The Only One I Can Trust

The Only One I Can Trust is the eleventh chapter of Blazin' Trails.

Story
Hoop 'n Holler mourns the death of Ricochet Rabbit, who was killed by an outlaw managing to shoot him in the chest. Droop-a-Long, named the new sheriff in his place, must take up the mantle that Ricochet left--as well as taking a new responsibility in raising Ricochet's only son, Bucky, who Ricochet has entrusted to in his will.

Trivia

 * The Only One I Can Trust is unique in the Blazin' Trails series in that it takes place in an alternate universe separate from the main story. Another story, the humorous modern-day short Game On, follows a similar path.
 * This story marks the first full appearance of Denise Falconeri, as well as the first mention of Melissa.
 * This story served as a semi-tribute to iheartgod175's friend Vulaan Kulaas, who at the time of its writing had lost her sister.
 * This story is notable for the death of Ricochet and Droop-a-Long taking his place as both sheriff and father.
 * Although Blazin' Trails deals with tragedy in spades, this is the first outright tragedy in the whole series.