You follow Branch into Advanced Auto Parts as he throws the door open and muscle-walks through. There are all kinds of macho types around the store-both working and shopping-and they all acknowledge Branch with a rugged nod of the head. You stand quietly while Branch looks over the spark plugs and picks out the ones appropriate for his truck (Ford F350 Super Duty). He stops and shoots the breeze in the aisle with a bearded blue collar type. Branch demands respect from all and he is duly showered in silent respect as he struts through store. Branch pays for his auto parts and the two of you are jumping back in your car. Looking to buy more time you ask Branch if he's hungry, "Oh, yeah!", comes the reply, and you speed off towards Outback Steakhouse. Branch yawns and stretches his powerful arms, then drapes his left arm across the headrest of your carseat. You can smell his deodorant mingling with his natural, manly scent...
(Pt. 3 coming)