Long road home, p.18
Long Road Home,
p.18
Sarah looked at her old friend in shock. “A cruise? So how long have you been planning this?”
“Not long. You know Tyler still has connections, and she arranged it all.” Mary Lou’s brow furrowed. “You’re not upset, are you?”
“Of course not! It’s just a surprise, that’s all. A good surprise, but still. And I feel horrible asking this, because your happiness is more important, but what are we going to do about the meals while you’re gone?”
“Oh, that’s covered. I’ve asked my niece from Nebraska to come and fill in. Her name’s Aurelia Smith, and she’s a whiz in the kitchen. She’ll be great.”
“I’m sure she will be.” Sarah took a deep breath and walked back to her chair. “Maybe I’ll have a little more coffee after all.” This was shaping up to be a morning that required extra caffeine.
As she was taking her first sip, her son Gabe burst into the kitchen. “Houdini’s broken out of his stall for the last time. I say we sell that worthless piece of horseflesh.”
“Good morning, Gabe.” Sarah smiled at her youngest son. “Won’t you have some coffee?”
Gabe blew out a breath that ruffled his mustache, a bit of facial hair he loved and his wife, Morgan, was less fond of. “Sure. Sorry, Mom. I’ve just had it with that horse.” He poured himself coffee and came to join them at the table. “I know he’s valuable and could be a good stud for us, but he’s such a pain in the rear.”
“Pete was talking about a trainer who seems to have a way with horses like Houdini. His name’s Matthew Tredway. Ever hear of him?”
“Well, yeah, who hasn’t? But he’s hard to get. And expensive.”
“Pete seems to think he could get him. And Pete’s willing to pay the up-front costs because he’s convinced Houdini will earn it back later. I just need to clear it with you and your brothers before I give Pete the okay.”
“Hey, tell Pete to go for it, Mom. I don’t see a downside. I can’t imagine Jack or Nick will, either. That horse is getting on everyone’s last nerve.”
“All right, then.” Sarah took another bracing sip of her coffee. People were always coming and going on the Last Chance, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. It kept her young.
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ISBN: 9781459230156
Copyright © 2012 by Vicki Lewis Thompson
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