Sage Advice - Mag7

[strangevisitor7]

Title: Sage Advice
Author: strangevisitor7
Universe: Magnificent 7 (OW) - Immortal!Ezra verse.
Beta: : ithildyn
Rating: G, Gen
Characters: JD Dunne and Buck Wilmington. Mentions of Jemma Black (OFC) – Charlotte’s daughter from Child Of My heart.

Summary: Buck offers JD some advice about women.




Sage Advice

JD was sullenly slinking along the boardwalk when he nearly ran into Buck.

“Okay out with it,” Buck demanded as he blocked the younger man’s progress.

“Don’t want to talk about it,” JD said as he changed direction to get away from his friend.

“No you don’t.” Buck grabbed him by the arm preventing his escape.

“Buck, it ain’t nothing. Can you just get outta my way?” JD pleaded as he yanked his arm free.

“You’ve been lower than a rattlesnake in a wagon rut for days . Now, I ain’t letting you leave until you tell me why.”

JD sighed. “It’s Jemma.”

Buck smiled. “Well now. Tell ol’ Buck all about it.” The ladies man waggled his eyebrows at JD. “You need some advice on how to - you know - handle her.”

“It ain’t like that!” JD was practically shouting. “I told you I don’t want to talk about it.” He sidestepped away from Buck and headed across the street.

“Whoa there, hoss.” Buck jogged after him. “What happened? Thought the two of you were getting along.”

JD looked around and led Buck into the alley between buildings. Slumping against the wall he finally confessed what had been bothering him. “Jemma – well – it’s - . Ah hell, she’s being courted by someone from Dona Ana. She told me it wouldn’t be proper for us to be too friendly any more. Her new beau might not understand.”

“Her beau? JD, I thought you were gonna tell her you liked her?”

JD didn’t answer, just looked down and began kicking at the stones on the ground.

“What did you tell her?”

“I was out at the ranch all the time. We talked, went riding and I just thought she understood. I thought she liked me too.”

Buck reached out and smacked the bowler hat right off his head. “JD, you gotta tell a woman exactly how you feel. Gotta bring ‘em tokens of affection. Women don’t like ta guess. They ain’t never gonna admit nothing lessin’ they know how a man feels about ‘em.”

JD retrieved his hat, placed it firmly back on his head and glared at Buck. “Thank’s for the advice. Don’t do me no good now.”

Buck laid a hand on the younger man’s shoulder. “Looks like I shoulda been teachin’ you more about women and less about gun fighting.”

JD shrugged off the friendly gesture. “Ain’t your fault. Guess she didn’t like me as much as I liked her.”

“I’m sure she liked you, she just wasn’t sure what your intentions were and a girl that age, well she’s only thinking about marriage.”

“Really?”

The bigger man nodded. “If you didn’t want ta marry her, she’s gonna look for someone who does. Ain’t got nothing to do with liking you. Trust ol’ Buck on this one.”

JD smiled. “Makes sense. I’m pretty sure I didn’t want to marry her.”

“Then ya got no reason to be upset that she found someone who did. Tell you what, next time you think you like a girl, you come to me. I’ll make sure you get the courtin’ done all proper.”

“Sure, Buck, but I ain’t sure I ever want to get married.”

“Kid, never say never when it comes to women.”

Comments

[dnalia.livejournal.com]

Heh. That was cute! Poor JD, he just can't win.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Nope he can't but Casey will show up soon and he'll get to practice what Buck preaches

[sivanshemesh.livejournal.com]

Poor JD, don't know where he got to, and to ask the master himself... grin...

So, considering the last line, should i assume that you planning something more? Like another chapter?

Thank you for posting... it was enjoyable.

*Hugs*

Have a great day/night and keep smiling,

Sivan Shemesh

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked it! Well this is just a little scene from the Immortal!Ezra universe so there will be more for sure

[tygermama.livejournal.com]

Aww, poor JD, but at least he doesn't have to worry about Charlotte's butcher knife anymore!

I was wondering about how that situation was going to be resolved.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

*hee* yep. Glad you like the resolution because we all know that JD and Casey are meant for each other. :)

LOL - perfect icon for this story BTW

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Poor JD. Little does he know a very irritating young woman who likes to fish is headed his way [g] His life will never be the same!

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Now hold on there - all people named Casey rock - we are not irritating!! *hee*

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Well she's irritating to *him* in the beginning. That's how you know it's true wuv! I think Casey's adorable myself [g]

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

I agree - she has such puppy love for him and neither one has any idea what to do with how they feel.

Argh - the ffffffff is failing on my keyboard and I have to press it extra hard - so frustrating..

[bugeyedmonster.livejournal.com]

Aww... that was sorta' sweet. And I'm sure Buck could teach JD a LOT about women. Maybe too much.

(^_^)/
BEM

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

More than JD should ever need to know. Glad you liked it

[sparrowwritings.livejournal.com]

Yay! JD fic! Always love JD fic!

*squishes JD* Poor you! Shouls always let a girl know your intentions. *nodnod*

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

LOL- thought you might like this. Glad you did!

[egorstandish.livejournal.com]

Phew! I'm glad JD didn't end up with Jemma, because he and Casey are meant for each other. I always enjoyed the awkward-don't-know-they're-meant-for-each-other relationship on the show.

And you got there voices perfectly!

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Yep. i knew that they didn't end up together based on the timeline Ith and I have drawn up for the whole series - we want him with Casey - but it was fun to give JD a little practice before she shows up

[ladygarnett.livejournal.com]

Yay Buck fic! I always love Buck fic! :)

I just love the interplay between Buck and JD. Buck is a nurterer, a mother hen, which is just so sweet in a big, strong, tough man. And yes, I'm sure he could teach JD waaaay too much about women.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Buck is so easy to write. i adore the big lug too

Aw, I see

[tpena19.livejournal.com]

Glad to see how this situation played out, I was wondering how it was gunna work out when Casey showed up, heh. Classic "never say never" words that boy is gunna learn to live by, lol.

Re: Aw, I see

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Well JD has to be with Casey but I enjoyed having try to court Jemma - boy has a lot to learn - good thing he has Buck.

[sfulton229.livejournal.com]

Great resolution to the Jemma situation and it all worked out for the best. JD got some valuable practice and Buck gave him some terrific advice about his relationships with women. Good thing JD realized that he didn't want to marry Jemma and that she took the step to finding someone who might want to marry her. Buck is going to be even more involved in coaching JD on his lovelife. Very nice! Thanks so much; yenta!Buck is always adorable.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

I knew JD was not meant to be with Jemma but it was fun to let hem try - Glad you like the resolution I too love Yenta!Buck - he's such a romantic at heart

[sfulton229.livejournal.com]

JD learned a lot and really wasn't all that heartbroken, more miffed that someone else was preferred. Yenta!Buck will be more involved next time.

[lyonza.livejournal.com]

YAYZ! New M7 story :)

This line slayed me: You’ve been lower than a rattlesnake in a wagon rut

I snorted coffee all over my desk.

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

Thanks! yay for giggles - yep it make me snicker when I wrote it. Glad you enjoyed this little snippet