http://nofishinmypond.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] nofishinmypond.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2009-12-15 12:45 pm
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The Docks, Tuesday

Jack hadn't used the radio before, and the Homer's speakers turned out to be downright crappy. The music coming out was tinny and scratchy, and would have been annoying even if it HADN'T been the same damn song over and over and over again.

He'd already tried fiddling with the buttons on the radio, but most of them didn't work. At least, not today. Who knew? Maybe they'd be fine tomorrow, when the island had stopped HATING HIM.

"Felicidad my ass," Jack grumbled. "If you REALLY wanted me to have some felicidad, you'd shut the hell up!" He was starting to consider just shooting the radio until it broke, and the only thing stopping him was that he was worried the bullet might ricochet and hit some of the more important stuff on the boat's dashboard.

The sign on the dock read:
Captain Jack's Wild Ride
Special holiday special -- half off all tours now through Christmas
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[identity profile] wantstocheer.livejournal.com 2009-12-15 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
This was probably going to be a little awkward, but Claire figured that since it had been more than a week, she should stop by and check on Jack and let him know that they were in no way, shape or form related.

"Hey, Jack, you busy?" she asked, wondering what he was grumbling about as she approached.

[identity profile] nofishinmypond.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
"Do I LOOK busy?" Jack asked. "Or feliz-y?"

He got up out of his chair to greet her, and while he was up, he pulled the handgun out of the small of his back and double-checked that it was loaded.

[identity profile] wantstocheer.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
Claire unconsciously took a step away from Jack when he checked his gun. "Um..."

Sure, she would heal, but getting shot still hurt.

[identity profile] nofishinmypond.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
Jack blinked at Claire in confusion, and then looked down at the gun. Then he snorted. "Oh, don't be silly, it's not for you," he told her. "It's for the..." -- he waved the gun vaguely at the radio. "Damn island hates me."

[identity profile] wantstocheer.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, okay," Claire said, glancing at the radio. She hadn't turned hers on at all, so had no idea why Jack wanted to shoot his.

"So, um... I just wanted to make sure you were okay after what happened last weekend."

[identity profile] nofishinmypond.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
The song ended and started up again, and Jack sighed. "Yeeeah... I'm just trying to forget that last weekend ever happened. It's better that way."

[identity profile] wantstocheer.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
Claire nodded. "Yeah, right there with you. Though, uh, just so you know, there is no way we are related."

[identity profile] nofishinmypond.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
Jack nodded back. "Didn't think so, since we're from different universes and everything. But it's still good to know."

[identity profile] wantstocheer.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
"Jon made fun of me for insisting on a blood test," Claire admitted. "But it weirded me out enough that I wanted to be sure."

[identity profile] nofishinmypond.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
"A blood test???" Jack asked. "Seriously? Do I get to make fun of you, too?"

[identity profile] wantstocheer.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
Claire sighed and rolled her eyes. "Sure, go for it."

[identity profile] nofishinmypond.livejournal.com 2009-12-16 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, now you've gone and taken all the fun out of it," Jack complained. "Just know that I'm mocking you on the inside."
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