Listen Up

Rating: PG, for language. 
Disclaimer: Tina's characters...
Spoilers: "Gentlemen's Intermission" when he talks to Liz's fiancé.
Pairing: Jack/Liz friendship (maybe something in the end...), Liz/Other
Summary: "You listen up!"

"Hey, Jack?"
"What is it, Lemon? I'm in the middle of something."
"I want you to have dinner. With me and my fiancé."
Jack bounced off his seat. 
"Fiancé? You're getting married?"
Liz looked confused.
"Aren't you happy for me?"
"I am. I am. I'm just shocked you didn't tell me you even had a boyfriend."
"Well, you were busy and for all I know, you could have been screwing some model when he proposed."
Jack's face was blank.
"Very well, Lemon. I will meet him." 
"Great! It's at the Cheesecake Factory at seven. The reservation is Lemon-Donaghy."
"Why is it Lemon-Donaghy and not Lemon-whatever your boyfriend's last name is."
"James. His last name is James."
"So if you marry him, your name will be Liz James? That doesn't sound right."
"It'll be Elizabeth James. Very proper."
"I'll see you at seven, Lemon."
At exactly seven, Jack went to the cheesecake factory in his best tux. 
"Lemon-Donaghy," he said.
The waiter showed him the table where he saw Liz and a man at the table. Liz was wearing a fancy dress, while her fiancé was wearing casual clothes. 
"Hey Jack," she smiled.
"I want you to meet my fiancé. Robert James."
"Hello Robert," he said, with an annoyed look.
There was a silence for about five minutes, until the waiter came by to ask what they'll have for a drink.
"What would you like to drink?" asked the waiter.
"White wine, please." Liz said.
"Ah, same here." Jack replied.
"I'll have...water."
A non-drinker! What has Liz Lemon gotten into now? How will they fulfill...stuff? 
Jack was really getting mad now. 
"Hey, I have to go to the restroom. I'll see you two in a bit."
As soon a Liz left, Jack started talking.
"Alright, who are you?"
The man said nothing.
"Who are you?"
"I'm her fiancé."
"Well, I have something to say to you, Robert James. Liz is the funniest, smartest, sexiest, hottest, brainy-est, warmest, most humanitarian, most creative woman yet. And if you hurt her. Hurt her, I will hunt you down. I don't care what country you'll be in, but wherever that is, I'll kick your ass so hard, you'll be puking up my toenails. No woman deserves to be treated like shit. Especially Elizabeth Lemon. So don't ever, ever do that to her. I know you cheated on her. Don't do it again. Or there will be consequences."
To tell you the truth, Liz never went to the restroom. She wanted to see what Jack would say. But, she also knew that Robert had cheated on her. She was gonna call it quits tonight anyway. She went back to the table.
"Hey guys. Did you do any talking?"
Jack stared at Robert and him and Robert traded seats. 
Jack put his arm around Liz.
"This woman is a wonderful friend. Don't let this kind of person slip away."
"And you're my best friend, Jack."
They both smiled.
Liz slowly took the ring off her finger and placed it on Robert's palm.
"I know. You cheated on me. Goodbye, Robert."
Robert left the restaurant and Liz started crying. She did love Robert, but she'd just never been cheated on like that for a long time. 
Jack was there to dry away her tears and he kissed her forehead. 
At least no one will take her from me this time, he thought.

END