After I left the barbershop, I hustled over to Pen Smythe’s saloon. Pen was a sophisticated guy for 1870s El Paso, so I was hoping he’d have a bot...le of wine to impress Liz with. Pen didn’t mind a bit overcharging me for a bottle of red wine, the label written in French. He even loaned me a corkscrew.The hotel kitchen staff fixed me up with a picnic lunch to include a wicker basket and a checked tablecloth. Juanita Lopez actually prepared it while I stood talking to her.“My sister was unhappy. Mom had left a small estate to me and Gramps had been my trustee until his death. He had run a conservative portfolio and always had keep it balanced yearly with 50/50 stocks and bonds and conservative picks, so gramps had built it up to a good amount and my trust paid for a good High School. Granny is smart as a whip when it comes to money.Life was good except in summer when it is so hot here you can fry an egg on a car. JC my buddy was always talking about black chicks and the gangster rap. "Steve, have you asked our guests what they would like to drink? ... I'll have a rum and coke." Steven O'Donnell introduced his new boyfriend, AJ, who smiled at Lindsey. "I've heard so much about you and your husband. Steven has told me how lucky he is to have you as a very good friend."Lindsey smiled her pleasure. She had always gotten along well with gay men as long as they weren't too effeminate or pushy with their Pride stance. Steven O'Donnell had a wicked sense of humour and invariably. Barnes welcome."She kissed my cheek, did the same to William, and said, "My name is Mimi, I'm the manager. They alert me when the honeymooners arrive so I can greet them personally. "Please, it's William and Rocky."There was a hint of confusion in her eyes."I'm Rocky, it's a nickname, my legal name is Rachel."She handed me her card, kissed my cheek, and said, "This is my private line, if you need anything text or call. I'd love to show you around. But first there's a bottle of champagne in your.