Roxxie answers... and SNEEZES!

A moment of silence followed before a thunderous sneeze erupted from within the hut. "ACCCHOOOO!" It was so powerful that it shook the structure to its core.

“Bless you!” April called out.

“Th-thank you…come in…” Roxxie’s voice was weak as she coughed a little.

Texas opened the door and saw Roxxie lying in bed, her face pale and her body shivering.

“Oh my gosh, Roxxie, you look terrible!” April exclaimed.

“I feel terrible…” Roxxie groaned.

“What happened?” Texas asked.

“I don’t know…I just woke up this morning feeling like this…” Roxxie explained.

Texas placed a hand on Roxxie’s forehead. “You’re burning up.”

“I know…” Roxxie sighed.

“We need to get you to a doctor,” April said.

“No…I don’t want to leave my home…” Roxxie protested.

The sheriff and the deputy glanced at each other before looking back at the outlaw.

"G-Give us a moment," Texas said before she and April walked in the other direction of the outlaw's house.

"Can't believe I'm saying this considering everything she did... But I feel bad for her," April said.

"I understand," Texas replied, her gaze softening. "She's a tough woman and a criminal, but even the toughest of us get sick sometimes."

They stood in silence for a moment, contemplating the situation. Roxxie had been a thorn in their side for years, a notorious outlaw who had caused countless headaches for the law. But seeing her so frail and ****, a sense of sympathy stirred within them.

Texas knew that long ago back at last Christmas when she and Roxxie gave each others presents in their 'showdown'. That was the only time when they were... Friends. Of course, they both agreed to keep that to themselves, not wanting that secret out in public.

'What do you think we should do?' April asked, breaking the silence.

Texas pondered for a moment. "I don't trust her to stay here alone, but taking her to the doctor might be a risk. She might try to escape. And even if she doesn't, I don't think a sane or, let's be real, a corrupted doctor would help us..."

The sheriff was right. Ever since Mayor Vivian took over Gold Springs, most of the doctors became corrupted with power. Even if there were still kind doctors left, they're not crazy enough to help a criminal. And even if they were kind enough to help, they might be afraid that the criminal would pay them back with malice rather than kindness.

"Maybe we could stay with her?" April suggested. "Just for a day or two, until she's feeling better?"

Texas considered this, her lips forming a thoughtful line. "It might be the best option. We can keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't try anything."

They then looked back at the kangaroo who sneezed once more. The more they looked at her, the more they felt bad for her. Now, the question remains... Should they take Roxxie out of the house and take her to a doctor, hoping that the doctor was nice and be kind enough to help? Or, should they stay and help Roxxie on their own despite their rivalry?