Chase and Mac finally returned with out the prisoner and the three mounted up and turned back for home. Bellisario was still tossing his head and prancing, high on adrenaline. They rode in tired silence to Willow Wood, halting their horses in front of the Sheriff's office and dismounting. Do ye want ta get a bite before you head home?" Mac asked as they tied up their horses. Jessica wanted to accept but she knew that she needed to get back to Thunder Springs. How about a raincheck Mac, she suggested, stretching stiff muscles. Mac agreed and she and Chase mounted up for the ride home.