Riding the Cowboy

“Alright boys, good hustle today! We are on our way to being the best rodeo riders the Midwest has ever seen in all its history. Go home, get some rest and come back tomorrow ready to roll.”

The guys started dispersing out the room, and I did my best to smile and nod at each one that passed…but I had my eye on a peculiar lookin’ fella- Jensen- who was trying to sneak out unnoticed.

“Hey, uh...Jensen is it? Can I talk to you for a second pal?”

I had never really gotten up close and personal with this ‘Jensen’ kid. He was new to the team and tended to lay low and blend in. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever seen him come out of the shower or be in the locker room at the same time as the rest of the gang.