The Cowboy's Lament

by boswifedeb

Why are rodeo riders dying? When Houston goes to Texas for the funeral of a friend, he wants the answer to that question. A/N: "The Cowboy's Lament" is a song better known today as "The Streets of Laredo". Enjoy! PS: Again, not my characters.

5. Chapter 5

CHAPTER 5

"Now how did I know that you were going to stir up a hornet's nest! I swear, Houston! " said CJ as Matt told her what had happened that afternoon. "Do you have any idea who might have set King Kong on you?"

"Nope. The only person that I talked to about the rodeo accidents was Cotton. I really don't think he would do that kind of thing to me. The only person that I can think of who would have the money to buy off a cop and sic him on me would be Billy Ray Tucker. And I'm using the word person in very loose terms here. The last time I saw him he was madder than a mule chewing bumblebees because he didn't like the score the judges gave him. Guess he'll be the next one I'll visit."

"Well, whatever you do, be careful, okay? " said CJ.

"I always am, darlin'.", he replied hanging up the phone.

CJ sat and stared at the pile of papers on her desk and contemplated jumping back on the jet and flying back down to Texas.