"...and he found ways to spend it..." - 15, Final

[morrobay1990]

Title: “...and he found ways to spend it...” - 15, Final
Author: morrobay1990
Genre: post canon
Warning:
Word count: 200
Disclaimer: Jack & Ennis are AP's
♥ Jack



”Down in Texas Jack's father-in-law died and Lureen, who inherited the farm equipment business, showed a skill for management and hard deals. Jack found himself with a vague managerial title, traveling to stock and agricultural shows. He had some money now and found ways to spend it."












“Jack, what on earth are you doing home so early? That Amarillo show runs all week.”

“Same old shit, though, Lureen...same faces, same bullshit...I just wanted to get outta there.”

Well...guess I won't say see ya later...



“But did you make any new contacts?”

“Yeah...”

Had a good time, though...remember that last time for a while, I'll tell ya that.



“Well, since you're home I'm gonna accept the invitation to the charity dinner dance on Saturday.”

“Yeah, go ahead.”

Liked the campin, too...guess a lot of it depends on who ya go with...and thanks for givin me all that gear you bought...hey, who knows, maybe we can use it again one day...



“I'm gonna go get my hair done, be back by five.”

“...............”

I wrote my home number on my card...you ever wanna get together, gimme a call, day or night...you look good any time...



Jack took the card out of his pocket, read it and laughed.

Then he tore it in two and dropped the pieces in the trash can at his feet.








Hernandez Farm Machinery
Serving the great state of Texas since 1971

Michael Harris, Sales Associate


“We have the equipment you need”




end ~ thanks for reading

Comments

hmm

[joetheone.livejournal.com]

Okay well you showed us what it was like for Jack in those tough times when he went through life trying to make it from one visit with Ennis to the next. How he spent his time and the opportunities that he had to leave it all and start over but kept going back for more. Joe

[sjmarv.livejournal.com]

I'm with Joe (usually am, I think he's pretty smart!)

Testimony to you writing skills: I wasn't sure up until he tore apart the business card what Jack's final decision would be.

Maybe you could do a companion piece from Ennis' perspective on what it would take for him to change his mind about traveling further that 'round a coffee pot?

Susan

[heathyluv.livejournal.com]

Holy shit! Brilliant ending!!!

[rimasworld.livejournal.com]

Too bad Ennis couldn't have been more like Michael. Jack was very lonely and craved love so much. Even though he tore up the card I wouldn't mind it if they ran into each other at another show. Michael is actually another love interest that I really like.

[soulan.livejournal.com]

“Well, since you're home I'm gonna accept the invitation to the charity dinner dance on Saturday.”

Hmmm, isn't that where he meets Randall? It makes that thousand-yard stare on the bench seem even more enigmatic.

I was hoping this would go on longer, but if you'd written more it might have ended up being too long. This was a brilliant ending because it makes me ponder the rest of the film in a different way.

[tizi17.livejournal.com]

a great glimpse into what might have easily been jack's life, away from ennis.. a continuos struggle. and maybe yes, maybe he found someone worth trying to keep - like randall maybe?
but we all know how it ended..
thank you so much, a great read!

[mazaher.livejournal.com]

What a perfectly bitter ending. Thank you for the story and for allowing Michael's heart, whatever its contents, to stay in one piece.

[ramona4jake.livejournal.com]

soooo..... Jack is trying to NOT do to Michael what Ennis is doing to him ?... sad, what loving a broken soul can do to your whole life... sometimes I wish I could be Jack Twist's guardian angel !

thank you so much, love it !

[eandj.livejournal.com]

I just knew he couldn't stay with Michael but for a tiny little bit I hoped he would.
But without his heart in it it's just not possible for Jack.
and in the end it's always Ennis
thanks for writing, I loved reading this
gets me to think about these two some more
and that's always a good thing
Paula

[lara-pinta.livejournal.com]

This is terrific - wonder where you sourced it from? ""Hernandez Farm Machinery
Serving the great state of Texas since 1971M
Michael Harris, Sales Associate
“We have the equipment you need”


You surprised me yet again, I didn't expect for this to end so soon or in this way but I have enjoyed the ride, another very fine story from you.


Thank you
Lorna

[morrobay1990.livejournal.com]

"wonder where you sourced it from?" I made it up :)

[morrobay1990.livejournal.com]

no, he couldn't leave, ever...

I'm so glad you liked it

[lara-pinta.livejournal.com]

wonder where you sourced it from?" I made it up :)

Well you completely convinced me.

"and he found ways to..."

[argentine65.livejournal.com]

No, Jack will never leave his love for Ennis, it does not mind that the other person is younger and more open, is not Ennis. But deeper, one has to thought that if Jack would moving on he will keep alive. As a whole is a bittersweet story but wonderfully written. Thank you so much. Martha

[grlewis.livejournal.com]

hey this was a cool series. i really liked michael and almost feel that it's too bad jack was hung up on ennis. these two guys could make sweet music.

gr