Ike followed Perry out of the café. He stopped short of climbing back into the truck.
“Think I’ll look around town a little while if it’s all the same to you. Need to stretch my legs and settle that great burger. I sure missed green chile while I was locked up.”
Perry grinned. “You’re a free man now, Ike, and you don’t have to answer to me. Want me to let your dog out into the backyard when I get home? There’s a good fence. He can’t get out unless he’s a real Houdini.”
“That’d be good. Little Red seems to be pretty good about not messing where he shouldn’t, but a pup can only hold it so long. I’ll be back before dark.” He turned and started off before he heard Perry fire up the truck. This time, the deputy had left his dog in the vehicle when they went into the restaurant. Ike noticed s
