Another Approach

Myna's apron fell to the floor.

I couldn't take it any more

I knew I shouldn't make demands

But I just couldn't understand.

"Your husband is right."

I heard the whisper

If I could, on the cheek,

I would have kissed her.

"Thank you, Aunt Sue."

Myna looked shell shocked

"Not you too!"

Aunt Sue gave a shrug.

I gave Myna a hug.

"Please, Love. Do it for me?

I know it's a lot to ask but

You have to see..."

Myna pulled away

"Stop pressing, Lorne!"

It was not to be borne

"It's not the right time.

I'm incline..."

Aunt Sue did interrupt

Choosing again to speak up

"Give us a moment,

Lorne dear, will you please?

Got take a walk,

Out in the cool breeze."

I know I'm right

But it was useless to fight.

If Myna won't do what needs to done.

Then I'll have to take the matter

Up with 3Gun.

I nodded my head

I left out the door

Not having anything

To say anymore.

I found 3Gun in his hammock under the tree

Just where I knew he would be.

"I want Myna's resignation."

3Gun peered up at me sleepy eyed and unshaven.

"Lorne what are you babbling on about

Utter nonsense I have no doubt.

If Myna wants to resign

Then that's fine.

But I ain't gonna tell her to turn in her badge

Just because for some reason your mad."

Lorne growled in frustration.

Swearing "Hell and tarnation!

For once in your life will you listen to me?

This is the way things have to be.

I used to be able to count on you as a friend.

Each other's backs we would defend.

I need you to do this for me now.

I know you'll get through to her somehow.

Can I count on you?"

"If Myna wishes to quit

it's something she has to do."

"So, that's your final word?"

Lorne was disappointed by what he heard.

"You took a vow, you should up hold."

3Gun advised rather bold.

Lorne's gaze turned cold.

"I never asked a thing of you till this

Sorry my feelings were remiss.

I thought I could count on you.

But I guess you won't come through."

Lorne left 3Gun alone.

Heading off to

places unknown.

He had other things to address.

Like Ms Folio and her demanding request.

Or Rue and the hotel.

But then he saw 

O'Boyle and Justice riding into town, 

Both of them look like hell.