Explanations

"I'll say it again, who the hell are you?

Why should I trust you with Rue."

"Name is Billy, I'm a deputy here in BG.

I'm sure you've heard of me.

I'm an old friend of Rue's. But right now,

I'm more interested in why she's with you."

Jacob had the anger on his face.

Alongside Billy's horse, he did race.

So you are the SOB, who cheated on Rue

with my sister Lou!

Billy looked mighty confused. "Your sister? Lou?

Lou had a brother? How come she never mentioned you?"

"For the same reason why Rue doesn't speak of you.

Because of all the pain and heartache, it puts her through.

You are lucky that now isn't the time or place,

or I would mess up your pretty face!

You really hurt Ruechari. I hope you are damn sorry!"

"More than she'll ever know.

Wait, you're that guy! The one from the fire show."

He remembered watching him perform from the window.

The day he let Ruechari go.

"Mind telling me what the hell happened at the casino?"

Billy could feel Rue starting to relax.

The further he got her away

From whatever was causing her pain.

It was the only thing keeping him sane.

"What's it to you?

You screwed up with Rue.

You don't deserve her.

As soon as she is on the mend,

You should ride off and never return again.

You and Ronan, both are no good.

Neither treat her like you should.

That SOB Ronan hurt Jujube,

just because he was trying to protect Ruechari.

Ronan, he led her on and lied.

Rumour has it he's married,

He lashed out at Jujube despite Rue,

and when Jujube got hurt, it seemed to hurt her too.

And you...! You used my sister to hurt Ruechari.

You should have known better, should have kept it in your pants.

To hurt Rue again, I won't give you that chance!"

"Calm down feisty pants!

I'm sure you would love to go ten rounds

but in one I would have you down.

Don't take my calm demeanor to mean

I'm someone you can push around.

Lou found out something about me

She was good at obtaining information, you see.

She was hurting and confused by the wonder twins

I don't know if you had the pleasure of meeting them.

She blackmailed me to keep my secret safe.

One kiss, one night, at her place.

We both were hurting, we drank too much

One thing led to another and such.

I never hurt Lou, we stayed good friends

I was trying to clear her name up till the very end

I was shot going after your sister's killer

I won't stop until I get justice for her.

Lou didn't have to die

She put herself on the line for Bruce

I still don't get why.

About Ronan, I couldn't agree with you more

But he doesn't have a wife anymore

She died years ago, but his brother

wouldn't let the memory go.

Suddenly Strop has been cured

Ronan probably figured this meant

his life with Rue is now secured."

Rue stirred slightly

Billy pulled Rue closer to his body.

Her eyes fluttered open, "Billy?"

"Yeah, Rue, I got you.

Just getting some distance

Between you and Jujube"

"Jacob, he...?"

Billy frowned.

"He's right here Rue, with me."

Rue smiled and closed her eyes again.

Billy looked down at her.

"The thing I don't get

is what made her so weakened."

"You're seriously going to blame it on the alcohol?

The oldest trick in the book?

Do you think that gets you off the hook?

You took advantage of Lou,

used her pain to get her in bed with you.

Was the alcohol the excuse you gave to Rue?

Don't you worry about Ronan that swine,

he will get what he's done from me this time.

Don't pretend you cared about Lou,

you went after Shamus for you.

So you could ease your guilt and shame.

Help to untarnish your good name."

Untarnish his good name?

Billy shook his head.

Good Lord this kid hasn't a clue

Or he'd never have said...

"You think I don't know how to fight?

I've been doing it over half my life.

Don't underestimate me, Billy.

I don't like you. You aren't good for Rue.

There's nothing for her, I wouldn't do.

As for Bruce, yeah, I've heard his name.

Married to my sister, I'm trying to figure out his game.

I don't trust him, and I sure as hell don't trust you.

But right now, this is about Rue.

I don't understand what's happening here,

but Rue is special that much is clear.

Last night she healed me when I was in need.

I just found out Lou was dead, I hit the bottle,

and wanted to make someone bleed.

I tore apart her bar in a fight

She walked in on quite the sight.

I didn't deserve the kindness and generosity

That Ruechari showed me

So I am the reason for Jujube, she couldn't do the same.

But I don't understand why she is in so much pain

So please Billy, Enlighten me."

"I should have known it was you.

Wait? Shamus shot Lou?

How do you...?

Bruce married?

To your sister who is not Lou?

You're talking nonsense.

Sure I'll enlighten you.

I don't give two shits if you can fight.

You can go at me all night.

I'm here for Rue. I don't give a damn you.

The second horse was for Ruechari

I expected her to be able to ride with me

You were the last thing I expect to see.

I didn't bring a second horse so we

Could ride along together and become best buddies.

I'm not going to apologize to you

Definitely not about Lou

She should have never exposed herself to Domain

Though Bruce's freedom she did gain.

But she immediately put herself back in his game.

And then for his death she took the blame.

I tracked down Pearce in the hopes to clear her name.

I did all I could do to free Lou.

The risks she knew the price too.

She accepted it and so should you."

Rue he could feel was finally resting peacefully.

He had gotten her far enough away from Jujube

For the time being, here they would stay.

Billy stopped his horse

Slid with Rue to the ground

Took a look around

He still had Rue in his arms.

"Rue? Come on back, you're safe."

He caressed the side of her face.

She just snuggled in.

Which caused Billy to grin.

"I'd be more than happy to hold you all night.

But your boyfriend here wants to fight."

Rue frowned.

"Not my boyfriend.

Put me down."

Billy reluctantly lowered her feet to the ground.

Billy held her steady for a second or two.

She looked up at him,

"Thank you." and then turned to Jacob.

"Thank you, too."

"You're welcome Rue.

You had me worried when you fainted." then,

Jacob turned to glare at Billy again,

"Petra told me about Shamus, but now he is dead.

It seems Bruce had a hand in him going over the edge

Of a cliff, she said.

The only thing I'll ever thank you for Billy, here and now

Is letting me know Bruce is responsible

for my sister's death somehow!

It seems to be a theme in BG,

all you men just connive and scheme.

Use woman any way you please,

and don't give a damn what consequences it brings.

Look at Ruechari, the damage you've done.

And she is not the only one.

So what good did you really do Lou?

I'm supposed to accept it because you tell me to?

Just tell me what kind of shit she was into?"

Ruechari stepped in between Billy and Jake.

And quickly realized her mistake.

When her head began to spin.

But it was both men who went to right her again.

She waved them both off, annoyed

"Jacob I do not appreciate you

talking about me like I'm not even here.

I know you are upset about Lou,

But that doesn't give the right to you,

to be slinging accusations around.

You need to calm down.

There is a lot you don't know about Billy and me.

Things you won't understand.

It's not so simple as me just leaving the man."

"Then explain it to me Rue.

Because I don't understand

what this lying dog means to you.

And I don't know what happened to you?

Why did he need to take you away,

when Jujube broke his leg?

Why did you scream and pass out?

Please tell me what this is about?

How do you still have feelings for Billy too,

after all he put you through?"

"And once again, we're back to making this all about you.

Rue doesn't have to explain...anything..."

"Maybe I do."