Gittie’s Ranch: The Wedding by D.J. Fronimos and Elke LakeyThe movie was decent enough, but Jesse couldn’t concentrate. Even the popcorn that Nicole devoured as if she hadn’t eaten in days tasted wrong to Jesse, too greasy and salty. Finally the closing credits rolled but still Nicole didn’t rise, instead preferring to sit there and listen until the last chord of the music ended and most of the other movie goers had already departed. “Can we please go now?” Jesse couldn’t stand it one moment longer. “Is there a reason you’re in such a hurry to get home?” Nicole’s eyes sparkled with the promise of things to come. “Yes! But first I want to show you something.” “O-kay…” “Not here. Just trust me, please.” As fast as the law allowed, Jesse drove to the small rise she’d found close to the

