Colt made his phone calls and shut down the house. The weather could turn on a dime, and Dean figured Colt didn’t want his pipes to freeze.
“Are you sure you don’t mind?” Dean looked to Colt.
Colt grabbed Dean’s hand and squeezed. “I would do anything for you. Let’s get on the road.”
Colt locked the door and jumped in the truck shotgun. Coop and Buddy got in back, and Buddy yipped excitedly for the trip.
Dean’s thoughts went to his brother. He didn’t know what he would do if something happened to Randy. His brother was all he had, but he hoped Colt would stay in his life, with Buddy and Coop, of course. Dean chuckled to himself. This was the type of family he’d always wanted, a fun one, full of adventure, laughs, and happiness. Wouldn’t it be nice to have another son or daughter so Coo
