Hey everyone! Oh my goodness, I just came back from "KILL BILL Vol.2" it was so incredibly cool/awesome/splendiferous!!! Aww, Quentin Tarantino kicks ass! And Robert Rodriguez - my absolute hero composed the music!!! Can't wait to see Volumes one and two together! How awesome!!!

Oh yeah - Disclaimer - I do not own the delectable Mr. Depp, nor the spiffy/spunky characters he plays in his totally awesome movies. *quadruple sigh*

Also - if anyone cares, I have decided to start a Secret Window fic (knudge-knudge), although I'm starting to think I should have done a Don Juan one after all . . . Ah well, always next time.

Oh, and guess what, I got (fairly) decent marks in my half yearlys!!! My best being Maths (!) who would've thought? Martinis, Jack cookies and Sam's hat ALL AROUND!!!

Sorry, I was just really happy! OK, back to the story - this part in the story is supposed to be kinda the climax of the story - hope it's not too much of a ANTI-climax!!! If it is, I well and truly apologize! Oooh, I just realised this is chapter 13 . . . (audience) *ooooh* the evil number 13, hope its not full of bad luck . . .*gulp* Here goes nothing . . .

As Sam and Ruthy finally reached the edge of the park, Sam's knees began to buckle. 'The pressure. I can't stand the pressure!!!' Ruthy turned to Sam, sensing Sam's frantic anxiety. She grabbed his shoulder and turned him towards her. Sam gazed down at the ground, trembling slightly.
'My God! Poor thing. He's an absolute wreck! Pale, tearful and shaking'. Cupping his chin lightly in her hand, she tilted his head so she could make eye
contact. Blinking away tears, he looked at her pleadingly "Ruthy, I don't think I can do this. What if Joon won't forgive me, and she never wants to see me ever again?!" Ruthy smiled reassuringly "Well, if it makes you feel any better, I think she might be angrier at me . . ."
Ruthy then held Sam in a brief, but tender embrace. She stroked his back affectionately, while whispering into his ear "everything will be all right". Sam closed his eyes and leaned his head softly on her shoulder. And for a moment, he felt contentment, as if everything would be just rainbows and lollipops. The moment was shattered as the church bells rang from across the street.

2 o'clock.

Sam stood up straight and smiled appreciatively at Ruthy. "Thank you" he whispered quietly. Ruthy gently kissed him on the cheek, shaking her head "I honestly don't deserve your thanks" she replied, as sadness filled her expression.

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Joon had arrived at the park at around 1:30pm, and had been sitting on the same bench ever since. She checked her watch 1:55pm. Hmmm, only a couple of minutes to go. 'Just think' the voice in her head began 'Sam'll be able to explain . . . somehow, what has happened . . . ALL THOSE TIMES, and you'll be able to forgive him, and "make up" if you know what I mean . . . If not, you could always just pick up someone on the way home . . .' Geez! The voice in her head was sure a dirty little tramp! "Shut up! It's none of your bloody business!!!" she yelled at the voice. But she couldn't deny it, she HAD missed Sam...

Deciding to see if Sam had happened to come a little early, she eased off the bench and wandered towards the edge of the park. Joon paused with a small gasp and dropped to the ground, crouching behind a bush. Sam! But not JUST Sam. Sam's back was to her, but she could clearly see . . . "Ruthy - that two timing...!" she breathed with abhorrence. They were talking, but she couldn't quite hear what they were . . . what the?!
'Oh my God!' she whispered in astonishment. She watched as Ruthy's arms snaked around the man she loved, trapping him in her venomous embrace. Maybe it's not Sam's fault after all - maybe all this is RUTHY'S fault!! Putting him under her evil spell. What about Benny? He wasn't THAT bad, was he? But hey, Sam is one of the most incredibly sweet, charming, handsome . . . Yes. That's got to be it!'

Joon was about to get up, when the worst possible thing happened - well, second worst thing, if you count finding Sam trouser-less in Ruthy's apartment - she KISSED him. That bitch is kissing my sweet, innocent Sam!!! 'Why don't you go and screw him RIGHT in FRONT of me next time? Huh?!' This was well and truly the final straw. Time to end this thing once and for all . . .

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Sam raised a hand to shield his eyes from the glaring sun as he scanned for Joon's familiar face. "Where could she - " Sam was cut off by the appearance of Joon. Boy, did she look cranky! Sam smiled sweetly as Joon approached. Approached isn't quite the word to describe it. More like STORMED towards them.

"Uh hi, uh Joon?" Sam called out uncertainly. Joon paused as Sam held out a bunch of daisies. 'Aww, that proves Sam is sincere. It MUST be Ruthy's fault!' Joon looked at Sam lovingly, taking the daisies with warm gratitude. She planted a small teasing kiss on those sweet lips of his. Sam grinned, and sighed with relief 'whew, maybe I'll have a chance after all...'

Sam beckoned Joon towards a nearby stone wall, leaning the picnic basket on top "I made us all some sandwiches and stuff, so we can have a picnic. And I can explain everything!" Ruthy stepped forward "Hi Joon, are you all right?" she asked in a concerned voice.
Joon just stared.
"Boy, ah . . . you could really cut through this tension with knife, huh" Sam said with a small laugh.

Joon set the flowers on the wall, and removed her jacket. Sam and Ruthy watched in wonderment as Joon began to crack her knuckles. "Ah, Joon?" Ruthy started. Joon narrowed her eyes at Ruthy "This is all your fault bitch! You have Benny, what do you need Sam for?!" Sam and Ruthy exchanged confused looks. "Look Joon, I don't know what you think is going on, but I can assure you that -"
"I don't want YOU to assure me anything! Lets just settle this!" Joon rubbed her hands together in anticipation. Sam's eyes widened, 'what's going on? This wasn't going to escalate into some gargantuan fight - two immortals locked in an epic battle until Judgment Day and trumpets sound? . . . Well, probably not, but it could lead to a saucy little cat fight like in "Kill Bill"! All this over little old me?' Flattered, Sam grinned to himself, but quickly shook his head and leapt between the two women, holding is hands up.

"Honestly, all this is just a HUGE misunderstanding, why don't we all sit down and have honey and asparagus sandwiches and talk this over -" Sam reasoned - uneventfully. "Cool it Sugarbutt." Joon replied coolly. Ruthy, realising Joon had finally snapped like a twig, rolled up her sleeves and cracked her neck. Worried, Sam backed away as the two faced off "Bring it ON BITCH!!" Joon shouted. "Let's play" Ruthy replied with a sly grin . . .

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Hehehe, I'm evil! Yeah, you actually thought I was going to write something substantial? Nope, I'm stretchin' this for ALL it's worth! Nah I think It would have been too long otherwise - and yes i know its

OK, did everyone pick up the not-so subtle POTC, Once Upon A Time In Mexico and Desperado references? Thought so.

You all know what to do *points at review button*. Thanks again readers!