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The Saddle Creek Series Chapter 246
After dinner, they snuggled on the couch while Carter searched through the TV channels for something interesting to watch. Janelle's head rested on his shoulder. Since she'd left her parents in Michigan last spring, she'd only spoken with her folks once or twice and only when she'd made the effort to call. The calls were uncomfortable, both parties anxious to end them. Her mother had told her many times she should marry a military man like her sister Julie, and travel all over the world. Otherwise, her parents thought she would always be a loser and only attract losers. They made it easy to leave them in Detroit and gave her so many reasons to return to Saddle Creek and Carter.Past Christmases with her parents and her sister whirled through her head. When they were children, it was almost as if the holiday was an ordinary day except for the food they ate. Her mother cooked either a turkey or ham, her mother decorated a three-foot tree while they were at school, and there was an unto
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At the breakfast table Monday morning, Janelle couldn't stop smiling. A bowl of cold cereal never tasted so good. She had a pad and pen beside her and had made some notes. Really, she'd written down everything that needed to be done."What do you think, honey? Should I talk to Susan about using the diner, or should I get the invitations? Maybe I should get the dress, since it may have to be altered. Oh, wait. Who is going to be your best man? And I need someone too.""I think the invitations are word of mouth since they're all going to be there anyway. Susan's already invited us to the diner, so we only have to ask if we can get married there. And we need a preacher, too. Chase will be my best man, Lauren, your BFF from high school, is perfect for your matron of honor. I'm sure Dolores at the dress shop can whip you up a dress exactly the way you want it. She's really good. But the flowers do need to be ordered soon. Sometimes, they're hard to get here, depending on what you want."
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December 21stAfter parking near the house, she sat in the warmed-up car for a minute remembering the first time she'd seen Carter. She'd flown out in late spring to visit her best friend from high school who'd gotten married and had a baby without her there. Lauren and her baby boy, Cameron, picked her up at the airport and, when Lauren pulled into the drive, Janelle saw him. Carter, standing in front of the barn, was the handsomest man she'd ever seen. Lauren opened her car door and had to practically drag her over to him to introduce them.Janelle didn't remember much of the conversation that morning, just his name and that he worked at the ranch. She baked and took him coffee and a pastry using him as a guinea pig. When he finally asked her to dinner at his place, she found out he also lived at the ranch in a really nice log cabin. But she'd already fallen for him.She jumped when a knock sounded on her driver's window. She rolled it down. "Carter, you scared me half to death
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After sharing their plans with them, Carter and Janelle left to meet with Susan. They drove separately, since Carter had to get back to work, and Janelle may want to stay longer to go over other plans with Susan.They pulled into the diner parking lot and parked beside each other. It seemed off with only one other truck in the lot."Let's go," Carter said, "don't get cold feet." He grasped her upper arm and maneuvered her to the front door.The bell above the door jingled when Carter opened it, and he yelled, "Hello, anybody home?"Susan came out from the kitchen. "Look who's here. Come on in," She invited. "I can get you some coffee but that's about it.""Thanks, Susan but, I think we've reached our fill. I know I have," Janelle glanced at Carter."Hi, John," Carter said. "Can we sit down? We have something we want to talk to you about.""Sure, take a booth," Susan said.Carter led Janelle to the nearest booth. There was a tear in the seat, and Susan said, "Don't mind
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Edie had the dress ready for her to step into, she tugged it up, and pushed her arms into the beautiful tufted sleeves with a lacy point at her wrist. The neckline was embellished with sequins and beads, and they slowly diminishing as they flowed through the bodice to the waist. The skirt was flared slightly and scattered with sequins and beads, ankle length but longer in the back than in the front so it appeared as a small train. The back of the dress had a cowl neckline almost down to her waist. Edie zipped and buttoned the dress in back.Janelle stepped up on a round platform in front of three full-length mirrors. She twirled around, watching the train follow her. She loved how the material felt on her skin."You look beautiful. That dress shows off all your attributes." Edie sat on the arm of a nearby chair."What do you think of the train? It's going to be ruined after wearing it to dance in let alone walk in the snow.""Glad you asked. You see this button on the back seam
