Busted Gulch vol 10

A Spark of Joy - Myna (MystresMyna)

A Spark of Joy - Myna

The mood was grim,

We had buried our friend;

Lorne was right,

My position I could no longer defend.

We all walked slowly,

Back to the cafe;

We had had enough sadness,

I think I know how to brighten the day.

Aunt Sue and Margarita,

Had laid out a spread;

It was time to remember the living,

And lay to rest the dead.

Back in the kitchen, I take Lorne aside,

"Forgive me my darling...

Being my husband isn't an easy ride.

I know that you love me,

With all your heart.

I understand now,

What you were trying to impart."

He places his hand,

Gently upon my cheek,

"My Desert Rose,

The safety of you both is all I seek."

He kisses me softly,

Then hand in hand,

We walk out together,

In front of our friends we stand.

"May I have your attention...

A toast should be raised,

In remembrance of our friend Justice,

His life and service should rightly be praised."

Lorne raises his glass,

As do we all;

Then a moment of silence,

Is shared by one and all.

Lorne then looks to me,"It's your turn my dear.

Myna has something to say,

That you all need to hear."

I swallow hard,

And walk to 3Gun's side;

I hold out my badge,

And lay down my pride.

"Sheriff, 3Gun, my friend...I must resign.

A new deputy, 

You must assign.

For now there is more at stake,

Than just Lorne and I...

A baby is on its way,

So now you understand why.

Lorne was only trying,

To protect the baby and me;

I was being stubborn,

My pride wouldn't let me see.

Aunt Sue guessed our secret.

She said she'd seen the glow,

And knew that soon...I would begin to show.

Lorne raises his glass again,

"A new toast I gladly propose...

To our soon to be baby Order

And my beautiful Desert Rose!"