Chapter 100

She frowned and glanced at Josh. “I don’t want you to—”

“Remember I said I had an idea?” Josh turned to Tom. “Can you invite this crowd to the ranch?”

“Of course.”

“Okay. Can Miss Abby arrange for enough food for that lot?”

In spite of his loss, Tom was able to smile. “You should know better than to ask that, buddy. My momma can do amazing things at a moment’s notice.”

“Yes, she can. Get her to start making arrangements.”

“Will do. What else do you need?”

“Would you mind if I borrowed Jack’s pickup truck?”

“Of course not.”

Okay, then,” Josh said again. He looked at his watch. “Sunset is in a couple of hours. With so many cars parked in the driveway and at the curb, and with all those people milling around, it should be easy for Miz Babe and Denny to sneak into Jack’s pickup truck. I’ll drive them up to DC.”

“I’m going with you,” Mopp said.

“No.”

“Josh.” Mopp stood toe to toe with him, his head tilted back, fixing a fierce glare at Josh.