May 13, 1900

Black Diamond. 

This morning I walked in the saloon and saw Lil, Sugar and Trent busy at work decorating. “Well hey there folks.”

“How are you this fine morning,” Lil smiled at me. 

“I certainly hope this is a sign of things to come more frequent.”

Trent looked back and smiled and I hugged him. “Hey you.” 

“Hey. Thought I’d come check on you for a change,” I winked. 

“We’re having a grand opening here tonight, Trin,” Lil told me. 

“Solving crimes and catchin’ bad guys Trin?” Sugar asked. 

“Much better than Friday, thanks... I took the weekend of to um... refresh myself. Went back into town last night and almost got robbed,” I said. Trent shook his head and I said, “Hey, I walked away. When about five or six outlaws swarm at you my instinct is to kept walking. Unfortunately Ger didn’t take the hint to follow. He and Katelin were robbed in Bisbee. And apparently once that was all settled the Wild Bunch decided they were going to engage in a shootout in Tombstone with the law.”

“Oh Trin.. trouble just seems to be rampant,” Sugar shook her head. 

“Sounds like a normal day in Tombstone,” Trent pointed out. 

“A normal day that hasn’t been so normal lately, wouldn’t you agree, Lil? Not often we get a swarm of outlaws like that... a whole gang descending at once.”

“Did you have enough law to retaliate?” Trent asked. 

“Yea got that right,” Lil nodded. 

“Apparently Matt said they did, but he also said he’ll deal with them when his leg’s better so I’m not sure if they were all arrested right away,” I told Trent. 

“Trin you need some coffee?” Lil offered. 

“It’s looking great in here,” I looked around and changed the subject. “Coffee would be wonderful. Join me, Trent?”

“Doesn’t it though?” Sugar agreed with the appearance of the saloon. “Trent did a really tremendous job.” 

“Naw, you go on, darlin’,” Trent told me. “Checking things round here before Blaq comes.” 

“You know what I like... the doors are see through and low,” I smiled. 

“Yep a big change from before,” Lil nodded. 

“No surprises for who’s comin’ in and out,” I added. 

“We heading to Salt Lake,” Trent said. 

“Oh you are?” I looked at him. 

“Yea. Made a friend there yesterday. Wants to show us around.” 

“I’m gonna miss you...”

“I’ll be back.” 

“You’d better,” I said as he headed upstairs. 

I continued to talk with Sugar and Lil and Sugar told me that she was courting Blaq and I told her that I was getting to know Trent and becoming friends. I told them about how stressed I was the week before and we talked about court and then I decided to head outside and get some work done.