Choices

Written by Wendy

Disclaimer: This story is in no way meant to infringe on the rights of the creator of the series The Young Riders, Ed Spielman and Ogiens/Kane. All other characters are copyrighted by the author.

It wasn’t until Jimmy had finished his perusal of Lou that he realized that he still had his guns out. He hesitated in re-holstering them, none too sure it was a good idea to do so while Lou still had her hand on hers. He did so anyways trusting in the close friendship with Lou, that she wouldn’t shoot him no matter how angry she might be at him. Once his guns were put away, Jimmy lowered his gaze from Lou’s face to the gun in her hand, then back up. He raised an eyebrow questioningly at her and waited to see what she would do.

Taking in the questioning look Jimmy was giving her, Lou reluctantly released her hold on her gun and allowed it to slide back into its holster. Once her gun was re-holstered Lou folded her arms across her chest and regarded Jimmy with a cold stare. Another couple of minutes passed in silence as each waited for the other to say something. Finally Lou let out a sigh and asked,

“What are you doing here Jimmy?”

“What do you think I’m doing here Lou? “Jimmy replied. “I’m looking for you.”

“Well who asked you to Jimmy? I sure and the hell didn’t! If I’d wanted you to know where I was going, I’d have drawn you a map and left directions!” Lou declared.

“You sneak out of Rock Creek in the middle of the night, without so much as a word to anyone and you expect us not to be worried? To nor come after you? To make sure you’re okay?” Jimmy asked incredulously.

“Despite what you and the others seem to think Hickok, I don’t need any looking after! I can take care of myself! And I didn’t just leave, I left a note!” Lou told him angrily.

“A note? You think leaving a lousy note is a good enough goodbye? We’re not a bunch of strangers you just met Lou! We’re your friends, your family! We deserve a better goodbye than that!” Jimmy exclaimed, his own temper beginning to flare.

"Well it’s the only goodbye you’re going to get from me Hickok! Now if we’re finished, I’ll be on my way.” Lou said, preparing to mount Lightning.

Jimmy ‘s hand shot out and grasped hold of Lou by the arm and tugged her none too gently away from Lightning. “You ain’t going nowhere until you tell me why you left Rock Creek!”

To Be Continued

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