marge thought I was having a heart attack…
Oh no, that would be too mean. I can’t do that to them. No, really… well, okay maybe. Sue is hyper sensitive since Jack’s heart attack, so if they witnessed someone they work with – me – having a heart attack (I won’t go to these lengths, but I used to be a pretty decent actor when on the job), that might bring them closer and make them rethink the whole situation.
Okay, it’s decided; I need to see a doctor to find out all the symptoms of a heart attack.
QUOTE(Jacynthe @ Dec 20 2004, 06:35 PM)
Tiff, we have until New Year's Eve to write the stories, and I am on vacation starting Thursday afternoon so I should be okay.
Oh! kay! That's surprising cause I'm going to 'Tahoe on Thursday so I won't be able to read all your stories.
This is great Jacynthe. Ted appears to have a great sense of humour, not to mention being a bit of a romantic. This reminds me of Boomtown, looking at all different perspectives on the same story.
looking forward to more.
looking forward to more.
Sunday, December 5, 2004
I had forgotten how uncomfortable couches were. Oh, they’re okay if you only have to recline on them to watch a good movie; but it’s a different story when you have to sleep on them... Yeah, Marge really didn’t like my not going to her mother’s and found a way to share her feelings with me.
At least, I am glad to report I made some headway with the whole Hudson/Thomas situation; though not entirely on my own. Maybe I should consider giving a few more days off to Bobby for unknowingly helping out. From what I gathered, Jack and Sue dropped by for a visit yesterday only to be greeted at the door by a very disheveled and inebriated Bobby. It really tears at my heart to realize the magnitude of his suffering; but a part of me has to be realistic and acknowledge that – because of him - Jack and Sue spent quite a lot of time putting their head together to find a way to help him out. Maybe not the most romantic setting or disposition, but every great operation needs to start somewhere!
As for the Leland/Williams pairing, I am still coming to grasp with that one and trying to size the situation. While it’s quite obvious Myles is ensnared; it’s Tara I’m confused about. I’ve always been in awe of her observational skills – I mean she can find the proverbial needle in the hay stack and has proven it time and again – so she can’t be that oblivious to Myles’ growing attraction.
I’m giving her a week and if she still doesn’t get a clue, I just might have to provoke a reaction. She’s such a genius with a computer, maybe I could get someone to set up a live feed of the Bullpen straight to her monitor to provide visual proof of Myles’ antics.
Note to self: Contact someone in the IT department to see if it’s even possible to do this; otherwise I will need a plan B.
I’m still keeping the heart attack angle in mind… just in case.
Now, can someone just tell me where Lucy Dotson was today?
I had forgotten how uncomfortable couches were. Oh, they’re okay if you only have to recline on them to watch a good movie; but it’s a different story when you have to sleep on them... Yeah, Marge really didn’t like my not going to her mother’s and found a way to share her feelings with me.
At least, I am glad to report I made some headway with the whole Hudson/Thomas situation; though not entirely on my own. Maybe I should consider giving a few more days off to Bobby for unknowingly helping out. From what I gathered, Jack and Sue dropped by for a visit yesterday only to be greeted at the door by a very disheveled and inebriated Bobby. It really tears at my heart to realize the magnitude of his suffering; but a part of me has to be realistic and acknowledge that – because of him - Jack and Sue spent quite a lot of time putting their head together to find a way to help him out. Maybe not the most romantic setting or disposition, but every great operation needs to start somewhere!
As for the Leland/Williams pairing, I am still coming to grasp with that one and trying to size the situation. While it’s quite obvious Myles is ensnared; it’s Tara I’m confused about. I’ve always been in awe of her observational skills – I mean she can find the proverbial needle in the hay stack and has proven it time and again – so she can’t be that oblivious to Myles’ growing attraction.
I’m giving her a week and if she still doesn’t get a clue, I just might have to provoke a reaction. She’s such a genius with a computer, maybe I could get someone to set up a live feed of the Bullpen straight to her monitor to provide visual proof of Myles’ antics.
Note to self: Contact someone in the IT department to see if it’s even possible to do this; otherwise I will need a plan B.
I’m still keeping the heart attack angle in mind… just in case.
Now, can someone just tell me where Lucy Dotson was today?
Loving it, but just 1 little thing, no mention at all of Levi?
QUOTE(AngelRose @ Dec 21 2004, 03:50 PM)
Loving it, but just 1 little thing, no mention at all of Levi?
Well, Ted is meddling in the agents' love life.... and I doubt Levi's love life would be a huge concern of his...
In truth, if you watch any episode where Garrett calls Sue and Jack in his office, Levi is never there.
WAYHEY! 
THIS IS FANTASTIC .
I DONT THINK THAT I HAVE EVER READ A STORY FROM TED POV. I AM GLAD THAT YOU HAVE STARTED THIS ONE AND I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO READING IT.
Monday, December 6, 2004
Is there romance in the air or is that only the smell of Myles’ new cologne? Jack and Sue actually stopped playing the cat and mouse game today and openly looked at one another. I know I was not the only one noticing that; but it seems I am the only one missing an important piece of the puzzle. Lucy was looking at them as if her dog had died.
