In Thicker Than Water, we find Britt Ponset, the iconic six shooter, in the midst of the Texas plains, where he encounters Gus Proctor, a man who has lost his horse and is searching for his estranged family. Gus is cheerful yet rugged, dressed in a long black coat and yellow britches, and he quickly strikes up a conversation with Britt while sharing a meal. As they talk, it becomes clear that Gus has been away from his family for years, having spent his time gambling and moving from place to place.