The No. 1 Sheriff in Texas

Nora was more than ready to leave. She nodded and started across the room just as the door swung open and a mature woman walked in. Beautiful couldn’t describe her. Her auburn colored hair was styled in a blunt cut just below her ears. Her fair skin was as flawless as her trim figure.

Her rich green eyes softened as she looked at Brandon. “Well, I heard rumors that you were here.”

“More likely Bess tracked you down.” He embraced her and kissed the woman’s cheek. “Hello, Mom.”

“So you do remember who I am.” She stepped back from their embrace, then looked in Nora’s direction. “Hello, I’m Abby Randell.”

“Sorry, Mom. This is Nora Donnelly. She’s helping me with a case I’m working on.”

Nora put on a smile. “Nice to meet you, Mrs. Randell.”

The older woman took her hand. “Please, call me Abby.”

“And I’m Nora.”

“Oh, what a lovely old-fashioned name.” She looked thoughtful. “I don’t know any Donnellys. Are you new in the area?”

She nodded. “A few months.”

“Nora is a nurse at West Hills,” Brandon answered.

Abby Randell glanced between the two of them and smiled. “You probably don’t know many people around here.”

“I know a lot of people at the hospital.”

“Maybe you and your husband would like to come out to the ranch?”

Brandon sent her a stern look. “Mother.”

“I’m a widow. It’s just me and my son, Zach.”

“I’m sorry. That has to be difficult, especially for your son. How old is he?”

“Zach is seven.”

Abby smiled. “I have an idea. It’s tradition that the family has a barbecue on Sundays while the weather is warm. There are dozens of cousins, and kids whose parents work on the ranch. This weekend we’re hosting it at our place.” She gave her son a pointed look. “Actually, it’s Brandon’s ranch.”

“It belongs to the family,” he corrected.

Abby smiled. “I bet Zach would love to spend a day on a working ranch.”

Nora was caught, knowing her son would love to have some kids to play with. “I’m sure he would.”

“Then that settles it. Brandon will bring you out this coming Sunday.” Abby Randell then turned and walked out before Nora could change her mind.

Brandon sank onto the edge of the desk. “Welcome to the world of the Randells.”

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