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sounds a little crazy to you, but I believe the town has
to fit me as well as my fitting the town."
    "What happened that made you decide to leave
Texas?"
    "Well, the manufacturing plant where I worked
as the bookkeeper shut its doors so I didn't have a job. I don't
have any family left and I have always wanted to live in the
mountains, so here I am. I felt it would also make it harder for
Frank to find me. I just never expected to be accused of his
murder."
    When we reach Butte we board Jacob's private
jet and head to his ranch near Cody Wyoming.
    This is my first experience flying in a small
private jet. I am amazed at the luxurious interior and comfortable
seats. A flight attendant serves us a sumptuous meal of filet
mignon and roasted potatoes in flight.
    Jacob and I chat companionably about my
travels while we eat.
    Almost immediately Jacob regrets his decision
to let Jana stay at the ranch until the trial. He really doesn't
know anything about the woman. He is worried because she is
obviously homeless and transient. Yes, she was kind to Dani, and he
does owe her for seeing to Dani's safety after Cybil abandoned her
in that truck stop, but how far does that debt extend. He is, after
all, representing her pro bono. And he has to remember Dani. Will
his child be safe with the woman on the ranch? Probably, but what
if Dani falls in love with her? She already seems fascinated with
her. Realistically, Jacob realizes Dani probably will fall in love
with Jana. Damn! But could he really have walked away and left her
locked in that jail for months? No, he owes her that much for sure.
He will just have to hope everything will work out. He prays this
decision doesn't hurt Dani.
    Additionally, he is going to have to make
sure to maintain a distance, physically and emotionally. Jana Bowen
is just too attractive for his peace of mind and he mustn't forget
that zing of sexual attraction they shared when they shook hands at
the jail. He has no intention of ever getting seriously involved
with another woman. After his tumultuous marriage to Beverly and
his obvious mistakes with Cybil, he has serious doubts about his
ability to judge the character of women. It is just better if he
steers clear of them completely.
    ******
    I am so relieved to be out of jail. I am
shocked that Jacob agreed to take responsibility for me and take me
into his home. After all he doesn't know anything about me except
what I told him earlier. If he hadn't agreed I would have been
stuck in that tiny jail cell until after the trial. I am not sure I
could have tolerated being in jail for that long.
    I am excited to get to spend more time with
Dani. I adore the child and am looking forward to getting to know
her better. I look across the aisle at Jacob's profile. He is
looking at his notes and writing more. He is so handsome. Watching
the way his hands look holding the pen and moving across the paper
makes me wonder what it would feel like to have his hands caress my
body. Stop it Jana, don't even think it! He is
a man, which you don't need, and obviously one that is way out of
your league. Oh my God, he owns a private jet! That speaks more
about his wealth than just about anything else could. Just be
grateful he is helping you with this murder charge.
    ******
    It is late when we finally pull into the yard
at the ranch near Cody, Wyoming and everyone is already in bed. I
have a brief glimpse in the moonlight of a large two story log home
with several outbuildings and corrals. A covered porch with a split
log hand rail extends the entire length of the front with rocking
chairs grouped on either end.
    The entry hall has wooden plank floors
polished to a bright sheen and a high ceiling with an antique glass
chandelier. The walls are painted beige. A braided wall hanging in
a Native American design of red and black decorates one wall. To
the right is a staircase, straight ahead appears to be a great room
and on the left is a dining room with a rough hewn table that