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Opportunity
She heard his voice
Before she looked up to see
"I need to speak with Ruechari."
Big Hunk blocked his way
But she wondered what he'd say.
"Let him through,"
came the voice of Rue
Big Hunk opened the door
Made a rather rude gesture
To Ronan but said no more.
Ronan stood in her office
His hat in hand
How to make her understand.
"I was wondering if I could...
If you would, still let me manage
The casino floor?"
Rue waited patiently
for him to say more.
No explanation or apologies
He's perfectly okay with lying to me.
Though she knew he had his reasons
It still hurt. That he won't trust her with
The truth, so the issue she'd skirt.
"You're in luck it would seem
Mrs. Order would like me to attend her
On a trip to County
I believe her hope is to bring Billy back.
I told her I couldn't leave because
A floor manager I lack.
I don't like to disappoint my friends,
Though I seem to do so over and over again.
So, If you want the job it's yours
If you've nothing else left to say...
There's the door."
"Billy?"
"I look no more forward to seeing him
As I do you. But I've a friend in need and
a business to run... So what would you
have me do?"
Rue stood up from her desk to circle round
Making a scene of standing her ground.
Arms folded over her chest,
Her eyes daring him to put her to the test.
Tell her! the voice screamed in his head.
Tell her that your wife is long gone dead.
No, this is not the time.
When Strop is fine.
Coward! spat the voice in his head.
Say it.
Make it real.
Say she is dead.
"You must do what you have to do."
He moved to the door.
"Thank you"
He knew Rue wanted more.
As he opened the door.
Let me go, pleaded Hanna in his head
"Thank you boss," is all he said.
He closed the door
Before his tears could pour.
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Busted Gulch vol. 11
AventuraBusted Gulch is booming but in a good way. Business is good, the town is prospering but can this good feeling last or will 3Gun get caught up in his past. What will Myna's and Lorne's baby be when born, a little cowboy or cowgirl the town is torn. ...
