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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2553263" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p><strong>Morning</strong></p><p></p><p>Morning, Monday April 3rd, 1882</p><p></p><p>Ruby opens her eyes slowly. She sees the blue sky above her as she opens her eyes. Nudging Jake sotfly she says, "Morning baby. You still love me today?" </p><p></p><p>"Why, what day is it?" Jake quickly grabs her hand before she can hurt him. "Joking! I was joking. I love you more than ever." </p><p></p><p>Ruby feigns being insulted and tries to pull her hand away before ending up on top of Jake, kissing him. "I love you too baby," she says running her hand over his starting to get stubbly face. </p><p></p><p>"Ahhhh.. it's a bit chilly out here with no clothes on," she giggles. She takes a long breath in. "But, it's so nice here, I felt like I was getting smothered back in town. And I feel safe here, with you." </p><p></p><p>Guilt and pride pelt Jake like the storm rains from last night. He maintains a warm smile inspite of that emotional assault. "That means the world to me." </p><p></p><p>"It does?" Ruby lets her fingers lightly wander over Jake's chest. Ruby sighs, "I suppose we should get back, even though I feel like I could stay like this forver. We don't want anyone thinking we're not coming back." Even with her words, Ruby makes no attempt to move. </p><p></p><p>"No one expects us up early anyway...." Jake snorts a small laugh at that, "...we can take our time. Not too long, girl, we didn't bring any food with us." </p><p></p><p>Ruby laughs at Jake's astute obversation. "You're right." She continues drawing little hearts on Jake's chest. "I hope we can go to Tombstone. I had fun last time. And we have a little special spot like this there too," she smiles as her memories come rushing back. "And I told Jane we would visit her in Tuscon too. We have lots of trips to plan and fun to have." </p><p></p><p>"Tuscon needs to wait a little while. I talked to Red, and he wants some time to setup his new operation. He does want to both of us to visit. We did talk about Jane a bit, though he was still cryptic about that. I don't think Jane is the object of his romantic affections, and yet I don't know what his relationship was with Jane's mother." Jake keeps his gaze skyward, scrutinizing the detailess blue sky. "He can have his secrets. At least he can have them for now." </p><p></p><p>Ruby looks a bit disappointed. "Oh but I don't want to wait..." Her voice trails off. "Ok." She looks up into the sky following Jake's gaze. "Jane respects him for knowing her mother and wanting to help her. It's not easy for us girls to find someone who cares about us and wants to help us with good intentions." She pauses. "You DO think Red has good intentions, don't you?" Her fingers wander a little lower on Jake's chest, down to his tight belly. </p><p></p><p>"Heh." Jake's little laugh is cryptic. "No harm will come from Patrick O'Brien to your friend Jane, as long as she is a friend to him. He will use her, but in the way she wants to be used. All in all I think Jane will get more from Red than he gets from her." A short pause. "No, I am certain of it." The expression on Jake's face turns to meloncholy. "Red is lonely. I should not be surprised, but I never thought about it before." </p><p></p><p>Ruby is quiet, then suddenly pinches Jake's stomach, "Do you use me, Mr. Cook?" she giggles. "Lonely? What do you mean?" </p><p></p><p>"Moving from town to town, with very few friends is tough. You know that. How much tougher is it when you must pretend EVERY DAY to be someone else? How much more alone could you be? Every day making sure no one really knows who you are...." </p><p></p><p>Ruby is silent again. "You're right, poor Red. He must be so lonely. I was lonely before I found you. Even more reason to go and comfort him. When you think it's right anyway." </p><p></p><p>Ruby sits up on the blanket and looks around the green landscape. "It's really nice here. I think we found the nicest spot in all of Arizona." </p><p></p><p>"The best place in Arizona is the whatever ground you are standing on." Jake rolls to one side. "We won't wait too long for a trip to Tuscon. I'll send a note in a week or so to make him hurry and get ready." Jake gives Ruby a smirk. </p><p></p><p>Ruby claps her hands. "Good!" She leans over and kisses her lover before standing. "Come on, I am getting hungry now. Let's get dressed and get back since you won't let us stay here all day and we're out of bourbon." Ruby takes him by the hands and pulls him up.</p><p></p><p>Jake and Ruby dress and make their way back to town.