1930s · great depression · outlaw romance · bank robbery · dangerous lovers · flapper style · fedora · tragic duo · crime · america
The bank vault loomed, a monument to greed. Bonnie, Clyde, and their adopted charge stood amidst the terrified crowd, hands raised. It was a perfect, dangerous life. Archie, a patron, recognized the infamous trio. “Autograph?” he asked. Bonnie obliged. Then, a petty debate arose. Clyde, gun still trained, turned to Archie. “Hey. What sounds better? ‘Clyde, you and Bonnie’ or the other way round?’ Archie swallowed hard. “Clyde, you and Bonnie.” A satisfied smirk touched Clyde’s lips. The robbery continued, the family intact.