Speaking of dogs, I’ve noticed Jack has quite a way with Sue’s. That’s got to be a good omen; after all they say animals are the best judge of a person’s character. I’d say they’re also the best way to spend 1K a year, but that’s just me. I’m no animal lover – probably because I never got to have a pet growing up and by now… well, you don’t teach an old dog new tricks. Ah, I crack myself up sometimes.
So back on track. Lucy devised a plan to cheer Agent Heartbreak Hotel (I’ve always wished I’d seen Bobby in that undercover assignment. Elvis with an Australian accent… why not?). I will most definitely give her a bonus this year because she not only had a good idea to brighten Bobby’s days, she got Tara to volunteer to work with Myles and Jack to associate with Sue – not that it takes much to accomplish that feat.
Maybe I could ask Dimitrius Gans to help me out. I mean as the only other married agent in close proximity with the targets, he’s bound to have a few tricks up his sleeves. He’s probably rooting for a Jack and Sue pairing just like about everyone else. Wonder what his views are on that other couple in the making. He works with them every day; he probably knows things I would not be privy to, being supervisor and all.
Oh yeah, I got Marge to forgive me today. All I had to do was admit to a romantic streak. Okay, that wasn’t all there was to it: I had to sit through her teasing me about it for an entire evening. The worst part was when she called her family to share that tidbit of info. I still cringe just thinking about it. Christmas will definitely be awkward for me this year…
Is there romance in the air or is that only the smell of Myles’ new cologne? Jack and Sue actually stopped playing the cat and mouse game today and openly looked at one another. I know I was not the only one noticing that; but it seems I am the only one missing an important piece of the puzzle. Lucy was looking at them as if her dog had died.
Speaking of dogs, I’ve noticed Jack has quite a way with Sue’s. That’s got to be a good omen; after all they say animals are the best judge of a person’s character. I’d say they’re also the best way to spend 1K a year, but that’s just me. I’m no animal lover – probably because I never got to have a pet growing up and by now… well, you don’t teach an old dog new tricks. Ah, I crack myself up sometimes.
So back on track. Lucy devised a plan to cheer Agent Heartbreak Hotel (I’ve always wished I’d seen Bobby in that undercover assignment. Elvis with an Australian accent… why not?). I will most definitely give her a bonus this year because she not only had a good idea to brighten Bobby’s days, she got Tara to volunteer to work with Myles and Jack to associate with Sue – not that it takes much to accomplish that feat.
Maybe I could ask Dimitrius Gans to help me out. I mean as the only other married agent in close proximity with the targets, he’s bound to have a few tricks up his sleeves. He’s probably rooting for a Jack and Sue pairing just like about everyone else. Wonder what his views are on that other couple in the making. He works with them every day; he probably knows things I would not be privy to, being supervisor and all.
Oh yeah, I got Marge to forgive me today. All I had to do was admit to a romantic streak. Okay, that wasn’t all there was to it: I had to sit through her teasing me about it for an entire evening. The worst part was when she called her family to share that tidbit of info. I still cringe just thinking about it. Christmas will definitely be awkward for me this year…
Lucy should get a shopping spree by for by the FBI. 
Great job!
LOL This is great!
I just had a chance to catch up! Awesome job! Please add more soon
This is great! I just had a chance to catch up! Awesome job! Please add more soon
Wow, very creative idea!! And behind that poker face of Garrett's, you never know what he's thinking! lol
Thank you for the feedback, it is very much appreciated! It's really .. ahem, interesting (?) to write from Garrett's POV because I can pretty much have him do and think whatever I want, we won't live to find out something contrary in the show.
This is very fun...and a great, fresh angle. I love it.
This is so much fun to read....so unique. I can't wait to see if Garrett has to fake a heart attack or not!!!! And trying to get Tara to notice Myles -- that's hysterical! It's so funny, because he's always so deadpan on the show....by the way -- what ever did happen to him? He just sort of disappeared one day.
Can't wait for more.
Kav
Can't wait for more.
Kav
I actually wonder what happened to him too. Those have got to be the longest vacations in FBI history!
I wonder if the FBI has a book of records. I could just see it:
Most expedient destruction of regulation wheels: Bobby Manning [45 minutes]
Most lenghty vacation time: Ted Garrett [3 months and still counting]
I wonder if the FBI has a book of records. I could just see it:
Most expedient destruction of regulation wheels: Bobby Manning [45 minutes]
Most lenghty vacation time: Ted Garrett [3 months and still counting]
Tuesday, December 7, 2004
I’ve heard Lucy’s plan was a rousing success. When Manning comes back on Monday, he should be back to being his usual self – which I agree could be a scary concept on any other day. But not as scary as having him work with Ms. D’Angelo. Now that’s what you may call an invitation for all heck to break loose.
I thought that day had come earlier today in the Bullpen when I heard the sound of glass crashing and frantic shouting from various agents – with Myles’ voice leading the chaotic choir. The sight that greeted me when I rushed there – along with the visiting US Attorney General – will stay with me for quite some time. I don’t think I’ll ever quite look at Leland the same way.
