What Would Happen if Rick O'Connell had a Sister?
(Our story opens with Rick in jail getting regular visits from his younger sister who is not yet 20 years.)
"Rick, I wish that there was a way that I could get you out of here," she sighed. "But, our good friend, the warden, won't let you go."
"Yeah, he just likes me so much." Rick smiled sarcastically.
"Well, I suppose, I should head back home." She frowned. These little moments with her brother, her only real family, was what kept her going everyday.
"It's that time again, huh Zi?" She nodded. "Well, I guess I will see you tomorrow."
"Of course, you will. Same time, same place." Rick held his sister's hand for a brief moment to let her know that he loved her. After what seemed like a second, Zi saw the warden giving her the sign that it was time to depart. "I love you, big brother." Rick kissed her hand and let go.
Zi, or Tzipporah, left her brother's cell. As she was about to leave the jail itself, the warden stopped her.
"Good evening, Miss O'Connell," he sneered.
"Good evening."
"I have seen you come every day and spend countless hours with your brother." Zi nodded, though a little irritated. "I understand, however, that you would like to find a way to get him out of here." This is what she wanted.
"Yes, of course, how much?" Zi was hoping that the price wasn't too high so that her aunt, for all intents and purposes, would help pay it.
"Oh, we aren't talking numbers here, Miss O'Connell. We are talking about what you would do to get your brother out of here."
"I'm confused. What is it that you want from me?"
"I am in need of companionship. I would like to find a wife, to have a family. And I have selected you to be this woman." Zi was about to protest. "Before you say anything, my darling, you must be aware that your refusal, depending on the severity, can and will affect your brother's stay here. Perhaps he will leave soon, but not the way you had intended." Suddenly, Zi felt the world crash on her shoulders. The thought of being married to this man was abhorrent, and being touched by him was much worse. But, she wanted her brother to be free. To what lengths would she be willing to go? How far would he go for her?
"I would do anything for my brother, even something as repulsive as marrying you."
"Not exactly how I was hoping you would receive my offer. However, I am feeling generous so your little side comment won't affect your brother's release."
"How soon can I take him home?"
"Well," he stalled. "It would look really bad if I bailed him out so soon after our engagement." Zi could see the logic in that, but still was a little suspicious about him. Being as accepting as she was, she nodded and walked home.
Zi was a companion for a very nice elderly lady. Outside of her brother, her employer was all the family she had.