While Brock’s first three days on the dude ranch had been filled with frustration, despondency, and anger, the next three had been full of pleasant surprises, happiness, and love. Brock had joined Calvin in Eric’s posse and with a new horse, Billy Bob, Brock’s confidence soared. Maybe he could make a half-decent cowboy after all.
Daisy May called to Brock whenever he passed her stall. He’d give her a piece of carrot and scratch her ears. Brock got the feeling the horse was warming up to him, but no way was he going to test his theory by climbing onto her back again.
The last three days away from the ranch had been pretty special, too. They’d visited the courthouse in the nearest town to sign papers that Calvin had already printed out to apply for their marriage license. While waiting Mag
