Ten people were included, and everyone was dressed in formal attire. The woman to whom Jacobson had referred was tall and pretty. She had a bright smile and wayward, dirty blond hair. Wyatt stood beside her. On the other side of Wyatt stood a boy with brown hair, his grin wide and toothy. Aside from Wyatt, the reverend was the only other person she recognized.

“Krista was pretty,” Gabby said. “And I see that you’re in the photo, too. Where was this picture taken?”

“That was six years ago, at the Flying B annual ball,” Jacobson answered. “The Blaines hold the ball each year largely as a way to reinforce their many business relationships. While Krista’s program was in effect, all the New Beginnings teens and their parents were invited, too. I suppose that’s how it will be this year as well. Aunt Lou—she’s the Flying B’s cook, chief, and bottle washer—always caters enough food and booze to feed an army. Wyatt and Morgan’s father is named Ram, and he’s a real piece of work! He started the tradition some forty years ago. Out of respect, the only exception was the year Danny and Krista died. The ball is always held on the last Saturday of May. That’s not far away, now that I think of it.”

“You still haven’t told me about Krista,” Gabby said.

Jacobson sighed and laced his fingers. “She was everything to Wyatt. They met at school, while she was finishing her PhD in psychology. After she and Danny passed, Wyatt sold the house and moved back to the ranch. He’s lived there ever since.”

“And so he went home,” Gabby answered.

Jacobson nodded.

“And Mr. Blaine’s equine-therapy program?” Gabby asked. “I still don’t know much about it, save that you believe in it. To tell you the truth, horses have always scared me. Would Trevor be in good hands there?”

“The best,” Jacobson answered. “The staff consists of psychologists and specially selected ranch hands. The goal is to help troubled teens with a combination of group psychotherapy and equestrianism. The theory is that if they’re given an animal to bond with and care for, the teens find that their psychotherapy takes on added meaning. Although there are various forms of equine therapy, Krista’s New Beginnings Program was of her own devising.”

“I see,” Gabby said. “It sounds wonderful.”

Jacobson nodded. “Krista and her team helped many teens while her program was in place.