Otto Confirms His Wedding Vows

It occurred to me that when I laughingly turned Otto’s public proclamation in Salt Lake City at the Fellowship Mission of being a Christian into a type of wedding vow (Day 9), by saying all those “I do’s,” that later in the book the idea of being married to Roger comes to light again in more dramatic fashion.  The guys have just made up in Las Vegas with those three famous words, “We picked up,” and continue heading north on I-15 on the return leg.  In the mountains of southern Utah, Roger lies to the cavalier business man by saying they camped out in Griffith Park when really they were in Huntington Beach.  For that gaffe, the cavalier businessman tosses the guys out of the car, perhaps a bit too rudely.  Shocked at his own stupidity, Roger figures this might REALLY be the end of him and Otto . . . “this was deal killing . . . last straw material . . . exit-inducing.” Instead, Otto laughs.  “I’m your hapless bride, Winans," he says. "I finally understand my role.  I’m stuck with you, for better or worse, richer or poorer.  Were married. You make every moment dramatic, turn every step into suspense, but at least it ain’t borin.’ I’m wondering what you’ll pull next.” I was further shocked by his tolerance, and said, “I promise our next ride will be our best.”  That’s when the old school bus stops, and the guys are on their way to the Grand Canyon.