Sharon and Jerry spent Christmas day looking around Colorado. They didn't get to see much due to the holiday. But the decorations were nice. They decided to wait until the next day to start to Cattle Creek. That way they wouldn't be disturbing anyone during Christmas celebrations. They ate dinner and Sharon gave Jerry a small gift in appreciation of all he had done and Christmas of course. He in turn gave her an Angel which she thanked him for. It would fit nicely with the one Adam had given her. The one Adam gave her was a girl and this one is a boy. Maybe she should start a collection. Especially on her trip. They would be going through a few different states.
Adam played in a huge tournament on Christmas day. He won fourth place which paid forty thousand dollars. It started early in the morning and didn't end till late that afternoon. He had made quite a bit of money since he had been here. Most of it he had in cash in a lock box in his room. Some he started accounts with at a few of the casinos. He planned on going up to Wyoming for a few days just to look around a bit. Then back to Vegas for a few more weeks.
Tonight he had his dinner with Skye. How he wished he hadn't of accepted her invitation. Tomorrow he would head out on his trip. He headed for his motel to shower and change. He had to be at the Venetian at seven. He had spent Christmas Eve alone and couldn't help wondering what past Christmases were like with Sharon. And the rest of his family. He had day dreamed to long he had to rush or he would be late. Hopefully Skye would let something slip that would be useful to him tonight.
Sharon was just getting out of the tub and headed to bed it was early but she wanted to read a little before she went to sleep. She had several books on Gypsy Vanner horses and their care she wanted to read. It would help pass the time and hopefully she could keep her mind on them. All she could do was think about Adam and couldn't wait until they found him. In the morning they would drive to Cattle Creek and see if anyone knew where he was.
Dusty's head was still reeling from Adam being gone. It had been close to a week since he found the letter Adam had left for him. He understood Adams reasoning though he couldn't rely on odd jobs all his life. He needed to make a life for himself somehow. Everyone in town that knew him was sad that he had left. He wished Adam would have at least told him in which direction he was heading. Hopefully he would be back one day. He was so hoping to have Adam around at Christmas but that didn't happen. Hopefully his Christmas was good where ever he was.
Skye was ready for Adam. When he knocked on the door she opened it with a huge smile and friendly hi, come on in. Adam entered and took a quick look around the room. It was nicer than his motel room. Perhaps now that he was so ahead he would spring for a room at Cesar's Palace.
Skye interrupted his thoughts. Adam I was asking if you wanted wine with your dinner. Sorry, Adam said. No I don't think so I have an early day tomorrow. I plan on going up to Wyoming for a couple of days to look around a little. Oh, you're leaving Las Vegas, Skye asked? Only for a few days I will be back. Skye went into the kitchen and grabbed the rolls. Darn she thought this put a ringer in her plan. She needed him here for a few days. She would have to put her plan on hold till he returned.
They had a good meal and good conversation. Nothing personal but still interesting. Skye is a very smart woman, Adam thought. If he had to leave his old life behind, even though he didn't remember what it was, Skye would be the kind of woman he might like to form a relationship with. Sharon was the woman he wanted but if he couldn't have her he had to move on with his life somehow. He asked her if she had ever been married. She looked a little shocked. Adam said sorry if I am prying, I just thought I would like to find out more about you.
Its ok Skye said. No, I've never been married. I was engaged to this great guy in college. It didn't work out. And I haven't found the right man yet. How about you she asked? Now it was getting personal for him, Adam thought. What was he thinking asking such questions? What should he say should he lie? Then he thought of Sharon again and he just knew he had to have been married to her or maybe he still was. Yes I've been married, he said. What happened Skye asked? I'm not sure Adam said. A number of thing's I guess. Skye could tell Adam was grasping at straws. Let's talk about something a little less depressing, Skye told him.
What is the purpose for your trip to Wyoming, she asked? I am looking at cattle and property. I hope to buy myself a ranch. Colorado is beautiful, Utah was ok I might even drive on up to Montana and back I haven't made up my mind. But you will be coming back Skye said. Yes I plan on at least another week in the casinos making more money. I will be here Skye said I work for myself so I am on an extended vacation. Must be nice, Adam said. Sometimes it has its advantages she smiled. Thanks for dinner Adam said but I really need to go and get some rest for my trip. Thanks for coming Adam, good night. Good night Skye.
The dinner had went better then Adam had expected. But he still had eyes for Sharon only. If he could find her and she wasn't married to someone else he hoped to make her his if she wasn't already. He still wondered if Skye knew who he was. She had not pressed him for information. But she had not revealed any either. He would only be gone maybe three days he planned on being back before New Year's. They had some great tournaments leading up to New Year's and he planned on playing in some. He drifted off to sleep with visions of Sharon in his mind.
