glass to Daniel. 'To justice.' Rosehill Ranch, Montana Territory Xma
Rose was sitting on the front porch enjoying the sunset.
It was her daily ritual and one she tried never to miss, for, in her
opinion, sunsets were one of God's special gifts to the world, and it
was her duty to take a moment to appreciate His wonders.
She wasn't alone, for squeezed up next to her was the newest addition
to the family, Caleb. The two of them had taken to one another
immediately, and he was happily chattering away now in a language only
he understood.
He was the most adorable child, and every now and then, she couldn't
resist brushing her hand across his dark, silky curls.
The family had all returned home to celebrate the wedding of Jessica
and Cole and to welcome Jessica and her son into the fold. The house
was bursting at the seams, and Mama Rose couldn't have been happier.
She glanced up and saw Cole standing in the doorway, watching her.
'I knew I'd find you out here, ' he said. He came out and pulled up a
chair next to her. With a nod toward Caleb, he said, 'He's a piece of
work, isn't he, Mama? ' 'My, yes, ' she answered. 'He's busy every
minute. He was just telling me a remarkable story.' Cole laughed.
'He keeps Jessie on her toes, ' he remarked. 'By the end of the day,
we're both worn out from chasing after him.'
'That's the way it's supposed to be, ' she replied. She grew serious
then and said, 'You do know how blessed you've been, don't you?
Jessica is a treasure and so is this little boy.'
'I know, ' he agreed. 'Sometimes . . . at night . . . I watch her
sleep and I get this choked-up feeling. . . .
I'm a man in love, ' he ended. 'No doubt about it.'
'I expect you at services Sunday, ' she said. 'You'll want to thank
God.'
'We'll be there, ' he promised. 'Are you going to wear your new hat
Grace sent you? ' 'Oh my, yes, ' she replied. 'It's almost too grand
for me.'
'Nothing's too grand for you, Mama Rose.' Praise flustered her, and
she quickly changed the subject. 'Jessica told me that Grace has
decided to open a hat shop in Dillon.' Cole nodded. 'Her parents are
