Chapitre 43: Chapter 43

“That’s just for show…for Susan.”

Scott smiled.

“I’ll leave some Vet Wrap and hoof pads for you. I’ll come back out next week to check on him. Just call the office and let me know what day is best.”

They put Shadow back in his stall and walked to the truck. “I was hoping to meet the girls,” Dan said. “Dr. Devlin told me the family had moved in.”

“They’re in town with their mother visiting their grandmother for the day. But you still have that raincheck on burgers from last time, remember? Why don’t you come out Saturday when the girls are here and meet them? I’m sure Susan will want to thank you personally for taking care of Shadow. She’s been so worried about him. It’s about all I can do to keep her from sleeping in his stall.”

Dan wrinkled his brow. He silently cursed Ezra. “I’d really like to, but was just invited to a staff party this weekend. And I’m on call. But I’d like to do it another time,” he said, hoping he didn’t sound too eager.