I’m not sure who thought to bring a tree to the Bullpen – it’s a toss between Williams and Dotson; what with their cheery outlook on life and all. Considering the outcome, I’d be inclined to think Tara was the instigator – Lucy would have had experience with Sue’s dog and known better. Do you see what I am leading to here? I’ll spell it out for you, just in case.
Imagine, if you will, a 5 foot tree standing close to the coffee machine, being lovingly decorated by the team – that is before Leland jumped in with his usual endearing manners and started directing the working crew, dictating to his fellow agents where every single ornament should be put for “added impact and visual harmony”. Where he comes up with this stuff, I’ll never want to know. Anyways, as you can imagine, Myles was soon left to his own devices in the tree decorating department and from what I heard – doing a bang up job of it too. I heard the tree was coming along pretty well when Levi decided he liked the dangling ornaments gently swaying…
The crashing glass sound came not only from the ornaments falling from the tree as it tipped over under the weigh of the exuberant Retriever; but also from the full coffee pots that were pushed to the ground when the tree fell towards the coffee machine. The frantic shouting was a direct result of people seeing the disaster coming and trying to warn Levi off. Myles’ voice really picked up in volume though when he tried to save the situation and catch the falling tree before it did any more damage, only to slip on the spilled coffee and end up in a decidedly disgraceful heap on the floor… a heap soon covered by the falling tree. Luckily, Bobby and Dimitrius caught the brunt of the tree’s weight so Myles was not hurt. His ego is another story though.
He is now pretty upset with Levi – blaming him for his bum back, his ruined Armani suit and the fall of the “Mighty Tree of Unity”. Don’t ask; I didn’t.
Did anything good come from the Bullpen disaster? You bet! Tara was seen hovering over Myles for quite a long time, continually checking up on him for signs of commotion. If that isn’t a precursor to a great love story, I don’t know what is!
I’ve heard Lucy’s plan was a rousing success. When Manning comes back on Monday, he should be back to being his usual self – which I agree could be a scary concept on any other day. But not as scary as having him work with Ms. D’Angelo. Now that’s what you may call an invitation for all heck to break loose.
I thought that day had come earlier today in the Bullpen when I heard the sound of glass crashing and frantic shouting from various agents – with Myles’ voice leading the chaotic choir. The sight that greeted me when I rushed there – along with the visiting US Attorney General – will stay with me for quite some time. I don’t think I’ll ever quite look at Leland the same way.
I’m not sure who thought to bring a tree to the Bullpen – it’s a toss between Williams and Dotson; what with their cheery outlook on life and all. Considering the outcome, I’d be inclined to think Tara was the instigator – Lucy would have had experience with Sue’s dog and known better. Do you see what I am leading to here? I’ll spell it out for you, just in case.
Imagine, if you will, a 5 foot tree standing close to the coffee machine, being lovingly decorated by the team – that is before Leland jumped in with his usual endearing manners and started directing the working crew, dictating to his fellow agents where every single ornament should be put for “added impact and visual harmony”. Where he comes up with this stuff, I’ll never want to know. Anyways, as you can imagine, Myles was soon left to his own devices in the tree decorating department and from what I heard – doing a bang up job of it too. I heard the tree was coming along pretty well when Levi decided he liked the dangling ornaments gently swaying…
The crashing glass sound came not only from the ornaments falling from the tree as it tipped over under the weigh of the exuberant Retriever; but also from the full coffee pots that were pushed to the ground when the tree fell towards the coffee machine. The frantic shouting was a direct result of people seeing the disaster coming and trying to warn Levi off. Myles’ voice really picked up in volume though when he tried to save the situation and catch the falling tree before it did any more damage, only to slip on the spilled coffee and end up in a decidedly disgraceful heap on the floor… a heap soon covered by the falling tree. Luckily, Bobby and Dimitrius caught the brunt of the tree’s weight so Myles was not hurt. His ego is another story though.
He is now pretty upset with Levi – blaming him for his bum back, his ruined Armani suit and the fall of the “Mighty Tree of Unity”. Don’t ask; I didn’t.
Did anything good come from the Bullpen disaster? You bet! Tara was seen hovering over Myles for quite a long time, continually checking up on him for signs of commotion. If that isn’t a precursor to a great love story, I don’t know what is!
Great job! 
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
The FBI sure employs ingenious people… with a wicked sense of humor. When I checked on the Bullpen today, I saw it had been graced with a new tree – if I may call it that. Seems Tara brought enough Christmas garlands with her to draw the outline of a tree on the wall where the previous ill-fated tree had been set up. Sue pitched in by writing on a white sheet of paper ‘Mighty Tree of Unity’. Finally, Dimitrius added his personal touch by placing a makeshift tombstone with RIP on it just above said sheet. I thought this was pretty imaginative.
Nothing much happened today to further operation Black Book. We got a new lead came in this afternoon on the case and the team had to investigate. Seems a Santa distributed a load of the corrupted TFT toys to the George Washington University Hospital… Sue and Jack will be interrogating the little patients who were unlucky enough to get those. Maybe seeing kids will bring them closer together and make them see what great kids they eventually could have together.
