It was a blistering summer afternoon in Texas, it was the 4th of July, so it was an expected. You were preparing for everyone to come over, The kids, Cordell’s parents, Geri, Hoyt, Mickey and her fiance, and a few others. You were setting up the picnic tables outside, and sweating, it didn’t help that your hair was getting in the way. You saw Cordell’s truck pull up after a shift as a ranger, but what you weren’t expecting, it to be lifted up from behind, and tossed over his shoulder

You definitely weren’t expecting it when it he took you inside and sat you on the couch, then went into the kitchen and started pouring a glass of water.

“What did I tell you about working outside in the heat? It’s 110 outside!” he said, his voice full of worry

“I was setting up for the party.” you replied back calmly.

“I’ve had to help 3 people who had heat strokes today. I don’t want you to be the 4th.” he replied back