"Hey, Frannie, ya' wanna piece of Big Red

Rating: PG

Category: Humor, Snapshot

Spoilers: None

Disclaimer: Of course, they don't belong to me, they belong to Alliance... I'm just taking them out to play.

Notes: Grading papers this evening, I overheard a commercial which made this pop into my head... enjoy!

Big Red

Debbie Hann, February 19, 2000

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"Hey, Frannie, ya' wanna piece of Big Red?"

Frannie's whole body flew around, spinning to confront her stand-in brother and his Canadian partner. "Do I want WHAT?"

Ray stared at her, looking confused at the shock in her voice. Holding out the flat rectangle, he gestured again. "Big Red. You know, gum. Ya' chew on it, blow bubbles maybe? Gum. Wanna piece?"

She laughed uneasily, reaching up to tuck her hair behind her ear, "Oh, uh, I misheard you. Yeah, sure, thanks, Ray, I'd like a piece. I like red, uh, I mean cinnamon."

As Frannie reached out to take the gum, Fraser watched her closely. "Francesca, are you alright?"

"Yeah, sure, Fraser, fine. Why do you ask?"

"It's just that you appear rather flushed. You're sure you aren't feeling unwell?"

"No, I'm fine," she covered, waving her hand, "it's just a little warm in here, you know?" She smiled as she turned back to go to her desk. "Well, uh, thanks for the gum, Ray. See you two later."

Fraser watched her walk away, then turned back to his partner as they made their way towards Lt. Welsh's office. Glancing at Ray, he could see his friend trying to hide a rather wide smile. How odd.

The End!

Of course, I don't own Big Red gum either . . . thought the stuff is tasty!