Crime of Love

[*~Mrs. Cooper ~*]

*Sobs* It's such a beautiful thing!

Stretch: So, what do you suppose we do after this?

Theresa: Oh, probably head in for bed the--

Stretch: No, I mean after this hunt is over...

*All the girls look to their men then to each other*

Angie: Gosh, I never really thought of that.... Well, Clint's a student so he'll be staying on staff!

*She snuggles up to Clint and smiles. Theresa looks to Stretch sadly; and Kim to Mike*

Theresa: What about Stretch?

Stretch: What about me, honey?

Theresa: What are we going to do after this trip? You'll have to go bac--

Stretch: Why, I'm planning on marrying you, of course!

*Theresa gasps and looks to Stretch with wide eyes*

Theresa: Marriage?!

Stretch: Well...that's if...*he looks down* you'll have me.

*Theresa places her index finger under his chin to turn his attention on her; she gazes into his eyes and smiles*

Theresa: I don't want to have you, Stretch Willoughby...I want to keep you.

*His eyes brighten and he throws his arms around her, kissing her passionately.*

Angie: What about you two, Kim?

*Kim looks to Mike*

Kim: Oh, I suppose we'll just continue on like we had before we met; he'll move back to Montana and we'll keep investigating.

Mike: Who says I'm moving back to Montana?

Kim: I did; you can't leave the force with all that experience and respect built up over the years. Mike, I like you, but I'd never ask you to quit a high paying job to come stay with us.

*Mike throws down his plate and looks her in the eyes*

Mike: Yeah? Well I love you and I wouldn't blink twice if they paid me $1,000 a day to stay away from you!

*Amazed, Kim searches his eyes and smiles, throwing her arms around him, sobbing*

Kim: Oh Mike!

*He holds her body close to his and kisses her softly*

Angie: Well, looks like we've become just one big happy family!

*Just as Angie leans in to give Clint a passionate kiss the girls hear the rustling of feet crunching on leaves. They perk up and look to each other*

Clint: What's going on?

*Angie places her finger on his lips, he kisses it gently*

Angie: *Whispering* We're being followed...

*The boys look around, ready to defend their women (lol).*

Kim: *Whispering* Let's head north as quietly as possible...

*Theresa snuffs out the fire and follows close behind.*

Stretch: Where are we going?

Theresa: The cave.

Stretch: Cave?

Theresa: It's the next mark on the map.

*The three make haste toward the caves when three large men jump out in front of them, holding a gun. The men leap in front of their girls and stand protective*

[coopsgirl]

Okay I decided to change it so Clint hasn't proposed yet. Only Theresa is engaged so far. I thought that you and Mike had also gotten engaged but I just read it wrong - duh!!!

Man #1: So you're the ones that have been causing us so much trouble huh?

Man # 2: They don't look so tough to me.

Clint: What do you mean? We're just out here camping.

Man # 3: Sure you are. Check their packs and tents, *he says to the other two men*. The map has to be here somewhere.

*They stand silently as their stuff is rifled through until one of the men finds the bloodstained map*.

Man # 1: Oh so you're just campers huh? Then what are you doing with a 200 year old treasure map that most people don't even know exists?

*No one in the group utters a word.*

Man # 2: Okay everybody start walking. *He waves his gun at them and they all turn around and begin walking through the dense, dark jungle. The stars which had earlier been so beautiful now seemed like a million eyes watching them helplessly as they were marched towards certain death. After about an hour they reached a deep ravine. One of the men took a long piece of rope from his pack and attached it to a large tree and dropped the rope into the ravine*.

Man # 3: Start climbing down.

Stretch: What?

Man # 3: Climb down....into the ravine.

Man # 2: C'mon why don't we just plug 'em?

Man # 3: This way it looks like they died accidentally when they all got trapped in the ravine. Use your brain dummy!!! *He slaps him in the back of the head*. What good is all that loot if we're in prison for murder. They're the only ones who know we killed Daniel and if they're all dead then we're home free.

*The edge of the ravine is made of soft dirt and they slip on it as they all climb down one by one. Once the last member of the group reaches the floor of the ravine the men pull the rope up and head off into the night laughing*.

*The girls all cling closely to their men in the dark night*.

Theresa: I thought for sure they were going to kill us.

Angie: Me too. But we're almost as good as dead now. We're stuck down here and we have no supplies.

Clint: Don't give up so fast. We're gonna figure some way out of this.

*Angie grabs him and squeezes him tight feeling better knowing that they won't give up without a fight*.

Mike: I'm sure between the 6 of us we can figure some way out of this mess.

Kim: I hope you're right honey.

*Since it was too dark to properly see their surroundings they all decide to try and catch a little sleep and begin hatching their escape plan in the morning*.

[*~Mrs. Cooper ~*]

I didn't want him to propose yet because I didn't want your engagement riding on Theresa's. So they each propose at different times in the story, giving each proposal a unique feel.

