Cattenach Ranch
The scent of wet grass and mud mingled with budding flowers from the corner garden, and he breathed deep, listening to the patter of drops.
After awhile, he grabbed the tin bucket where he'd put his supplies while the dog curled up at his feet. He'd managed to find good use for the boards he and Nakos had stripped from the fence. Instead of being destined to become firewood, the pine kept Nate's hands and mind busy, whittling a little at night after Olivia went to bed. He'd crafted two tiny figurines of Bones, several horseshoes, and a tree that resembled the cottonwood in her front yard. They weren't pretty, but he found it relaxing.
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