Already Home by Thompson Vicki Lewis

Author:Thompson, Vicki Lewis [Thompson, Vicki Lewis]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
Published: 2012-04-30T16:00:00+00:00

5

DESPITE THE NECESSITY for a serious discussion, Hutch made small talk all the way out to the ranch. He knew what had to be said eventually, knew their brief affair was over, but he didn’t want to end it when he couldn’t at least give her his full attention. So they delved into the Chance family’s doings and all the changes that had taken place for Jack and his two brothers ever since their dad had been killed in a truck rollover several years ago.

“And now Jack might have another change if his half brother comes back,” Hutch said as he drove down to the large, hip-roofed barn not far from the main house.

“You’ll have to keep me posted on that. Oh, wait, maybe you’ll be heading out soon, yourself…” She trailed off, as if realizing she’d inched close to a conversation they might not be ready to have.

“We’ll see.” Hutch had called ahead to alert Josie that he was with Trina and they were early. Way early. He said they needed a good hard ride. Two handsome Paints, one brown and white and one black and white, stood saddled and tied to the hitching post.

Jack, dressed in his signature black shirt and jeans, came from the barn. “Got your instructions,” he said as he walked toward them. “Josie sends her apologies. She’d hoped to ride with you today, but Archie’s got the sniffles.”

Hutch accepted Jack’s warm handshake. “Hope it’s nothing serious.”

“Nah. No fever. But she didn’t feel right leaving him with someone when he’s cranky. So, Trina, how’ve you been, girl?” Jack gave her an affectionate hug that nearly knocked off her straw cowboy hat. “From the look of you, you’re enjoying life on the fast track.”

“I am. Listen, thanks for letting us borrow a couple of horses.”

“Don’t mention it. Patches and Ink Spot will give you a good ride.” He untied the brown and white Paint. “I figured Patches for you because she matches your hair and I know color coordination can be so important to a woman.”

Trina laughed as she accepted the reins and mounted up. “Absolutely. Can’t imagine getting on a horse that clashes with my hair. It’s just not cool.”

Hutch untied Ink Spot’s reins and swung into the saddle. “Thanks again, Jack.”

“No problem. And don’t hurry back. It’s a beautiful morning for a ride. I’d go with you if I didn’t have sixty-eleven things to do. See you later.” With a wave, he returned to the barn.

“What were your instructions?” Trina asked as they walked the horses toward a gate leading into a wide meadow.

“I told Josie we needed a good hard ride.”

“Excellent instructions.” She leaned over as they reached the gate. “I’ll get it.” Once they were both through, she turned back and latched it again, moving with the agility of a woman used to dealing with gates while on a horse.

He glanced over at her. “You know, that hat makes you look about sixteen.”

“That’s how old it is. Mom still had it in the closet.

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