But I’m getting ahead of myself here. Oh, and Marge vetoed the heart attack plan. I told her unless she could provide me with another brilliant alternative, I was keeping it as backup. So now my dear wife is busily seeking ways to help me push Hudson and Thomas together. How brilliant can I be, really?
The FBI sure employs ingenious people… with a wicked sense of humor. When I checked on the Bullpen today, I saw it had been graced with a new tree – if I may call it that. Seems Tara brought enough Christmas garlands with her to draw the outline of a tree on the wall where the previous ill-fated tree had been set up. Sue pitched in by writing on a white sheet of paper ‘Mighty Tree of Unity’. Finally, Dimitrius added his personal touch by placing a makeshift tombstone with RIP on it just above said sheet. I thought this was pretty imaginative.
Nothing much happened today to further operation Black Book. We got a new lead came in this afternoon on the case and the team had to investigate. Seems a Santa distributed a load of the corrupted TFT toys to the George Washington University Hospital… Sue and Jack will be interrogating the little patients who were unlucky enough to get those. Maybe seeing kids will bring them closer together and make them see what great kids they eventually could have together.
But I’m getting ahead of myself here. Oh, and Marge vetoed the heart attack plan. I told her unless she could provide me with another brilliant alternative, I was keeping it as backup. So now my dear wife is busily seeking ways to help me push Hudson and Thomas together. How brilliant can I be, really?
Thursday, December 9, 2004
Jack and Sue came into the Bullpen after their stint at the hospital, telling us they saw Manning and that he has a new girlfriend! I might be more ecstatic if it wasn’t for the fact she works at the hospital we are now investigating. Oh, they said something too about him being the Santa who unknowingly delivered the toys, but it’s not what really concerns me now.
I am considering putting a shadow on Manning full-time. Not because he delivered the toys and I suspect him of wrong-doing: I know he’s a dedicated and honest agent. It’s his dating habits I am having a problem with. I mean, does he have to work hard at it or does it come naturally? First, a newspaper journalist who had been out to get him and the Bureau for violating Americans’ rights to privacy; now a nurse working at the hospital they investigated? What next? A professional driver in a hit and run case?
This op is getting more bizarre and we’re only on the 9th day! I don’t even want to think of what could happen until December 25… I need to call a summit meeting with Marge, she’ll know what to do. Maybe I can have her shadow Manning and report to me – she always boasted to me she’d had made an excellent private investigator: time for her to put her money where her mouth is.
Jack and Sue came into the Bullpen after their stint at the hospital, telling us they saw Manning and that he has a new girlfriend! I might be more ecstatic if it wasn’t for the fact she works at the hospital we are now investigating. Oh, they said something too about him being the Santa who unknowingly delivered the toys, but it’s not what really concerns me now.
I am considering putting a shadow on Manning full-time. Not because he delivered the toys and I suspect him of wrong-doing: I know he’s a dedicated and honest agent. It’s his dating habits I am having a problem with. I mean, does he have to work hard at it or does it come naturally? First, a newspaper journalist who had been out to get him and the Bureau for violating Americans’ rights to privacy; now a nurse working at the hospital they investigated? What next? A professional driver in a hit and run case?
This op is getting more bizarre and we’re only on the 9th day! I don’t even want to think of what could happen until December 25… I need to call a summit meeting with Marge, she’ll know what to do. Maybe I can have her shadow Manning and report to me – she always boasted to me she’d had made an excellent private investigator: time for her to put her money where her mouth is.
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she always boasted to me she’d had made an excellent private investigator: time for her to put her money where her mouth is.
That will be a sight to behold!
Awesome job!
Please add more soon
Please add more soon
Cool, keep going!
Friday, December 10, 2004
I married an ace investigator and I didn’t even know it! Marge not only found out Manning is not dating this Shasha – she’s a patient in the hospital – she also found out we are making headway with the Jack/Sue angle. She apparently ran into them in the lobby of the Hoover building and heard Jack tell Sue they were going to the hospital. Now, since we thought Bobby’s new girl worked there, Marge figured it was worth checking out – and that it wouldn’t hurt anything if she learned a few things on our #1 couple.
I didn’t know those specialty stores with all the espionage gadgets carried out bugs, did you? Well my beloved knew (I’ll have to sweep my clothes every day now just to be sure she did not plant one on me – I so didn’t need that aggravation). She arranged to bump into Jack by the elevators when they waited for one; and in doing so, attached a bug to his coat. It was only a simple task from there to use the headset she had on to listen to everything the bug picked up. No one was the wiser that she was not listening to a portative CD player…
So let’s recapitulate what Marge – or Special Agent M as I will refer to her from now on – found out on her little expedition today.
· Manning is still single – solution to delay any further problems: find him a date, one I’ll choose.
· Thomas has been monitoring Jack’s love life closely – good for her!
· Hudson has not been dating since August this year – I think we’re making progress.
· He’s not denying his attraction to her; otherwise he’d have pretended not to notice she provided an actual date to his last social outing with the opposite gender.
· Jack doesn’t understand women – well he’s not the only one. I’ll send him his club card when this mission is over. I’ve been a card-carrying member for 25 years now.
