Faye opened the refrigerator. She signed as she wore a towel on her hair, a
white undershirt with no sleeves and shorts. Gian walked in with the exact
same undershirt. He gave Faye a look.
"Faye, you took some of my shirts didn't you?" He said obviously not surprised. Faye looked over at him and gave him a lady like grin.
"Well if you want it back." Faye snickered and started to take the shirt off. Gian blushed a deep red and hugged around Faye keeping the shirt on her.
"Okay, okay you win!!" Gian sighed grimly and look up at her. "I'll get you next time Faye, next time!" Faye tapped his nose with her finger and laughed.
"You wish kid." She said with a wink. She then walked over to her place, wherever that was. Gian sighed trying to wipe off his blush with his sleeve. He walked over to his couch and sat down right next to Spike. He looked over at him to see a tired, smoking bounty hunter.
"So this is it? No bounties again? Geez, what do you do for entertainment here anyway?" Gian asked as he breathed a sigh of boredom. Spike only replied with a smile. Gian had a feeling he shouldn't have asked. Edward seemed to bounce by and jumped on Gian's head.
"Gian Gian!!"
"Edward!!"
*~~~~~~~*
"Gambling?" Gian asked as he, Spike, Jet and Faye stood before a Casino in very formal clothing.
"You bet. You want to try Gian?" Jet asked. Gian sighed and shook his head.
"Sorry Jet, but gambling is one of the many no, no's in my book. Along with Alcohol and smoking." Jet sighed and patted his young friend on the back.
"Ah, to be young and righteous again. Well your loss." Jet said heading into the casino. And was followed by the other two bounty hunters. Gian shook his head and looked over to the DeLorean.
"Kitt, go and find a comfy parking place. I have a feeling there gonna be in there for a while." Gian said.
"I can easily see." Kitt said as he drove himself to a parking spot nearby. Gian walked into the giant casino. As he suspected, there were millions of millions of people at machines, tables and such. It sort of reminded him of the old days. Where rich people back then made clubs that transformed into casinos when the law wasn't looking. Gambling, Gian thought was a way to drown your troubles. Like alcohol. And like alcohol it can have horrible results. Which in turn, gives Gian all the more reason to stay away from both. He sighed yet again and found a dining table to sit in.
"How my I help you sir?" A waiter asked that had spotted him.
"Oh, umm just some water on ice please." Gian asked. The waiter nodded and went to fetch some water. In the meantime all Gian could do was watch all the people around him either talk and eat or gamble the night away. Suddenly he heard a familiar tune. It sounded like some of the songs he had heard before. He turned around to see a small band on stage playing it. He remembered it.
"Angel Eyes..." He said to himself. He then saw that the waiter had served him some water. "Oh thank you. Uhh could I ask ya something? Does anybody usually sing there?" Gian asked pointing to the stage.
"Oh yes. We did have a singer perform there, but she received a better offer from a different casino and so she packed up and left on a moments notice sir." The waiter said. Gian nodded and pulled his wallet.
"Say, can I see the manager...?"
*~~~~~~*
Spike looked on at the table he was playing cards in. He casually put his cards at the table letting him win almost all of the chips that were there. He smoked his cigarette as if this whole thing were nothing. And apparently to him it wasn't. Faye watched on with a snicker. Jet walked over to both of them with a medium sized bucket of coins. He noticed Spike had won a gracious amount. He then kicked Spike in the leg. Spike didn't turn his head but let out a sigh and nodded. Jet shook his head and looked over at Faye.
"Well I'm going to cash these in so we'll have our meal tickets for a while alright?" Jet told Faye. She nodded as Jet turned to walk away. He then turned back around and walked over to Faye.
"Hey Faye, have you seen Gian?" He asked. Faye looked around.
"I...don't know, the last time I saw him he was up there." Faye said pointing to the dining area and the stage band that was there. Jet nodded and went on his way.
*~~~~~~~*
"Alright, depending on how well you sing and how well the customers like it alright? This isn't a karaoke show you know." A man with a black suit behind a desk said. "I'm only doing this because I have enough money to take a chance and also I happen to need some more entertainment. No go out there kid and get your tuxedo ready!"
Gian couldn't believe it. He was actually going to do it. His side dream, other than being a cop...a singer. He nodded gratefully to the manager and ran off through a door which said employees only.
*~~~~~~~*
"Well, that was fun." Spike said counting his money. Jet rolled his eyes as he walked into the dining area. Spike and Faye followed. They then stopped when they heard a familiar voice. They heard the voice before, but not like this. Jet blinked and walked towards the stage. He squinted and then recognized the glasses.
