After dessert—rhubarb crumble and custard—Barry suggested a walk. His cowboys were used to being outside most days and he expected they probably were feeling confined.
“They gave out rain on the forecast,” Greg said.
“And it’s dark,” Miriam added.
“Can I come?” Katie asked.
Barry wanted some alone time with his men, but couldn’t turn Katie down. He was saved by his mum, who asked Katie if she had any homework.
“Only a bit.”
“Well, you better go do it then before you have your bath.”
Katie’s bottom lip started to protrude. Barry expected tears at any second, but Katie brightened.
“I almost forgot.” She clapped her small hands. “I made you all something!” She ran out of the room.
Barry looked at his mother and then his dad, but neither seemed to know anything.
Katie ran back into t
