“I’m glad you were here to help me with this.”
He chuckled. “I am always here. Even when I’m not. But if you didn’t accept that deal, maybe there’s another investor you’ll be happier with.”
“You think?”
“Yeah.”
“But no one else knows about the property.”
Kas smiled wide. “I do.”
“Are you telling me you told somebody about it? Why would you do that? Was it to give it more competition?”
“It’s personal.”
“English please, brother. Who wants to bid on this property?”
“Me. Being back in Sweet with Tabby made me realize that although I’ve built the business in New York, I know Tabby will be much happier in Montana. And I’ll be happy as long as I’m with her. I can run my business anywhere. I can get on a plane and go to New York if I have to. But Montana is where I want to be because that’s where Tabby wants to be.”
Katie smiled. “What would you do with the chapel?”
“You’re going to finish it. And when it’s done, you can do whatever you want with it, little sister. Live there or sell it. Your choice.”
* * *
Katie had just about all her stuff packed and ready to go. Dragging her suitcase out of her bedroom, she glanced at the clock on the wall above the sink in the kitchen and sighed.
Kas had called and told her that he’d been out to the chapel property today. He’d been waiting for the plow to come and clear a place for the camper she’d ordered and was to be delivered sometime today. He’d also told her that he’d seen Caleb and that he’d mentioned he should stop by so she could tell him the news.
The paperwork was done. Another sale had gone through. She was so excited she could barely contain herself.
She left her suitcase by the door. Jamison must have already stopped by to clear the space. It wasn’t going to be easy living out at the chapel property while the renovations were being completed. But now that she didn’t have to work at the bank, thanks to the generous offer Kas had made on the property, she’d be able to be there when workers renovated the chapel. As long as it was done by the end of the summer, she’d be okay.
She couldn’t wait to see her vision come to life. She couldn’t wait to show Caleb what she’d seen in that broken down building on the night he’d found her sitting there alone.
What was taking him so long?
Her cell phone rang and she answered it with excitement, hoping it was Caleb. It was the dealership with her camper.
“We’re here at the chapel, but no one is here. You’re going to need to come down so we know where to place it and hook everything up,” the man said.
“I’ll be there in fifteen minutes,” she said, then pressed the button to hang up the call.
She turned back to the look at the kitchen. She’d be back. This was her family home. Of course, she’d come back to check on the house while her parents were still away. But they’d be coming home soon and when they did, she’d come visit without all the baggage that had been weighing her down since the divorce.
She had dreams again. She couldn’t wait to see them come to fruition.
Twenty minutes later, she pulled into the freshly plowed chapel parking lot. The trucker who hauled her camper was still sitting in his truck, which was parked on the road, waiting for her instruction.
She quickly got out of the car and walked over to the man, who was now rolling down his window.
“Sorry, I’m late.”
“No problem. Where do you want it?”
Katie looked around the lot. Jamison had cleared a wide area for her to choose from.
She pointed to a section about thirty feet from the chapel’s side door. It would give any of the construction workers plenty of room to maneuver or carry materials in and out of the building.
“That looks like a good area. Do you think it’s level enough?”
“No problem.” The man rolled up his window and proceeded to start the truck and move the camper in place. They he got out of the truck, unhooked it from the truck, and then made sure the camper sat level in the space.
She was so engrossed in what the man was doing that she didn’t hear Caleb’s truck pull into the parking lot. As soon as she turned and saw him, her heart leaped. She didn’t know when it had happened, but she’d fallen for him.
“You’re all set,” the man said, walking over to her and pulling her attention away from Caleb.
“Great!”
“I just need you to sign here and you’re good to go.”
The man handed her a clipboard with a delivery contract that had a big red X on the bottom where she was to sign. She did it quickly and swapped the clipboard for the set of keys in the man’s hand.
“Enjoy,” he said. “Make sure you call the gas company to come out and bring a propane tank so you won’t freeze. It’s still cold out here even though it’s spring.”
“I will,” she said as he climbed back into his truck. She waved as he passed her and Caleb and then beeped his horn as he pulled out onto Lookout Ridge.
She turned to Caleb and leaped into his arms, happy for the first time in ages and wanting to share it with only him.
“What’s this for?” Caleb asked.
She pulled back slightly. “Do I need a reason to be happy?”
His smile was unsure.
“What took you so long anyway?” she asked. “Kas said he talked to you earlier this afternoon and told you the news.”
“Yeah, he said he bought the place. He’s moving back to Sweet. You must be happy.”
“I am. I think both he and Tabby will be happier here in Sweet than in
