I couldn’t fit a story in my sequel to last week’s picture, but here I think I could get it to work for my dysfunctional. This is the closest I have come to romance yet. This being the fifth installment you might have to read the previous parts. (part1, part2, part3, part4 ). This is linked to Barbara W Beacham’s Monday finish the story. The words in italics are part of the prompt.
Diamond Jack had his hideout next to the Rattle Snake River; a dilapidated shed providing an excellent cover for the entrance to Don Francisco’s banquet caves. This was the place where he held promotion parties with booze and prostitutes for his bought politicians.
Today, Diamond Jack would be the witness in the first family come together, as well as the executor of a shotgun wedding.
Donna Juanita stayed at a healthy distance, but kept a poison finger on the button of her satellite transmitter.
But for once in agreement they pushed a veiled Maria and a smiling Pedro towards a makeshift altar, where Jack’s bourbon breath sealed the bond to the family once and for all; business is blood after all.
“Yes” – mumbled Pedro, while moving closer to his ex-stepfather; flick-knife in his pocket.
Pushing the sharp blade forcefully into Don Francisco’s protruding belly he was met with a slap on the hand and a playful smile.
“Kevlar-Tuxedo, Sonny; standard issue for weddings and funerals”
February 2, 2015
Björn Rudbergs writings 
Wonderful! A Kevlar tuxedo! Nicely done Bjorn! Thanks for taking part in this week’s challenge, and I hope to see you again next week! ^..^
Never trust your family for sure..
Indeed! 🙂
Ha. Kevlar tux. Betcha there’s a few people would like to have one of those! 🙂 Enjoyed your story.
Actually I think for baptisms this Tuxedo is not enough,…
reminds me of Dresden~ I’m going to try and write a ‘series’ too, can’t wait to see what next week brings.
Ha.. Last week I couldn’t feed into a narrative, but hope for a good picture.
Nicely done Bjorn enjoyed this bit of the tale.
🙂 Humor is harder for me, so i appreciate your comment Michael.
Haha! Sounds like Don Francisco is the pregnant one.
Ha.. yes you might wonder… but I think it’s all for business here.
Thank you. I was just joking. 😉
So Jack eas a drunk in your’s too. Liked it.:)
Jack likes his bourbon..
ha.
next weeding i do…i may need to borrow that tux….smiles.
Yes I think there are such weddings..
Suspenseful episode~ Loved the finish ~
I have to add some humor in this.. this family seems to be like cartoons.
Nothing more fun than a shotgun wedding with a chance of stabbings. And, yes Jack must have his bourbon.
Great continuation of the saga. I love how Don Francisco reacts to the latest attempt on his life – “a slap on the hand and a playful smile.” 🙂
Ah, I thought this time Don Francisco was definitely a gonner! I should have know better.
I love the idea of “banquet caves” 🙂
Poison Finger… good line/imagery… I like the Tux.
Now I have to go read the first parts…
Okay… all up to date!
That’s a dangerous family to be around. They don’t even trust family and close friends–or those who are supposed to be friends. Well done, Bjorn. 🙂 — Suzanne
Excellent development in your ongoing story, Bjorn. The attempt on Don Francisco’s life (i.e. his ‘protruding belly’) is very well done, and dealt with in your usual, humorous way. A fun read.