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Londyn nodded, liking the reassuring feel of his hand on her arm as if it grounded her. “I’m fine.”
“You look pale,” he said, his frown deepening.
“I’m just tired.” She nodded toward Hank and Sadie. “Are you going to introduce me?”
“Yes, of course.” Nash turned to the movie star. “Londyn Tyler-Lovejoy, this is Sadie McClain.”
Sadie smiled and held out her hand. “Hank tells me this is your first ever movie.” She shook her head. “You were amazing in that scene. I was absolutely convinced by your performance.”
“You’re too kind.”
“No, really. I don’t say that to just anyone. If you don’t have any movie experience, you must have done theater.”
Londyn shook her head. “None. Not even in high school.”
“No?” Sadie’s blue eyes widened. “Your mother is Dana Tyler, right?”
“Yes, ma’am,” Londyn responded, still holding Sadie’s hand.
“She didn’t get you into acting at an early age?”
“No, ma’am. My grandfather raised me on our ranch in Montana, far away from Hollywood.”
Sadie sighed. “Then it must be hereditary. She’s a very talented actor. I’ve followed her career for years and hope to be half as good as she is at this profession.”
Londyn’s brow twisted. “You’re already at the top of your career. You’re one of the most sought-after talents in the industry.”
“But I can always learn more,” Sadie insisted. “Especially from someone like Dana Tyler.” She patted their joined hands with her free one and let go. “But here I am fangirling, and you haven’t met the man who keeps me sane. Londyn, this is my husband, Hank Patterson.”
Hank Patterson was every bit as big, muscular and broad-chested as Nash. He engulfed her hand in his and gripped it firmly. “Miss Tyler-Lovejoy, it’s a pleasure to meet you. Your mother had good things to say about you. After seeing you act in that scene, I can see why she’s so proud.”
Londyn snorted softly. “The only acting she’s seen me do was when she prepared me for the audition. I can only hope to be half the actor she is.”
“From what we saw, I’d say you’re well on your way to meeting your goal.” Hank nodded toward Nash. “Swede has kept me up to date on what happened yesterday and what law enforcement is doing to find the person responsible for the explosion.”
Sadie pressed a hand to her heart. “I’m so sorry about your trailer, but I’m glad you weren’t in it.”
“Thanks,” Londyn said.
Hank continued, “Nash briefed me on the live bullets in the prop gun.” He shook his head. “Good for you not aiming for the other actor. That scene could’ve ended a whole lot worse.” He released her hand. “We stopped at your ranch on the way down from Eagle Rock. Sadie collected everything on your list while I touched bases with your ranch hands and your neighbor, Ben Standing Bear.”
Londyn leaned toward Hank, eager for news. “How is everything back home? I haven’t called in the past few days with everything that’s happened. Did they get the hay cut? Did the farrier make it out to work with the horses? Did they get the fence mended on the south pasture?”
Hank chuckled. “Let’s see if I can remember what Ben told me. Yes, the hay was cut, baled and stored in the barn. Yes, the farrier came. No problems. The south fence was mended, a tree fell on the west fence and a couple of steers found their way onto Ben’s place. His people rounded them up and moved them back onto your spread. Your paint mare had a filly. Mare and filly are doing great. Tom, the barn cat, had five kittens. And so far, everything is running smoothly.”
“Tom’s a female? He’s very skittish but a great mouser. Or should I say she?” Londyn shook her head. “I can’t believe Tom had kittens. And I’m glad the mare had a filly. Did she have her dam’s markings?”
Hank nodded. “She’s a beauty like her mother.”
Sadie laughed. “I had to remind Hank we needed to get your care package to Yellowstone, or he would’ve gone on a tour of the ranch with Ben and your ranch hands.”
Tears welled in Londyn’s eyes. “Thank you for the update.” A single tear escaped and ran down her cheek. She brushed it away and tried to laugh. “Sorry. I didn’t realize just how much I missed home.”
Sadie touched her arm. “I know how you feel. When I left Montana to pursue my acting career, I think I cried for a month. I never stopped missing home.” She slipped her hand through the crook of Hank’s elbow. “Now, I get to be home as often as possible with my husband and children.”
“In between movie contracts,” Hank amended. “Sometimes we bring a little bit of home to her on location.”
Sadie smiled. “That’s right. Hank came with me to Jordan recently. His team provided security for the production company. It was nice having him there,” her smile slipped, “though I missed our babies. I don’t like being away from them for long. I never go more than two weeks without seeing them. I’ve gotten to where I’m not signing up for as many projects as I did BK.”
