Settlin' In
RECAP : JOHNNY AND POLLY
Johnny hesitated slightly and then pushed his way into the kitchen of the hotel, seeing Polly with her hands in the sink, washing the morning's dishes. "Polly" he said, and she turned to look at him, taking in his saddle bags.
"Headin' out?" she asked, and not waiting for an answer turned back to her sink and continued "It was real nice seein' ya again – hope your trip back goes well. Give …".
He interrupted her saying her name again and she turned to look at him again "Polly … will you … and Martha … come back to Lancer with me?" he asked, surprising himself somewhat with his words.
Polly looked at him "What are you sayin' Johnny Lancer?" she asked, her surprise evident, and a bit of suspicion in her voice.
He walked towards her, pulling her arm to turn her around and face him and then putting his arms around her waist. "Polly Foley …" he started again, smiling at the look on her face, "Will you marry me?".
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"Yes", Polly replied, without hesitating, her green eyes latching onto his blue "Yes, I will marry you, Johnny Lancer."
He kissed her then, the excitement and passion he had been feeling the past days infusing him. Her mouth returned his kiss and he felt her excitement as well. A loud coughing sound came from behind him and they broke apart, and Johnny turned to see that Sue had entered the kitchen and was staring at them, her right eyebrow raised.
"Um …" Johnny started, uncertain why the woman was making him feel uncomfortable again.
"We're gettin' married, Sue" Polly exclaimed, beaming at her friend.
The older woman's expression immediately softened, and she smiled "Well then I'll leave you alone for a few minutes" she said and headed back out the door. Johnny smiled, and turning back to Polly, kissed her again.