Chapter 27
Dad and I joined Colten back at the animal pens. He’d already hung the ribbon out on the gate in front of Lola Belle. He waved when he saw us coming.
“Marty, Jim,” he said.
“Good job, Colten,” Dad told him, clapping him on the shoulder. “She’s a fine animal. You’ll get it next time.”
“I hope so. I’m glad you were both able to make it and cheer me on.”
I slid next to him and put my arm around his waist. “Wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
“I’m gonna let Lola Belle rest, so you wanna go ride the Ferris wheel?”
Dad answered, “I want a hot dog.”
“He wasn’t inviting you, Dad,” I informed him. “Yeah, let’s go. I can’t remember the last time I rode a ride like this. We’ll meet you later, Dad.”
“Have fun, boys.”
Dad hobbled off as Colten double checked Lola Belle’s gate.
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