Riley stayed close to the house, Cassie delivered her baked goods to her three customers and took orders for Monday, and Mrs. Flanagan had her outing with Guy. The only difference was, when Mrs. Flanagan and Guy had their outing, Cassie insisted Riley take River for a ride. “As good as that sounds,” he answered, “I wouldn’t feel right going off and leaving you alone with the kids.” “Nonsense. Pru’s almost completely recovered and Noah is getting better—we’ll be fine. And Mrs. Flanagan is keeping Guy occupied, so there’s no worries on that front.” When Riley still hesitated, Cassie pressed harder. “It’s been a few days since you’ve taken River out for a run and the poor animal is probably pining for it. And you said yourself that a good ride clears your head and helps you think through your problems better.” She put a hand on her hip. “And goodness knows we need some good problem-fixin’ thinking right now.”
