Email to Siobhan
by Jenna Donovan
10 Jul 2012 17:53 (updated 10 Jul 2012 18:44) | 20 comment(s)
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
I have a class tomorrow morning, and plans tomorrow night, but I could totally use your help and opinion. I need a different dress for the AK Enterprises Mid-Summer's Ball than the one I'd been planning on wearing.
I need shoes to go with it.
Accessories; purse, make-up, etc.
And I need your opinion on whether I should wear my hair up or down.
Chance asked me to be his date to the party, and I want to knock his socks off.
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Seriously? Chance asked you out?
What are your plans tomorrow night? Maybe we can do Thursday?
Something red? :)
Do you have something or are we shopping? It's short notice to go shopping, but maybe you have something that can be altered? Or I do? I might be able to swing a seamstress on short notice.
(What's wrong with what you were going to wear anyway?)
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Well asked me out might be a bit different than asked me to be his date for the evening. Either way, I need a better, sexier, wow-factor dress. The one I have is too ball-gowny-girlish.
I'm going to watch some movies with a friend, and head to work from there.
No, I want something new. It's still over a week away. That's more than enough time to get something that's on the rack. I don't think I'd have to special order anything.
Definitely something red.
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
That's cool that he asked you out.
Shopping it is then. Maybe I'll pick out something new too.
(Maybe you should get red lingerie to match?)
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Shiv, c'mon. He didn't ask me out! He just asked me to go with him so that he wouldn't be bored. You know how these events are.
Why would I need red lingerie?
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Do I really have to explain to you? It's no fun if I have to explain the joke.
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Well we both know I won't be going home with Chance Harper. But you know what, Shiv?
Maybe we can get matching lingerie anyhow. Because I'm pretty sure Harper Donovan has got a suite in Staten Island with your name on it.
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
You don't know that you won't go home with him. Maybe he'll see you all dressed to the nines and fall instantly head over heels.
Or head over lust ;)
… then I'll definitely need matching lingerie. Something that will have his jaw on the floor. I guess I should probably get a dress that does that too.
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
As if. Come on, Siobhan. This is Chance we're talking about. I like him, but I do happen to know that he's a playboy. If he did take me home (which he wouldn't because I'm a virgin and not worth the hassle), it'd be a one night thing and he'd be done with me.
But you?
Yours is a definite, for sure thing. I overheard him booking it, and you know he's going to ask you next time the two of you are alone. Which by the way, will be tomorrow night.
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
I don't think that it's so much that the virgin thing is a hassle as it is that he doesn't want to be the sleazy guy who takes it and runs. At least he's man enough to admit that he's a raging playboy.
Ugh. What is wrong with me? That's the like the third time in three days that I've defended him or tried to explain his behavior.
That cinches it then, I need super sexy lingerie.
And a better dress.
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Well there's that too, but it is also a hassle. I mean, I really wouldn't want to be the guy who had to indoctrinate someone into the world of sex. Especially someone like me. I respect that he's upfront about what he wants, you know? I mean, he could've just been flirty and had his way with me, but he was honest and said he doesn't want anything long term.
Along that note, I think I screwed up with Quintin. I mean, when I talked to him the other day and I said I wanted to date.
But yes! We'll get you something sexy, and a cute outfit for the next morning. And you know, extra protection just in case. I don't want to be an auntie quite yet.
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
I respect him for being honest. >.> I really need to stop saying nice things about him. It's going to start to sound like I might actually approve of him. I have a reputation to maintain.
Why so? How do you think you screwed up with Quin?
Jen, I'm on the pill. There will be condoms. How much more protection do you think we need? Assuming that it's even that sort of night. It could just be an opportunity to be alone and spend time together without interruption.
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Me too. I get that he doesn't want anything serious. I don't know what I want right now. I don't want a fling, but dating and hanging out? I can do that easily enough. So long as I don't have to worry about him wanting a fling, which he doesn't.
Quin… well… I don't know. I thought we were on the same page. I told him I kissed Chance, and that I wanted to date because I wasn't ready for a relationship, and well he's been a lot more quiet since. Did he say anything when you were at lunch yesterday?
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Sorry, wasn't ignoring your email, but Harper stopped by last night and the night sort of got away from us.
Yeah, Quin and I talked at lunch. He's a very deep, analytical person who doesn't like to talk or show his feelings much, you've picked on that, right?
He likes you. But you know that. You two have a lot in common in the whole haven't been in a relationship thing. I think he was a little thrown by your desire to not jump into a relationship, and he respects you for being honest. He's just very … singular minded.
Maybe when he comes back you two should talk more. Maybe with an impartial third party.
We're still on for shopping tomorrow?
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
It's okay. I was at work last night anyhow and wouldn't have been able to reply until I got home.
I know how Quin is. It's one of the things I like about him. He totally doesn't jump into anything until he's got the full details and whatever.