[coopsgirl]

That's alright, and that's kinda what I was thinking too. Besides proposing in a ravine that you have no way out of is romantic, isn't it?

[*~Mrs. Cooper ~*]

LOLOL, Very romantic...and quite unique!

[coopsgirl]

I edited my last post and so we're not engaged yet. I'll wait till a really good moment.

[butterscotchgreer]

that sounds great angie, ill think on that ;D

[butterscotchgreer]

clint: wke up angie, girls, mike, and stretch!!!

all: what?*in their rough morning voices*

clint: i had a dream last night on how to escape from our tinsy situation.

kim: tinsy?!

theresa: he really was dreaming, goodness!

angie: and how did we escape?

clint: we looked through all the equipment we had with us to see if there was anything good to use

stretch: and?

the girls dump all the equipment onto the dirt ground while clint is talking

clint: and.....we found that we could use the fishing pole and the string from the fishing pole. we used the fishing string as rope.

the girls pull out the fishing pole and get the string.

theresa:mike....can we borrow that little hanky in your pocket?(he is pulling it from his tux heehee)

mike: well sure*he hands theresa the hanky with a puzzled look* we're trapped in a giant hole and she wants to wipe her forehead*he looks to the guys*

kim:no silly! she is gonna wrap the hanky around the fishing string so when we use it, our hands dont get harmed, and so they dont slip off the string while using it, because the string is so thin.

theresa: now what are we going to use for a hook or an anchor?

clint: in my dream we used a giant hook like those ones they use to catch sharks.

kim: oh yeah we have a giant hook just laying around*she says sarchastically*

clint: hey im only telling you what i saw in my dream

theresa:look around everybody and find something

[*~Mrs. Cooper ~*]

Wow! Theresa, you're a genius! I was getting nervous that you'd leave it up to me!!

I'll have to stew on this one for a while, but I'll post once I get a good enough idea, lol.

[coopsgirl]

Just wanted to let y'all know that I'm going out of town this weekend so I won't be able to post. My grandma's 74th b-day is monday so we're going to Houston to visit her and then to see the Astros game on Sunday. It's photo day again where you get to get your pics taken with the players. Ah, posing for pics with really tall (between 6' to 6'5") good looking men - one of my favorite pasttimes

[*~Mrs. Cooper ~*]

lol, Awwwww, hope you have fun, Angie!! Can't wait to see more beanpoles



I'm having the hardest time trying to think of an idea! Grrrr, I'll think of something...eventually.

[coopsgirl]

It is fun b/c our guys are so nice. The Astros really pride themselves on being 'the good guys' (that always our slogan) and they also look at personality when they pick up players not just their numbers so we don't end up with a team full of jerks who have scandals around them. They're not doing do good this year but at least since they are nice guys I feel good rooting for them

[*~Mrs. Cooper ~*]

*The whole team searches the dirt ground for some sort of tool to use to anchor themselves on something solid. Angie shrieks*

Angie: What about a tin can?

Theresa: What about it?

Angie: Couldn't we just open it up, shave the edges down and make it into a ring-like shape so we could throw it over a--

Kim: That wouldn't work, we'd need a small and sturdy rock.

Angie: I'd like to see you come up with something, then...

*Kim takes a deep sigh and shakes her head*

Kim: I have no ideas...

*Clint starts walking around the sides and taps on the walls*

Angie: What in the world are you doing?

Clint: If the walls are strong enough, maybe we could each climb out; there are grooves in the rocks which we could use to climb up on.

*Angie looks to Theresa, then to Kim for a vote*

Kim: I've got no better idea--let's try it!

*Clint climbs fist but continuously falls back on his behind*

Angie: Awww, don't worry sweetheart, you'll get it!

*Determined to show Angie that he can get them out, Clint continues to climb.*

Kim: Stretch, look in that bag and see if you can find some nails

*Stretch searches the bag, finds a box and hands them to Kim*

Stretch: What's the plan with these?

Kim: Angie may have a good idea there; maybe we could cut open one of those tin cans but this time cut the tin to fit on the bottom of our shoes..

Stretch: You lost me...

Theresa: Oooh, I get it, Kim! You want to shove the nails into the soles of the shoe to create a--

Kim: Exactly!

*Stretch looks to them both and shakes his head*

Stretch: I shoulda stuck to the mob...

Mike: So what you're saying is you'd cut part of the tin to lay over the bottom part of the shoe, bang the nails in and walk into the grooves, creating like a spiked shoe?

Kim: Exactly!

Mike: Then what's the use for the tin?

Angie: We have to make sure the nails don't go all the way through the shoe; it should stop at the tin.

Stretch: But what would secure the tin to the shoe?

Kim: That's where the other nails come in, we'd secure them tightly to the sides so they wouldn't fall apart!

Theresa: It could go terribly wrong or...it could get us out of this mess. Oh well, I'm all for it, what do you guys say?