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Janelle arrived home before Carter, changed into sweats and a T-shirt then flopped on the bed and lay there on her back, her knees drawn up to her chest. She concentrated, her eyes closed, and tried to remember when her last period was, which was always on time. Thinking back, she was three weeks late. The last few days, her breasts were tender, and she'd felt queasy before breakfast. Her period was probably just off track because of the bout of flu she'd had a month or so ago. One more thing to worry about, and she didn't even want to consider what Carter would think or do. They'd agreed to wait until they'd been married a few years. But tomorrow, she'd pick up a home pregnancy test and know for sure.She'd talked to so many people today and made so many mental notes, she only hoped she'd remember them all. She pinched her arm. Ouch! Yes, it was real and not a dream. She was marrying the love of her life and on Christmas Eve. Definitely something special.Her mind wandered to a pi
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December 22ndThe next day, Carter went to work and, a few hours later, Janelle joined him. She'd dressed in layers - a big winter coat, scarf, gloves, and tall boots. Yes, there were already several inches of snow on the ground and more expected today. If they wanted to chop down their own trees, it had to be today.She parked by the house. Carter was outside the barn doing something to a quad four- wheeler. There was only one out, so she assumed they'd be riding together. She headed toward him, a thermos of coffee and some cookies in a backpack she was carrying. And then she saw one of the guys bring out another four-wheeler, and her heart lurched.Janelle stopped beside Carter. Both the quads were running, and they were really loud. She waved and shrugged. He made an adjustment and turned off one and then the other."Why are these out?" She knew what the answer would be. "I've never ridden on one, let alone driven one.""It's either these or horses. These will be faster an
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Lauren soon returned to the kitchen with Cameron on her hip. When he saw Janelle, he yelled, "Anel." It was so cute, Janelle and Lauren both burst out giggling."He's still learning, but he's getting closer, aren't you?" Janelle held her arms out for him, and he came willingly. "Do you have a kiss for me, little man?" She pointed to her cheek and leaned in closer to him. And he kissed her, a slobbery one but a kiss just the same. She kissed his cheek and stuck her nose in his neck and blew on him. He smiled, and again Lauren and Janelle burst into peals of laughter.Once Cameron wanted down and was playing with his toys, Janelle asked Lauren, "Are you ready for Christmas? I see the tree and decorations, and I was wondering about shopping, wrapping, and baking. Are you cooking Christmas Day dinner?""Whoa, all that at once is a little overwhelming. I think I'm pretty much done shopping, but that's about it. I haven't baked anything or wrapped anything, not sure how much wrapping I
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This would be Mitch's first time of attending the entire celebration with his three best friends and their growing families. He'd get to hear all the news first-hand and share his own. Last year he and Ronnie barely had time to stop in and say Merry Christmas but this year, he had news to announce. He was married to the love of his life, and already had a six-year-old son. He smiled as he buttoned his Christmas vest. This was about as Christmas as he got, and it would have to do.Wyatt blasted through their closed bedroom door, "Slow down there, son. Where's the fire?" Mitch asked."I'm ready to go." "I see that. Where'd you get that beautiful Christmas sweater? I love it." Mitch asked."Ron'er, Mom laid clothes on the bed and put on everything.""That was nice," Mitch said, as the bathroom door opened, and Ronnie stepped out.Mitch smiled; his wife was so beautiful, her eyes wide and her face glowed. She twirled around in her red sweater with a green print Christmas scarf
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December 24thRonnie woke, still tired. She moved closer to Mitch and he automatically pulled her closer. "I'm still tired. Is it really time to get up?"Mitch rubbed her arm, "Me too," he mumbled. "What's all the noise out in the kitchen?""I don't know, it's probably Mom, Marie and maybe Tory making breakfast. Wyatt, hopefully, is still asleep," Ronnie said, her voice hoarse."So many things to do today. I need to wrap presents," Ronnie yawned stretched her arms over her head. "Maybe you can take Wyatt to the office.""Don't need to, I hired two new deputies who are working the next few days. I actually have a few days of vacation now. Maybe your mom and Tory could keep him occupied out there.""Maybe," Ronnie said, then Mitch kissed her neck. "Oh, a little frisky this morning.""Every morning, but we never have time, remember?""Oh, I remember, then I can't take my eyes off you while I'm at work.""Do I distract you?" Mitch said in a sing songy voice."Yes, you d
