back She handed Wade the reins Want to take him out for a spin she asked Javier turned to Wade That’s a rare offer he said Maria almost never lets anyone else ride Sammy Wade wasn’t about to miss the chance He jumped into the saddle and flashed Maria a grin He nudged Sammy with his heels to let the horse know it was time to go Sammy didn’t budge C’mon boy Wade called Giddyup Nothing Maria and Javier were watching Wade guessed that everyone who was up at the
house was watching as well And there he sat looking like a fool Wade gave Sammy another nudge Nothing This time he reached back and gave the horse a swat on the backside Suddenly Sammy lurched forward and then danced to one side Wade clung to the pommel trying not to tip over sideways Just as Wade was about to regain his balance Sammy reared up kicked and whinnied
Wade tried to hold on but it was hopeless One second he was in the saddle The next second Wade flew through the air and crashed to the dusty ground Sammy trotted off without looking back Cupping her hand over her mouth to hide her laughter Maria rushed to Wade’s sid Javier made no such attempt He was literally rolling on the ground giggling so hard that he struggled for breath
