Decker stood up and immediately closed the distance, poor Eva hadn't even seen him as he was hidden in the shadow of Maddie's bed, whilst looking underneath it. So when she'd peered through the door an saw only her husband sitting in bed tucking Maddie in, she hadn't thought anything was wrong. But then Decker had almost appeared out of nowhere and swooped in on her like a specter in the night, she yelped out in fear.<br/><br/>"JEB whas going on?" Eva cried out, but Decker spun back around and pointed his finger at Jebidiah.<br/><br/>"I got it Jeb, Don't you fret, you just stay here and tuck yer dear daughter in, I'll entertain yer beautiful golden haired wife!" Decker said, his eyes catching the moonlight coming in from Maddie's window, he almost did appear to be some dark specter from the depths of hell.<br/><br/>Jeb stood to protest, but Decker ushered Eva out of the door and closed it behind him, dropping the small lock latch into place. It wasn't a strong lock, only enough to keep an errant child's sleep walking at bay, but he doubted Jeb would be quick to break through it with his daughter trying to go back to sleep in the same room.<br/><br/>Out in the hallway, Decker stared at Eva, she was wearing a thin white nightdress, with her blonde hair cascading down over his shoulders. "Who are you?" Eva asked, as she was unaware, and without Decker's red kerchief (*given to Lila) she had no idea he was a member of the Damned, let alone that he was their deadly leader. Instead all she saw was a handsome blonde haired stranger, whom was eyeing her up and down like a side of beef, in the middle of the night. "Is there some kinda trouble, sir?"<br/><br/>Maddie's door giggled, and Eva knew it was Jeb trying to come out, but the stranger had locked the door, and as of yet Jeb only giggled it. "Unlock it....please...I don't want to wake my child, Mr. Malloy?" Jeb whispered through the door, but even in the hushed tone, Decker and Eva could hear the anger in his voice.<br/><br/>Eva reached out and tried to go for the lock, but Decker caught her hand, and shot her that cunning smile, " Don't fret Jeb....I ain't here to cause you no trouble, but if'n ya force me to, I will do just that...Be a smart man and let me ask your wife some questions, and then we'll leave and be on our way..." Decker said as he whispered back through the locked door to Jeb.<br/><br/>Jeb was torn, most of him wanted to put his shoulder through the wooden door and go out and give Mr. Malloy a lesson in manners, but the logical side warned that if he did so, not only would Maddie wake up screaming and crying, but probably witness her parents being gunned down shortly there after. He huffed hard out of frustration and prayed that this was the right decision. "Uhh....Please...please...Mr. Malloy...we'll tell ya whatever ya want, just don't hurt my Eva..."<br/><br/>"Furthest thing from my mind, pard....furthest thing." Decker whispered back, but his eyes were still on Eva, and his big wolf's grin made her worry her fears were correct. "Come dear, you can put on the tea kettle and spend a few moments in pavler, we'll be out of your house and out of your hair by the time we've finished our tea. " Decker crooned.<br/><br/>"Aah....I'm not decent for company, scuze me while I go and put my housecoat on, It's not proper for a woman to receive company in her night cloths, sir" Eva said as she tried to push passed Decker but the man's lightning fast hand shot out and snatched her by the arm, ushering her down the hall toward the stares before she could make a peep.<br/><br/>"I think you look ravishing, my dear....come now, I am a busy man and I don't have time for pleasantries." He said as his head swooped in and took a deep whiff of her beautiful hair while she descended the staircase. He escorted her downstairs, and as Eva reached the bottom floor she saw the other man, the young cowboy was wearing a red kerchief and knew right away whom her visitors were.<br/><br/>The young cowboy looked surprised when Decker returned with the woman, and not the man that he'd gone upstairs with, he tipped his oversize hat at her and gave a quaint smile "ma'am".<br/><br/>Eva set to the stove and put the kettle on, she hoped they weren't bluffing, and they faster she got them their tea, the faster they could drink it and be gone out of her house. Decker strode about the main floor, eventually wandering over to the desk where he'd seen Jeb sitting through his looking glass earlier. Jeb shotgun was leaned up against it, and on it was a letter signed by Mr. Amsterdam. Decker picked up the piece of paper and read through it, unlike other Damned Cowboys, Decker could both read and write.