Thursday Afternoon at the TARDIS

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

She rushes in carrying grocery bags loaded with food and wine. She heads straight to the kitchen so she can start preparing dinner. She pulls out pans and bowls, and opens one of the bottles of wine, placing the other two in the fridge. She begins to hum a jazz tune under her breath, swaying her hips as she cooks.

Cooking with her guests in mind, she hopes that salmon is something Shane and Kate will enjoy...as well as Ten.

She pours herself a glass of wine, sipping it while she cooks. Her text goes off a couple times, once for Shane and Kate to cancel, again to cancel the cancelation. They'll be here soon...

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[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

((NP, if you want to reschedule, just call or txt!!))

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

((people, ha! *I* enjoy the txting!))

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Shane approaches the TARDIS, pulling out her cellphone to check the time. She'd called Kate and asked her - checking yet again - if she was sure she was all right to join them for dinner. Kate, displaying a stubborn streak that Shane was starting to become very familiar with, insisted that she was fine and that a relaxing dinner with friends was just what she needed. So they'd agreed to get ready and meet each other at the TARDIS.

[katielockley.livejournal.com]

Kate is glad, not for the first time, that her house is located near the park--quick cross of the road and about quarter up the footpath brings her close to TARDIS.

This is, in part, due to lingering weariness, but also the anticipation she's feeling. Any other time she'd stop, admire the birds and flowers, but she's been looking forward to this all throughout the haze of eternal paperwork, and goes no slower than she must.

The gentle breeze parks seem to attract ruffles her hair, down for once, as she nears TARDIS. When she sees Shane a smile lights her face and the bags under her eyes are easier to miss as they shine with happiness.

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Hearing approaching footsteps, Shane looks up from her phone and smiles warmly as she tucks it back into her pocket. "Hey, you," she says sweetly, holding a hand out to her.

[katielockley.livejournal.com]

Kate takes the hand and uses it to pull Shane in for a quick, soft kiss before answering.

"Hey," she says warmly, keeping Shane's hand clapsed in her own as she looks over at Tardis.

"It does look like a phone booth..." she murmers.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor wanders into the kitchen. He is carrying a large drycleaning bag.] Hello, love!

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Hi! [smiles brightly] Can you set the table for four? Wine glasses...salad plates too.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

Of course, let me just set this in the bedroom. [He wanders out, then back in, humming. Then he takes some plates and silverware and takes them to the red dining room.]

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

*She puts the greens in a bowl, makes sure the fish isn't overcooking in the warm oven, and begins mixing herbs into the butter. When she's done she checks the rice quickly, and then follows him to the bedroom to change out of her suit into something more casual*

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor opens the door of the TARDIS to see Shane and Kate, both looking lovely, though Kate did look knackered.] Hello there, Shane, Kate, do come in.

[He holds the door open for them to enter.]

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

"Hi," Shane says, offering Ten a smile as she steps inside, leading Kate by the hand. "How are you?"

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Hey sweetie! *walking into the kitchen from the bedroom* Hi Kate!

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

"Oh! Hey, CJ," she adds, smile broadening. "Something smells excellent."

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

I'm fantastic, and you both?

Would you like a drink?

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

"Good, thank you." Shane nods, releasing Kate's hand so that she can slip out of her jacket. "Umm, whatever you're having is fine with me," she says with a shrug, quirking a smile at him as she drapes her jacket over the arm of the couch.

[katielockley.livejournal.com]

"Hello CJ, Ten," Kate says, nodding, her smile still in place.

"A drink sounds good," she says honestly.

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[quietly] Maybe it's time you did think about it. [smiles encouragingly at her]

So...next? CJ, love, you can play too.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Who do I get to ask? *looks around the table* Kate...how long have you been a cop?

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

[ooc: crap - sorry guys... think Katemun went to bed :(]

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

((No prob...wanna save this for tomorrow?))

[katielockley.livejournal.com]

Kate looks up from her plate, setting her fork down as she contmeplates the question.

"I was a cop for five years, and I've been a homicide detective for four." She pauses.

"I've only been with the FTPD for a few weeks, though. Before that I was LAPD." Until I got fired, but she's not going to mention that. Simply thinking about it still stings.

((Sorry, the last few days caught up on me quite suddenley. >< And, that? The numbers? Estimates based on my Kate's age and my limited knowledge of the system. IE, bullshit, but logical bullshit.))

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Fascinating! It's a tough job...I really respect that you've been able to do it so long. *takes a bite and waits for another question*