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hand down Travis's arm, then realizing what he did, he let his arm drop. "I've heard a lot worse said to kids, but it was wrong and out of line."
    Travis looked down at his arm where Evan had touched him and rubbed the spot, pulling his arm close to his stomach. "I didn't plan on hiding it from him. I was going to tell him when the time came and I was dating, but I thought I would have to explain what that meant. I guess I can thank my sister for saving me from that. Sorry he dragged you into it though."
    "It's really okay. He probably is just looking for some normality right now and you being in a relationship like mom and dad were might have been comforting to him."
    Travis sighed as he watched Jason coming out of the barn with a bucket of grain, struggling to carry it to them. "True, but I'm not about to rush out and start dating just because of that. Besides, sadly it would just give his grandparents more ammunition and you one more person to worry about questioning."
    Evan gave him a sad smile even though he spoke the truth. Things weren't going to be easy for Travis once this went to court and almost everything he did would be questioned. "I can't take sides, but personally, I think you handled that rather well."
    "Thanks." Travis looked up and met his stare for a moment before turning and rushing to help Jason carry the bucket.
    Once the horses enjoyed their treat, they all headed back inside.
     
     

 
    CHAPTER FIVE
     
    Travis watched Jason jump into the water and doggy paddle across the pool. He really needed to teach the boy to swim, but for now he let him have his fun. Flossie dove in after him and swam around him in circles, and then back over to the stairs and out of the pool to shake.
    "Thanks for the steak. It was delicious." Evan pushed his plate back and reached for his glass of sweet tea.
    "No problem. It's nice to have company." Travis reached over and placed a napkin over Jason's half eaten steak before looking back at Evan. One would have thought it would be uncomfortable sitting down with the man who was investigating you for child neglect, but Travis found it to be relaxing. The small talk they shared came easy and he found himself liking the man more and more. "So you live close?"
    "Just in town a bit." Evan set his drink down.
    Travis watched Jason dive down in the shallow end after a couple diving rings. "I'm going to need to get a lawyer for this, aren't I?"
    "Probably wouldn't be a bad idea. Some cases are cut and dry, but even then it never hurts to have someone who knows the laws. I can get you a few names if you need them."
    "I have someone, but thanks. I guess I was just hoping I could handle this on my own, but if it means the difference in keeping Jas or losing him, I will get council."
    "I meet with the Steeles tomorrow. Then will do a few random drop-ins and see what life is like for him and make my recommendations to the court. Is Jason supposed to stay with his grandparents anytime soon?"
    "Monday through Wednesday and then once school starts he will go one or two weekends a month. At least that is the plan for now. We will see what happens in the future." He relaxed back, stretching his long legs out in front of him. He had changed into his swim trunks after offering to loan Evan one, which he refused, but Travis had yet to get in the pool.
    "Once this is over if you need the court to work out visitation, that is possible. No matter who wins." Evan leaned forward, folding his hands on the table. "I wish I could tell you this will be easy, but it won't."
    Travis once again met his stare, grateful for the honesty. "I'm expecting it to get worse, but what has me most worried is that sooner or later Jason will figure out what is going on. I hate to have him in the middle and feeling like he has to make a choice."
    "Maybe it's best to warn him now. Ease him into it. The courts are most likely going to have a child counselor speak to him. Better to prepare him for that now, than just spring