One thing was clear. He had to find a way to help her. His conscience wouldn’t let him ignore her even if he were inclined to try. And he wasn’t.
You’re never going to get rich if you keep giving people breaks, he could almost hear old Gus grumble.
Maybe not, but there are things that can make a man far richer than money.
He stepped into Cody’s room to retrieve his tools. The little boy was thoroughly engaged with his Legos, building what appeared to be a multi-colored barn complete with an attached corral.
“Glad to have your lights back on so you can play in here, huh?” he observed. He set his tools aside and joined the kid on the floor. “Whatcha building?”
“A stable for Diamond Dot and her new baby.”
Gabe picked up the toy horses that looked just like Cody and Annemarie’s mare and
