Chapter 1: Introduction
The gravel crunched under the tires of Kevin's old pickup truck as we pulled into the driveway of my farm. The sun was dipping low, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange, casting long shadows across the golden fields. I breathed in the familiar scent of freshly cut grass and the distant aroma of manure, a smell that always made me feel at home.
Kevin let out a contented sigh as he turned off the engine. "God, I've missed this place. It's so peaceful here."
I grinned, looking out at the rolling hills and the scattered barns. "It sure is.
Come on, let's unload the truck and I'll show you around. A lot's changed since your last visit." I grabbed the handle of the passenger door and swung it open, stepping out into the crisp Florida air.
Kevin followed suit, stretching his arms above his head and letting out a groan. "Feels good to be out of the city, even if it's just for a week." He walked around to the bed of the truck and began unloading our bags.
As we made our way towards the house, I pointed out the new additions to the farm. "See that new barn over there? It's for the rescue horses.