by K. C. Crowne
He laughed. “You should be so lucky for people to think you landed a catch like me.”
That got another chuckle out of me. “Aren’t restaurants packed as hell? Unless you wanted to grab a Big Mac or something.”
“Nope, even better. There’s this new BBQ joint in Five Points called Washburn’s – supposed to be the best BBQ in the city. I got reservations for the two of us. Turns out not many Valentine’s dates are all that hot on eating with their hands in front of people they’re trying get into bed.”
“Makes sense. Alright, let’s do it. A hot BBQ date with the studly Dr. Frost.”
“Man, when you put it that way I kind of wish I could take myself out. Anyway, what do you have going on tonight?”
“Checking on the horses, a glass of whiskey, and early bed. Got to be in for first shift at the clinic tomorrow.”
“Ouch. Well, I’ll let you get to it. See you on Friday – and you’d better show up hungry.”
“I will.”
The call ended right at the time I pulled onto the road that led to my property. A short drive later and I was pulling in front of my place, a three-story ranch-style home I’d commissioned myself. I’d built the house with the intention of filling it with family, and while those plans hadn’t come through, I loved it all the same.
The house was tucked into a nook right near the base of the mountains, the forty-acre plot of land shrouded with aspen trees. There was a small pond nearby, and plenty of space for horseback riding. I parked my BMW X7 and killed the engine, hopping out of the car and making my way to the front doors.
While I loved the house, that didn’t mean the place couldn’t feel lonely as hell at times. So much space, and all for just me. It almost seemed criminal. But with any luck, I’d have the makings of a family before too long.
But at that moment, I didn’t want to be in the house. The place was still mostly unfurnished – I hadn’t had the time or the inclination to deck out any room other than the living room, the master bedroom, and the den.
I wanted some fresh air. Without even taking off my coat, I left the house and made my way to the barn. Snow had begun to fall, the last traces of the unseasonable warmth replaced by a chilly wind. Once at the barn, I threw the door open and stepped inside, the scent in the air rustic and earthy.
“Bruce, Wayne – how are we doing tonight, boys?”
My two horses, named after the alter ego of a certain caped crusader, snorted in greeting. I grabbed a pair of apples from the bag hanging near the door and made my way over to the boys. Bruce and Wayne were a pair of gorgeous Colorado Ranger horses I’d purchased a few months back – Bruce jet black and Wayne a striking burnt orange.
I held out an apple for Bruce, the horse not wasting a second taking the thing out of my hand and greedily chomping it. Wayne was next. As the horses ate, I found myself thinking once more about Grace’s words. And then there was Rachel, my other sister who was in the middle of raising two kids of her own. She lived in California, sure, but there was no doubt in my mind she’d help with advice.
I felt ready to do this. I wanted to be a dad more than anything.
Though I was determined, I couldn’t shake the idea that there was still someone out there waiting for me.
But I couldn’t afford to wait any longer to find her – if she even existed.
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