Helping Hand

“Are you happy now?” Hannigan hated to recall any of that, but she’d at least hoped it’d scare the girls off.

“We’ll get your boat back.” Katie plainly stated, as if it was a matter of course. “And your freedom.”

“Don’t patronize me. You act the maggot and he’ll have your freedom, too.”

“It doesn’t matter what you say to her.” Frankie leaned against the nearest wall. “Once Katie’s decided on something, it’s already done. I’m not much different, at the end of the day. Consider yourself free.”

Frankie had no idea how they were going to shut down a man so much greater in power to Bozo, but it sounded like something they might be good at.

“So, that’s the deal then? You promise to save my life and I let you slack off for the rest of the ride?”

“Well…” Katie backpedaled.

“Yep.” Her sister clarified.

“Alright, ‘en.”

To their surprise, the captain pointed to the washroom.

“Go take off yer uniforms. You made shite waiters anyway.”

Frankie smirked, and Katie laughed.

“Thanks, miss.” The older girl waved as they left her sight. Hannigan smiled too.

I’ve never seen such stupidity in my whole life.

…Now that’s damn inspiring.