[C] Lightyears

✈seventeen✈

"Uhm, Sara. Sara Simpson."

"Nice to meet you. I'm Victoria, Jamie's older sister."

"Oh! Nice to meet you! Come on, let's go inside."

And then, there was confetti pouring down them and Anderson, still in a wheelchair, was there to greet him.

"Ms. Carter, welcome to the WLAC headquarters!" he shouts and everyone claps.

"Oh, thank you, Anderson. It's a pleasure," Victoria says, clapping her hands.

Sara gives Victoria a tour of the headquarters, along with Rachel and Lynn. Chloe was still in the hospital, closely monitored by her crew except for Jamie, who was at the headquarters.

"Oh, Jamie!" she reaches out to Jamie and hugs him. He smiles and holds her hand tight.

"Oh, Mom," he says.

The girls were surprised.

"MOM?!" they all chorused. Everyone laughed.

"Hahahaha. Just kidding!" he says.

"Uggggh, you're so annoying!" Lynn vents her frustration at Jamie.

"Now, calm down. Let's go to my office before this arrogant brother of mine take the whole conversation up," Victoria chuckles again.

Sara went to the 4th floor, at room 1764.

"Wait, Sara. Lemme talk to Victoria first," says Wolf, the New York bureau chief.

"Okay, sir. Victoria, if you'll excuse me." And then Sara left.

"Victoria, here at New York will be your new office, not in DC or in Philly. I hope you enjoy your company here. Anyway, do you have a home here yet?"

"No," Victoria answered.

"If you say so, you can go home with Rachel and the rest. Her house has many rooms and you can stay there until you find a home for yourself and Jamie."

"I think I could stay in Jamie's house."

"Well, why not? You can."

"Thank you."

"Now if you'll excuse me. Here's your keys. Welcome to the WLAC headquarters!"

Wolf left, and Victoria opened the door.

It was a big, blank space. Then she started putting in her things. She made it look like a mini home and put posters on the wall.

On one side was the sofa bed, on the divider was a ton of food straight from London, then on the mini kitchen was a small stove, tools and utensils. There was also a TV near her desk.

Someone knocked on the door.

"Coming!" she shouted as she rushed to the door. She opens it and was surprised by what she saw.

"Oh my God! Rachel!" And then she hugs her.

"I brought some food for you. Fresh from the pan!"

"Oh, thank you, Rachel! Come on, let's eat."

"Thank you, but I have to visit my friend Chloe at the hospital."

"Why?"

"Her baby had just died yesterday, and she is under observation now."

"I feel sad for her. How is she now?"

"She still can't get over, but she is fine in terms of her physical health."

"Rachel, please send my prayers and love for her."

"Of course. I'll be going now."

Rachel left for the hospital to check on Chloe's condition. As soon as she reached the hospital, she saw Michael outside the entrance.

"Oh, Rachel. Chloe's waiting for you at the suite. She has some good news for you."

"Okay. C'mon, let's go."

They went to the suite and much to her surprise, Jessica and Candice were not even there!

"W-what is this?" she asked. She has no idea of what's gonna happen.

"SURPRISE!" The three of them suddenly came out and with a picture of an ultrasound.

"They are twins!" Chloe exclaims. "I'm gonna have another baby!"

"W-wow! That's certainly good news!"

"She is now 6 months!" Chloe happily says.

"Anyway, Victoria Carter is here and NY will be her permanent home. She is sending you prayers and love. And her office is near yours!"

"Wow! We've got a pretty amazing team here, huh?"