Boys to Men
Boys to Men By Sherry Dancy Thanks to Suzanne for the Beta Chapter Twenty-Six “He’ll get a fair trial, Johnny.” Scott waited on the side of the trail, and as soon as he and Barranca caught up, the ‘discussion’ started. “Turning him in is the right thing to do.” All morning, Johnny had hung back, hoping to avoid this conversation. “What if that ain’t the right thing for Jake?” Pulling the reins to the left, he nodded toward Randy. “I’m gonna check on Miguel.” “Wait.” “Yeah?” “Johnny, you can’t turn him loose. What do you think it would do to Murdoch if they arrested you for aiding and abetting the escape of a criminal?” “I don’t see how naming this kid a criminal makes anything better.” Johnny lowered his voice. “Everyone’s all het up about having Jake stand trial with the Bartons.” Instead of staring a hole through Scott, he checked the trail; it widened ahead; their pace ought to pick up. “Are you listening, Johnny?” ...