· Jack’s comment about being puzzled for life… Is he intending to propose to Thomas? That would be bold – skip the dating, go straight to the marrying part. Not for the faints of heart, that’s for sure.
· Keep Jack away from the hospital and the buxom nurse. For that matter, keep Manning away from her too. Even better, let’s keep EVERYONE away from her. We’re encountering enough delays with this op without adding to it.
I married an ace investigator and I didn’t even know it! Marge not only found out Manning is not dating this Shasha – she’s a patient in the hospital – she also found out we are making headway with the Jack/Sue angle. She apparently ran into them in the lobby of the Hoover building and heard Jack tell Sue they were going to the hospital. Now, since we thought Bobby’s new girl worked there, Marge figured it was worth checking out – and that it wouldn’t hurt anything if she learned a few things on our #1 couple.
I didn’t know those specialty stores with all the espionage gadgets carried out bugs, did you? Well my beloved knew (I’ll have to sweep my clothes every day now just to be sure she did not plant one on me – I so didn’t need that aggravation). She arranged to bump into Jack by the elevators when they waited for one; and in doing so, attached a bug to his coat. It was only a simple task from there to use the headset she had on to listen to everything the bug picked up. No one was the wiser that she was not listening to a portative CD player…
So let’s recapitulate what Marge – or Special Agent M as I will refer to her from now on – found out on her little expedition today.
· Manning is still single – solution to delay any further problems: find him a date, one I’ll choose.
· Thomas has been monitoring Jack’s love life closely – good for her!
· Hudson has not been dating since August this year – I think we’re making progress.
· He’s not denying his attraction to her; otherwise he’d have pretended not to notice she provided an actual date to his last social outing with the opposite gender.
· Jack doesn’t understand women – well he’s not the only one. I’ll send him his club card when this mission is over. I’ve been a card-carrying member for 25 years now.
· Jack’s comment about being puzzled for life… Is he intending to propose to Thomas? That would be bold – skip the dating, go straight to the marrying part. Not for the faints of heart, that’s for sure.
· Keep Jack away from the hospital and the buxom nurse. For that matter, keep Manning away from her too. Even better, let’s keep EVERYONE away from her. We’re encountering enough delays with this op without adding to it.
Saturday, December 11, 2004
I had no idea so much could go on in the Bullpen on weekends! First, I found Manning sitting at his desk bright and early working on the case. He is really taking this case personally, what with him delivering the gifts and everything. I tried to make him understand he was not at fault, but I am not sure he listened. Maybe I should sic Special Agent M on him to make sure she talks sense to him. God knows she’s talked a circle around me on numerous occasions.
Then, Dimitrius Gans showed up with his teenage daughter. Boy, he must have his hands full with her – but she seems like a riot. One thing is for sure: Hudson is setting hearts aflutter aplenty. Got to love the fresh enthusiasm of puppy love, though. I wonder if I could get my agents to experiment that rush during the Holidays? Sue and Jack look like the ones promising the best results with the less prodding; so maybe I should center my efforts on couple #2. Marge can cover Jack and Sue. I think Myles and Tara will demand a more direct approach.
Tara apparently only reacts to Myles when there is trauma involved. Bobby’s traumatic experience with Ms. D’Angelo prompted her to enroll Myles in a ‘find a tree for Bobby campaign’. Myles’ fall out with the office tree guaranteed him her attention for all of 2 days… So basically, the bigger the problem, the more attention she gives him.
Too bad I am a nice guy; I could have arranged for a few thugs to gently ‘rough up’ Myles. That should have warranted him a full week of personalized care by the spunky miss Williams. Arrange for his sister Anne’s kidnapping? He should be properly distressed seeing the inroads the Leland kids had been making over the past few months. And Myles distressed should rouse all of Tara’s protective instincts.
Now, no worry, I won’t really kidnap Anne. What I’ll do though is pay for a 2 weeks vacation in a very private resort, courtesy of the Bureau. Put her in protective custody so no activity show up in her name – Myles will never know what hit him.
Cupid has nothing on me.
I had no idea so much could go on in the Bullpen on weekends! First, I found Manning sitting at his desk bright and early working on the case. He is really taking this case personally, what with him delivering the gifts and everything. I tried to make him understand he was not at fault, but I am not sure he listened. Maybe I should sic Special Agent M on him to make sure she talks sense to him. God knows she’s talked a circle around me on numerous occasions.
Then, Dimitrius Gans showed up with his teenage daughter. Boy, he must have his hands full with her – but she seems like a riot. One thing is for sure: Hudson is setting hearts aflutter aplenty. Got to love the fresh enthusiasm of puppy love, though. I wonder if I could get my agents to experiment that rush during the Holidays? Sue and Jack look like the ones promising the best results with the less prodding; so maybe I should center my efforts on couple #2. Marge can cover Jack and Sue. I think Myles and Tara will demand a more direct approach.
Tara apparently only reacts to Myles when there is trauma involved. Bobby’s traumatic experience with Ms. D’Angelo prompted her to enroll Myles in a ‘find a tree for Bobby campaign’. Myles’ fall out with the office tree guaranteed him her attention for all of 2 days… So basically, the bigger the problem, the more attention she gives him.
