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Ray looked down at the trout in the net. They were still alive, but would be turned into trophies of the three men who waded in the thigh-high water. He didn’t feel like being here, didn’t want to lead these weekend warriors on a fishing outing. But he had made a deal with Bear, his best friend for thirty years. Bear had the idea, but Ray had the experience, so they had partnered in this business venture. He had sold his share to Bear years ago, not wanting to be part of the collapse should something go wrong. Nothing did, and Tanner’s Outdoor Adventures had gained international recognition. He had always been well compensated for his labor, and for many years, he was satisfied with the arrangement. When he first spoke to Bear about retiring and moving to someplace like Florida, Bear l
