John didn't tell his wife he was having surgery to get colon cancer out. He didn't tell his wife anything. He just said for her to take a little vacation. He had the surgery without her knowing and was hoping he'd be all healed by the time she came home. She called Rip first she had figured John was hiding something while she was gone. Rip didn't say a word about her coming home early till the day off. Him and John were leaning against one of the corrals, watching the ranch hands get their horses ready for the day. "You ready for the Mrs. to come home today?" Rip asked, trying not to smirk knowing John had no idea. John's head whipped over to Rip. "What do you mean come home today?" John asked, completely surprised. "She didn't tell you she's coming home today?" Rip said, trying not to chuckle. John groaned damn it she was coming home and she'd be pissed at him and just his fucking luck her car starts to pull in the bloody drive way she got out of her car Rip was trying damn hard not to laugh. She walked over looking not so happy. John: Hey darlin' how was your trip? he asked slightly guilty smile on his face