"Gian...??" Jet asked. Both Faye and Spike both had the same reaction. The three of them grabbed a seat and decided to see what the kid had in store.
"So drink up all of you people Order anything you see And have fun you happy people The drink and the laughs on me Pardon me but I got to run The fact's uncommonly clear I got to find who's now the number one And why my angel eyes ain't here Excuse me while I disappear..."
Gian finished slowly with his eyes closed. He then opened them to see the whole audience clap for him. He smiled and bowed to them.
"Let's hear another one!" Someone shouted. Gian blinked and could have sworn he heard that voice before. He shrugged and nodded since everyone seemed to agree with that comment.
"Fly me to the moon
Let me sing among those stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby kiss me
Fill my heart with song
Let me sing for ever more
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, in other words! I...love...you!"
Gian finished. This song was more upbeat and catchy. He then was met with a warm round of applause. He bowed down again and then bowed to the band who played next to him.
"Thank you ladies and gentlemen!" He said with a small salute. He then stepped off stage and to the back room to grab his clothes. Before he could get into the changing room he bumped into the manager.
"Kid! You were great out there! We hadn't had an act like yours in...well ever!" The manager said happily. Gian smiled.
"Well I'm happy to hear that sir."
"Please, please. Call me Steve." The manager said. "I'm willing to pay you as long as you stay!" Gian blinked he put his hand behind his head. He then looked up at the man.
"Okay, on two conditions. One: ya get me a black fedora and two: only until ya found someone good cause I can't work here forever." Gian said sticking out his hand to the man. The man sighed and shook his hand.
"You drive a hard bargain Mr. Uhhh...Mr..."
"Sinatra...Frank Sinatra."
*~~~~~~~*
"So you're a singer now? At the casino?" Jet asked as he served dinner to the three others.
"Yup, but only until they find someone else to replace me." Gian said digging into the food. Spike picked at it with his fork as Faye also did. They both eventually dug in.
"We saw you at the casino. You're pretty good." Jet said now also starting to eat some.
"Yea and at least now you'll be able to bring in some money without you killing yourself." Spike said while eating. His face was then met with splash of water. Spike looked at Gian who's glass was empty.
"It's impolite to talk with your mouth full Mr. Spiegel." Gian said before continuing to eat. Spike grumbled and continued to eat his food too but more aggressively. After the dinner Gian had put on only his undershirt and black shorts. He walked over to his couch with a loud yawn and sat down. He looked to see who sat next to him. It was Faye wearing the exact same thing.
"Faye...you dug into my clothes again haven't you?" Gian said. He lifted his glasses slightly to rub his eyes.
"Well, all my clothes are either ripped or damaged or getting clean now and it just so happens that your clothes happen to be my size." She said while filing her nails. Gian couldn't help but smile.
"Alright, but at least give a bit of a warning if ya do. I may be the one with no clothes if this keeps up." Gian said as he laid down on the couch. He was careful not to put his feet on Faye.
"Gian?"
"Yea?"
"Why did you want to do that singing thing at the casino and why did you call yourself Frank Sinatra?...I mean I was just wondering.."
"..."
"Gian?"
"A long time ago, when my father was still alive. He wanted me to be a cop, but also said if I couldn't do that, than I should pick up singing. He couldn't do the singing due to his raspy British voice but me. Oh the possibilities that he saw in me...we spent hours and days listening to a famous singer who died at the time. Frank Sinatra...we listened to all of his music. Getting my pitch, my tone...that whole time...although it felt like it went by so fast...it also felt like the greatest moments of my life...me and dad....." Gian could feel tears starting to well up in his eyes. He closed them to let some go down his face. "Every time I go up there...every song....every lyric...is for my dad...what he could have seen...what we practiced for...I..I..." Gian sat up and hugged himself as he cried. He was used to doing this sort of thing once in a while. He then suddenly felt two arms wrap around him. He look up to see Faye hugging him tightly with her eyes closed.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you." Gian sniffled and continued to cry. He buried his face into Faye's arm still sobbing. Faye sighed and patted him on the back while hugging him.
"I'm sure you're dad is proud." Gian looked up at her again. This time his eyes were soaked in tears and tinted red for so much crying.
"Y...ya think so..?"
"I know so."
"Thanks Faye..."
*~~~~~~~*
Spike yawned and walked to the living room again. He then stopped dead in his tracks at what he saw.
"The hell!?"
