Brodie sent and received a few emails, then searched the internet for information he wanted on a number of subjects then showered quickly, changed and made his way back up to El Puerto, where he had arranged to meet with Manuel who would introduce him as the new owner to some of the regulars.
The bar was busy by the time Brodie arrived and although he quickly acknowledged Brodie’s arrival, it took a few minutes for Manuel to free himself from taking customers food and drinks orders.
“Hey, Alan,” he greeted Brodie, “I was beginning to think you were not going to come, I was thinking maybe you had cold feet, as you say.”
“No, no, just had a few things to do first, but looking forward to tomorrow, so I wasn’t going to miss tonight.”
“Good, good, because I have put a bottle of Champagne as
