“It had stopped snowing, but the sky was moonless black, and the air had a bite to it. "How'd it go with Albert?" I asked Diesel. "He didn't faint, but he wasn't real coherent. From what I can tell, he wants to get married, but the thought of the ceremony freaks him out. Apparently the poor guy's even tried getting hypnotized, but he still can't get down the aisle." "How about tranquilizers?" "He said he tried them and had an allergic reaction and went gonzo." "I talked to Valerie, and... she pretty much told me the same thing. Not that I didn't know it already. He's really a sweet guy. He loves the kids, and he loves Valerie, and I know he would love being married. It's getting married that's the problem." Diesel cruised down the street and pulled to the curb across from Ernie's. "Is he in there?" I asked Diesel. "I don't think so," Diesel said after a couple beats, "but it wouldn't hurt for you to take a look anyway." I crossed the street, pushed through the big oak door into the warm pub, and hiked myself up onto a barstool.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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