Welcome Genevieve

12

      Roll call was over and there was still no sign of this mysterious beauty or any paramedic of any kind for that matter. Charlie, who was filling in until the replacement got here, glanced at his watch impatiently and sighed before going back to reading his paper.
      Johnny paused in his mopping and looked over at him and then up at the clock. I've been played. They got me... they got me good. If she were so amazing, she would be on time.
      They were all waiting in the rec room with the exception of Cap who was in his office looking out for Genevieve.
      Gage leaned against the mop thinking for a moment. "So uh... so what's Genevieve like? Is she always late?"
      Chet took his head out of the oven to answer Gage's question. "I don't know if she's always late, but she doesn't seem like the kind. She's real laid back like one of the guys, ya know? But at the same time... proper and a real lady. Modest. Man, just wait till she gets here, you'll know what I mean. Aww man Gage you're gonna love her!"
      Marco looked up from cleaning the counters. "Probably in more ways than one knowing Gage" he chimed in while John sent him a glare.
       All of the sudden, the sound of talking drifted from the Captain's office. The crew looked around at each other in alarm. Immeaditly the guys dropped what they were doing and formed a line. They made sure they were standing as straight as possible and that their appearances were ok.
      Charlie looked up from his paper wondering what the heck was going on while John stared in disbelief. They were acting like it was McConachie himself! John decided, however, that maybe he should line up too.
      Then something more unbelievable happened. She walked in and his jaw dropped.
       She was more incredible than he ever imagined. Genevieve stood there in her paramedic uniform. She was almost as tall as him and had no competition from chet. She was slim too with her black hair styled into a perfect bun and side bangs. Dazzling dark blue eyes and a sparkling smile to match.
      "At ease men! At ease!" She laughed and added warmly, "Hello gentlemen, nice to see you again!"
"Hi Genevieve!" "Hey Ginger!" "What's up!"
      She laughed whole heartedly at the overlapping sentences and came over to officially greet the three men with a hug.
      "I hope you don't have another attack today Chet" Genevieve joked. Kelly laughed nervously. "Oh, no ma'am. Though you certainly give enough reasons to have a heart attack..." She blushed. "Lies, Kelly, lies"
      Genevieve noticed Johnny at the end staring in amazment. "I don't believe we've met." She said walking over and sticking out her hand, "Genevieve Foster" "uh- uh... uh John. Johnny or... John... Gage" he stammered shaking her hand and smiling.
      "Ahh, of course. I filled in for you when you were sick recently. You're feeling better I hope?" "Oh yeah..." he said said still holding her hand and smiling, "Much... better" She slowly took her hand back and glanced around the room anxiously.
       Johnny couldn't even believe his luck! He was going to work with her for the whole shift! The whole shift! And... maybe she'll say yes to a date! And then... who knows what could happen. What if this is the girl I've been waiting for my entire life!
      "So..." she said breaking through his thoughts, "I... I guess Roy is the one I'm filling in for then. It's a shame I won't get to work with him again" Gage's hopes fell at seeing her disapointment and anxiety about Roy not being there.
      Roy! Aww man! How could anybody like her fall for Roy? Sure, he's a great partner but he's just been out of the system way too long. Man! His divorce is gonna ruin my life! Maybe I should get him and Joanne back together...
       But then Johnny thought of something. Roy still wore his ring, didn't he? Maybe she didn't know he was divorced... maybe he read her concern wrong. That's it! She's just concerned and nothing more!
      "Well he isn't very bad" Cap explained, "just a cold from... well you know. You were there!" He laughed gritting his teeth at the same time. Basically an awkward smile. Ginger raised her eyebrows and let out a huff. "Boy, I'm not suprised!"
      Gage gave a smile and placed his hands on his hips. "Well, uh, I don't know what happened... maybe you can tell me bout it?" He asked raising an eyebrow. "Oh, yes, of c-" "Later Gage" Chet inturupted seeing what John was trying to do.
      He lead Genevieve over to the kitchen table, "right now, I bet you're starved. Having to come in at such a short notice and so early!" Genevieve chuckled nervously. "Oh... yeah s-"    "Uh now Chet, don't you... don't you think it would be more reasonable for the paramedics to restock before the shift begins?"
      Chet scowled and began to speak before Genevieve stepped between the two. "Uh, heh heh... that actually sounds like quite a good idea. A paramedic must be totally prepared... we could go out on a run at any minute"
      Gage frowned in thought. Did she just... quote Craig Brice... naw, probably a coincidence. He then realized that Genevieve was watching him expectantly. "Huh?"
      Genevieve repeated herself, "I asked if you wanted to drive or if I should?" John smiled widely and looked around at his disappointed crew members. "Oh, I will" he replied. "Great" she said turning to exit the room.
      "Hang in there" Johnny laughed as Chet gave one final glare.