Minnie Review
Still trapped in the stock room of the Gunsmith Cats store, Rally and Bean have finally come up with a plan to get themselves out, so they can go back to their normal lives. Well, as normal as the lives of a freelance driver and a gunsmith/ bounty hunter can be. The stage is set, with Rally and Bean now standing close to the door. Our players are ready, and they begin to act out their skit. But can they really act well enough to fool Minnie May with words alone? Only time will tell...
This chapter last updated: Jul 14/ 04
"So you don't have a boyfriend, then?" Bean asks.
"No... I'm too busy with bounty hunting jobs and running the store," Rally replies, truthfully.
"Is that it? Really?"
"Well, the truth is... I've always felt it wouldn't be fair to date anyone; being who I am, and doing what I do. So I don't bother looking. I try to avoid it, actually. I just don't want to have someone who cares about me like that to worry that I won't come home that night. Or, that I'll come home dead," Rally admits.
"I know exactly what you mean, Rally," Bean replies, "It's awful to feel like that. But you wouldn't have to worry about that with me—because I'll probably be there, with you, on your jobs." After a pause, Bean continues: "We'll worry about each other. It'll all even out."
"I don't know, Bean. I'm not sure I can handle this..." Rally said, sounding worried.
"Don't worry so much, Rally. Just see how things go. We'll work it out some way or another."
Rally took a few steps back. Acting or not, she was getting a little nervous. Bean stepped forward and placed his hands on her shoulders. "Are you all right, Rally?" he said, sounding concerned.
Rally looked up at him. "What if it's a mistake? What if it doesn't work out? What if we're getting in way over our heads?"
Bean's hands slid off her shoulders and onto her upper arms. Rally seemed nervous. "If people always avoided relationships because they were afraid it wasn't going to work," he told her, "Hardly anyone would ever date."
"But what about us? I don't know..."
"Maybe this'll help," Bean said and leaned over as though he was going to kiss her on the lips. He held her around her waist. Rally's fingers barely touched his arms.
On the other side of the door, Misty was leaning against the wall. She'd given up trying to listen to Rally and Bean's conversation directly. "What's going on in there?" she asked Minnie May.
"Um... It sounded like they were getting along, but now it's quiet..." May replied, her right ear pressed against the door.
"Don't you think you're a little too close?" Rally whispered.
"Just play along," Bean whispered back, "All we need is for them to open the door."
"Maybe it's a trap," Misty offered.
"Hm... I dunno. If we don't hear anything for a couple minutes, then we'll open the door, 'kay?" May said.
"It's a plan." Misty confirmed.
"We want to make this believable, don't we?" Bean whispered with a smirk.
Rally was not pleased. "That doesn't mean I'm about to let you get away with anything."
"Yeah, I know, babe," Bean whispered.
"I'm not your 'babe,' my name is—"
"'Rally' - I know," Bean whispered, cutting her off. "Seriously, you need to relax."
Rally glared at him, "Honestly! You can be such a jerk," she whispered.
"Not so good at sweet talk, are ya?"
"Why you..." Rally whispered, angrily, and tried to slap him. Bean grabbed her wrists.
"Ready?" Minnie May asked.
"Ready." Misty said.
Just as Misty and Minnie May flung open the door and barged in, screaming "Charge!" Bean suddenly pulled Rally close and kissed her on the lips. Rally was stunned. She didn't move.
"No way..." Misty said, dumbfounded.
"Yes! This is so great!!!" Minnie May squealed with glee.
Rally and Bean quickly split apart.
"May, can I see you in my office?" Rally said, blushing furiously.
"But wouldn't this be...?" Minnie May began.
Rally grabbed May's arm and led her outside of the room. Misty was still standing there, her jaw practically on the floor.
"Don't hold that face too long, it might get stuck that way," Bean said.
Misty closed her mouth, embarrassed. "You? And Rally? You two were...?" Misty muttered, not quite believing what she just saw.
"Yeah," Bean said with a smirk. "Well, I should be going."
And with that, he left the store.