THE COWBOY'S LAMENT
NOTE: This story takes place during season 3.
CHAPTER 1
"CJ, I know that I'm not a young pup anymore, but all these funerals have got me worried," said Houston as he and CJ rode back to the William P. Hobby airport just outside of Houston, Texas. "They all died in rodeo related accidents, Matt," said CJ. "I realize that the rodeo is not the safest thing in the world, but doesn't it seem strange to you that these three fellas are just suddenly killed in three different accidents?" said Houston. "Stop and think about it: how many fatal rodeo accidents are there in any given year? Not that many and certainly not all in one state. Granted, Texas is a big state, but still…"
"So maybe we shouldn't fly out just yet if you're wanting to look into these "accidents" replied CJ.
"Tell ya what CJ, you go ahead and fly back to LA and I'll do a little poking around and see what comes to light."
"Well, just make sure you're not poking a hornet's nest, Matt," CJ replied as they pulled into the parking lot.
"I'll be sure to keep it on the quiet side, CJ. You know me. What kind of trouble could I possibly get into?" said Matt as he opened the car door and picked up her luggage for her. They headed into the airport. Matt gave her bags to one of his plane's crew members. He turned to CJ and wished her a safe flight, while giving her a peck on the cheek.
"Matt, you be careful. If there is some kind of funny business going on here, I doubt if anyone wants you to come barging right into the middle of it."
"I will. I'll call you later and let you know what I've found out."