She stared down at her drink, ‘My name is Bella.’ ‘It’s nice to meet you Bella,’ Jack said and smiled. She gave him a half smile back. ‘So... do you live in New Orleans?’ he asked trying to keep the conversation going. ‘No, I’m here on business,’ she replied. ‘Me too,’ Jack said. And that was how it began. Another round of drinks later and they had told their life stories, the Reader’s Digest version anyway. She was married, but he was never around. No children, big house in the city, luxury cars,. . . I dream of her. The moon looks down in sympathy for the love I have and the love I do not possess. I lie down and close my eyes. Sleep comes almost immediately. The great Taurus snorts and paws the night sky, he has no time for love and emotion. Centaur simply nods, the understanding of ageless wisdom. Only the moon watches over me, we are alone she and I. The breeze ruffles my hair and gently kisses my cheek. Of all this I am not aware as in my slumber I dream… I dream of her. The crowing. If you think that I do, then that is a discussion that we need to have at another time and another place, Laura. You are my second, period. As far as Ricardo’s earlier behavior goes, that is why he is over here with us, instead of being over there with his “Queen”, my love.”“Yes Sir, and thank you for your trust in me, Master.“You are welcome, pet.”I then waited for her mind to tell her what she had just heard.It only took a couple of seconds.“Did you just say, his “Queen”, Sir?”“There she is.. "I said, "Alright. I own two good horses. Both are a mix of the Morgan andClydesdale breeds. But first, let's get a bite to eat."We went to the Dry Gulch Saloon. Beth the waitress said, "Hey Hank. Wantyour normal dinner?"I laughed. Just about everybody ate the same thing. Steak and potatoeswith a slice of pie for dessert. Today the pie was apple. Peach andblueberry could be had when in season. (Apples store better for a longertime. Peaches and berries don't last last unless canned or turned.