Later

   "You are very welcome Alec. I new how special it was to you."

Though there were still a few tears Misty smiled. It was mostly happy tears that he really was there. She just felt like she needed to keep reaching out and touching Alec to make sure he really was there. 

Wondering back into the house she made sure Alec was still following. She would make something special for herself, Carson and Alec tonight. She knew Carson wouldn't mind Alec being there too.

   "Of course he won't mind, and you are never in the way Alec. You never have been. Make yourself at home. You are welcome to anything you want to eat, drink or watch on TV."

Holding her coffee and just listing to Jason play Katie felt content. Two people, she loved dearly on either side of her, the breeze, the warmth of the fire, laughing and joking...sharing stories it was a nice way to end the night.

Mmmmm....it really is. I've missed hearing you play you know. You should do it more.

Looking at her dad she smiled taking his hands in hers and holding it just being there with him was one of the best things ever. It never had to be fancy. Looking back to Jason she smiled. He looked relaxed, more so than he had in a long time. This place was magical...it always had been. It could take the most restless of souls and ease them.

Sitting with Travis leaning against the log Ashlee rested her head on his shoulder. After their ride today this was a nice way to relax. Doing nothing, and everything at the same time. Looking at Travis and seeing a little chocolate on his cheek she laughed before taking her thumb and wiping it off. Holding it for him she see she grinned. 

   "Saving this for later are we?"