THE PRUDE AND I
DISCLAIMER: The characters are the property of Warner Bros and Shoot the Moon Productions.
The story is mine for everyone's entertainment.
TIME FRAME: November of the third season
RATING: PG-13
SUMMARY: Lee and Amanda travel to New York City to expose insider trading.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: This story is a "coming out" of sorts for Amanda. I feel she comes into her
own. When I write, I tend to stray away from canon. I love this couple. I feel that theirs is a very
special relationship, endearing and passionate, rare, in today's times. In their line of work, they never
know how long life will be. I tend to want them to celebrate their love and their life, to put as much
living in it as they can, because you never know when they won't have it. Thanks for listening.
PART ONE
Time stands still with her, especially when there is an occurrence on the edge of volatile. She unnerves
him, sometimes deliberately.
From day one when they met, connection was evident.
Francine has called her " a prudish, frumpy housewife,"Lee agreed and disagreed.
It usually takes a "normal" couple two years from entanglement to marriage.
No one ever called Lee and Amanda "normal".
Their cover had included playing man and wife a number of times. They were used to it, always
with separate rooms, or at least separate beds. No one ever got under Scarecrow's skin like Amanda
King, and sometimes she egged it on further, depending on the situation.
The end of the second year of friendship was the time when Scarecrow's brain and heart finally agreed
that he was head over heels in love with her.
PART TWO
This time the mission was longer than the weekend , and of all revelations, it was Lee's idea for Amanda
to participate in this assignment, not Billy's. Dotty and the boys were told that this trip was covering a
photo shoot on life in New York City and would last about a week. Reservations were at the Plaza
overlooking Central Park. Lee and Amanda were scheduled to pose as Mr. And Mrs. Carlson, a wealthy
couple wishing to invest in certain ventures, stocks, and private purchases. The quest was to expose
stock trading gone bad at a major Wall St. firm, RENCO.
RENCO was having a cocktail "welcome investors party", Saturday night. Lees' contact was to be at
the party, meeting time , 9:00 p.m.. Harry Dunn was a seasoned informer and dependable.
The Carlson's arrived at the Plaza Friday afternoon. They had reservations for a single suite with
separate queen size beds. Needless to say, the two agents really dressed their parts.
After they had settled in, Lee and Amanda went to dinner at La Stratta, around the corner from the Plaza.
The gourmet Italian restaurant was well known for delicious meals. Lee looked over his notes concerning
the case concluding that everything was all arranged. A quartet played soft, romantic music, option to
dance. Two orders of veal parm and tossed salads appeared. The vintage burgundy was excellent.
Stetson should know. Amanda was preoccupied across the table, a tinge of sadness hinting at the corners
of her mouth . "Penny for your thoughts, Amanda," interrupted Lee, bringing her out of her daydream
world. "Oh, I'm sorry, Lee, what did you say?" "Are you o.k.?, you seem distant somehow," Lee was
worried about her. "Is there anything I can help with?" "Not really, I think this time the problem has to
take care of itself," stated Amanda discouraged.
"Want to talk about it?" asked Lee. "I don't think so, not right now," Amanda tried to avoid his eyes.
"You know, Mrs King. I'm going to get a smile out of you before the night's over. I can be just as
stubborn as you. You won't leave me alone until I tell you what's bothering me, am I right?"
She had to admit he was accurate, so,guess what, she smiled back. "Ha, I caught you!" Lee flashed
that famous smile his partner loved so much. "C'mon, let's dance to this wonderful music, he took
her hand, and led her to the dance floor. Lee took Amanda in his arms and held her closely, swaying
to a slow love song. Amanda closed her eyes, cuddling as close to him as she could get. Lee kissed
her forehead, and wished this would last forever. Soon, the music stopped. Both, reluctantly returned
to their seats.
"Feeling a little better now?" smiled Lee. "How can I not, with such a wonderful gentleman across
from me," answered his partner. "After we finish dinner, how about a buggy ride around Central Park?",
suggested Lee. "Perfect end to an increasingly wonderful evening," agreed Amanda, the reason for her
worry momentarily forgotten.
The weather for November in New York City was cool, but not biting. Amanda had a raincoat, which
suited her perfectly. Lee got by with just his suit. Hands entwined , relaxed, the two agents listened to
the rhythm of the carriage wheels against the horse's clop-clop.
Amanda closed her eyes, enjoying the late Fall breeze. Lee placed his arm around her shoulder, as she
cuddled in and laid her head on his chest. He kissed her forehead, and tightened his arms around her.
"I had a great time tonight," Amanda," he replied contentedly. "Thanks for trying to cheer me up, Lee,"
always grateful for his sunny disposition. 'Amanda, I'm your best friend, right?"asked Scarecrow.
