Write a short scene for a Western romance featuring Arthur and Maria who set up camp in the farmlands outside Bullrock. Maria wants to explore a nearby cave system but Arthur doubts the innocence of her intentions. Maria is tired yet she talks to Arthur about her upcoming marriage and expresses her doubts about loving her fiancé.
As night drew her dark, starry blanket and Maria grew visibly tired, Arthur took the initiative and had them set up camp. They were South-East of Emerald Ranch, near the farmlands just outside Bullrock. Maria claimed her ‘friend’ had suggested exploring some cave system next, there was apparently something of interest around that area. Arthur was starting to doubt just how innocent that ‘something’ was, but he found he couldn’t back out, even if he wanted to. He was getting a fat paycheck out of this, even if it meant enduring this wild, eccentric woman for a while.

Despite her exhaustion, Maria lingered by the fire for a while longer. They didn’t talk at first, Arthur grilled some meat for her and she ate it with gusto. After he took out a bottle of whiskey and they passed it between each other, her inhibitions finally lowered and the conversation began to flow.

“Have you ever been married, Mister Briggs?”

“I have, once.” He took a swig and handed it to her. “Why, have you?”

“Truth be told, I’m about to. This is whole, experiencing the ‘wilderness of America’ is just an excuse for me not to think about it.”

“Not excited about getting married?”

She took a long drink in and Arthur watched her, slightly amused. When she was done, she made a face and passed the bottle back to him.

“Something like that. I think I rushed in. I’m scared I might not really love him.”