THERAPIST | JACK THOMPSON

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Chief Dooley had called Peggy asking her to bring the Project Rebirth file over to Roxxon. Evelyn had sat herself down on the chair that Jack was previously occupying whilst he and Chief Dooley went through a few files.

"Carter. About time." Chief Dooley shouted as Peggy made her way towards him. Evelyn envied the way that Peggy walked so confidently into a room. Her head always held up high and a smile was always on her lips.

"Well." Mr Jones spoke as he eyed Peggy up and down. "I didn't know our government had such good taste in secretaries and I'm sorry-what do you do again?" He motioned over to Evelyn.

Jack noticed as the girl shifted in her seat uncomfortably, he clenched his jaw frustratedly. He hated that people made her feel comfortable.

"Therapist, Mr Jones." Evelyn answered truthfully as she fiddled with the cuff of her shirt sleeve.

She hated that she had to state her position, that whenever she came out on a mission with Chief Dooley or one of the other agents, that she too wasn't immediately assumed as an agent.

"What's your names, darling's?" Mr Jones questioned, Evelyn tucked a piece of her hair behind her ear before looking down at the floor.

She wanted to avoid eye contact no matter what. Evelyn hated the uncomfortable feeling that Mr Jones was giving her. She couldn't help but look over to Jack, who offered the girl a sympathetic smile.

"Agent." Peggy answered sharply, but Evelyn remained silent, which didn't go unnoticed by Jack.

"That has a lovely ring to it." Uttered Mr Jones as his eyes flickered up and down both the girls.

Anxiously, Evelyn began to chip her nail polish away. Her eyes flickered between Chief Dooley and Peggy, wondering if he was going to let her stay or not. The brunette hoped that Chief Dooley would let Peggy remain at Roxxon, it would definitely help Evelyn feel more comfortable in a room filled with misogynist.

"Evie." Jack questioned motioning for the girl to come and take a look at the file he was reading.

Evelyn instantly jumped up, making her way over to Jack. His hand found the small of her back and pulled her in front of him. He flickered through the file and rested his head on her shoulder.

"Are you okay?" He whispered, making the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end and for a shiver to travel down her spine. The girl hummed in response, not trusting her voice not to shake as she spoke.

"As requested. I'll meet you back at the office." Peggy announced, handing over the file and allowing a small smile to form on her face at Jack and Evelyn.

They were complete opposites which is probably why she could see them together. He was a hot head with a short fuse and she was a sarcastic sweetheart who always tried to help others.

"What's the rush?" Chief Dooley questioned as Peggy attempted to leave the office.

"Yeah, stick around." Jack muttered, noticing the way that Evelyn tensed up at the idea of Peggy leaving. "We could use your help."

"It wouldn't be for filing, would it?" Peggy questioned raising her brow cockily.

Evelyn chuckled at Peggy's quick response, causing Peggy to send the girl a playful wink. After Steve and Bucky's death, they became extremely close. Peggy felt protective of the girl, mainly because she always appeared vulnerable unless she was in her office.

Peggy remembered the day that her and the other agents all promised to keep Evelyn safe no matter what. They claimed that it was because she knew all their secrets just off of the top of her head, rather than having them all wrote in a file. But Peggy knew that everyone had a soft spot for the therapist, especially Jack.

"Turns out, anyone near the Nitramene blast was exposed to vita-radiation, which is probably still some whereabouts on their person." Chief Dooley announced, turning to face Peggy.

"So we're scanning everyone on the Roxxon's staff. Evie says that there's a chance this is an inside job." Jack muttered as he light gave Evelyn's waist a small squeeze.

Just before Peggy arrived Evelyn had told Jack and Chief Dooley all what she had found out whilst assessing Mr Jones. She had told them that the thing about his wife cheating on him with Howard was true, but also the fact that he probably had many affairs too. She had also informed them about how he because slightly agitated with all the questions that he was being asked.

"Yeah, there's a chance I take Rita Hayworth home tonight, but it's unlikely, if you catch my drift." Mr Jones pointed towards Jack with a laugh, but instead of laughing at what Mr Jones had said he just scrunched up his face in disgust.

"If you got some of Stark's guys in your pocket, there's a chance he's got some of your guys in his." Chief Dooley pointed towards Jones with a suggestive brow raise.

Evelyn wouldn't be surprised if Howard had some men working in Roxxon, it seemed like something he would do to keep a few steps ahead of his opponents.

"And how am I to help?" Peggy questioned curiously.

"How comfortable are you with this?" Chief Dooley questioned as he showed Peggy the vita-radiation scanner. He didn't even give Peggy a chance to respond before he continued, "You'll be dealing with the ladies."

"I volunteered," Jack spoke up, making Evelyn turn around and slap his chest. "but Chief and Evie said it wouldn't be appropriate." Jack had a soft smile on his face as he looked down towards the brunette.

Evelyn looked up at him with an innocent smile and soft eyes. Jack playfully scrunched his nose up at the girl, making her stifle a laugh. She couldn't help but reach her hand up to push away some of his hair that had fallen.

His grip on her waist tightened, pulling her into his chest. Jack smiled down towards the girl, pressing his lips against her cheek, causing her to blush. He didn't know what it was about her that made his heart beat a million times faster, but truthfully, he liked the feeling and never wanted it to stop.