Chapter 3
The next day, Peter insisted Garth had to go riding with him. Garth was not really comfortable on horseback, but saying no to Peter was only a little easier than turning the tide, so he agreed. They rode up into the hills above the ranch, where Garth had to admit the views were fantastic, and turned back before the midmorning sun got too strong and hot. He was only a little stiff when he dismounted back at the corrals.
As they unsaddled and rubbed down the horses, Peter looked across at Garth. “Sharon will be out for lunch. I told you I’d try to get her here to talk to you. I think she’s willing to help us out, but it’s up to you to tell her exactly what you need and how shaky a limb she’s got to go out on to do it. I don’t want to see her hurt, but then she’s a grown woman and
