Muffins and More

Jacob came strolling in Rue's office door.

"Talked with Ronan. We are all set for the show.

I'm thinking I may grab another muffin

Though before I go."

"I'll take you there, my treat."

Rue thought she needed 

to get my head straight

It would be quite a feat.

"So what's the deal with you

And Bella Fray?"

Jacob shrugs. "She's a beautiful

woman, what else can I say?"

"So that's all your interest extends?

You should know I believe

Her and the Deputy Brody

Maybe more than friends."

He looked at Rue.

"What about you,

You have someone at home?"

"Strangely at this time no.

You find me alone."

"That seems hard to believe.

But I'm all for taking advantage

Of certain opportunities."

"I didn't say there's no interest

or that I'm not interested as well.

I just at this moment find

I'm in a dry spell."

"Well then it would seem

I have excellent timing then."

Rue laughed. There went that

Wink and smile, again.

"That you do, I must say.

And since we only have

This moment in time.

I say we seize the day."

Jacob stepped closer

"You read my mind.

You seem a gal who knows

What she wants. Perhaps,

what you are looking for

I can help you find.

I'll let you buy me this muffin

but let me take you on a proper date.

Dinner at the Casino after the show

If you believe it not too late."

Rue takes a step closer.

"Oh I'm definitely a woman

who knows what she wants.

I just find it hard to attain.

But you're right life is short.

So I accept your offer."

To look up at him

Her neck she had to crane.

"My sentiments exactly, Miss.

Would it be too bold to ask

To touch your hair,

it looks so soft.

Black the color

of smoke."

Rue stepped back as he spoke.

"Black is the color of night, a time

I'm sure your talent shines.

But some things need to be earned.

I'm interested, not easy,"

she spurned.

"Forgive me, I got carried away.

Maybe it's the heat of the day.

I promise to be the perfect gentleman."

Rue giggled to say,

"Well let's not go to extremes."

Ruechari beams,

"Besides nothing a muffin can't fix."

She wondered if most women fell

So easily for such tricks.

"A decent meal you've found my weakness."

"Just one?

I was certain I found more than that."

Rue teased for fun.

"Indulge me?

What weaknesses

would they be?"

"A woman never reveals her secrets

it puts her at a distinct disadvantage."

Said Ruechari

The last person Rue

expect to bump into was CG

who went on another rant

about Billy.

Only deciding to walk away

When Rue did say,

"Fine, I'll talk to him

as soon as he is well.

and say what I need to tell."

Jacob waited until CG was out of view.

"Would it be

Very unmanly

To tell you

that newspaper lady

scares me."

"That's just CG

We wouldn't friends if she

didn't want to strangle me

At least 3 times a day."

"If that's what you say.
I get the impression

she'd be happy

if I just went away."

"Well that's another

point with CG

I'll have to disagree."

"Is this your way to say

You're hoping I will stay?"

"Well that is the plan

you're here for the week.

Unless you're suggesting

It's a home you seek."

"I don't know

my sister and I have been

on the road for quite a while.

Maybe it's time to settle down

BG seems like a nice town."

"BG is better than the best.

Guess while you're here you can

Put it to the test."

She got him his muffins

"I must be on my way."

"So I'll see you later today?"

"Maybe?"

"You won't be at the show?"

"I don't know."

"You're the guest honor, you have to come!"

"I'm the money, Jacob. The show can be seen

by anyone."

"Well my fair lady, it's a private show.

And we wish to impress."

Leaving him with just a secret smile.

If she'd be there was still anyone's guess.