Jet stepped out of the kitchen with his frying pan. He couldn't help but laugh at Spike's expression.
"Heh I take it you saw huh?" Jet said with a smirk
"Your damn right I saw! What the hell were they thinking!? She's older than him for crying out loud!" Spike yelled. Jet rolled his eyes.
"Now what the hell makes you think they actually did ANYTHING. For one reason, his moral is too high for that and two. He probably doesn't know how!" Jet yelled back
"I bet Faye does though..." Spike then felt his head meet with a loud clang of the frying pan.
"Okay Spike that was uncalled for. And anyway they'll wake up soon enough come on." Jet said. Spike rubbed his bump and grumbled as he followed Jet. He then fell to the floor. He turned around on the floor to see Ein barking.
"Damn dog!" He said angrily. His face was suddenly getting poked by a finger.
"Why is Spikey headed man angry? Ed wonders.." Edward said happily poking at his face. Spike sighed heavily.
"I think I know how that kid feels after all."
Gian yawned as he rubbed his eyes. He reached out for the table in front of the couch and got his glasses. He put them on and realized he had arms around him. He looked back to see Faye. He gulped and pinched himself to make sure it wasn't a dream. He turned around so now that they were face to face. Amazingly Faye didn't feel a thing and her arms were still around him. He sighed heavily as he felt a dark red blushing coming across his face and into his cheeks.
"How the heck did this happen??" He asked himself. He then lightly tapped Faye's face with his hand. "Faye? Faye wake up! Wake up Faye!" He whispered. Slowly he saw Faye's eyes open. She then blushed when she realized what position they were on.
"G-Gian!" She exclaimed. She then had an angrily and got ready to punch him to kingdom come when he clung on to her for dear life.
"No please Faye! I think this had something to do with last night!!" Gian exclaimed. Suddenly Faye stopped and looked down at the young officer.
"Last night.." She said. Gian looked up at her and blushed. She did the same. They both remained like that for a while.
"COME AND GET IT!!!" As soon as they both heard that, they both fell to the floor with a loud thud. Spike laughed and Jet rolled his eyes.
"Yesh, you were just itching to do that weren't you Spike?" Jet asked eating his food. Spike tossed away the loudspeaker and shrugged.
"Why whatever do you mean Jet?" Jet only shook his head and proceeded to eat.
"Faye, you took some of my shirts didn't you?" He said obviously not surprised. Faye looked over at him and gave him a lady like grin.
"Well if you want it back." Faye snickered and started to take the shirt off. Gian blushed a deep red and hugged around Faye keeping the shirt on her.
"Okay, okay you win!!" Gian sighed grimly and look up at her. "I'll get you next time Faye, next time!" Faye tapped his nose with her finger and laughed.
"You wish kid." She said with a wink. She then walked over to her place, wherever that was. Gian sighed trying to wipe off his blush with his sleeve. He walked over to his couch and sat down right next to Spike. He looked over at him to see a tired, smoking bounty hunter.
"So this is it? No bounties again? Geez, what do you do for entertainment here anyway?" Gian asked as he breathed a sigh of boredom. Spike only replied with a smile. Gian had a feeling he shouldn't have asked. Edward seemed to bounce by and jumped on Gian's head.
"Gian Gian!!"
"Edward!!"
*~~~~~~~*
"Gambling?" Gian asked as he, Spike, Jet and Faye stood before a Casino in very formal clothing.
"You bet. You want to try Gian?" Jet asked. Gian sighed and shook his head.
"Sorry Jet, but gambling is one of the many no, no's in my book. Along with Alcohol and smoking." Jet sighed and patted his young friend on the back.
"Ah, to be young and righteous again. Well your loss." Jet said heading into the casino. And was followed by the other two bounty hunters. Gian shook his head and looked over to the DeLorean.
"Kitt, go and find a comfy parking place. I have a feeling there gonna be in there for a while." Gian said.
"I can easily see." Kitt said as he drove himself to a parking spot nearby. Gian walked into the giant casino. As he suspected, there were millions of millions of people at machines, tables and such. It sort of reminded him of the old days. Where rich people back then made clubs that transformed into casinos when the law wasn't looking. Gambling, Gian thought was a way to drown your troubles. Like alcohol. And like alcohol it can have horrible results. Which in turn, gives Gian all the more reason to stay away from both. He sighed yet again and found a dining table to sit in.
"How my I help you sir?" A waiter asked that had spotted him.
