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“Good. What I like to hear. With the addition of the rental properties this fall, I don’t want things to fall through the cracks. Might mean you’ll have some additional duties. Have a problem with working with Justin more often?”
“Not at all. And I’m ready, Boss.”
“I know you are. I’ll leave the Paulas in your capable hands tomorrow.”
“I’m on it. I’ll make sure we have the supplies for the treatments.”
“Great. Thanks, Mike.”
“Have a good night, Beck.”
“You too.”
I shoved my phone into my pocket and started cleaning up. Even this late in the day, it was still hot. By the time I was done, I was drenched in sweat and covered in dirt.
I pressed a hand to the fallen tree. I wasn’t quite as sensitive to the trees like my father, but it saddened me that I’d let down this particular part of the orchard. All I could do was try to do better from here.
By the time I drove the tractor back to the barn and locked up, it was twilight. My whole body hurt, down to my bones. I still had to go back to The Lodge to get my truck and find my damn dog. He’d been spending more time with Justin lately than me.
Then again, I’d been a little focused on a certain blond.
I dug out my phone and texted my brother.
Do you have my dog?
A photo of a very happy Casey sprawled on Justin’s porch came through as a reply.
Justin
Did you get your head out of your ass yet?
Watch it.
Justin
Fair question.
I’m figuring it out.
Justin
Figure it out faster. I like her. If you don’t ask her to stay, I might.
Don’t make me crack your head open. I was just talking to Mike about the changes I want to do with the orchard.
Justin
Does that mean what I think it does?
It’s as close to a ‘you were right’ as you’re getting.
Justin
asshole. Thanks for taking care of Casey.
Justin
