[Dear Héctor. Reference to the old joke makes him smile. He finds, he needs that.

The moment that crack had sounded in the air (after a slight jump) he'd set his guitar aside. He leaves room beside him on the fountain's edge.]

Buenas noches to you too, mi amigo. I'm afraid this is less a call for company than it is that I... had some things to discuss and tell you. And ask.