Four Corners War (Pacheco & Chino Mysteries Book 3) by Ted Clifton

Author:Ted Clifton [Clifton, Ted]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: new mexico, sheriff, 1980’s, corruption, four corners, navajo, farmington
ISBN: 9781773420882
Publisher: PurpleSage Books, LLC
Published: 2019-09-02T16:00:00+00:00

Ray sat in the breakfast nook sipping tea and watching Sue make lunch. He felt more content then he had in a long time. He’d told Sue about his decisions and his talks with Big Jack and Tyee. She was pleased.

“Saw Beverly this morning,” she said. “I dropped by the Lone Post and she was having coffee. She told me about Jack and how she was going to be appointed mayor. She seemed happy and sad all at once. But she was already in politician mode, greeting everyone and telling them he’d asked her to handle things for a while. People were telling her all their problems and she was actually offering solutions. Who knows? She could be good at it.”

“What did she say about Big Jack leaving?”

“Not much. I could tell she’s sad. I guess they had more or less ended their relationship a while ago; they just didn’t talk about it with anyone. So it might even be a relief for her to have him leave.”

“What do you think’s going on with Nancy?” Ray was genuinely curious.

“She and Tyee are in love, but they’re both afraid of a commitment. And I believe she left because she realized how much she wanted to stay and be with Tyee, and it scared her. She didn’t want to take the emotional risk. Tyee really feels the same—he wants to be with her, but doesn’t want to go all in because he’s afraid she’ll say no. So everybody withdraws to their respective corners and waits. You know it’s possible for people to be so damaged they can’t form another relationship.”

“You were hurt,” he observed, “but you got over it.” He wasn’t comfortable discussing these matters. He didn’t want to just shrug and move on, either.

“It wasn’t easy,” she said. “When I met you, I’d been running away from anything that looked like a serious connection. And that was the case for years. Then, all of a sudden, it seemed okay. I think—and don’t get all sensitive on me here—it had to do with you being so vulnerable. You were obviously a catch for some woman, and you didn’t even know it. Because of your long-term successful marriage, you were completely innocent. What woman wouldn’t be attracted to that?”

Ray blushed. “Innocent, huh? Guess I didn’t see myself that way.”

“Of course you didn’t. You were a perfect match for me, and I found you right here in T or C, New Mexico, at the counter of the Lone Post Café. How romantic.” Sue pretended to swoon. She could see Ray was still embarrassed. “Don’t worry. I won’t tell this to anyone else. Your secret is safe with me.” She giggled. Ray grabbed her hand. They went into the bedroom. Happy stayed in front of the fire.

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