Jack Nicholson Character Oneshots

•Henry Moon•

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(3rd pov)
On one hot afternoon, the whole town was gathered around together to see the hanging of a man named Henry Moon. The people chatter and whisper amongst themselves, waiting for the hanging to begin. You were also there, curious about what was going on.

A few minutes later, two of the deputies bring out Henry causing the crowd to quiet down their chatters and whispers. He has slightly long brown hair with a brown beard and mustache, his eyes being a slight brown with a hazel tint.

The deputies walk him up to the hanging station, putting his hands behind his back and tying them. One of the deputies grab a black clothed bag and puts it over his head, putting the rope around his neck.

The other deputy then clears his throat, making the crowd silent. You watch the deputy, waiting for what he is about to say. "Good afternoon, Deputy Towfield here. Today we are here to hang the outlaw, Henry Moon.", he says.

He continues to talk, listing the things he has done. You get a bit bored but then turn your gaze towards Henry. You start to feel a bit of sympathy for him.

"Now, we are giving you folks the opportunity to save him." He says. He looks over and around the crowd, waiting for anyone to speak up. Finally, you speak up. "I will." You say.

A few gasps are heard from the crowd as some turn to face you, shocked. Deputy Towfield turns his gaze towards you, sighing and nodding his head. "Alright then. Take off the rope and bag." He says to the other deputy.

Henry then gets all happy and giddy while the other deputy unties him and takes the bag off his head. After he does, he looks around the crowd and spots you, a big smile spreading across his face.

As you make eye contact with him, you slightly blush but then shake your head, making it go away. Henry then runs down the steps of the hanging station and runs towards you, still smiling.

As soon as he reaches you, he wraps his arms around you and hugs you tightly, laughing with joy. He then takes a small step back, keeping his hands on your shoulders. "You don't know how thankful I am.." he says with a big grin.

You are still taken aback by the tight hug but give a small smile. "Well, I'm glad you are.." you say. "Are you ready to head back to my place?" you ask, slightly raising your eyebrow. "Sure am.." he says, that grin still plastered on his face.

The crowd looks at both of you as you both start to walk over to your carriage, the crowd still in shock. You and Henry climb onto the carriage's seat and sit down. You grab the reins and start to ride off down the dirt path with Henry.

After a few minutes of silence, Henry decides to speak up. "Say, I never got your name.." You continue to keep your attention in front of you, slightly smiling. "The name's y/n.." you tell him.

"y/n..that's a pretty name you have." he says with a small chuckle. You thank him, a small blush appearing but it quickly fades away.

After a few more minutes of riding in the carriage on the dirt path, you both make it back to your home. It's a pretty wooden house with a small barn beside it. There's a beautiful green pasture behind the house with some flowers blooming on a few parts.

You stop the horses that were pulling the carriage, letting go of the reins. Henry jumps down from the carriage while you gently get off of it as well. He looks around and gives a satisfied look.