*They all nod in agreement; Angie looks over to find Clint still climbing*

Angie: Darling, you can stop now; we have a plan...

*Clint jumps down and dusts himself off*

Clint: It's about time! My hands are like rubber!

*The girls start cutting the tin and placing the nails over the shoes as the boys knock on the rocks to make sure they're in place tightly*

Angie: Well, now's the moment of truth! Let's hope for the best!

*Theresa goes first, fitting on the shoes; Stretch gives her a passionate kiss before she heads up. The first nail in her hand is used to anchor herself into the grooves tightly; she places the nail into the rock and climbs -- slowly but surely. After a while, Theresa gets halfway up and shrieks*

Theresa: It's working!

Stretch: Keep at it, sweetheart! You're doing great!

*She reaches the top and looks down*

Theresa: It's as simple as pie, you guys!

*Up next is Mike; Mike turns around and gives Kim a sweet kiss*

Mike: I'll be waiting at the top, beautiful.

*He smiles charmingly and winks, placing another kiss on her lips; she blushes as she watches him head up and begin to climb. He reaches the top in about 25 minutes. Next is Stretch. They all climb up until it's Angie's turn next. Clint stops her and gazes into her eyes; she searches his and giggles*

Angie: What's that look for?

*He brushes a strand of hair from her eyes and studies her face then shakes his head faintly and smiles*

Clint: I love you...

*She smiles and chuckles*

Angie: I love you, too, Clint.

*He gazes at her and shakes his head*

Clint: Angie, I'm crazy about you...

*She looks to him curiously, knowing he isn't telling her everything*

Angie: Clint, what's on your mind?

(The rest is up to you, Angie! )

[*~Mrs. Cooper ~*]

I know it makes no sense whatsoever, but I'm terrible at this sort of thing. I couldn't save my life if...well...my life depended on it!

Sorry pallies, but my brain isn't strong enough to think of something clever; hopefully no one will analyze this

[coopsgirl]

Well I did put us in that mess and you two got us out brilliantly!!!

*Clint looks deeply into her eyes trying to come up with the perfect words*.

Clint: Well I know we haven't known each other very long but I can't imagine not being with you everyday....and every night.

Kim: Are you coming Ang?

Angie: *yelling up* Yeah in a minute!

Clint: *looking at her and smiling nervously* Well this isn't exactly how I'd imagined it but here goes anyway. *He kneels down on one knee and takes both her hands in his*.

Clint: I love you, will you marry me?

*Angie, quite taken aback by this just looks at him stunned. She'd never known a man so wonderful and couldn't believe he truly wanted her*

Clint: *getting nervous* Angie, did you hear me?

Angie: *snapping back into reality* Yes.

Clint: Is that a yes you heard me or yes you'll marry me?

Angie: Both!!

Clint: Really?!

Angie: Yes really!!

*Clint stands up and grabs Angie around the waist picking her up and spinning her around while yelling yee-ha!!!!!*

Stretch: What are you two doing down there!

Angie: We're coming, we're coming!!

*Clint puts her down and she turns around to begin climbing. But before she does she turns back to him and plants a big kiss on him. Angie finally reaches the top and she's smiling goofily from ear to ear*.

Theresa: I know that smile. What happened with you and Clint down there?

Angie: He asked me to marry him and I said yes!!

*Kim and Theresa shriek with joy and they all hug*.

Stretch: Congratulations Angie, that's great.

Mike: Yeah that's wonderful.

Angie: Thanks you guys.

*Clint makes it to the top and they all cheer*.

Clint: *feeling a little silly that they are cheering for him* Thanks.

Mike: Congrats on your engagement, Clint.

Clint: Oh, thanks guys.

Angie: *standing with her arm around her man* Okay well now that we've made it out of that jam what's our next move?

Theresa: Well the next mark on the map led us to some caves and I think I remember how to get there.

Stretch: Yeah but the men who left us here to die will be there too.

Theresa: Possibly, but we can't let them get away. Can you imagine what they might do if they find the treasure or whatever it is. And we can't let them get away with murder.

Mike: She's right. Besides we'll be following them now so it won't be as dangerous.

*They put it to a vote and decide to keep going. They get close to the caves around nightfall and decide to hang back a little and wait for daybreak to go on further*.

[Sugarpuss]

admin said:

I know it makes no sense whatsoever, but I'm terrible at this sort of thing. I couldn't save my life if...well...my life depended on it!

Sorry pallies, but my brain isn't strong enough to think of something clever; hopefully no one will analyze this

I will now hire a team to analyze this!

[*~Mrs. Cooper ~*]

Nooo!! Marty, don't you dare!

[butterscotchgreer]

all three of us are geniuses!!!! i love the tin cans guys.
now i gotts think of something. heehee! angie have a great time at your grandmothers birthday, and sing it to her for me. heehee!