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She threw herself intoI wasn’t sure what to do at first, but after one look from Grams, I wrapped my arms around Lex I looked over at Gunner, but I couldn’t read his face Ellie wiped a tear away as she walked up to us and took Lex fro room, but Lex stopped in front of her father

She looked at hiive you for this--ever"

As she began walking away, Gunner closed his eyes When he opened them and looked at me, I could see the hurt in his eyes, and I instantly felt like shit The last thing I ever wanted to do was o saddle up two horses Let’s go for a ride"

I sed hard and nodded my head

As I walked past Grams on my way out, she took my arm and said, "I’m proud of you, son Knohat you feel in your heart is real Love can weather any storave her a weak sgest mistake of my life then?"

She smiled and shook her head

As I made my way out onto the porch, my mother and father stood up

"I’m proud of you, Will," my father said as he slapped ave , honey Don’t overthink this"

I kissed my mother on the cheek and whispered, "I love you, Mama"

My father walked withup two horses, neither of us speaking

"Dad?"