Bull in the Water
Caleb's dad was the Bull Riding Champion of three counties, which meant Caleb was supposed to be tough. But Caleb wasn't tough. Caleb was afraid of water, which was basically socia...
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Caleb's dad was the Bull Riding Champion of three counties, which meant Caleb was supposed to be tough. But Caleb wasn't tough. Caleb was afraid of water, which was basically socia...
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