“The only man left standing. Nick had him tied to a tree, ripe for picking when the sheriff arrived.”
“Nick turned out to be a good man.”
“Yes, and Mr. Friskin has been more than generous to all of you. Not only did you return his daughter in a more agreeable frame of mind, but you, Mrs. Stapleton, saved his future son-in-law’s life. Of course, Stanley’s scheme to rid the family of Terrance was appreciated by the father and they’ve decided Andrea will never be any the wiser regarding that minor detail.”
“Probably a good idea,” said Trace. “She can be a fire-keg of emotion ready to ignite at a minute’s notice.”
“What about the baby?” asked Gen.
“Returned unharmed to the family from which he was stolen. They are ecstatic and the saloon girls were glad to be rid of the little-squawker.”
“The Friskin’s have shown their gratitude in a most tangible way – a bonus.” He passed an envelope to Trace. “You did a fine job with your trainee, Mr. Stapleton. Will you continue with her?”
“The question is, will she continue with me?” He grinned at his wife. “Despite her inexperience, she proved invaluable on the field. I am more than satisfied.”
Archie turned his attention back to Gen. “And are you equally satisfied with the arrangement and ready to continue in our service?”
She shook her head slowly and landed her gaze on Trace. “Not entirely, sir.” Gen watched her husband grow tense and could not help but enjoy the tease. It was becoming the trademark of their relationship and kept them both on their toes. After a brief pause, she continued “You see, my husband promised me a honeymoon, and all I received was a dirty wagon ride with nasty people. I believe we will require some time off to recover and get things started off on the right foot between us.”
“Is that all?” laughed Archie. “I think we can swing that.”
Everyone stood to their feet. Trace reached over the desk and shook the hand of his boss. “Let’s say one month. We will return for our next assignment, eager and ready to tackle the chaotic world of crime.”
And that’s the way it happened. Gen finally got her wish to see Kansas City and her husband doted on her hand and foot, with shopping and hiking during the day, the best of dining and theatre experiences filling the evenings, and the long glorious nights in the arms of the man she loved. But most of all, they discussed the perimeters of their job and home life until both were satisfied with the arrangement. The adventures would continue both on and off the field and Gen could hardly wait to return home to their small house in Denver.
Home drew her like a force too deep to ignore. The best of both worlds awaited her and she had one reckless day of change to thank for a lifetime of new beginnings.
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