"The shiny silver coin tumbled end over end as it rose up in the air. Both girls eyed it trying to use sheer will to influence its landing. Only one would be victorious in that venture and Regina was certain it would be her."
The Hardcase slid off his saddle throwing one leg over the horse in a fluid motion. Without dropping the reins he loosely threw them over the hitching post in front of his favorite haunt. He looked up at the sign elegantly chiseled from the planks, painted in the brightest red available in the area.
"The Promenade" he read silently. "So good to be home" he thought to himself.
He slowly stepped into the doorway noticing the classic vest-shaped swinging doors so often tacked over saloon entrances.
"That's new." He said tossing his thumb over his shoulder as he made his way toward the finely dressed thin man behind the bar.
"It is Mr. McRae." Keeng replied proudly as he reached for a clean shot glass to set on the countertop.
"Keeng, we've known each other for ten years. Why do you insist on calling me 'Mr. McRae'?"
"You know, I am not really sure." Keeng lied with a chuckle and his best poker face.
Keeng knew exactly why he called the Hardcase Mr. McRae. The local Sheriff in town was more interested in extorting crumbs from the wealthy silver claims than doing his job. The arrogant sheriff had never appointed a deputy, most likely to prevent competition, and so there was little semblance of law in the town. Hamilton, a retired Texas Ranger was more like the law in the small burgh than the Sheriff could ever hope to be. The Hardcase was good to the townspeople, good to his girls and one of Keeng's best friends. Mr. McRae will always be his name because anything less would cheapen the honor he had earned in Keeng's mind.
Regina came out from the back room and tried to hide her excitement when she saw her favorite customer at the bar conversing with Keeng. She quickly straightened her skirts, pulled her corset down a bit more, pulling each tit just enough to show a dark pink crescent of areola. She slowly sauntered over to the bar, leaned against it on one arm and looked into Hamilton's eyes.
"Welcome back hannnsome, you reddy to blow mah head off?" Regina said making a point to eye Hamilton's crotch. "I bet you missed me aint ya?" She continued as she stroked his front bulge.
"Oh sweetie, he's been riding a horse for a week, I expect he's looking for a different animal to mount." Ruthie said as she finished descending the staircase.
Regina flashed the blonde a fiery look, her brow furrowed and her eyes launching tiny invisible daggers at the feisty whore.
"I know you aint meaning yo' scrawny azz mizz fancy twat." Regina fired at the smiling blonde.
"Well I could be wrong, but I expect he's tired of chewing on jerky after a week of eating it on the trail." Ruthie retorted with a satisfied smile.
"Bitch I will knock the goddamned taste out yo' mouth!" Regina threatened balling up both fists.
"That will be quite enough you two!" Keeng interrupted "Mr. McRae is man enough to make up his own mind." He reminded both women shifting his gaze back and forth between the two women.
"He's also standing right here." Hamilton added. "I have an idea..." He continued reaching into his vest pocket.
Hamilton withdrew a slightly worn silver dollar from his vest pocket, skillfully wove it back and forth between his fingers until he held it at eye level in this thumb and forefinger.
"Let's let the lady decide." He said with a playful smile.
The Hardcase then cleverly launched the coin high toward the ceiling with a flip of his thumb and a faint metallic ringing sound. The shiny silver coin tumbled end over end as it rose up in the air. Both girls eyed it trying to use sheer will to influence its landing. Only one would be victorious in that venture and Regina was certain it would be her.
"Heads." Regina quickly claimed. "Because I am soooo deliciously good at it." She added glancing sideways at Ruthie Sutton.
"Well that is just perfect for me, tails it is since...well obviously" Ruthie said as she gave her perfectly formed ass a slight wiggle.
Hamilton snatched the coin out of the air with lightning speed and quickly slapped it down against the back of his left hand. Still covering it with his right, he slowly lifted his hand, playfully teasing each girl as he revealed the raised eagle.
"Tails it is." Ruthie Announced with a satisfied smirk aimed at Regina.