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Waiting for Wednesday</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>With the exception of one small practice session with Jake, Ruby spends the next couple of days recouperating. More like basking in the glow of the attention, flowers, cookies, candy, and visitors who heard of her brush with death. When not entertaining the well wishers she stays close to Jake.</p><p></p><p>Minerva spends the next couple of days proding and cajoling members of the Chruch Committee to finalize the plans necessary to complete the church and lets them know that she expects the building to be open for worship "Come Hades or high water, by June." </p><p></p><p>She argues for the necessity of an addition of a private residence to the structure as well, pointing out that if she is going to be able to serve her flock effectively she will need a place to hold meetings and council her parishoners in private and without interruption. She maintains that, "It would be inappropriate to hold council in my bedroom at the Comstock House and the sitting room is a much too public setting." She also negotiates a stipend as compensation for her services. </p><p></p><p>Nanuet spends Tuesday and Wednesday working as well, days on the additions and evenings at the saloon. He spends all the free time that he can with Minerva and calls on Ruby to ask advice on romance and to be blessed by her in Aphrodite's name.</p><p></p><p>On Monday, Katherine rode out to the ranch, spending the day there with Ginnie and Sonoma. She worked with the horses and learned about the sheep from Sonoma, then took a leisurely ride around the property. It was while she was riding along the stream that she found the spot. A large tree spread it's branches over the water, creating an oasis of shade and beauty. It would be a good place for Tom to rest. </p><p></p><p>Through Tuesday and Wednesday she helped with the moving of her furniture into the house in town, and made the order for her schooldesks. She worked at her curriculum and took her lessons with Mr. Gonzales, and generally enjoyed her freedom. Still, in the back of her mind she was bothered that she hadn't yet talked to Ruby. </p><p></p><p>She spent some time with Conrad on Wednesday, just sitting in the Cantina which she was more and more aware would not be her home much longer. </p><p></p><p>There is one thing of note however and that is that another body is discovered on Tuesday morning, one of the new "dancers" from the Palace, recruited during the festival. Her body, like that of the other was pale, unusually so. Chester is the one to deliver the news to the group and says that a full investigation is under way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2553263, member: 12815"] [b]Morning[/b] Morning, Monday April 3rd, 1882 Ruby opens her eyes slowly. She sees the blue sky above her as she opens her eyes. Nudging Jake sotfly she says, "Morning baby. You still love me today?" "Why, what day is it?" Jake quickly grabs her hand before she can hurt him. "Joking! I was joking. I love you more than ever." Ruby feigns being insulted and tries to pull her hand away before ending up on top of Jake, kissing him. "I love you too baby," she says running her hand over his starting to get stubbly face. "Ahhhh.. it's a bit chilly out here with no clothes on," she giggles. She takes a long breath in. "But, it's so nice here, I felt like I was getting smothered back in town. And I feel safe here, with you." Guilt and pride pelt Jake like the storm rains from last night. He maintains a warm smile inspite of that emotional assault. "That means the world to me." "It does?" Ruby lets her fingers lightly wander over Jake's chest. Ruby sighs, "I suppose we should get back, even though I feel like I could stay like this forver. We don't want anyone thinking we're not coming back." Even with her words, Ruby makes no attempt to move. "No one expects us up early anyway...." Jake snorts a small laugh at that, "...we can take our time. Not too long, girl, we didn't bring any food with us." Ruby laughs at Jake's astute obversation. "You're right." She continues drawing little hearts on Jake's chest. "I hope we can go to Tombstone. I had fun last time. And we have a little special spot like this there too," she smiles as her memories come rushing back. "And I told Jane we would visit her in Tuscon too. We have lots of trips to plan and fun to have." "Tuscon needs to wait a little while. I talked to Red, and he wants some time to setup his new operation. He does want to both of us to visit. We did talk about Jane a bit, though he was still cryptic about that. I don't think Jane is the object of his romantic affections, and yet I don't know what his relationship was with Jane's mother." Jake keeps his gaze skyward, scrutinizing