Chapter 19: The Tullwater Rodeo
September 30, 20—
I drive the seventy miles north to Tullwater by myself, listen to country radio, and sing along to Chuck Wicks songs. This trip away from Hiding is needed. Two days only. An overnight stay to clear my head from Corey Cassidy and my weekend in New York City. More away time to absorb Mama’s knowledge that I like city boys instead of cowgirls. Not a day has gone by in the past month when I haven’t thought of Corey and Mama.
Do you love a city because you love the man in it? Do you love a mom because she loves you with all her heart, no matter how different you are, especially compared to the rest of her sons? I imagine the answers to both questions are the same. Yes. I don’t even have to think about it. Who does?
Getting away is nice, thou