I like him too, and don't get me wrong I would love a relationship. But right now, I like two guys. It wouldn't be fair for me to go into a relationship with Quin and always have a 'what if' hanging over my head. It wouldn't be fair for him for me to do that, you know?
Did you just suggest that I go to therapy with Quin?
Anyway, he's in Vegas now with his friend, so the point is likely moot. I guess I'll see when he gets back.
We are. It'll have to be before work though.
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
I think … yeah, I did suggest you go to therapy with Quin. *laughs* That would be amusing.
Does that go both ways? The whole being fair to both guys? What if Chance puts the moves on you at the Ball? That is kind of the sort of perfect environment. Pretty clothes, romantic type mood. Like Prom for adults.
Would it be weird for you if I ended up in something red? You know, I won't go specifically looking for red because it's totes your signature color and I don't like to step on your toes. I told Mom I was considering shopping for a new dress, and she told me "You look good in red. You don't wear it very often. I bet that would really wow Harper."
I look good in gold and black too, though, just don't let me end up buying or even trying on anything in salmon? You know I make that mistake once a year because I see a gorgeous dress and it's really just an exercise in torture.
You okay with that? The whole friend in Vegas thing? (Yeah, he told me. I was giving him a chance to tell you before I brought it up, so I'm glad he did.)
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Oh, yeah. I can see that happening. 'Hey, mother? Can you give Quin and I therapy?' She'd blow a gasket. Hell, I'm just glad I'm over 18 and I don't need to get her permission to go on birth control.
It does. Chance only wants a fling, and he knows that while I'm okay with dating I'm not a fling girl. He's so not going to put the moves on me at the Ball. He'll do what he always does; treat it like a friendly outing, flirt a little bit, and be a perfect gentleman.
As long as you don't pick the same dress I do? I saw the one I want in the shop window yesterday, but I didn't have time to run in and try it on. It's still fairly decent, just a lot more sexy than the original dress.
I promise I wont let you buy a salmon dress.
I don't really have a choice whether I am or not. I'm the one that mentioned we should date. It wouldn't be fair of me to not be okay with it when I've gone out with Chance a few times. As friends, mostly, but still. It would be hypocritical of me to say 'yeah, Chance and I are going out places as friends, but you should leave your friend behind'.
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
Does Karen know? That you're hanging out with Quin? I never really thought about it until now, but if you started dating Quin wouldn't that be a little uncomfortable?
Of course it won't be the same dress. I might switch it up a bit from my usual, but I don't know yet. I do have a perfectly good dress in black picked out already, so it's not a pressing issue.
Even if you did suggest it, that doesn't mean you aren't a little disappointed and hurt. You're allowed to be. You can talk to me too. I'm here to listen or let you vent or whatever. Just because I'm dating Harper doesn't mean we can't lock him out of the room with a privacy spell and girl gab anymore.
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
I haven't told her, no. I mean, it would be awkward for her patient to be hanging around her family, I guess. She'd tell me to stop hanging around with him, or offer to find him another shrink. The thing is, he likes her. She's good at what she does.
I know it doesn't mean we can't talk. But… I also know that what you have with Harper is shiny, and new. You don't need the taint of my feelings involved in any of that.
Love ya,
J <3
FROM: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
TO: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
SUBJECT: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
I guess it would be and I wouldn't want Quin to have to find a new doc. Of course she's good at what she does. That's why she has a waiting list of patients and comes highly recommended.
Gawd, Jen, it's not taint. It's friends talking and being friends. Feelings aren't contagious. (Feelings aren't contagious for me ;) ) I can be happy with Harper and still listen to you and feel for you, okay? Just because I'm with Harper doesn't mean that I don't remember how not being with Harper feels.
Oh, I wanted to run an idea by you: inviting Quin and Chance to the Hamptons with us, maybe? We've totally taken friends before and this wouldn't be any different. I don't know that they'd go, or be able to go, either of them, but we could invite. Even if they only came up for a long weekend or something, it could be fun.
Love ya,
Shiv
FROM: Jenna Donovan <ude.uynhcsit|navonodj#ude.uynhcsit|navonodj>
TO: Siobhan Knight <ude.drailliuj|thginks#ude.drailliuj|thginks>
SUBJECT: Re: Wardrobe Emergency…. STAT!
You know, if mother found out and it came down to it… I'd stop hanging around Quin, just to ensure that he's getting the best medical care he can be.
No, it's not taint, but all I get from you is happy giddiness and I don't want to get that 'contagion' as you put it, when I'm feeling down. Not that I am. What I'm doing is taking time to process things before I head out for my movie night.
I think that's a good idea. But maybe we should wait to bring it up until after Quin gets home? To see what happens? I don't want it to be completely uncomfortable for him or whatever. You know? But it would be fun.
Love ya,
J <3