"Definitely," replied his partner
TO BE CONTINUED
DISCLAIMER: The characters are the property of Warner Bros and Shoot the Moon Productions.
The story is mine for everyone's entertainment.
TIME FRAME: November of the third season
RATING: PG-13
SUMMARY: Lee and Amanda travel to New York City to expose insider trading.
AUTHOR'S NOTES: This story is a "coming out" of sorts for Amanda. I feel she comes into her
own. When I write, I tend to stray away from canon. I love this couple. I feel that theirs is a very
special relationship, endearing and passionate, rare, in today's times. In their line of work, they never
know how long life will be. I tend to want them to celebrate their love and their life, to put as much
living in it as they can, because you never know when they won't have it. Thanks for listening.
PART ONE
Time stands still with her, especially when there is an occurrence on the edge of volatile. She unnerves
him, sometimes deliberately.
From day one when they met, connection was evident.
Francine has called her " a prudish, frumpy housewife,"Lee agreed and disagreed.
It usually takes a "normal" couple two years from entanglement to marriage.
No one ever called Lee and Amanda "normal".
Their cover had included playing man and wife a number of times. They were used to it, always
with separate rooms, or at least separate beds. No one ever got under Scarecrow's skin like Amanda
King, and sometimes she egged it on further, depending on the situation.
The end of the second year of friendship was the time when Scarecrow's brain and heart finally agreed
that he was head over heels in love with her.
PART TWO
This time the mission was longer than the weekend , and of all revelations, it was Lee's idea for Amanda
to participate in this assignment, not Billy's. Dotty and the boys were told that this trip was covering a
photo shoot on life in New York City and would last about a week. Reservations were at the Plaza
overlooking Central Park. Lee and Amanda were scheduled to pose as Mr. And Mrs. Carlson, a wealthy
couple wishing to invest in certain ventures, stocks, and private purchases. The quest was to expose
stock trading gone bad at a major Wall St. firm, RENCO.
RENCO was having a cocktail "welcome investors party", Saturday night. Lees' contact was to be at
the party, meeting time , 9:00 p.m.. Harry Dunn was a seasoned informer and dependable.
The Carlson's arrived at the Plaza Friday afternoon. They had reservations for a single suite with
separate queen size beds. Needless to say, the two agents really dressed their parts.
After they had settled in, Lee and Amanda went to dinner at La Stratta, around the corner from the Plaza.
The gourmet Italian restaurant was well known for delicious meals. Lee looked over his notes concerning
the case concluding that everything was all arranged. A quartet played soft, romantic music, option to
dance. Two orders of veal parm and tossed salads appeared. The vintage burgundy was excellent.
Stetson should know. Amanda was preoccupied across the table, a tinge of sadness hinting at the corners
of her mouth . "Penny for your thoughts, Amanda," interrupted Lee, bringing her out of her daydream
world. "Oh, I'm sorry, Lee, what did you say?" "Are you o.k.?, you seem distant somehow," Lee was
worried about her. "Is there anything I can help with?" "Not really, I think this time the problem has to
take care of itself," stated Amanda discouraged.
"Want to talk about it?" asked Lee. "I don't think so, not right now," Amanda tried to avoid his eyes.
"You know, Mrs King. I'm going to get a smile out of you before the night's over. I can be just as
stubborn as you. You won't leave me alone until I tell you what's bothering me, am I right?"
She had to admit he was accurate, so,guess what, she smiled back. "Ha, I caught you!" Lee flashed
that famous smile his partner loved so much. "C'mon, let's dance to this wonderful music, he took
her hand, and led her to the dance floor. Lee took Amanda in his arms and held her closely, swaying
to a slow love song. Amanda closed her eyes, cuddling as close to him as she could get. Lee kissed
her forehead, and wished this would last forever. Soon, the music stopped. Both, reluctantly returned
to their seats.
"Feeling a little better now?" smiled Lee. "How can I not, with such a wonderful gentleman across
from me," answered his partner. "After we finish dinner, how about a buggy ride around Central Park?",
suggested Lee. "Perfect end to an increasingly wonderful evening," agreed Amanda, the reason for her
worry momentarily forgotten.
The weather for November in New York City was cool, but not biting. Amanda had a raincoat, which
suited her perfectly. Lee got by with just his suit. Hands entwined , relaxed, the two agents listened to
the rhythm of the carriage wheels against the horse's clop-clop.
Amanda closed her eyes, enjoying the late Fall breeze. Lee placed his arm around her shoulder, as she
cuddled in and laid her head on his chest. He kissed her forehead, and tightened his arms around her.
"I had a great time tonight," Amanda," he replied contentedly. "Thanks for trying to cheer me up, Lee,"
always grateful for his sunny disposition. 'Amanda, I'm your best friend, right?"asked Scarecrow.
"Definitely," replied his partner
TO BE CONTINUED