<br/><br/>The whistle of the kettle brought Decker back into the kitchen, where Eva was pouring out two cups of tea, Decker strode over and place the letter on the table, watching as Eva's eyes flashed at the piece of paper. Philip let his post by the door and started to go for the second cup, but Decker put his finger up, letting the young man know he wouldn't be partaking. " My young associate won't be sitting, please sit and enjoy a hot cup with me." Decker said as he gently grasp Eva's hand.<br/><br/>"It's Mr. Malloy....is that correct?" Eva asked and Decker nodded, "Decker, please..." He responded. "Well Mr. Malloy, I don't drink tea at this ungodly hour, So I'll have to pass thank you, I would like to hear this business you have, so that I may answer, and you may be on your way if it pleases , thank you very much."<br/><br/>"Yes ma'am,  You will tonight though..." Decker smiled and motioned with his hand at the cup. Eventually Eva plopped down in the chair and begrudgingly sipped at the tea.<br/><br/>"Did yer husband tell you what happened today?" Decker asked, sipping his own tea, and wincing at the heat of it.<br/><br/>"Nah sir, I asked him as I usually do, but he didn't see fit to answer the question, and as a good wife I didn't ask again. "  She answered honestly.<br/><br/>"Well, A man....a naked man....came into town today, and had a brush-up with some of my boys...Now I am looking to ask that man some questions and he can't be found....You seen any naked men around lately Mrs. Williams?" Decker asked cooley, as he gently blew on the hot tea cup, still not managing to take an actual sip.<br/><br/>"Nah sir....I think I would remember the kinda spectacle a naked feller might cause. " Again she answered honestly. "Sides' Mr. Malloy, what's that got to do with my husband....Does this have to do with that letter there?" Eva asked, wondering what the two things had in common.<br/><br/>"Well, Your husband supposedly helped this man, he is one of the last people to see him...and no...the letter is a separate matter....As long as your husband pays up in a timely fashion, you'll get not grief from it, so don't fret your pretty little head."  Decker grinned and tapped the letter on the table a few times before handing it back to the confused lady of the house.<br/><br/>" Well sir, that seems like pretty note worthy conversation material and he didn't say nothing, Are you sure it was my husband? Cowboys do tend to look alike..." Eva reasoned.<br/><br/>"Nah, we're fairly confident... Your Jeb is a large man, and 'hard to miss'...." Decker said, winking at the play on words. He was of course, saying that Jeb stood out in a crowd, and secondly saying that because of his size, easy to mark with a gun sight. Eva, was learned, and caught the subtle reference.<br/><br/>"...The thing damnedest thing of it is, is that I reckon I know where this fella is, but that Whore, Lila, has got him hid real good inside that old house of hers and won't admit it. Now you have to understand something, Mrs. Williams, This feller could be a dangerous prevert...running round town with no clothes, I am sure you understand what I am getting at.....So I can spare you the more graphic details and such....So I propose we can do each other a favor, and everybody comes out smelling like roses. If Jeb did help carry that naked feller into that brothel, than I reckon it won't be so odd if'n he returns to check on the feller he helped out....Lila might reveal where she's got'im stashed...For this favor.....I will offer to even that debt your husband owes to my Employer, Mr. Amsterdam. " Decker proposed his deal and pointed at the letter Eva was holding.<br/><br/>"I don't make decisions for my husband sir...Would you like me to go upstairs and fetch him, so's you can talk to him about this?" Eva asked.<br/><br/>"I ain't finished... As you know, as a dually appointed employee of Mr. Marion Amsterdam, I am unable to tread without caution....I will need collateral in order to ensure, that your husband won't tip Dear Lila off, as to our machinations....Either yourself or your Daughter will be accommodating us back to our compound this evening, as to ensure his cooperation. Once he comes up with the information I want, we'll clear this years debt and his loved ones returned to him....Go now...go upstairs and tell him what I've said, but I suggest you sell it smartly, cause if he grows angry or belligerent, I will not hesitate to bring hell fire down upon this house...do you understand me....EVA?" Decker stared at the woman  unblinkingly , she  could tell he was deadly serious.