There was something different about her, Jake had to admit. She had a beautiful face, a beautiful body, but also a distance in her such as he had never met in a woman. Certain mountains were that way, like the Bighorns. The air around them was so clear you could ride toward them for days without seeming to get any closer. And yet, if you kept riding, you would get to the mountains. He was not so sure he would ever get to Lorie. Even when she took him, there was a distance between them.
Jake felt a unique allure in Lorie, standing out to him not only for her physical beauty but also for an inexplicable distance he sensed in her. This distance reminded him of majestic mountains, like the Bighorns, that seemed endlessly far away despite being within reach. The clarity of the air allowed for an illusion that made the journey toward them feel eternal.
As Jake contemplated his relationship with Lorie, he began to question if he would ever fully connect with her. Even during intimate moments, that same emotional distance lingered between them, making him doubt the depth of their bond. The analogy of the mountains highlighted his struggle to bridge the gap he felt, leaving him uncertain about what lay ahead in their connection.
