[F4M] Doting Secretary Has Something To Tell You (Blitz){#2}

Midsummer,outside law firm

(Low humming of a car) cars driving by/cityscape)

-Thanks for waiting up for me, just had to close up.

-Wow look at this, far cry from the car you started in.

-(yawn) Summer should be fun,,, exciting, spontaneous. Not crammed away in some city high rise.

-Mm this week your tie was crooked, blue suit and 10 minutes late, I can tell when my boss is stressed.

-That’s why I asked you out Tonight, my jobs to help you carry the burdens of your job. So let me help you.

-That being said, we're off to the bar!!!! I'll help you relax, and you can help me pay for the tab!!

-(Giggle), I won't let you bail on me now. Work is finished and it's Friday. Let me spoil you...

-It's not like the firm is going to call you tonight, if you worked every night, you'd run people out of a job

-Besides, It's not everyday you wear that suit, I want to see it as long as I can.

(Pause)

(Worried)Oh, yeah I'll tell you when we get to the bar, I’ve put it off long enough, a couple hours shouldn’t matter right.

(Car drives away) city scape grows louder)

(Slow fade into bar jazz)

-(giggle) This bar is something else. I'm so glad you indulged me!!

-so fancy, crystal lights, smooth jazz and mahogany tables. If I didn't know any better I would think your trying to impress me

-he he, you know what would really impress me.. hmmm, how about... A raise?

-Oh, I'm serious. You're bound for a promotion, I'm sure you can afford me.

-I mean look at that suit, I took you out on the right night. I haven't seen you this relaxed in a while.

-sooo, is your drink still a gin and tonic?

-who do you take me for, I wouldn't be your secretary without knowing what you like.

-Now let's order a gin and tonic for me and a manhattan for you.

-so tell me how does it feel, to be be so close to partner, at such a young age?

-I remember you showing up at my door, hungover, asking if it was noticeable. Don't blush, It's not like I haven't seen you from all angles.

-what would you be without me, I'll tell you what, a lawyer without taste and a mismatched tie

-mm, seven years, I've kept you on track, and god damn did I pick a nice suit.

-We move quick, and quite frankly, I'm happy with what's in front of me,

-(giggle) too forward? Well you can't blame me. You're a great boss, and I know you don't value yourself enough.

-I wish I could help you more, things move so fast I can’t wrap my head around it.

-We work and work and work and if we weren't so good together, we wouldn't be where we are today.

-I wish you'd have more time to relax. You promised me that once a year, I could take you out.

-I remember the first time after your big win, I took you out bowling. Back then I paid (sigh)

-Now the two of us are in a classy bar, drinking high end cocktails (pause) it's about what I expected.

-dont get me wrong, I appreciate it, but it's not like I ever thought less of you. I wanted to be your secretary. No one else has that sly smirk, confidence and horrible taste in clothes.

-Oo by the way, do you want another drink?

-No? Gonna make a girl drink by herself. You know you dont have to work tonight, right?

-No it's not work, it's something else. You're worried about… Oh, about what I had to tell you.

-It’s nothing, I'll tell you on the ride home. We don't have to talk about work tonight.

-Lets talk about the future instead. With you as partner, these moments will be few and far between.

-You know you’re gonna be a good partner right? You only wear that suit when you need confidence...

-I know you’ll do great things, no matter what suit you’re wearing. I told you I know how to pick ‘em.

-And considering your history, I think I made the right choice. You haven’t disappointed me once.

-(Hic, hic) Oh, it seems like I’ve reached my lightweight limit. You’ve been the best boss, over the years. I really couldn’t ask for a more sly, cocky, yet tasteless friend.

-(sleepily) Mm, now don’t mess it up now and take me home just like last year.

(Fade in driving sounds) (waking up)

-(yawn) Aw, I wasted our evening drive. I'm almost home.

-Hey, I really appreciate you driving. I had a really nice time tonight.

-Mm, I wish we could have more nights like this.

-Oh, I just meant that…

-Well, yeah, about what I had to tell you… I’ve been meaning to tell you this for a while. I got offered a secretary position elsewhere.

-It pays more, it’s more what I’m suited to. Now, with you as partner, I won’t be able to help you as much as I did before.

-Look, I know you’d be upset, but it’s the best for both of us. I just wanted tonight for us.

-Knowing you, you’ll be fresh faced like nothing happened tomorrow. It’s what made you so good in the first place.

-Hey, that suit can’t hide how you feel. I know it’s hard now, but even if I’m not your secretary, I’ll always be there, even on those crooked tie days, just a little farther.

(Car stops)

-Oh, I guess we’re at the end of the road. Hey, can you indulge me one last time. Can you be my partner for the night?

(Car turns off)

Pause

End