Chapter Two

Jack called Mr. Larabee and found out that Ennis had asked for some personal time off. Mr. Larabee knew that something was really bothering him so he offered Ennis the use of his cabin over in Hudson. He gave Jack the address and Jack packed a few things and was set to leave at day break. He had at least a 16 hour drive ahead of him so he went to bed early, only sleep didn't come.

Meanwhile over at the Lander GeneralHospital…

"Has there been any change in our John Doe nurse?" Dr. Kinney asked as he entered the I.C.U.

"No doctor."

"Do the police have anymore information?"

"No. All they know was this man was out riding his horse when somethin' must have spooked the horse and sent him flyin.' They brought him here because the Hudson Hospital didn't have the right equipment to treat him."

"Thank you." Dr. Kinney went over the patient's chart one more time. John Doe had a broken arm, a broken leg, and 3 cracked ribs, and a slight concussion. The one thing he knew for sure was this guy was lucky to be alive even if he was currently in a coma.

Every time Jack closed his eyes he could see Ennis. He called out to him but Ennis just seemed to get further and further away. Jack ran to reach him but it was too late Ennis was gone.

Jack woke up in a cold sweat. He wondered what his dream had met. Was Ennis really gone? Or was he trying to tell him somethin'. Jack looked at the clock and saw that it was 3am. He decided not to waste anymore time. He got dressed, grabbed his bag and headed out the door. The thought of Ennis hurt kept playin' over and over in his mind. Jack couldn't explain how he knew Ennis was hurt, he just had a feelin' in the pit of his stomach.

"Where the hell am I? Why does every part of my body hurt?"

"Don't worry you're ok here."

"Who are ya? And where the fuck is here?" Ennis asked.

"I'm the ghost from your past." The spirit said.

"What the fuck are ya talkin' 'bout? What's goin' on?" Ennis had to squint to make out the figure in standin' before him.

"I'm here to show you how things were."

"I don't understand." But before Ennis could say any more he found himself standin' up on Brokeback Mountain lookin' at Jack and him sittin' around a fire.

"Don't worry they can't see or hear us. Ennis I'm here to guide you on this journey. You are here to answer questions that only you have the answers to."

Ennis looked at the two of them and said "Jack, I remember this day. It was the first time I really talked ta ya and you started jumpin' around like a fool and knocked our supplies over." Ennis laughed.

"It felt good ta talk ta someone like that. To laugh and feel free." Ennis closed his eyes and when he opened them he was watchin' him and Jack makin' love for the first time.

"What does this have to do with anythin'?" Ennis asked the spirit feelin' embarrassed. These were his own private thoughts and he wasn't so sure he liked the idea of sharin' them with this spirit.

"You tell me."

"I don't remember much just wakin' up with this need and wantin'. I didn't know what was goin' on only that I didn't want it ta stop. It felt so good. For the first time in my life I felt alive. It wasn't until the next mornin' did I realize what had happened." Ennis had no idea why he was sayin' all them things to the spirit but he couldn't stop himself. It was like he had ta tell him.

The next thing Ennis knew he was back where he started from.

"Now what?" He asked.

"What did you learn from that?"

"I was happy up there on Brokeback. I was scared and confused over what had happened. I also remember bein' pissed at Aguirre fer makin' us come down a whole month early. It had nothin' ta do with the fact that he was cheatin' us outta the pay either. It was because I wouldn't see Jack again."

Jack didn't even realize he was speedin' until he heard the police sirens.

"Hi officer, nice mornin' isn't it?" Jack said with a smile.

"Yes it is. Can I see yer driver's license and registration please?" The officer asked.

"Sure." Jack reached into the glove compartment and got the papers. He handed them over.

"Do ya know how fast ya were goin' Mr. Twist?"

"No sir I don't. I wasn't aware I was speedin'."

"You were doin' 75 mph in a 60mph zone."

"I'm sorry officer I didn't realize. I guess my mind was else where." Jack knew right where his mind was he was thinkin' of Ennis.

"Here ya go. Please drive save." The officer handed Jack the ticket and left.

Jack put the ticket in his pocket and started off again. This time watchin' his speed.