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“I knew you were heading in that direction.”

“I was, but I understand if you don’t want to help. I hate moving.”

“It’s no problem, I’ll help. When?”

“I’m not sure yet, but it will be a weekend. I have to see if I can get a few days off. I have things to get in Helena, along with my dogs and horses from my parents place.”

“Alright. Just let me know what weekend.”

“It’ll just be some boxes, but there are a good many. I’m going to buy new furniture and have it delivered. I’ll have the delivery men set it where I want it.”

“Sounds good. Like I said, let me know.”

“Maybe bring Abbie too. Celine is going tohelp. I don’t expect her to carry anything heavy, but she suggested she could put things away.”

“So, you and Celine are seeing each other?”

“Yes.” Killian couldn’t keep the smile off his face.

“I’m happy for you. I’ll talk with Abbie about helping. I’m sure she will. Are you happy your brother transferring here?”

“I am. He’s going to Helena tomorrow.”

“If he’s half as good as you, he’ll do great. I’d better get to my desk and get to work.”

“Alright. Thanks, Creed.”

“Yep.” Creed strode to his desk, pulled the seat out and sat down.

An hour later, Killian walked to Dave’s office and knocked on the glass door. Dave waved for him to enter the office.

“Dave? I know I should have mentioned this sooner but since you wanted to talk with Kian, I thought I’d wait. I’d like to talk with you.”

Dave looked at him. “You’re not quitting, are you? Now that you got your brother hired.”

“No, sir.”

“Okay, take a seat.”

Killian sat in one of the chairs across from him.

“I’d like to take a few days off. I bought a house and I need to get my stuff from Helena, along with my animals.”

“Well, I’m happy that you bought a house because that means you’re staying here.”

“Did you doubt it?”

“Not really but I’ve had agents transfer because they decided that Clifton wasn’t where they wanted to be.”

“Their loss,” Killian said.

“Exactly. What about your case?”

“I can take a few days off from it. The owner of the sheep said to take my time. He still has a flock of fifty. He raises them for their milk and wool.”

“Okay. Were you looking for a specific time to go?”

“I thought if I left here early Thursday morning, I could drive back Friday. It’s about five hours from here. That would give me the weekend to get settled.”

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