The Show Must Go On

Ronan made her breakfast

The blueberry flat cakes

Breathed back some life.

She forgot that she wore

Billy's ring

The engagement ring

For his would-be wife.

3Gun came in, wearing his lopsided grin

Rue was so happy to see him

he was back on his feet

With a hug, she did greet.

"So how's that other so in so?"

About Billy he wanted to know.

"Just a few more days."

As she talked, her hand she waved.

"Nice rock, who's it from?"

Suddenly Rue looked glum.

She slipped it from her finger.

"No one."

He tipped his hat, for he could see

He wasn't going to get more

from Ruechari.

She put the ring away.

Placing it with Billy's things.

Wondering when and what

he'd have to say.

She decided to go for walk

Overheard some talk

Of a carnival or circus

Coming this way

So she stuck around to hear

What the newcomer had to say.

It was hard not to take note of

that wink and smile

And how he had Bella

Lingering for a while.

Quite the charmer

That was easy to see

When he mentioned the Mayor

She stepped in, "Come with me."

"Name is Ruechari."

"Have you lived here long?"

"A few years."

" I can see why,"

He adds a wink and a smile,

"Some beautiful scenery."

Rue giggled,

"Are you referencing Bella or me?"

His ears turned red

at what she said,

"Well, I'm a fire-breather you see and

her flaming red hair is rather pretty."

"Curious? Did she happen to mention

a Deputy... by the name of Brody?"

He shook his head, no.

His shoulder he shrugged.

Ruechari took him to the café.

A pregnant woman she hugged.

Lorne hovered close by.

"So to what do we owe the visit?"

He wondered why?

"Mayor Lorne Order"

Rue introduced,

Lorne has that look of authority,

his place easy to deduce.

"Jacob Craven, I came to see

If we hold a carnival/circus maybe?

We'd like a chance to entertain the town,

To put on a performance. How does that sound?"

"I don't see why not. Your performances

will be out of town so you won't

need permits and whatnot.

If you're looking to drum up business

Show Rue what you got.

At the Casino, she may give you a slot.

To CG at The Gold Pillars, you should go

If you wish to promote your show."

Jacob was right grateful for the advice.

"This town and people seem awful nice.

I promised my sister something sweet."

Myna handed him a box of sample muffins.

"My treat."

The Mayor fussed about his wife

Standing on her feet.

She looked at him as if he was cute.

"It's fine so long as I'm not wearing boots."

"So Ruechari, can we perform for you?"

"Come back to the hotel with me and

we will see what we can do."