Chapter 12 – Free Day...or Not
Friday Morning, August 15th, 2014
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Beth was still on cloud nine after selling Hunter to Rod an Alicia for $2.45 a pound. She got up from her bunk in the camper and went to the barn to join Cole and take care of the calves with no prompting at all. Meanwhile, mom, Kris and I were grilling up sausage and eggs for breakfast sandwiches.
Dana came out of the camper and was startled to see me still in the area. “What are you doing here?”
“Good morning to you too!”
“I mean...I didn’t mean...”
I laughed. “Babe, it’s okay. I’m going to in a little late today and just for a couple of hours. After that, I’ll be back by here to pick you up.”
“Why?” She peered at me through narrowed eyes.
“Don’t be so suspicious!” I chuckled back at her. “Larry a
