It appears she'd been called by her family to return home for what quite possibly could be her last time of seeing her grandmother alive. Sick and fad...ng fast... That's all the landlord knew at this time. She'd probably in all the commotion forgotten she'd promised to attend the party. Come to think of it... Toni hadn't heard from her all week. Worried for her family yet pleased she herself was alright, Toni tenderly kissed her husband smiling and whispering her thanks in his ear. "Thank you. Pointing to the abundant green areas, De La Vega explained, "We enclosed the spring with a wall and use a bucket to get water for the hacienda, much like a well. The runoff from the spring is diverted into underground channels that are used to irrigate the gardens. We grow many things and only buy supplies such as flour, grain, and other staples from the mercantile."The men sat and looked over the land for a few minutes, giving their horses a breather. De La Vega led the way down the far side. Get in the car Riley, he sadly said. Theyre no words to describe how she felt right now, she didnt want to let go. She felt Jake trying to pry her arms off him. He turned her around and pushed her towards the passengers seat after he got her arms off him. She tried turning around but he wouldnt let her. Please, dont turn around, just get in the car and leave. He whispered, though he could hear his own pain in his voice. He avoided her gaze as she got in and he closed the door, whispering I love. I had never considered that I would be using services of a 'working girl' because that was what she clearly was. On the other hand, I had not forced her to do anything, and I was sure that she had enjoyed it, too. Even if some of my muscles were hurting, my smile was a mile wide when I returned to my room.I made use of my two-day weekend by starting the renovations I had promised to do for Toey. Pam liked to keep me company, and it took some convincing from me to assure her that she didn't.