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“It is another beautiful day at—“ Henry was half way through his greeting when he was cut off.
“Dad’s not at the station, Henry and Ruby can’t get him on the radio.” Cady’s cut off was frantic but in the way only Henry could pick up on, but her annoyance was a lot clearer.
“That is typical of your father, Cady.” Henry responded and started cleaning a glass but came to a slow pause. “You are supposed to be in Cheyenne at your state softball tournament. You are favored to win.” Henry narrowed his eyes a little.
“I am in Cheyenne, Henry!” Now the frantic tone was more obvious. “Dad told me this morning that he put my uniform in my bag but guess what!”
“It is not there.” Henry sighed. “That is also typical of your father.”
“I was in such a hurry this morning, Henry. Mom’s already here and I know Dad can’t come up today because of work but I need my uniform. I hate askin—“
“I will be there in three and a half hours, Cady.” Henry was already grabbing his keys. He had been planning on going anyways but wasn’t due to leave for two more hours and was saving it as a sort of surprise for Cady.
“Henry. Thank you so much.” She sounded so relieved now and Henry had to smile.
“Do not worry, Cady.” Henry told her.
“Mom says it should be in the laundry room.” Cady told him quickly. “I have to go but…I’ll see you soon.”
“You will.” Henry agreed and hung up the phone.
It was not unlike Walt to forget to put Cady’s uniform in its correct spot but it was unlike Cady to not check. Henry supposed it was due to stress and the early morning she had. He quickly told Maria that he had to leave and that she was in charge. Then it was off to the Longmire cabin to find the uniform and drive to Cheyenne.
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Three hours later Henry was at the field complex with Cady’s uniform in hand. He may have broken a few traffic laws to get to Cheyenne in less time but he had not been caught and any ticket would have been worth it. He checked the schedule quickly to see where Cady’s team would be. Field C. He started over towards the correct area and started seeing people he knew from Durant.
The cluster of girls by the dugout was exactly what Henry was looking for and he made a b-line towards them. Cady stuck out like a sore thumb in a t-shirt and jeans while the rest of the team was in their Durant orange and black uniforms.
“Bear!” Cady called out with a huge smile on her face as she ran up to Henry and hugged him.
“Cub.” He smiled and wrapped his arms around her.
“I owe you one. Big time.” Cady told him as she pulled back to look at the uniform he had. Henry had gotten it all together. Shirt, under shirt, pants, hat and socks.
“No. Walt owes me one.” Henry teased as he handed over the clothing.
“He sure does. Sorry I had to ask you to do that.” Cady shook her head.
“I was planning to come anyways.” Henry gave a small shrug. “Maria simply had to take over sooner than expected at the Red Pony.”
Cady was about to thank him again when her coach called over to her. She kissed Henry’s cheek and darted off to get changed. He waved her off and turned around to go up into the bleachers to find Martha. With Henry’s sharp eyes it didn’t take long and he made his way up to her. Martha hugged him just about as tightly as Cady had.
“I’m going to have serious words with Walter.” Martha sighed as they sat down. “They weren’t going to let her play without her uniform. I ask him to do one thing…” Martha rolled her eyes.
“Walt can do many things,” Henry defended his best friend but smiled a little. “But simple things are not one of them.”
“You said it.” Martha laughed and took hold of Henry’s hand. “Cady’s lucky she has two fathers.”