When Clay's younger brother is killed, everyone thinks Clay’s to blame. His father won’t look at him, the hired guns don’t respect him, and Clay can’t live with himself. A dangerous mission presents itself, and Clay jumps at the opportunity, knowing it might be his only chance to win Pa’s favor. But the job’s so dangerous even Pa won’t ride along. Can Clay prove himself and earn his guns before someone puts a bullet between his eyes? This prequel novella is approximately 50 pages and can be read at any time throughout the Breeders series.