“That’s good.” I nodded, more awake. “Are you taking it easy?” “As easy as I can.” That was not an answer. “Have you met any potential mates yet?” Two could play that game. “Nope. Don’t forget your appointment with Dr. Greenwood tomorrow.” “Is that tomorrow?” He scratched his beard. “Yes. I wrote it on a note on the fridge.” “Oh that’s what that was. I used it for fire starter.” “Papa…” “Just teasing. Russell is coming up the road so I’ve got to go, but I’m glad you’re doing alright. Go back to bed.” “Stay safe, okay,” I begged. “I’ll try.” He hung up on me. Well, I wasn’t going back to sleep. I rolled over and stared at the wall, thinking through everything I’d learned last night. Which wasn’t much. Ranger McCaw. I wanted to believe he was an asshole, but on paper he was the pe

