Jesse James has remained retired in the decades since War’s End, but he continues to consult on cases when needed. Sometimes he even assembles full teams to go and search out mysteries or conspiracies that have reached his ears. Sometimes I’ve been the fool who asked for his help on a particularly interesting case. He always grumps about it, but I can tell he’s happy to get off the farm for a while. And he’s always happier to return home when he’s done. That man will never forget where he came from, and where he wants to be as long as he lives. I envy him that certainty. He’s a good man, an awesome friend, and a downright amazing Cowboy. And I owe him my life more times than I can count, even with my boots off.

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