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“You sure it isn’t an i Crow?”

“CallAva’s duffle over his shoulder as they started to walk “No We’ve got roo like a prude… Since our kids are around and curious as little monkeys, I’m afraid I’ll insist you two stay in separate sides of the bunkhouse”

“That’s fine,” Chase inserted “Me’n Ava are just friends”

“Yes, just friends,” Ava reiterated “I’ve never been out West and Chase isskills”

“That’s so back and look at theht?”

“Right We’ll get started in the ood When is Colby co?”

“Day after to couple days for you, Chase, with the amount of stock I’d like you to test out”

“I can’t wait See”

Cash nodded “It’ll be good to find your seat again”

Then Ryder was ju up and down in front of them “Can I help ya pick a bunk? Please?”

“Sure But no top bunk, okay?”

“’Kay,” and he was off like a shot

“Ryder is a little enthusiastic about you bein’ here, if you haven’t noticed” Cash glanced at Ava “Any questions?”

“One that I hope isn’t too weird”

“Shoot”

“Does the bunkhouse have Wi-Fi?”

“Yep The bucks that come here can’t be away from the cyber world for thole weeks”

A planked porch ran in front of the bunkhouse Two doors denoted the two sides One door was open and Ryder popped his head out “Got it all picked out!”

“Cool beans” Chase ducked inside The roo fan spun above and another fan placed in front of thepulled cool air froreat place, Cash Same set up on the other side?”

“Yeah A communal bathroom with showers on the back side”

“You really have sixteen bull riders here at a time?”

“We’re always booked, since I only have sessions four times a year”

Ryder sat on the bed farthest from the“I’m hopin’ ht?”

“Nope” Cash held up his hand and Ryder’s protest died before it began