Too bad I am a nice guy; I could have arranged for a few thugs to gently ‘rough up’ Myles. That should have warranted him a full week of personalized care by the spunky miss Williams. Arrange for his sister Anne’s kidnapping? He should be properly distressed seeing the inroads the Leland kids had been making over the past few months. And Myles distressed should rouse all of Tara’s protective instincts.
Now, no worry, I won’t really kidnap Anne. What I’ll do though is pay for a 2 weeks vacation in a very private resort, courtesy of the Bureau. Put her in protective custody so no activity show up in her name – Myles will never know what hit him.
Cupid has nothing on me.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!!!!!!! 
you have a warped mind- hehehe! I love the way in which Garett is thinking- a guy with such depths!
you have a warped mind- hehehe! I love the way in which Garett is thinking- a guy with such depths!
QUOTE(Jacynthe @ Dec 24 2004, 08:13 PM)
Cupid has nothing on me.
Lol I love that line!
Great job! Please add more soon
Thank you everyone!
Between the Marathon STFBE watching (going through episodes as if they were water) and watching some Smallville tonight, I should have this story wrapped up in a matter of days. I am finding journal entries from a Supervisor's standpoint are a lot shorter than my usual writing style is.
I'm having fun with Garrett, can you tell? :laughs:
Between the Marathon STFBE watching (going through episodes as if they were water) and watching some Smallville tonight, I should have this story wrapped up in a matter of days. I am finding journal entries from a Supervisor's standpoint are a lot shorter than my usual writing style is.
I'm having fun with Garrett, can you tell? :laughs:
post more please and Merry Christmas Eve!!!
QUOTE(cellogirl @ Dec 24 2004, 07:25 PM)
QUOTE(Jacynthe @ Dec 24 2004, 08:13 PM)
Cupid has nothing on me.
Lol I love that line!
Great job! Please add more soon
ditto! :laughs:
I'm really liking this story from Garrett's POV, Jacynthe! It's very creative! Who knew he was a romantic at heart? Can't wait for more!
I'm loving this
Just a quick note to wish you all a very Merry Christmas - or Hannukah. I am going to my mom's in a short bit so I don't have time to add to this story, but never fear, more will be coming to you either sometime tonight or for sure tomorrow.
Thank you for the nice comments and support and before long, you'll see a Garrett even I never imagined until 2 months ago.
Expect to see a sequel to this challenge amongst my various writing projects!
Thank you for the nice comments and support and before long, you'll see a Garrett even I never imagined until 2 months ago.
Expect to see a sequel to this challenge amongst my various writing projects!
Sunday, December 12, 2004
Manning is coming back to work tomorrow, so phase FBD will be able to begin. Phase FBD is jargon for phase ‘Find Bobby a Date’… we thought it would look and sound more efficient, Marge and me. I’ll definitely need to keep my eyes on Manning and Dotson. They’re the only 2 unspoken for in this stint operation; so wouldn’t it be great to match those two together? Just have to see if there is even a spark to ignite.
Anne Leland has been whisked away to Hawaii for a week-long overdue vacation. Mrs. Carrington should arrive at the Waikiki Spa and Resort Hotel this afternoon. Can you tell Marge was a fan of Dynasty in a previous life? Really… Krystle Carrington – try and keep low on the radar with a name like that! But Marge figured with a blue blood background the likes of the Lelands, the name would fit appropriately. And wouldn’t you know that there just so happens to be a Marge clone in the witness protection office who agreed with her? The world is such a scary place when you consider the ramifications of 2 Marges roaming the DC streets…
Myles should start getting properly worried when Anne doesn’t show up Tuesday for their usual lunchtime appointment. Note the keyword here is appropriately; and that’s not good enough. So, knowing him, he’ll call her cell phone and get no answer. So he will call her house and of course not get any answer there either. That’s when he’ll decide to stop by the house and get quite a shock when he finds it ransacked. That was his sister’s idea. I told Anne that it might give him a heart attack – at which point I realized that would fit into my hand quite nicely cause then THAT would bring Sue and Jack closer – while I still did not go against Marge. She did veto the heart attack angle if I did it, not if anyone else did it.
The key to success in any operation is how good are the people you surround yourself with. I have to say that, in this case, we are the virtuosi of the undercover operations world!
Manning is coming back to work tomorrow, so phase FBD will be able to begin. Phase FBD is jargon for phase ‘Find Bobby a Date’… we thought it would look and sound more efficient, Marge and me. I’ll definitely need to keep my eyes on Manning and Dotson. They’re the only 2 unspoken for in this stint operation; so wouldn’t it be great to match those two together? Just have to see if there is even a spark to ignite.
