Moran had been watching the scene unfolding nearby, taking it all in.

He noticed York and Gaylord going out of their way to look after Charlene and Connie, but chalked it up to simple chivalry. After all, out of the eight or nine people in Charlene's group, only she and Connie were women. It made perfect sense that the guys would look out for their female friends.

Just as he turned his attention elsewhere, Vesta returned.

"There you are," Moran said, relief in his voice. "I was just about to call you. They've already got the barbecue going-come get something to eat?"

Vesta smiled. "Sounds good."

She paused, then asked, "Shouldn't we wait for Granger?"

"He's already had dinner. Told us not to hold up on his account."

"All right."

from wandering around the campsite. Leah looked much better than before; her earlier moodiness had faded. The promise of barbecue brought a

she looked closer, she realized she wasn't:

had intended to help with the barbecue, but York and the others wouldn't hear

large sunshade, Leah and her friends couldn't make

area, hadn't gone out of her way to look for them since arriving. Now, hearing Leah's exclamation, she turned her head to follow Leah's gaze. Sure

met Vesta's gaze. Recognizing


slight sneer, she muttered to Charlene, "She's really here Like a

Charlene said nothing.

other side, Leah let out a short, derisive laugh. "Yeah, she just can't stay

backstory, looked puzzled.

to air her family drama in public. Face tightening, she

turned away and said softly to Leah, "Let's

"Yeah. Good idea."

others. As she chatted and nibbled on grilled food, she

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