"It seemed big enough to strike a deal, an' I thought I had the winnin' hand." Clearly he had been pumped with entirely too much whiskey. Kate always did know when to keep him lathered in alcohol and slurs. The woman was a hellcat and she was pissed. He didn't meet her eyes just kind of groaned in it. "A hotel." He was a man that was more prideful than saying I lost my house, take me in. Doc took care of himself.