( in Beacon Hills, before London, it didn't feel like that. but Matt had isolated him from everyone. and he had given Derek a run for his money in helping. nowadays, he can agree. )
If we can't be there longterm, why wouldn't we set up a check-in system. Make sure there in the same place, or better than they were. It creates more work, but it can help more. Even just a call.
We have people on the ground in certain areas. Like there's the Salvatore School in Mystic Falls or Vincent Griffith in New Orleans. What we do here is more moving people around.
[They're transportation and logistics. The community building stuff is in the hands of other people who are more qualified.]
( he has the idea. it's a little aping witness protection, but why wouldn't they keep a long enough tab on them. if they can. )
For them. For people not at the Salvatore School. Or, in New Orleans. ( he moves out from behind Alexander and sits on the edge of the bed. hear him out. ) They need people. Someone to check in with. Follow-ups. Even if they're lucky enough to be put somewhere safe.
[Alexander studies him for a moment, and a slow smile stretches across his face as he nods. It's one thing to have Jackson invested because he's here, and he wants to be with Alexander. It makes it easy to walk away if their relationship should happen to crash and burn at any point.
But if he wants to do something like this, it means he's also invested in the work. And honestly that's very sexy of him.
For now, though, he focuses on the business at hand:]
Well, you'd need a team, because you won't be able to manage all of this on your own. People to help you with handling intake and reaching out as needed. I'd recommend at least one of them have a softer touch or a reassuring smile.
[Not that Jackson couldn't be, but he's going to issue the reminder there all the same.]
You'd need access to our records to get started. Honestly I'd probably start with the Chens - Annie keeps track of all of the logistics that way, and Serena is a soft touch. And you need an office.
There are lots of empty rooms we're not using - just grab one.
[He doesn't need their permission for an office. That being said, however:]
You don't need my dad's permission, necessarily, but I think you should tell him about it. I think he would appreciate your ideas.
[Also to show that he is invested in what they're doing and not just hanging around because he likes to make out with his son. Abernathy ... well, he keeps most people at arms length for his own reasons, but especially his son's partners and he'd appreciate Jackson taking his own initiative.]
[He wants him to want both, and while if he didn't, it wouldn't change how he feels, it does make him feel more like Jackson understands what's important to him, which is good.]
My dad can be intimidating, but taking initiative is a good thing. It's the kind of thing he appreciates, and I do want you two to actually be able to talk to each other.
[He won't go so far as to say "get along" because getting along with David Abernathy is a very nebulous process, but that's not Jackson's issue, that's Abernathy's.]
( Probably not tomorrow. To be honest. Probably not for a few days. Not before he finds his office, talks to the relevant people. Does the research and then ensures he has everything on his side.
Cause he can do this.
Man, if his dad could see him now. He's kind of a social worker.
But much more like a U.S. Marshall. Yeah, that's how he'll put it. )
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If we can't be there longterm, why wouldn't we set up a check-in system. Make sure there in the same place, or better than they were. It creates more work, but it can help more. Even just a call.
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[Alexander gives a small shrug.]
Some might stay on to. If they don't have anything to return to, it can give them purpose.
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( he thinks about it. )
I'm new to this, but, are there - project managers?
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[They're transportation and logistics. The community building stuff is in the hands of other people who are more qualified.]
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( he has the idea. it's a little aping witness protection, but why wouldn't they keep a long enough tab on them. if they can. )
For them. For people not at the Salvatore School. Or, in New Orleans. ( he moves out from behind Alexander and sits on the edge of the bed. hear him out. ) They need people. Someone to check in with. Follow-ups. Even if they're lucky enough to be put somewhere safe.
( that they think is safe. )
How would I go about putting that together.
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But if he wants to do something like this, it means he's also invested in the work. And honestly that's very sexy of him.
For now, though, he focuses on the business at hand:]
Well, you'd need a team, because you won't be able to manage all of this on your own. People to help you with handling intake and reaching out as needed. I'd recommend at least one of them have a softer touch or a reassuring smile.
[Not that Jackson couldn't be, but he's going to issue the reminder there all the same.]
You'd need access to our records to get started. Honestly I'd probably start with the Chens - Annie keeps track of all of the logistics that way, and Serena is a soft touch. And you need an office.
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He also doesn't disagree. )
And the Chens can get me an office? I don't have to go through you? Or your dad?
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[He doesn't need their permission for an office. That being said, however:]
You don't need my dad's permission, necessarily, but I think you should tell him about it. I think he would appreciate your ideas.
[Also to show that he is invested in what they're doing and not just hanging around because he likes to make out with his son. Abernathy ... well, he keeps most people at arms length for his own reasons, but especially his son's partners and he'd appreciate Jackson taking his own initiative.]
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( that would go the other way around to Whittemore Esq.
but he nods, and can see how that needs to look. )
I can want this and I can want you, Alexander.
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[He wants him to want both, and while if he didn't, it wouldn't change how he feels, it does make him feel more like Jackson understands what's important to him, which is good.]
My dad can be intimidating, but taking initiative is a good thing. It's the kind of thing he appreciates, and I do want you two to actually be able to talk to each other.
[He won't go so far as to say "get along" because getting along with David Abernathy is a very nebulous process, but that's not Jackson's issue, that's Abernathy's.]
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( So, he'll dot his i's, mind his p's, his q's, what's the saying? )
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[But they can do that later. For now, they deserve to take the time to rest. So Alexander will take his hand and tug him back to bed.]
Tomorrow.
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( Probably not tomorrow. To be honest. Probably not for a few days. Not before he finds his office, talks to the relevant people. Does the research and then ensures he has everything on his side.
Cause he can do this.
Man, if his dad could see him now. He's kind of a social worker.
But much more like a U.S. Marshall. Yeah, that's how he'll put it. )