“It’s not something you seem to approve of,” Leo said.
“That’s true,” she agreed.
Gordy’s shoulders drooped. He turned to the door. “Let’s go.”
Mandy shrugged at Gordy, but her expression was kind. “I’m very sorry.”
“You can only do what you can do,” Leo said. “No need to be sorry. Thank you for your time and the info. If we make any decisions beyond this that you can help us with, we’ll let you know.”
She nodded. “My pleasure. Hey, got a second?”
Leo stood where he was, watching Gordy walk out of the barn. “I guess?”
She put a hand on his arm. “How’s Jeff?”
“Jeff?”
“Yeah, we’ve been friends for a while, but I haven’t talked to him for ages beyond our phone call.”
It was Leo’s turn to lift an eyebrow. “Really? I mean, whatever, but I’ve never met you in my life and I’ve been frie
