They got up as usual a couple days before Matt was scheduled to go back to Denver. After breakfast they went to the barn and started the day’s work.
“Dad?” Alex called from the tack room. “Where is the salve?” She stepped out into the barn as she spoke.
“Oh, I used the last of it a couple days ago. I meant to pick up more, but forgot.”
“All right.” she sighed. “I’ll go get some.” She went back into the little room. A few minutes later she came back out, a small piece of paper in one hand. “There are a couple things we’re low on, so I’ll get those, too.” She turned and looked at Matt. “You want to ride along?”
Matt looked at Randy then back to her. “I thought maybe I’d stay and help your dad. That way we’ll get done faster and we’ll have more time this afternoon.”
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