Anne Leland has been whisked away to Hawaii for a week-long overdue vacation. Mrs. Carrington should arrive at the Waikiki Spa and Resort Hotel this afternoon. Can you tell Marge was a fan of Dynasty in a previous life? Really… Krystle Carrington – try and keep low on the radar with a name like that! But Marge figured with a blue blood background the likes of the Lelands, the name would fit appropriately. And wouldn’t you know that there just so happens to be a Marge clone in the witness protection office who agreed with her? The world is such a scary place when you consider the ramifications of 2 Marges roaming the DC streets…
Myles should start getting properly worried when Anne doesn’t show up Tuesday for their usual lunchtime appointment. Note the keyword here is appropriately; and that’s not good enough. So, knowing him, he’ll call her cell phone and get no answer. So he will call her house and of course not get any answer there either. That’s when he’ll decide to stop by the house and get quite a shock when he finds it ransacked. That was his sister’s idea. I told Anne that it might give him a heart attack – at which point I realized that would fit into my hand quite nicely cause then THAT would bring Sue and Jack closer – while I still did not go against Marge. She did veto the heart attack angle if I did it, not if anyone else did it.
The key to success in any operation is how good are the people you surround yourself with. I have to say that, in this case, we are the virtuosi of the undercover operations world!
Class- i love his train of thought- very devious!!!
looking forward to reading the rest- this is a great distraction from the evils of study!!!!!!!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas
looking forward to reading the rest- this is a great distraction from the evils of study!!!!!!!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas
I had a very restful Christmas. Spent most of the day here watching STFBE reruns then went over to my mom's for dinner. When I came back home at 10, I so did not feel like writing so I pretty much just went and sat in front of the TV, getting properly distracted watching the movie Mean Girls.
All along, I thought how Tanya would have fit in just great with the misfits trying to rule out the "plastics". Now THAT would have been an entertaining movie to watch. :laughs:
All along, I thought how Tanya would have fit in just great with the misfits trying to rule out the "plastics". Now THAT would have been an entertaining movie to watch. :laughs:
Monday, December 13, 2004
With all my years on the terrain, I have learned long ago that your life doesn’t flash before your eyes when you think you will most decidedly never live to see another day. Well, today I learned that an entire case can flash before your eyes when you think you’re about to witness it going down the drain.
How did I discover that? The minute I saw Bobby Manning and that investigative reporter from heck Darcy D’Angelo talking in the Bullpen. I thought for sure Ms. D’Angelo would have realized the error of her ways and begged to be let back into Manning’s life. Seeing how heartbroken he had been over her, the risks were very real to me that he would take her back… and then where would that have left me? Without Manning available, no trying to match him with Dotson. With Manning back and happy, the Anne Leland disappearing act would be uncovered just like that. I mean come on, have you ever seen Bobby Manning in track mode? There’s a reason this team is the best, and it’s not just because of secret weapon Sue Thomas! I’m not saying either that Special Agent Bobby Manning is the new craze; just that this entire team is made up of individuals with enough talents to propel them to the top.
Where was I? Oh yeah, Manning tracks down Anne Leland and they discover the setup – just not who’s behind it. Result is still the same, Myles is not miserable so Tara does not get near him. Manning is still blissfully happy, so no help from there either to bring Leland and Williams closer. The only probable good thing that could be salvaged is if Leland does have a heart attack seeing his sister’s house. That would still mean hope for Hudson and Thomas to get closer there when they realize life is too short, yaddi, yadda.
That’s what went through my mind in the 5 seconds it took to hear the raised voices. It was like heaven opened up its doors and shone its light down on me. We were still on! I just wanted to march right in there and take that obnoxious little blonde-turned-brown reporter and show her the exit before my good luck turned again. But then I heard voices down the corridor that really warmed my heart. Myles and Tara, probably walking hand in hand towards the Bullpen? When they rounded the corner, I saw it was the next best thing to holding hands: they were arguing. That had to be a sure sign from God that He approved of my plan. They looked just like Marge and me…
With all my years on the terrain, I have learned long ago that your life doesn’t flash before your eyes when you think you will most decidedly never live to see another day. Well, today I learned that an entire case can flash before your eyes when you think you’re about to witness it going down the drain.
How did I discover that? The minute I saw Bobby Manning and that investigative reporter from heck Darcy D’Angelo talking in the Bullpen. I thought for sure Ms. D’Angelo would have realized the error of her ways and begged to be let back into Manning’s life. Seeing how heartbroken he had been over her, the risks were very real to me that he would take her back… and then where would that have left me? Without Manning available, no trying to match him with Dotson. With Manning back and happy, the Anne Leland disappearing act would be uncovered just like that. I mean come on, have you ever seen Bobby Manning in track mode? There’s a reason this team is the best, and it’s not just because of secret weapon Sue Thomas! I’m not saying either that Special Agent Bobby Manning is the new craze; just that this entire team is made up of individuals with enough talents to propel them to the top.
Where was I? Oh yeah, Manning tracks down Anne Leland and they discover the setup – just not who’s behind it. Result is still the same, Myles is not miserable so Tara does not get near him. Manning is still blissfully happy, so no help from there either to bring Leland and Williams closer. The only probable good thing that could be salvaged is if Leland does have a heart attack seeing his sister’s house. That would still mean hope for Hudson and Thomas to get closer there when they realize life is too short, yaddi, yadda.
