A Rancher for Their Mom (Rodeo Heroes) by Leann Harris

Author:Leann Harris [Harris, Leann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-01-07T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

The boys vibrated with excitement when they got off the bus on Friday afternoon. April hadn’t ever seen them sprint up the drive that fast before. Both boys were out of breath when they ran inside.

“We’re here, Mom,” Wes called out. “I want to change into my boots before we go, but I’ll be fast.”

Todd didn’t say anything but pulled off his running shoes as he made his way to his room.

“Don’t leave your shoes in the hall.”

Todd didn’t object but simply picked up his shoes and ran into his room.

By the time April had Cora’s stroller in the truck and her buckled into her car seat, the boys had appeared. Each one had his lasso with him. It took only moments to buckle everyone in.

“Hurry up, Mom, and get in. We want to go,” Wes encouraged her.

Talk about the shoe being on the other foot. They were focused on leaving for the rodeo and nothing else.

“How was your day?” she asked as she drove.

“Lots of kids are coming tonight. They asked about Mr. Joel and if he was going to compete,” Todd answered. “I told them yes.”

“Dale told me his brother is in the steer wrestling and his big sister will do barrel racing tonight.”

As the boys talked, April smiled at the animation and excitement in their voices. It seemed the Lord had dropped Joel into their lives to restore their youthful enthusiasm. Last year when their grandfather took them to the rodeo, it had been shortly after their grandmother’s death. They’d enjoyed themselves, but it was nothing compared to this year.

Much to her embarrassment, she shared her children’s excitement. She was a grown woman, but her tingly spine and dancing stomach didn’t think she was too old for such silliness. Next they would do a jig.

Turning off the road at the auditorium drive, the truck bounced with the boys’ excitement. Their attitude rubbed off on Cora. “Yeah, we here.”

Only a few trucks dotted the parking lot, giving April her choice. Pulling close to the front door, she parked and hurriedly unbuckled Cora and Todd. Wes stood by the front of the truck waiting for them, like a horse being held back from a race. Once she locked the truck, Wes rushed ahead of them to the glass doors and managed to open one. He waved them forward.

One of the women behind the glass ticket counter signaled them to come inside.

“Mr. Joel said we should come early,” Todd announced. “Mom—” he pointed over his shoulder “—has the tickets.”

Before April could scold her son, the woman nodded. “I know. Go back to the concession area and Hank will find Joel for you.”

At least they were known.

As they walked to the concession area, other cowboys saw them and waved. Both boys returned the greetings, reveling in the attention.

“Hey, Ty,” Wes called out.

He returned the greeting. “Are you going to show us how you’ve been practicing with your lariats?” Ty finished his cookie.

“I am,” Wes answered.

“Mr. Hank,” Todd called out, “we’re here.

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