Just Like Old Times

The Set-up

Lilly and Arthur walked side by side to Rose and Liath.

"Just be careful with that woman, Lilly. I don't trust her and she ain't as dumb as the rest of this town," Arthur warned. "You still didn't tell me what she said to you that day."

Lilly's mouth went sideways, creating a big dimple. She was indecisive. "And I will tell you the whole conversation, but not just now." Lilly kissed his cheek and lingered. "I will say, however, that it had to do with Papa."

"Ah shit. Does she know about the price on your head?" Arthur asked with concern.

"Unfortunately, yes, but she has no desire to collect...I suppose she's got enough money, though. It would only be pocket change to her," Lilly assured him.

"A hundred fifty thousand dollars is pocket change?"

"Apparently so. Hell, it's pocket change to our estate."

Arthur laughed. "That's true. God, we're gonna be so rich."

"Don't get greedy," Lilly smirked.

Arthur leaned in close to his wife. "The only thing I'm greedy about is your pussy cat."

Lilly squinted her mouth in amusement and smacked his shoulder lightly. "God damn bithiúnach!"

Arthur laughed again and rubbed his shoulder. "Ow!" he said mockingly. "Bean teasaí..." [Feisty woman...]

"Ya bet yer arse I'm feisty. Now c'mere," Lilly said, grabbing his shirt and kissing him with vigor. "You be careful, too. I'm not takin' my wolves. Wouldn't want to be forced to go after yas when you steal the horses, mo ghrá." [my love.]

Arthur slapped her bottom and she squealed. "Take 'em with you, please. I would feel better if you did. Besides, I got a plan for that."

Lilly looked at him suspiciously. "What plan?"

"You ready to go, deirfiúr?" Sean asked.

Arthur gave his wife a knowing smirk. "You'll see."

"Hmph. "Yes, deartháir, I'm ready." Lilly gave one last kiss to her husband before calling the wolves over and mounting up. Sean, Lilly, Arthur, John, and Javier all left at the same time but the two groups parted ways shortly before Rhodes. Lilly and Sean, along with the boys, engaged in comversation.

"Have ya thought about names yet?" Sean asked.

"Arthur Jr. for a boy, Cahira or Aoífe if it's a girl, although we have a few other names to go on."

"Ah. Good names. But Arthur Jr.? Really?"

"Why not? He should be named after his father. Oh..." Lilly stopped riding and put a hand to her belly. "Little one is hungry, I think." She reached into her pouch and grabbed a carrot and a candy bar. "Just give me a second, sorry."

"Take yer time, deirfiúr. Babies need eatin'." Lilly gripped the candy bar firmly to melt it before opening it and covering her carrot with the chocolate. As she took a bite, Sean gaped at her. "What in the bloody hell are ya doin'?"

"Mmm. Arthur showed me this. Try it." Lilly handed Sean the carrot.

He shrugged and munched. His eyes sparkled. "Wow, that is good."