A Different Time and Place - A Collection of WoSo one shots.

Not So Secret Santa (Naeher/Sauerbrunn)

"Alright everyone gather round, it's that time of the year again. Please take a name and remember there is a $20 cap on the price of the gift. I expect everyone's gifts to be placed under the office tree in time for our Holiday Party on the 20th. Now, pick a name and get back to work!"

Alyssa Naeher lines up and when it's her turn pulls a name out of the box. She walks back over to her desk and sets the paper down on it without opening it up.

"Who'd you get?"

"You know I can't tell you, it's supposed to be a secret."

A hand quickly reaches over and snatches up the paper, "Ohh, this could be interesting!"

"Kriegs, hand the paper over, please." Ali Krieger hands her back the paper and takes a seat beside her, "So, what are you going to get her?"

"Same thing I get every year, a box of chocolates and a mug."

"Lys, did you even look at who you got? Cause girl, that isn't gonna fly this year."

Alyssa opens the paper and sees the name, "Becky S." on it. "Ohh."

"Told you. So, what are you going to get your girl crush?"

"I'm not sure."

"Well, this is your chance to impress her, so you better make it good."

"You do realize the whole concept of Secret Santa, right Kriegs?"

"Whatever."

Alyssa laughs at her, "You better get back to work, you know how much of a grinch Jill is when we are off task."

"True, I honestly wonder when the last time she got some action is because the girl could definitely use some!"

"Not all of us are fortunate enough to have an Ashlyn waiting for us when we get home. You guys hearing wedding bells, yet? Cause you ain't getting any younger!"

"We've discussed it. It'll happen when the timing is right. But this conversation isn't about me and Ash it's about you and your office crush."

"Please stop calling her that, someone is going to overhear."

"Lys, everyone here already knows, except her, Becky may be incredibly smart but she's oblivious to the game you've been playing for a year now."

"What game? We haven't been playing any game, except online chess."

"Really? How many times have you brought her a coffee or treat, just to see her smile and say thank you?"

"Fine, I admit that I like her, but look at me versus her, she can do so much better in the looks department."

"She isn't seeing anyone, Lys, as far as anyone can tell she goes home every night to her cats."

"I like cats."

"Crap, Jill is coming, I'll message you later." Ali darts off and back to her office to hide from their boss.

Jill Ellis walks towards Alyssa's desk and stops, "Ms Naeher, if you have plans for this weekend I would suggest you cancel them. Dawn has been called back to England and will be unable to make the sales pitch to the Carli Lloyd and her team. You and Ms Sourbrown will be flying to New Jersey to make it in her place. Here is your ticket and itinerary, you may leave now and pack for the trip. I expect you to land the account or else you will be clearing your desk out on Monday, have a good weekend." Jill walks away leaving a stunned Alyssa at her desk. Her phone beeps

Kriegs: What did the wicked witch want?

Lys: Becky and I are flying to New Jersey to do the sales pitch to Lloyd this weekend. I should message the girls and reschedule game night.