We still have ribs and roasts, but if we want more bacon, we’re going to have to go hunting.”She made some acknowledgment that he didn’t quite c...tch. He, did, however, note that the tears were gone, but she said only what was necessary as they prepared breakfast together.After they had eaten, they worked to straighten up. Finally, she turned to him. “We need to get the snowshoes finished, so, if you would, how about making the pocket thing for our boots to attach to the snowshoes. The. "George got on the phone to call his wife, and told her to pack for three days and take a taxi out to the private airport. He looked at me after disconnecting and said, "It would take me too long to drive the round trip, so she said she'll be there in about an hour."Katana said, "Order that aircraft, Mylee will be here in an hour as well."Brandy was grinning as she used her phone again. I sat back and had another iced tea. I turned to Monte and said, "You're going to have to wait until these. I know she meant it for all of us." Sam gripped me in a hug with her face against my shoulder. I could feel her shake as she fought not to cry. All I could do was pet her long black hair. She finally pushed me away."You'd better go bake the bread. Jen and Court will be out soon. The three of us are going riding. Give me the brush. I'll make sure they're ready." She pushed me to the door and went immediately into Princess' stall. I understood. She needed time to soothe and be soothed."Mom? Did. You aren’t a guest. You’re a friend and part of the family.”Abbie smiled broadly, “I like how that sounds. Thanks.”September 4, 1989, Chicago, Illinois“What time do you need to be at the airport today?” Kara asked.“I told Charlie I’d be at O’Hare at 1:00pm for our 2:30pm flight.”“I triple-checked on the hotel reservations,” Elyse said. “Not that Charlie would object at all!”“No, she wouldn’t,” I said. “But I would. When Charlie and I ended things, we ended them. And it’s going to stay that.