"Oh, umm just some water on ice please." Gian asked. The waiter nodded and went to fetch some water. In the meantime all Gian could do was watch all the people around him either talk and eat or gamble the night away. Suddenly he heard a familiar tune. It sounded like some of the songs he had heard before. He turned around to see a small band on stage playing it. He remembered it.
"Angel Eyes..." He said to himself. He then saw that the waiter had served him some water. "Oh thank you. Uhh could I ask ya something? Does anybody usually sing there?" Gian asked pointing to the stage.
"Oh yes. We did have a singer perform there, but she received a better offer from a different casino and so she packed up and left on a moments notice sir." The waiter said. Gian nodded and pulled his wallet.
"Say, can I see the manager...?"
*~~~~~~*
Spike looked on at the table he was playing cards in. He casually put his cards at the table letting him win almost all of the chips that were there. He smoked his cigarette as if this whole thing were nothing. And apparently to him it wasn't. Faye watched on with a snicker. Jet walked over to both of them with a medium sized bucket of coins. He noticed Spike had won a gracious amount. He then kicked Spike in the leg. Spike didn't turn his head but let out a sigh and nodded. Jet shook his head and looked over at Faye.
"Well I'm going to cash these in so we'll have our meal tickets for a while alright?" Jet told Faye. She nodded as Jet turned to walk away. He then turned back around and walked over to Faye.
"Hey Faye, have you seen Gian?" He asked. Faye looked around.
"I...don't know, the last time I saw him he was up there." Faye said pointing to the dining area and the stage band that was there. Jet nodded and went on his way.
*~~~~~~~*
"Alright, depending on how well you sing and how well the customers like it alright? This isn't a karaoke show you know." A man with a black suit behind a desk said. "I'm only doing this because I have enough money to take a chance and also I happen to need some more entertainment. No go out there kid and get your tuxedo ready!"
Gian couldn't believe it. He was actually going to do it. His side dream, other than being a cop...a singer. He nodded gratefully to the manager and ran off through a door which said employees only.
*~~~~~~~*
"Well, that was fun." Spike said counting his money. Jet rolled his eyes as he walked into the dining area. Spike and Faye followed. They then stopped when they heard a familiar voice. They heard the voice before, but not like this. Jet blinked and walked towards the stage. He squinted and then recognized the glasses.
"Gian...??" Jet asked. Both Faye and Spike both had the same reaction. The three of them grabbed a seat and decided to see what the kid had in store.
"So drink up all of you people Order anything you see And have fun you happy people The drink and the laughs on me Pardon me but I got to run The fact's uncommonly clear I got to find who's now the number one And why my angel eyes ain't here Excuse me while I disappear..."
Gian finished slowly with his eyes closed. He then opened them to see the whole audience clap for him. He smiled and bowed to them.
"Let's hear another one!" Someone shouted. Gian blinked and could have sworn he heard that voice before. He shrugged and nodded since everyone seemed to agree with that comment.
"Fly me to the moon
Let me sing among those stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words, hold my hand
In other words, baby kiss me
Fill my heart with song
Let me sing for ever more
You are all I long for
All I worship and adore
In other words, please be true
In other words, in other words! I...love...you!"
Gian finished. This song was more upbeat and catchy. He then was met with a warm round of applause. He bowed down again and then bowed to the band who played next to him.
"Thank you ladies and gentlemen!" He said with a small salute. He then stepped off stage and to the back room to grab his clothes. Before he could get into the changing room he bumped into the manager.
"Kid! You were great out there! We hadn't had an act like yours in...well ever!" The manager said happily. Gian smiled.
"Well I'm happy to hear that sir."
"Please, please. Call me Steve." The manager said. "I'm willing to pay you as long as you stay!" Gian blinked he put his hand behind his head. He then looked up at the man.
"Okay, on two conditions. One: ya get me a black fedora and two: only until ya found someone good cause I can't work here forever." Gian said sticking out his hand to the man. The man sighed and shook his hand.
"You drive a hard bargain Mr. Uhhh...Mr..."
"Sinatra...Frank Sinatra."
*~~~~~~~*
"So you're a singer now? At the casino?" Jet asked as he served dinner to the three others.
"Yup, but only until they find someone else to replace me." Gian said digging into the food. Spike picked at it with his fork as Faye also did. They both eventually dug in.
"We saw you at the casino. You're pretty good." Jet said now also starting to eat some.
"Yea and at least now you'll be able to bring in some money without you killing yourself." Spike said while eating. His face was then met with splash of water. Spike looked at Gian who's glass was empty.
