Brodie drove back to his house, parked his car, and walked the short distance to El Puerto, once again taking care to watch the people around him, convinced that before very long he would have another encounter with the Russian drug smugglers.
He entered the bar and was met by Manuel and Conchita Gutiérrez.
“Hey, Big Al” Conchita welcomed him, “We thought you were having a change of mind after last night.”
“No, no! I had some business to take care of this morning. What happened last night Conchie? Brodie joked.
“Manuel told me what happened last night…those two men in the kitchen.”
Brodie ushered the couple to a quiet table where they sat down.
“Look guys, I know about the drugs smugglers and I know why you tried to put me off buying El Puerto. I have spoken with Comisario Moreno and
