Caught in the Crossfire

The Garrison

"So what can I get you to drink, Miss...?" Thomas asked as he walked behind the bar, exploring all the different drinks.

"Catherine" The lady said

"Catherine what?"

"Catherine who is cautious of answering too many questions" She smiled sarcastically and began to inspect the blood which covered her dress. Thomas saw this and threw her a cloth.  "Thank you"

"So why were you in the pub? why did you kill that man? and how can I repay you?" Thomas questioned pouring whiskey for himself. He looked up at Catherine who shrugged and he got out another glass and poured her an Irish whiskey.

"You know for someone who just got told they won't get answers, you sure as hell ask a lot of questions. But, saying that I will answer the following questions with; he was my driver, I needed him to drive me to Yorkshire. I killed him because he was about to put a hole in my head and you can repay me by leaving me alone." Thomas stood for a moment, taking in all that had been said. He walked around the bar and sat at a table, whiskey bottle still in hand.

With a smirk still planted on his face Thomas says "You know miss Catherine you're an interesting girl-"

"girl?"

"Yes, you're a girl. You are throwing a tantrum at the mere thought of a stranger knowing something about you and you refuse to let me help you. So, I am gonna ask you again. How can I repay you?"

Catherine sat down at the table opposite Thomas. She grabbed the bottle that was gripped in Mr Shelbys hands and clumsily poured herself another drink.

"Now that I think about it Thomas Shelby, you can help me. I need a place to sleep tonight." Catherines eyes connected with Tommys. "and you're gonna give me a room to sleep in."

Thomas grew excited at the prospect of this girl coming back to his house. however, things were complicated with his business and Grace and May... does he really want this girl getting that close to him.

"wait" Thomas hesitated anxious of how the girl might react "Are we going to fuck?"

The girl almost choked on her drink as those words left Thomas' mouth. She let out a bitter laugh "You wouldn't be so lucky sweetheart" and with that she finished her drink in one gulp and stood up "Am I going to have to find the way? or are you gonna show me?"

This girls sarcastic blunt behaviour was originally amusing for Tommy but it has started to turn annoying very quickly.