"It's impolite to talk with your mouth full Mr. Spiegel." Gian said before continuing to eat. Spike grumbled and continued to eat his food too but more aggressively. After the dinner Gian had put on only his undershirt and black shorts. He walked over to his couch with a loud yawn and sat down. He looked to see who sat next to him. It was Faye wearing the exact same thing.
"Faye...you dug into my clothes again haven't you?" Gian said. He lifted his glasses slightly to rub his eyes.
"Well, all my clothes are either ripped or damaged or getting clean now and it just so happens that your clothes happen to be my size." She said while filing her nails. Gian couldn't help but smile.
"Alright, but at least give a bit of a warning if ya do. I may be the one with no clothes if this keeps up." Gian said as he laid down on the couch. He was careful not to put his feet on Faye.
"Gian?"
"Yea?"
"Why did you want to do that singing thing at the casino and why did you call yourself Frank Sinatra?...I mean I was just wondering.."
"..."
"Gian?"
"A long time ago, when my father was still alive. He wanted me to be a cop, but also said if I couldn't do that, than I should pick up singing. He couldn't do the singing due to his raspy British voice but me. Oh the possibilities that he saw in me...we spent hours and days listening to a famous singer who died at the time. Frank Sinatra...we listened to all of his music. Getting my pitch, my tone...that whole time...although it felt like it went by so fast...it also felt like the greatest moments of my life...me and dad....." Gian could feel tears starting to well up in his eyes. He closed them to let some go down his face. "Every time I go up there...every song....every lyric...is for my dad...what he could have seen...what we practiced for...I..I..." Gian sat up and hugged himself as he cried. He was used to doing this sort of thing once in a while. He then suddenly felt two arms wrap around him. He look up to see Faye hugging him tightly with her eyes closed.
"I'm sorry I didn't mean to upset you." Gian sniffled and continued to cry. He buried his face into Faye's arm still sobbing. Faye sighed and patted him on the back while hugging him.
"I'm sure you're dad is proud." Gian looked up at her again. This time his eyes were soaked in tears and tinted red for so much crying.
"Y...ya think so..?"
"I know so."
"Thanks Faye..."
*~~~~~~~*
Spike yawned and walked to the living room again. He then stopped dead in his tracks at what he saw.
"The hell!?"
Jet stepped out of the kitchen with his frying pan. He couldn't help but laugh at Spike's expression.
"Heh I take it you saw huh?" Jet said with a smirk
"Your damn right I saw! What the hell were they thinking!? She's older than him for crying out loud!" Spike yelled. Jet rolled his eyes.
"Now what the hell makes you think they actually did ANYTHING. For one reason, his moral is too high for that and two. He probably doesn't know how!" Jet yelled back
"I bet Faye does though..." Spike then felt his head meet with a loud clang of the frying pan.
"Okay Spike that was uncalled for. And anyway they'll wake up soon enough come on." Jet said. Spike rubbed his bump and grumbled as he followed Jet. He then fell to the floor. He turned around on the floor to see Ein barking.
"Damn dog!" He said angrily. His face was suddenly getting poked by a finger.
"Why is Spikey headed man angry? Ed wonders.." Edward said happily poking at his face. Spike sighed heavily.
"I think I know how that kid feels after all."
Gian yawned as he rubbed his eyes. He reached out for the table in front of the couch and got his glasses. He put them on and realized he had arms around him. He looked back to see Faye. He gulped and pinched himself to make sure it wasn't a dream. He turned around so now that they were face to face. Amazingly Faye didn't feel a thing and her arms were still around him. He sighed heavily as he felt a dark red blushing coming across his face and into his cheeks.
"How the heck did this happen??" He asked himself. He then lightly tapped Faye's face with his hand. "Faye? Faye wake up! Wake up Faye!" He whispered. Slowly he saw Faye's eyes open. She then blushed when she realized what position they were on.
"G-Gian!" She exclaimed. She then had an angrily and got ready to punch him to kingdom come when he clung on to her for dear life.
"No please Faye! I think this had something to do with last night!!" Gian exclaimed. Suddenly Faye stopped and looked down at the young officer.
"Last night.." She said. Gian looked up at her and blushed. She did the same. They both remained like that for a while.
"COME AND GET IT!!!" As soon as they both heard that, they both fell to the floor with a loud thud. Spike laughed and Jet rolled his eyes.
"Yesh, you were just itching to do that weren't you Spike?" Jet asked eating his food. Spike tossed away the loudspeaker and shrugged.
"Why whatever do you mean Jet?" Jet only shook his head and proceeded to eat.