."KC stopped me, "I know you spent time with Marcie, and I'm glad. While she'll never leave Doug, she's not a threat and you can see her any time you ...ant. Really. I'm not jealous or anything. I think it was good that you saw her and made love with her." She nodded enthusiastically, to impress me that I didn't have anything to worry about.I continued, "Well, when Cameron and I went to Houston, we kind of..."KC jumped the gun again, "Oh, good. You got to be with her. I know from talking with her. Amador right after lunch. I would like you to go with me.”Lupe looked at me and asked, “Why are you involving Mrs. Amador, and what role will she play in the store?”“Lupe, Mrs. Amador, along with Mr. Mendoza, were very kind to me when I showed up in town with almost nothing but my name. They took it upon themselves to help me get on my feet, and this is my way of paying them back for that kindness. As far as I am concerned, Mrs. Amador will be the village store’s wholesale supplier. That. Spirit Master or not I was not about to attempt using my gift to empty my bladder, so I eventually had to head to the restroom. Straight shot to the restrooms or not, the Event Horizon was now officially packed. On my way back I asked Glova if it was usually this busy."Not on Third Chantrim! I think it is your presence tonight that is drawing this crowd." She said."If you're at capacity, would you object to turning this into a private party then, and barring the door?"Glova hesitated. "We have. Take Brad, for example. Brad was your prototypical ‘nice guy.’ He was sweet, and kind, and everything (one part of) Nell could ever ask for in a companion. Brad had a good job, a nice home, and provided her material needs most adequately. But (another part of) Nell thought Brad terribly boring. And terrible in the sack. It was never clear to her if she had a sexual contempt of nice guys and a consequent lack of respect for men like Brad who were slavishly devoted to her, or she was just deeply.