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She didn’t want me      Dillon had been dragging his feet for years over a hole in the fence. He owned the property beyond the break. The goats and cows didn’t seem to mind each other. The supplies had been purchased. Just hanging out in the barn where Teka lived. Waiting.      HeContinue reading “Sunshine Valley “

Tell me about the voice       Sheriff Pace was lying on his stomach on a bluff overlooking Coal Town peering through a telephoto lens. He knew the DEA had 2 agents in Coal Town but he had no idea who they were.       He hated this community being called ‘Coal Town’. Everyone goesContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

The alternative      After Margaret got what she wanted to eat, Dillon packed up the leftovers to take to Pastor Sam. He would make sure it went to where the greatest need was. Most likely Coal Town.       As he worked, he thought about what he had just said to his officers, ‘thinkContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

The briefing      Dillon had called everyone in at 6:30 in the morning. Night shift was getting ready to leave and day shift was coming in. The coffee was hot and strong. Patty had made sausage biscuits for Bradley to bring. Dillon ordered extra food from Della. Margaret was tending to the phones soContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Little Piano      Before the summer sun got too hot, Dillon took Evie to the other barn. The one he’d gotten hurt in playin’ as a child.       Evie gasped, “this is the barn.”      He blushed, “yelp.”      She skipped through the hay. “We had just watch some of theContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

The Ledbetter’s      Rebecca’s first reaction was no. But Simon was all smiles and excepted the offer for both of them. Which got him a dirty sideways glance.       “I’ll holler at you when it’s ready.” Dillon offered.       Once alone in the barn she scolded, “what is wrong with you?”    Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Choices      Dillon lay in his bed listening to the fan run. Had he made the right choice? Givin’ Evie the letters? Suddenly he felt exposed. Worse than being naked at a wedding. Everyone in fine tailored suits while he was trying to hide behind a champagne flute. Would she hate him forever? TryContinue reading “Sunshine Valley “

The letters continued       Evie sat in the middle of the living room floor. Dillon had saved these? Wow! She couldn’t get over that. At one point in her life, she had a trunk full of stuff. But now, she had no idea where that trunk went. She guessed her mom torched it. ItContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

The letters      After what Dillon thought was a perfect evening, he opened the door for her. Extended his hand to help her out of his truck, walking her to her door.       “How good is your memory?”      He smiled, “depends?”      “Remember these numbers.” She entered 4 numbers intoContinue reading “Sunshine Valley”

Details      Sheriff Milo looked at the number on the piece of paper. Looking at his deputy, he growled, “who?” The deputy shrugged. “Like I have time to talk to some first term sheriff.”      Margaret answered the phone, “Sunshine Valley Sheriff’s Office.”      His anger dissolved in an instant. “Sheriff Pace.”Continue reading “Sunshine Valley”