Wheelsy AU ~ Tire changing

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"You know Bill..." Clarice drawled cheerfully. "When you said you wanted to show me the nearest 'city' I thought you meant we'd actually get there." She took her hat off and fanned herself with it, the ballcap doing little to stir the hot, damp air, but at least it was better than glowering.

"And yeah, that really does look like dry rot in the spare there. Never seen it in a tire before but I've seen it in other materials..." She wasn't even sure why they had headed out. A better bar where no one expected him to fix their problems? A place she was suppose to get fitted for a civilian aid uniform? Who knew!

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"Huh, wow. Well that's nice for him. I'm sure he'll be one of those old guys on the beach in black socks an' a loud shirt."

Bill laughed, jiggling Clarice a bit.

"I always thought Aruba was like Fantasy Island. Now I'm wonderin' if Fantasy Island is real, too."

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"Nah, he seems like a 'show off for the ladies' type you know? You no socks, certainly no shirt. Maybe a tasteful black bathing suit though." She giggled and lifted a hand to her hair to test how wet it was. Still damp, but Bill's shirt was helping draw some of the water out! "Thinking about you and you be alone and such has made him a bit of a romantic. That I think he's finally stopped mourning his wife." Maybe anyway. Dating again was a good step!

"Fantasy Island? Seems like a park or something instead of an actual island. Or a theme park on an island."

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"I could see that," he chuckled. "I don't want to see it, but that just might be what he does."

His next chuckle was a little more dry.

"Well I'm glad I could be an' inspiration, I guess."

He really was happy for the Doc, and it was good that he was getting over things.

"Fantasy Island was a TV show, actually. I don't remember much about it, though. Just that there was a midget, an' a plane."

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"Well, he'll probably take pictures so you'll get to see it if you really want?" she offered cheerfully. "And you're less an inspiration and more of a person who got him thinking along the proper lines? He isn't doing it because of you, but thinking about you helped him think about himself?" If that made any sense?

Ah, television. "We could see if it was a real island I guess?"

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"No, I get it. An' I'm glad the doc is gettin' out an' doin' better."

Going back to Fantasy Island, "Nah, from what I remember that place was pretty exclusive. No sense goin' if they're just gonna give you the boot. Besides, that little midget guy was a bit weird. So was the other dude."

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"Hey, you're just good medicine." Clarice chuckled and stretched her arms up over her head to drape across Bill's middle. He was not getting away from compliments hahahaha!

"Ooo, exclusive is easy. You ignore anyone who tells you you don't belong and teleport anyone who lays a hand on you!"

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He gave a shrug, not denying the compliment this time, either.

"Well I can't teleport. I also don't know how much fun I'd have at a fancy party. Barbeques an' bon fires are more my speed."

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"The fun of a fancy party is making your own fun despite scheduled or acceptable activities." She grinned. "Like eating with only one fork or skinny dipping in the pool."

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He quirked an eyebrow at her.

"I think you an' me got different ideas of fun."

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"What, you don't think skinny dipping sounds fun? Or shocking people who use too many table implements?" What planet was he from?!

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Bill made a show of thinking about it, then shook his head.

"Umm... no. I'd rather not get arrested in my birthday suit, an' I don't need folks lookin' down their noses at me for my table manners."

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"Bill..." she said, serious as she could manage. "...I'm not sure we can remain friends with an attitude like that."

Beat.

Gigglefit.

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"Maybe not, if you're gonna be gettin' me into trouble," he agreed, then joined her in laughing.

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"Me? Never! I'll make sure to never, ever tell the Sheriff, who needs a sterling rep, when I'm going swimming naked or tweaking high browed types until they cringe...."

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"Hey, the sheriff don't know can't hurt you."

He gave her a shrug and a wink.

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"And even if I tell him I can always say I was joking." Innocent smile! INNOCENT! "Can you tell when I'm joking?"

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He studied her a moment, then shook his head.

"Not really, no."

Same innocent smile.

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"And so the sheriff will be kept safe and ignorant of my wilder actions!" She reached up lazily to poke his nose. "My friend Bill on the other hand..."

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"Your friend Bill still won't be skinny dippin' at a rich people party, sorry." He laughed, wrinkling his nose when she poked it.

"I will buy the first round of drinks, though, when we reach the bar."

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"Eh, well, luckily such swimming can be enjoyed without annoying the rich and powerful as well." She smirked and sat up finally. "We ready to move? Maybe dry enough?"

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"See, right there I can't tell if you're kiddin' or not. It seems like you're tryin' to convince me to do it."

He eyed her suspiciously, but it was still in fun.

Dragging himself up with a grunt, he brushed grass off his back and nodded.

"Yeah, I guess we outta if we're gonna make it to town before it gets dark."

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She gave him big, innocent eyes and helped him get grass off his shirt before turning around so he could do the same for her back. "Are you telling me you have never once skinny dipped country boy?" For shame! It was a traditional country-type activity for the young and robust!

Wasn't it?

"Or was that Bill-speak for 'quit asking me about naked swimmin'?"

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He helped brush her off, then stooped to put his shoes back on.

Straightening up again, he dusted his hands and looked down at her.

"Now, I never said that." Giving her a smirk, he hooked his thumbs into the front pockets of his jeans and started walking.

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She didn't bother with her shoes, keeping them draped over a shoulder by their laces. "Nope, you never did" She agreed with a cheerfulness that implied she might just be picturing it. Why not after all?

"And if anyone does offer a ride I'm going to inform them we forgot how to skinny dip and went in clothed."

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He cocked an eyebrow at her after hearing her tone, and shook his head in bemusement, sure she was just trying to get him blushing again.

"You will not. I'll say I fell in an' needed savin' before I run with a story like that." It implied too much, plus was embarrassing.