The pit works in mysterious ways

The Master Plan

"Okay, open this one!" Leslie cheers in Olivia's face.

It was Olivia's birthday, and Leslie loves giving presents. Everyone at work was surrounding Olivia showering her with gifts. Olivia laughs and goes to open the biggest present, that was obviously Leslie's gift.

"Here, I'll help you." Leslie says ripping off the wrapping paper for her sister. To reveal a list of framed documents.

"Wow. Documents." April said sarcastically.

Leslie with the biggest smile on her points at each and explains them. "This is your original job application, your original parking pass, this is your original photo ID."

"Did you get that out of my purse?" Olivia says, slightly alarmed. But Leslie just continues without a care.

"It doesn't matter. And this is a copy of your very first paycheck."

"Who's that from?" Tom asks like every person in the room didn't already know who the gift was from.

"Me! It's from me! Happy birthday sis!" Leslie shouts, Olivia hugs her sister as a thank you and Leslie is all too excited to return it.

"Open mine." Ron says with a crooked smile on his face. Olivia reaches for the present wrapped in a paper bag, while Leslie monologues about her present.

"Anyway, it's nice. I mean, it can be a little savvy and sentimental to kinda frame things, but it's always nice to remember the beginning of something. You know, the start. And when you have that..."

Olivia rips off the paper to find a case, and opening said case said find a gun. Olivia yelps and holds the gun case away from her body.

"Ron! For God's sake." Leslie says disappointed, setting down her picture frame present.

"She's an adult. She should know how to responsibly handle and discharge a weapon. That there is a SIG-Sauer .22 caliber Mosquito manufactured in Switzerland for their pussy police force This two-toned lightweight model is perfect for a little thing like you."

"Gee, thanks, Ron." Olivia says, trying not to sound scared. Ron grabs the gun from her hands.

"I will hold on to this for you until we get you licensed. And then I'll take you for some target practice."

~~~

After the gun incident this morning, Olivia went to go find Andy. After Olivia realized she was in love with him, she tried to make sure that things stayed the same. But she did find herself touching Andy a lot more. She felt like she was taking advantage of their friendship, to further her personal agenda. But sometimes she just couldn't help it. And Olivia had no way of knowing if Andy liked her back, without asking him. And she did not want to lose him, because they were still best friends first, before any feelings Olivia has.

"Oh, that's great. I'd love to hear all about your family vacations." Andy says trying to sound interested in Kyle's stupid stories.

"Hi Andy." Olivia said walking up and leaning on the shoe stand.

"Oh, thank God. Get out, Kyle." Andy says not pretending anymore, booting Kyle from the chair. He stood up and rushed Olivia into a tight hug, which made her heart flutter.

"Hello, birthday girl." He releases her. "Did you like that?" Andy asks, talking about the hug.

"Yes." Olivia says point blankly, smiling.

"That hug was your birthday present." Olivia gives him a confused look and it doesn't take long for him to come clean. "Just kidding. That wasn't it. I got you something else." Andy pauses before saying softly, " I wrote you a song."