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Chapter 80

An enthusiastic handshake and what could be construed as a partial embrace complimented their verbal greeting. The men held this position for several seconds, staring, it seemed, deeply into each other’s eyes. Were they just fast friends or was there something more?

Finally breaking contact, Garrett turned to Sam. “This is Captain Jefferson. He and I go back a long way.”

Sam noticed as Garrett said this, he turned to the captain with a wistful smile on his face.

Captain Jefferson extended a hand to Sam. Sam took it and said, “I’m Sam Hawkins. I’m the Indian scout. It’s good to meet you.”

“You still know how to pick them, Garrett,” Jefferson said, shaking Sam’s hand, while at the same time placing a hand on Garrett’s shoulder.

Garrett gave a soft laugh, looked at Sam and said, “He’s a good one, all right. Knows his job, does it well, and he’s good company to boot.” He raised his hand and gave the back of Sam’s neck an affectionate squeeze.

“Very good,” the captain replied.