"Catching Feelings (Part 2 to One Night Stand)"

"The Interview"

Nat: More for me then.

Nat grabbed the bottle from Summer.

Summer: Wait, Krystal.

Krystal was sitting on one of the dining room chairs. Summer & Nat sat next to her. Summer placed her hand on Krystal's back. Krystal had her head lowered.

Krystal: I'm pregnant you guys.

Krystal was smiling, but tears were coming down her face. Nat set the food down.

Nat: Ok, sushi can wait. Honey... Why are you crying? You have a miracle growing inside of you. That's a beautiful thing.
Krystal: You're right. It is & I am happy.
Nat: Then why are you crying?
Krystal: I'm just scared. Devon & I are already working so much to support the 3 precious children we have. I don't know how we're going to pull it off with 4.
Summer: Krystal, just watching you do your thing as a mom is so inspiring. You are doing the best you can for your family. And they appreciate that. I don't think you have anything to worry about for baby number 4. This little boy or girl is going to so loved & so blessed.

Krystal cried some more.

Krystal: Don't worry. These are happy tears now.

Nat & Summer hugged Krystal.

Krystal: Ok.

Krystal wiped her tears & took a deep breath.

Krystal: Oh darn! I can't have sushi either!
Summer: We have pizza.

Summer grabbed ginger ale & pizza for Krystal & Nat & Summer devoured their sushi along with their wine. They talked for almost the entire evening about the girls & about the pregnancy & about their men. Krystal found out she was 4 months pregnant & didn't know it until then. She only hoped that Devon would be home for the delivery.

The next day, Nat promised to help Summer go job hunting. Summer was frantically putting on her makeup & had her hair up in big curlers. She was wearing a robe & wasn't even sure what to wear.

Nat: Have no fear! Nat is here!

Nat was going back & forth from the walk-in to the Summer's vanity where she was getting ready. Nat was holding hangers of clothes & would hold them up to Summer's body.

Nat: This could work with black heels.
Summer: Yes! You're a genius!
Nat: Oh I know...

Nat sat Summer's clothes on the bed & sat on the counter watching Summer get ready. He was playing with the makeup brushes & touching up his own makeup.

Summer: So Krystal...
Nat: I know right?! 4 kids! Do you want kids?
Summer: I don't yet. I loved being a teacher. I enjoy babysitting, but it might be different once I have one of my own.
Nat: I know what you mean. George & I were thinking of surrogacy, but it's just too much. He's okay with not having kids.
Summer: Yeah. Hey, thanks for coming with me to this interview.
Nat: Of course!
Summer: I only minored in counseling so we'll see where this takes me.
Nat: Babe, with the outfit we chose you'll get the job for sure.

Nat & Summer walked into the conference building. Professionally people walked around in suits & there was an older lady at a desk in the center of the hustle & bustle. Nat eyed a lounge with a seating area & walked over.

Nat: I'll wait right here. You'll do great.
Summer: Thanks, Nat.

Summer approached the lady at the desk.

Sophia: Hey sweetheart, how may I help you today?
Summer: Hi, I'm here for a job interview with the counseling agency.

Sophia opened up her binder & glanced through the pages.

Sophia: Counseling...counseling... Oh here it is. 5th floor.
Summer: Ok, great.
Sophia: My pleasure. Good luck.
Summer: Thank you.

Summer took one more look at Nat who flashed two thumbs up. She was grateful for the confidence boost he always provided. He was such an encouragement.
Summer held her portfolio tightly & tucked her hair behind her ear as she stepped onto the elevator. She was the only in & the doors were about to close until a man's hand wedged it's way in to keep the door from closing. She looked up. It was Nick. He came in & hit the number 3. The doors closed & he turned to look at her.

Summer: Nick?
Nick: Hey...

He pointed to her outfit.

Nick: Job interview?
Summer: Yeah.
Nick: Cool.
Summer: What are you doing here?

The doors opened to the 3rd floor. Nick pointed to the doors.

Nick: This is me. Hey good luck on that interview.

The doors closed & Summer whispered, "Thanks". She nervously stepped out of the elevator when it reached the 5th floor. There was no one in the waiting room except for another receptionist who sat behind a tall counter. Summer introduced herself & was told to have a seat. While waiting for her appointment time she reviewed her portfolio. She looked up at the glass wall behind the desk. Everything looked so shiny & inviting. "I hope I get the job...", she though. There were a couple other hopefuls for the job who exited the glass doors. She looked away to avoid awkward eye contact. Soon she was called in. She stood up, took a deep breath & grabbed her portfolio & walked in.

Nat was downstairs for about 30 minutes & decided to walk around the first floor of the building. He saw a coffee cart not too far from the lounge. Nat bought a coffee & sat back down. The sound of heels on the marble floor running his direction caught his attention. He looked up from his coffee cup to see Summer running. She had a huge smile on her face. He stood up & opened his arms to hug her.

Nat: You got the job?
Summer: I got the job!

Nat let go of the embrace & held Summer's hands. They jumped for joy as they both were chanting "I got the job!" "You got the job!" Some people watched as they jumped up & down & couldn't help but smile out of how contagious their spirits were. From a distance, on the third floor balcony, Nick was watching Nat & Summer. He smiled & knew she got the job she interviewed for & that she got hired on the spot. Nick walked towards the elevators & hit the number 5.