Mel looked into her half-full mug. “I guess so,” she answered, directing a wink at Alfredo.
“Leave the dishes. I’ll do those,” Alfredo said.
“We got chores and two yearlings needing halter training. Let’s go,” Addie said, both hands on her hips in an impatient posture.
Some things change, and some things don’t, Mel thought as she rose from her chair, a lopsided smile on her face.
“What you grinning at?”
“You,” Mel answered. “Amazed at how much I’ve missed your bossiness.”
Alfredo rose from his chair and belly laughed as he crossed the kitchen, carrying his own plate, cup, and cutlery to the sink.
Chores had been easy. New additions to the Romero property included two high-end single-wide trailers, now occupied by a young couple, both experienced horse people, in one and an older cow
