The rain had finally stopped, and the sky began to clear. The stars shined through the thin wisps of clouds that floated in after the thunderheads had rolled away. The rushing waters of the creek were the only sound that could be heard. Dan and Drew stood together at the fortified railing, staring off into the darkness as the frozen steaks sizzled on the grill. They each held a glass of whiskey and a cigarette, and were both reluctant to turn away as they sipped and smoked. Anything could be out there, they knew, and they weren’t taking any chances of being surprised. “You think the horses are alright?” Drew asked, not really expecting an answer. Dan shrugged. “Sure,” he said. “And I’m sure they’re dropping road apples all over my garage floor.” “I wonder if your horse will get sick.” “I don’t know. I’m not sure if anything could be transmitted by claws.
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