Chapter 6

“I know some people not getting drunk at Owen’s,” said Karen. Katie laughed.

“Why, that’s me,” she said. “Elena says I should get out more, I think she was going.”

“Did you know this might be his last year to do it?” asked Karen. Kiko focused on making the cheese and meat look appealing, but Katie went for it.

“Oh, that’s a shame. Is he getting tired of it? Everyone always loves it.”

Karen shook her head.

“No,” she said. “It’s the normal culprit. Money.”

“I’m sure if he raised his entrance fee people would still pay it,” said Kiko, giving in and entering the conversation. “Or charged per drink.”

“I’m afraid his problems are bigger than that,” said Karen. “He was in just last week looking into the option of selling the place. You know it’s that extra property he inherited when his father died a decade ago, but it just eats money. We want to help him make it work, of course…”