That’s what went through my mind in the 5 seconds it took to hear the raised voices. It was like heaven opened up its doors and shone its light down on me. We were still on! I just wanted to march right in there and take that obnoxious little blonde-turned-brown reporter and show her the exit before my good luck turned again. But then I heard voices down the corridor that really warmed my heart. Myles and Tara, probably walking hand in hand towards the Bullpen? When they rounded the corner, I saw it was the next best thing to holding hands: they were arguing. That had to be a sure sign from God that He approved of my plan. They looked just like Marge and me…
Yey, liking it 
Great job! 
ROFL!!! TOO funny!
Between Christmas and finishing up Tanya's story I am late in catching up on Garrett's musing. Jacynthe -- this is hysterical!!!! I still don't know how to make up quotes so I have to write them out: Here's my long list...sorry but I had so many entries to read:
"So now my dear wife is seeking ways to help me push Hudson and Thomas together" you gotta love a man who knows he's out of his element and pulls in the big guns!!!
"Special Agent M." and "Summitt meeting with Marge."
"Keep Jack away from the buxom nurse. For that matter, keep Manning away from her too. Even better, let's keep everyone away from her!" I like a man with a clear vision, concise priorities and knows enough to keep Jack safe from himself!!!!
The plotting of poor Myles' trauma -- Garrett has a cruel streak there -- but then there is a saying "love is cruel" right?
"Cupid has nothing on me." That's way too funny!!!!
"Find Bobby a Date" -- I wonder who that date will end up being????? Very curious!!
This is just too much fun.
Kav
"So now my dear wife is seeking ways to help me push Hudson and Thomas together" you gotta love a man who knows he's out of his element and pulls in the big guns!!!
"Special Agent M." and "Summitt meeting with Marge."
"Keep Jack away from the buxom nurse. For that matter, keep Manning away from her too. Even better, let's keep everyone away from her!" I like a man with a clear vision, concise priorities and knows enough to keep Jack safe from himself!!!!
The plotting of poor Myles' trauma -- Garrett has a cruel streak there -- but then there is a saying "love is cruel" right?
"Cupid has nothing on me." That's way too funny!!!!
"Find Bobby a Date" -- I wonder who that date will end up being????? Very curious!!
This is just too much fun.
Kav
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
I needn’t have worried about Manning being back – if he keeps it up, he just might be gone for a while longer… on suspension. I’m not surprised the DEA would have goofballs for agents; but I was rather disappointed to see we had one in our ranks as well. I thought I had only fairly well adjusted people working under me, but maybe the D’Angelo fiasco has damaged Manning’s brain. It’s the only rational explanation I see to the brawl that happened in the Bullpen today. Really not conducive to office romances.
The closest we came to any hint at romance was when Manning told Hudson that at the rate this investigation was going, they would all still be there on Jack’s wedding day. I have to give credit where credit is due: that was a pretty good line! Now if only it stepped from the line realm into the reality realm. With so many people rooting for Jack and Sue to be together, you’d think the actual making it happen would be easier.
I heard Bobby ask the rest of the team to meet him at the hospital tonight so they could distribute gifts to the kids who saw theirs being taken back for the sake of the investigation. Now, that ought to put them all in the right frame of mind. Sick children, hospital, and impending couples. Always a winner in my book. The women will get all weepy, the men will have to comfort them… and voila.
Will have to keep my ear to the ground – or more accurately to the Bullpen door – tomorrow morning. Unless…
Time to call Special Agent M with a mission for her. Hope she didn’t have anything planned tonight.
I needn’t have worried about Manning being back – if he keeps it up, he just might be gone for a while longer… on suspension. I’m not surprised the DEA would have goofballs for agents; but I was rather disappointed to see we had one in our ranks as well. I thought I had only fairly well adjusted people working under me, but maybe the D’Angelo fiasco has damaged Manning’s brain. It’s the only rational explanation I see to the brawl that happened in the Bullpen today. Really not conducive to office romances.
The closest we came to any hint at romance was when Manning told Hudson that at the rate this investigation was going, they would all still be there on Jack’s wedding day. I have to give credit where credit is due: that was a pretty good line! Now if only it stepped from the line realm into the reality realm. With so many people rooting for Jack and Sue to be together, you’d think the actual making it happen would be easier.
I heard Bobby ask the rest of the team to meet him at the hospital tonight so they could distribute gifts to the kids who saw theirs being taken back for the sake of the investigation. Now, that ought to put them all in the right frame of mind. Sick children, hospital, and impending couples. Always a winner in my book. The women will get all weepy, the men will have to comfort them… and voila.
Will have to keep my ear to the ground – or more accurately to the Bullpen door – tomorrow morning. Unless…
Time to call Special Agent M with a mission for her. Hope she didn’t have anything planned tonight.
QUOTE(Jacynthe @ Dec 27 2004, 07:46 PM)
The closest we came to any hint at romance was when Manning told Hudson that at the rate this investigation was going, they would all still be there on Jack’s wedding day. I have to give credit where credit is due: that was a pretty good line!
Yeah, come on Jack see the light aka SUE!
I am having funny images of Garrett when he was a field agent- sort of a Bobby style person. One to watch out for!
Well i am sure you do plenty of Bobby watching!
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