Killian stayed longer than he had first planned. He did as much as he could to help them get the small ranch and farm back into shape. He mended fences, repaired and painted the old barn, and fixed some of the machinery.
Then he left to rejoin the troop. On his arrival, he learned that his nemesis Lieutenant Liddle had been promoted to captain, and he was now Master Sergeant Muldoon. Their company had received orders to report to Fort McDermitt in Nevada. Killian knew that having Captain Liddle as his commanding officer spelled trouble. Over the past months, Captain Liddle had been instrumental in keeping Killian from going on important reconnaissance missions. Liddle watched his every move like a hawk.
Once they arrived at Fort McDermitt, they learned their duty was to protect the stage
