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“We’ve met, Pap.” She looked at Creed. “How do you know my grandfather?”
“We just met. I’m here to investigate the stolen cattle.”
Her eyebrows shot up. “You’re from MDOL?”
“Yes, ma’am.” He stood up from his chair. “If you could show me which direction to go, Mr. Fields, I’ll get started.”
“Abbie can help you with that.”
“Pap—”
“It’s fine, Mr. Fields. I’m sure I can find my way to the gate.”
“Abbie, please show the agent where the gate is. I don’t want to be out in this weather.”
Creed ran his hand over his mouth as he watched her take a deep breath, roll her eyes, and put on her coat.
“I’ll show you,” she said as she opened the door and stepped onto the porch, looking back at him.
“Yes, ma’am.” He grabbed his coat and hat from the hook, followed her onto the porch, and looked out into the snow. “If you just tell me where to go, I won’t trouble you anymore.”
“Oh, I could definitely tell you where to go,” she muttered under her breath, causing him to burst out laughing. He saw her smile in response.
“Alright. We’ll take my truck in case I need anything from it.”
“Okay then.”
They descended the steps and headed toward his truck. Creed walked around to open the passenger side for Abbie, who seemed surprised but thanked him with a smile as she climbed in. He closed the door, walked around to the driver’s side, and got in.
“Just tell me where to go,” he said, suppressing his laughter but chuckling when she did.
“We didn’t exactly get off on the right foot, did we?”
“No, we didn’t. I apologize for giving you such a hard time.”
Abbie shrugged. “It’s okay. I wasn’t much better.”
“Truce?” Creed offered his hand and she shook it.
“Truce.” She pointed to an open gate. “Through there, and follow it to the fork, then take a left. I’ll show you from there.”
“Alright,” he said as he started the engine and followed her directions.
“How long have you been working as a livestock agent?” she asked.
“Twenty-one years. What do you do for a living?”
“I’m an emergency department nurse at Clifton General.”
“That must keep you busy.”
“Some days are absolutely chaotic.”
“I can only imagine.”
“Do you need any specific degree or training to become a livestock agent?”
“No, but it definitely helps. I have a Bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry.”
