Four days to the awards...

Brad - "How come you always get off for these things?"

Jess - "Its not like I'm not going to be there."

Brad - "You are going as Lance's date, its not like you're going to be working."

Jess - "I'm sorry I thought you would like the opportunity to show Jane how well you can handle the responsibility."

Brad - "I cover your ass on a daily basis isn't that enough." He sits down in her chair and starts pouting.  He looks so upset that Jess decided to tell him her little secret.

Jess - "Okay if I tell you something you have to promise to cheer up but not say anything to anyone."

Brad - "I love secrets. What is it?"

Jess - "I'm quitting."

Brad - "You're what? Why?"

Jess - "well I've gotten some offers to direct videos and I think I would be happier doing that."

Brad - "But you helped build this show."

Jess - "yeah but I need to try something else for awhile. I'm leaving on good terms and John told me I could always have a job here. Its not going to be announced until next week, but when it is there are going to be a lot of people jockeying for this position. I have a little say in it and I want it to be you."

Brad - "Really? You think I could do what you do?"

Jess - "Brad. You already know everything I do. From as you put it covering my ass. You would be perfect. It just would help if you where a little more out there showing that you could handle the job."

Brad - "Okay. Anything that needs done I'm doing it." He gets up to leave.

Jess - "Hey don't make it too obvious okay."

Brad - "Okay. Hey did you get that message from Loren."

Jess - "yeah I was just getting ready to call her."

Brad - "Okay see you after lunch." He leaves and Jess calls Loren.

Loren - "hey there chick."

Jess - "Hey so you got a dress update for me?"

Loren - "Yes actually I need you to come over after work for a fitting."

Jess - "Do I actually get to see it this time or do I have to keep my eyes closed again."

Loren - "No. You can look this time its almost done."

Jess - "Good I'll still have enough time to get a different one if I hate it."

Loren - "You won't you'll love it."

Jess - "okay I'll be over after work. Need me to pick anything up?"

Loren - "Don't think so. I can't wait for you to see it."

Jess - "As long as its red I don't care."

Loren - "Its red alright."

Jess hangs up and eats lunch at her desk like usual.  She's going over some paper work when her computer tells her she has new mail.  She checks it, it actually wasn't new mail it was an instant message from Nick.

Jess - Hey Nick whats up?

Nick - Not much, are you busy?

Jess - no what's up?

Nick - nothing just bored backstage

Jess - guess what I got an advanced copy of the new Zelda

Nick - That's cool.

Jess - Okay what's wrong?

Nick - Nothing I've just been doing some thinking

Jess - sounds serious, I've got time it you want to call

Nick - No I don't want to bother you too much but can I just ask you something.

Jess - sure shoot.

Nick - Do you think you could forgive Brian for being an asshole?

That's when she figured out its Brian and not Nick. Nick would still be screaming because she got Zelda before him.

Jess - Yes I forgive you Brian.

Brian - Brian's not here I'm Nick.

Jess - Nice try, Bri. You okay?

Brian - Yeah I just really miss my friend Jessica.

Jess - Well I missed you too. I'm still with Lance is that a problem.

Brian - No. I'm still with Christine, is that a problem?

Jess - No. Just as long as you're happy.

Brian - I am

Jess - So am I. I'm going to the awards Thursday I'll see you there okay?

Brian - Okay. Expect a call from Nick when I tell him about Zelda.

Jess - Okay just don't tell him I really got it for him.

Brian - He'll die. Okay take care.  if you need me don't hesitate to call.

Jess - I never did in the past. Bye.

Brian - Bye. I know its stupid but you make me 8-).