When We Began by Elena Aitken

Author:Elena Aitken
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-927968-88-8
Publisher: Elena Aitken

“I’ve said it before, Logan, and I’ll say it again. What you’re doing here is pretty special.”

With the lack of a real office, Logan had invited Brent Baker up to his little cabin after their quick walk around the barns. The other man looked overdressed in the rustic space, but a hot coffee was exactly what each of them needed after being outside on the chilly winter morning.

“I’m glad to hear it, Brent. And I really hope your patients think so, too.”

So far, Brent had sent up a total of five patients to participate in Taking the Reins, including young Kalen whose mother had stopped him on Halloween. Logan wasn’t delusional; he knew that not all of them were responding as quickly as the teenager, but he was still hopeful it had been complementary to Brent’s practice.

“I think most of them would absolutely agree,” Brent said. “And I can tell you that I’ve noticed a real change in all of them. Even if they don’t all agree.” He winked at Logan. “But seriously. I see the biggest difference in those who have had a hard time opening up to anyone else about what they’re thinking and feeling. The progress over the last few weeks has been incredible. After they come out here to be with your horses, they come back into my office and it’s like something has shifted. They want to talk. And not only that, it’s like they have some sort of deeper understanding about what they’re going through.”

Pride flowed through Logan, as if it had been him who’d made all the difference to those people and not his four-legged partners who were currently in the barn, happily munching hay.

“If I’m not careful, you and your horses are going to put me out of business completely.”

Logan chuckled, but just as quickly the laughter died as he remembered there may not even be a program soon. “I don’t think that’s going to happen, Brent. In fact, that’s part of the reason I wanted to talk to you today.”

“What’s going on?”

Logan told him all about how Ruby was going to sell the ranch, and how as much as she’d like to find buyers who would keep the equine therapy program going, she couldn’t guarantee it. And then he told Brent about the idea he’d had just the night before. It was a long shot, but it was one he was willing to take.

“I think you should invest in the ranch,” he said quickly. “As an addition to your practice.”

Realization crossed Brent’s face, followed quickly by a shake of the head. “Oh no.” He waved his hand and Logan felt the tiny glimmer of hope he’d been holding on to fade. “There’s no way I have that kind of capital.”

“You just said yourself how helpful the horses have been. It could—”

“It doesn’t change the fact that I don’t have the capital.” Brent shook his head apologetically. “I’m sorry, Logan. I just don’t have it. Between you and me, there just isn’t much left after student loans, business expenses, and a mortgage.

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