the detailess blue sky. "He can have his secrets. At least he can have them for now." Ruby looks a bit disappointed. "Oh but I don't want to wait..." Her voice trails off. "Ok." She looks up into the sky following Jake's gaze. "Jane respects him for knowing her mother and wanting to help her. It's not easy for us girls to find someone who cares about us and wants to help us with good intentions." She pauses. "You DO think Red has good intentions, don't you?" Her fingers wander a little lower on Jake's chest, down to his tight belly. "Heh." Jake's little laugh is cryptic. "No harm will come from Patrick O'Brien to your friend Jane, as long as she is a friend to him. He will use her, but in the way she wants to be used. All in all I think Jane will get more from Red than he gets from her." A short pause. "No, I am certain of it." The expression on Jake's face turns to meloncholy. "Red is lonely. I should not be surprised, but I never thought about it before." Ruby is quiet, then suddenly pinches Jake's stomach, "Do you use me, Mr. Cook?" she giggles. "Lonely? What do you mean?" "Moving from town to town, with very few friends is tough. You know that. How much tougher is it when you must pretend EVERY DAY to be someone else? How much more alone could you be? Every day making sure no one really knows who you are...." Ruby is silent again. "You're right, poor Red. He must be so lonely. I was lonely before I found you. Even more reason to go and comfort him. When you think it's right anyway." Ruby sits up on the blanket and looks around the green landscape. "It's really nice here. I think we found the nicest spot in all of Arizona." "The best place in Arizona is the whatever ground you are standing on." Jake rolls to one side. "We won't wait too long for a trip to Tuscon. I'll send a note in a week or so to make him hurry and get ready." Jake gives Ruby a smirk. Ruby claps her hands. "Good!" She leans over and kisses her lover before standing. "Come on, I am getting hungry now. Let's get dressed and get back since you won't let us stay here all day and we're out of bourbon." Ruby takes him by the hands and pulls him up. Jake and Ruby dress and make their way back to town. [b]Waiting for Wednesday[/b] With the exception of one small practice session with Jake, Ruby spends the next couple of days recouperating. More like basking in the glow of the attention, flowers, cookies, candy, and visitors who heard of her brush with death. When not entertaining the well wishers she stays close to Jake. Minerva spends the next couple of days proding and cajoling members of the Chruch Committee to finalize the plans necessary to complete the church and lets them know that she expects the building to be open for worship "Come Hades or high water, by June." She argues for the necessity of an addition of a private residence to the structure as well, pointing out that if she is going to be able to serve her flock effectively she will need a place to hold meetings and council her parishoners in private and without interruption. She maintains that, "It would be inappropriate to hold council in my bedroom at the Comstock House and the sitting room is a much too public setting." She also negotiates a stipend as compensation for her services. Nanuet spends Tuesday and Wednesday working as well, days on the additions and evenings at the saloon. He spends all the free time that he can with Minerva and calls on Ruby to ask advice on romance and to be blessed by her in Aphrodite's name. On Monday, Katherine rode out to the ranch, spending the day there with Ginnie and Sonoma. She worked with the horses and learned about the sheep from Sonoma, then took a leisurely ride around the property. It was while she was riding along the stream that she found the spot. A large tree spread it's branches over the water, creating an oasis of shade and beauty. It would be a good place for Tom to rest. Through Tuesday and Wednesday she helped with the moving of her furniture into the house in town, and made the order for her schooldesks. She worked at her curriculum and took her lessons with Mr. Gonzales, and generally enjoyed her freedom. Still, in the back of her mind she was bothered that she hadn't yet talked to Ruby. She spent some time with Conrad on Wednesday, just sitting in the Cantina which she was more and more aware would not be her home much longer. There is one thing of note however and that is that another body is discovered on Tuesday morning, one of the new "dancers" from the Palace, recruited during the festival. Her body, like that of the other was pale, unusually so. Chester is the one to deliver the news to the group and says that a full investigation is under way. 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