Busted Gulch vol 10

Never a Break (Ruechari)

Never a Break

Denver took Rue for a turn around the floor.

Telling her his plans for what the money was for.

The Elderly, Doc, and Margarita's Orphans would get a share.

It was wonderful to see how much he and his family care.

Ronan decided to take a break.

He found a replacement dealer for replacement's sake.

He stood leaning against the wall

Making a decision he gave Tru a call.

When Denver was through

Ronan made a request for Rue

Ruechari smiled, "So you'd like me to save a dance for you?"

Ronan grinned back, "Only if you wish to."

Ronan held out his hand

Tru struck up the band.

Rue's heart leapt, with the words of this song

Yet, her head tried to warn her of what could go wrong.

"Oh, I see you've chosen not to play fair.

Are you trying to make me fall for you?"

"Such a thought," he replied, "I wouldn't dare."

Yet then Ronan pulls Rue in tight

Singing softly in her ear, "a little tenderness, gonna treat her right."

Rue tried desperately to stay non-effected

But her poor wounded heart was feeling so neglected.

Still..."That's good Mr. O'Boyle because I don't think you

Could handle a woman like me."

"I wouldn't know

I've never met another woman like you, Ruechari."

He says this while lightly brushing her cheek.

"Careful there, Ronan. I know this is all a game to you.

But my heart is not to be trifled with, " warned Rue.

"You think this is a game to me?"

Ronan looked about to say something, when in walks Jujube.

"There are a bunch of men, a mob

Complaining about stolen wallets

Figured this was your job.

Oh, and they appear to be

Very angry."

"I'll go. We may need the Sheriff, but I'll do what I can."

Jujube spoke in Kit-Kat to Rue,

"Probably the first time an angry mob ever saved that man."

Rue gave Jujube an unappreciated look.

Didn't matter she wasn't about to let Ronan off the hook.

Not after that song and dance.

Her aching heart begged her for a chance.