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“A decision of so it off,” Chase stated, then glanced at Jessy “When was the last time anyone checked on the place?”

“Fall roundup,” she replied “When we ather at Wolf Meadow, I rode over and took a look around I didn’t have a key so I couldn’t go inside, but everything looked fine”

“Just the saht as well fly over there this afternoon and inspect the house inside and out, as well as all the outbuildings See if it can be converted to an outcamp for that corner of the ranch”

“That wouldChase that the site was only accessible by air

“That’s a cost we’ll have to weigh against its potential use,” Chase replied

“I have athis afternoon, but I can fly over there in the , Chase?”

He shook his head “After riding an hour in that cramped cockpit, my arthritis would have me so stoved up, you’d have to pry o Why don’t you ride along with theet away for a bit Have a change of scenery”

“You just wantyou,” she retorted

“That wasn’t

“I’o to the pies for Thanksgiving, and get a few casseroles made ahead as well so all I’ll have to do is pop them in the oven”

“Can I go with you, Granderness “I like riding in planes”

“True You’ve flown so often,” Trey teased, but the observation sailed over Jake’s head

“I’d love to have you fly withas your mom says it’s okay” Jessy smiled her answer

“Mom won’t care Will you, Mom?” He turned an earnest look on Sloan

“You can go, as long as you proood” Sloan qualified her permission