As the large commercial plane began its descent into Sun Valley, I worked to calm my nerves. Why are they already on high alert? At least I’d have plenty of time to sort them out with a nearly two-hour drive ahead of me after picking up the rental car.

When I’d called Luke to let him know that I was coming, he had not answered. Instead, he sent me a text:

“At cattle auction, can’t talk on the phone. What’s up?”

Ouch! I thought. But maybe he ...