This snippet is the fifth in the Thoughts series - just short drabbles from different povs. This one is from Josh's perspective.

C.J. is a sister to me, a grand substitute for the one I lost when I was young. She is the voice of the administration – caring, independent, and intelligent, with a fierce intent on doing the right thing, of helping, of making a difference. In her virtue, however, there is a protectiveness that allows the rest of us to do our jobs. I used to worry about her though. I worried that she puts us first instead of taking care of herself. I worried that she has forgotten how to live. I worried that she would never feel like an insider. I don’t worry about her so much anymore. Someone else is doing that now.

She is always telling us she should be our first call when we’ve done or are thinking of doing something which would put our administration in an unfavorable light. But I’m curious: Who will she call when she realizes our boss’s wife is in love with her? Will she pick up the phone instead of giving into what she’s feeling? Or will the love affair between Abigail Barlet and C.J. Cregg be the downfall of us all?