Chapter 27
Steve watched as Sharps and Thomas rode off, then dismounted and approached Bart and Georgie. They both gave him tired smiles.
“It feels like we no sooner get two paces ahead when we wind up four paces back,” Georgie said. “I was so certain…”
“It will be all right,” Bart assured him. “We’re all together, and that’s what’s important.”
“I want to have a talk with you two while we’re alone.”
“What is it, Steve? You sound concerned.”
“I am. Bart, when you call George querido—”
Bart scowled at him. “You said it didn’t bother you that George and I are a couple. And since you and Sharps seem to be together now—”
“That isn’t what concerns me.” He scrubbed a hand over his face. “Look, if you’re going to call George a Spanish endearment, use the right sex.”
“Huh?”
“Querido refer
