Vengeance (Part 1)

-Conor-

(Previously)

“I wonder what is taking her so long.” Conor pondered after fifteen minutes of waiting. He went out to the main room still dressed, where Bart and Joanne were playing cards. “Jo, how long does it take for a woman to pick out a dress?”

“Well, it usually takes me thirty minutes to put a decent outfit together. Maybe she just wants to make it extra special. Cut her some slack Conor.” Joanne answered as she laid down some cards. “Ha! I win Bart! I have three of a kind.”

“Damn it.” Bart muttered shaking his head. “Well, you just need to win eight more hands and I will go get that ring you saw in the jewelry shop.” He gathered the cards and started shuffling them.

“Yay! Remember, I wear a size seven.” Joanne gloated proudly. Maybe playing a hand or two will help the time move faster.

“Deal me in.” Conor stated with a sigh. “I’ll play a hand and if she doesn’t come out, I’m going to check on her.” He grabbed a pair of shorts and then sat down to play.

Bart dealt each of