He should be used to us ignoring him by now," Derek mused.  Then he groaned slightly.  "Philip," he said softly.  "I feel as though I need to break the news to him as gently as I do to my mother."  He smiled then.  "I had planned on talking with my mother alone.  Perhaps, I should include Philip. Or talk to him afterward, that would delay talking to Sloan additionally."
 
Julia winked as she started walking backwards, asking "Wait on Philip til I get back if you don't mind?  And I remember... no speeding."
 
She said the last part with mock resignation before winking and 'love you' and heading out the door.  The sooner she left, the sooner she was back.
 
Sloan saw her coming and so politely excused himself and waved at both of them and then reentered the House.
 
He spotted Derek but let him go back to the kitchen as he headed up the stairs.
 
He wanted to take a look in the Control Room for a moment....
 
 
Julia looked over at Megan quietly for a brief moment before starting out.  She wasn't going to say anything unless the other woman said anything first.  It just didn't feel right to do anything else.

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