County at Last (baileygaines and Ruechari)

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County at Last

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County at Last

Lou, Bruce, and Lizzie headed for County.

Bruce was getting more uneasy. 


Why risk his life for his brother?

Justice needed a scapegoat and Buck would do just as well as another.


But there was Lou, too.

"Bruce, what does Justice have against you?"

Lou glanced back at him.


"What doesn't he have against me, you mean.

I'm a wanted man. I guess the usual."


"You're sure it's not personal?"


"It's a possibility. 

But really I'm the bad guy and he's the good guy. 

It's that simple." He let out a sigh.


But Lou wouldn't let it go. 

"Sleeps with anyone he knows?"


"Probably.

In fact it's almost a guarantee.

But I don't remember."


"Of course not."


"Ask Buck. He might remember.

 He'd at least try - for you. 

What's up with you two?"


"What are you talking about?

I haven't a clue."

Lou stared straight ahead, avoiding his gaze.


Bruce laughed. "Oh, come on, Lou.

You've moved on from him...to me.

Haven't you?"


"So that's what you think."

No direct answer, of course.


"I don't think. I know."


"That night? It it was nice, but you never know

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