Sam was standing in the shade, just outside the saloon’s entrance when Irene came breezily outside beside him.  He grinned when he saw that she was still wearing the badge at her waist.<br/><br/>“Excuse me Miss . . . but I need to kiss you.”<br/><br/>Sam stepped up and took her apparently by surprise as he wrapped her into his arms and kissed her deeply.<br/><br/>“Excuse me but you are the fucking prettiest bounty hunter I’ve ever seen.”<br/><br/>He touched his hat brim with his hand and gave her a little nod of his head.<br/><br/>“It’s truly a pleasure to see someone from law enforcement available . . . especially as I’m new to these parts and don’t have a ghost of an idea of what’s what in this here town . . . Oasis ain’t that what you call it?  Would you mind showing me around?  A person like yourself would be a right proper guide and all.”<br/><br/>Sam gave her a wink as he took her hand.<br/><br/>“Sorry darlin’. . . just playing.  You are gorgeous though . . . that’s serious.  Where shall we start?”