Rides a Hero

coat, tall and striking. It was so romantic, the way he held her.

'Of course, of course!' Martha repeated.

Shannon had heard her. She looked over her husband's shoulder and winked. Martha waved. A second later the door—now repaired—closed at the top of the stairs.

'Oh, my!' Martha said. 'Papa! Papa, wake up, Mr. Hay-wood. We've responsibilities tonight!'

She sat down with her two little bundles.

And she smiled. She had been right—she had been ever so right. They were the perfect couple, and it was just like a fairy tale…

Ending happily ever after!