Chapter 10

“So I see.” Terry was eyeing up Jake as Brett and the cowboy progressed farther into the barn.

Arriving at the space Brett had set aside to treat Willow, he made introductions. “Terry, this is Jake Rushton. Jake, please meet Terry O’Neil, he’s the barn manager.”

“Irish, I’m thinking,” Jake said.

“And you’d be thinking correctly.” Terry held out his hand to shake. “And y’all are from Texas if I’m not mistaken.” Terry’s eyes sparkled.

Brett rolled his eyes.

“Yep, the Lone Star State.” Jake’s pride was obvious as he inflated his chest.

Terry looked puzzled when Jake didn’t take the proffered hand.

Brett filled the awkward silence. “Jake was blinded in the accident that took him and Willow.”

“Oh, right. Still, the hospital will be able to fix you up good as new.”