Her Secret Cowboy by Debra Holt

Author:Debra Holt
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance
ISBN: 9781951786533
Publisher: The Tule Publishing Group, LLC
Published: 2020-01-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“Is that sundress new? I love the turquoise color on you.” Josie smiled as Rissa slid into the chair next to hers at the long table. The weather had cooperated and, with bright blue skies and sunshine, the church tables had been set up outside underneath the shade of the park pavilion. Food tables sat on the small stage area and the women waited for the lines to go down a bit before they took places to sample the dozens of platters and bowls of homecooked food.

“It isn’t. I just haven’t worn it in a while.”

“I see. Guess the time was right then… judging by the looks I noticed Dev giving you when you arrived to services this morning. He certainly likes the outfit, too.”

“Let’s get in line. I skipped breakfast and I am starving.” Josie nodded her agreement and followed Rissa to the line.

They had just filled their plates, grabbed a soft drink, and had made it back to their seats. Chance and Dev came up to the table as Rissa prepared to take her first bite of baked chicken.

“Sorry, guys,” Josie spoke for both of them. “We were too hungry to wait on you two to get finished unloading the cases of soda. Have you spoken to Rio and Dee? Did they oversleep this morning?” The other couple had not shown up for the service and was so far, no-shows for the lunch.

“Yes, we’ve spoken to Rio, and no, they did not oversleep. They’re at the hospital and you need to grab your purse and let’s get over there.”

“Chance… what happened? Who’s hurt?” Josie began to rise as he pulled her chair back. Rissa wasn’t far behind her… her plate forgotten.

“It’s Dee. She’s been throwing up since three this morning. They’re checking her out in the ER right now.”

They made it to the parking lot and Dev drove with Rissa, while the other couple led the way. Rio was pacing back and forth in the waiting room when the four arrived. To Rissa, he looked like a man fighting to show a tough exterior to everyone else. The concern laced with raw fear darkened his eyes and Rissa felt sorry for him.

“How’s Dee? Is there anything we can do?”

“Thanks, Rissa. Right now, it’s a waiting game. But she is dehydrated. Exhausted. They’ve got her sleeping right now while they have IV’s running in her. They ran some tests and the results will be in soon. I’m sorry you guys left the luncheon and rushed over here. We don’t know anything yet.”

“No apologies needed. You were right to call us. We’re here to support you both.”

Dev’s words were heartfelt, and Rio nodded his thanks. Just then, a doctor stepped through the doorway and Rio moved to join him. They waited. Then Rio nodded toward them and followed the doctor back through the double doors. That left the four of them to begin a vigil. They settled into seats. Chance leaned over and said something to Josie, and she nodded.

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