You Better Not Mess With Me

Note: Set before the start of the TV show


"Hey, Gorgeous."
The guy gave her a toothy grin.
"What are you doing here? With looks like yours you shouldn't have any problems finding a husband."
Some of the other guys – all guys here, she was the only woman – snickered at that.

Francine straightened. Compete in a men's world, her father had said. Obviously she had to make some things crystal clear right from the start.
She gave the guy a sweet smile.

"And what are you doing here?" she asked with arched eyebrows. "With a face like that you could build a great career as clown with P.T. Barnum."