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December 23rdRonnie helped clear the table and put leftovers away. "Wyatt, will you please go and get your shower and ready for bed now?"Wyatt did a double take and screwed up his nose. Ronnie wasn't giving him a chance to ask why or to say, "it's too early." She explained it, "I know it's early, but we have to share the water with everyone else who wants a shower.""Okay," Wyatt said before he scurried up the stairs.Mitch came up behind Ronnie, wrapping his arms around her waist. She tilted her head back and kissed his lips. "Still nine?" She asked."Yup, I'll be getting a shower next while you tuck him in and then it'll be nine, I'm hoping anyway.""Sounds good. I'll play with the baby until Wyatt is done and then after a story, I'll meet you in bed." Ronnie smiled when Mitch kissed her neck. The anticipation was unnerving. Marie and Janet were having after dinner coffee at the breakfast table back and suggested playing cards. Tory handed Angelina to Ronnie while Ma
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Marie wiped her hands on her apron and then pretended to cry; her knuckles rounded in her eyes. "Don't I get a hug? I missed you the entire time you were gone." "Sure," Wyatt said as he left Ronnie's side to hug her."Oh, that felt so good. Thank you." Marie said."Something smells good. Are you baking cookies?" Wyatt asked."No, I did that earlier and don't worry, I left some for you to decorate. And do you know what we're going to do with all the cookies then?" Marie asked."Eat them till they're all gone," Wyatt guessed."No, silly, we, you and I, and maybe Janet here if she wants to help, are going to put them in these pretty containers and deliver them." Marie explained, her hands on her hips."Why would we deliver them? To who? I thought they were for all of us." Wyatt's eyes welled with tears."Oh, dear boy, don't worry. There will be plenty for us, we aren't giving them all away. The people we deliver them to aren't able to celebrate Christmas, they elderly and
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After a quick hug for Ronnie's parents when she met them at baggage claim, she said, "Hi Mom, and Dad, how was your flight?""It was a long, I can tell you that much." Her father, John Travis exclaimed. "I'm ready for a nap.""You're in luck. I happen to know a great B&B that has a room with your name on the door." Ronnie chuckled as she helped load their suitcases into the trunk. "How's Tory and the baby?""The baby really getting cute, and you can talk to Tory yourself and find out how she's doing." Ronnie's mother Janet said, her voice tailing off at the end.Once settled in the back seat, Ronnie asked, "Do you need to pick up anything before we head home?""Nope, I'm anxious to get to that bed you talked about." He father mumbled.During the quiet drive home, Ronnie explained Wyatt's appearance to them and that he may become their adopted son, hence their grandson. When there was no response from the back seat, Ronnie asked, "Is that okay with you?""Oh honey, of cour
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Ronnie stepped out of the bathroom, saw Wyatt standing right where she'd left him, "Oh Wyatt, why didn't you go the kitchen and find Marie?" She asked him.He was immobile, his head hung, staring at the ground. She reached out her hand and said, "Come on, there's nothing to be afraid of. I'm not going to run off or disappear, I promise."He grasped her hand and squeezed, then they walked to the kitchen together. Marie was putting something in the oven to slow cook for dinner. "Good morning, you two. How are you doing today, Wyatt?""I'm not in trouble yet, am I?" He looked at Ronnie."Of course not. I can't even think of anything you've done since you've been here to be in trouble about. And just so you know, if or when you are in trouble, I'll make sure you know why and what the punishment of any is. Now let's eat." Ronnie smiled at him."How about French toast, Wyatt? Do you like that?"He shrugged. "Let's give it a try if you've already made it, otherwise we can have
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The following morning, Ronnie woke up late, or so she thought, because there was more light poking in her squinted eyes. She tried to move but something heavy was laying halfway across her chest. "Mugsy, come on, time to get up." But there wasn't any change. She opened her eyes and looked in the childish face of Wyatt. He was laying on her left shoulder, rolled into a fetal position and hanging onto his teddy bear's one arm. Awe! She smiled.There was no way she could get out of bed without waking him. She reached for her phone and checked the time. It was after eight, Mitch had already gone to work, and Mugsy probably got up with him for breakfast. She caressed Wyatt's baby-soft cheek and brushed his light brown hair off his forward. He needed a haircut, she thought. Then his hand released the bear from his grasp and wrapped his arm around her neck. I love you too, Wyatt, my sweet innocent boy. She rubbed his arm that lay across her neck and studied his face. He smiled in his sle
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Ronnie ran into a number a shops, and bought underwear and socks for Wyatt as well as deodorant. She also found a toy store and, with the help of the clerk, was able to provide her with an assortment of games and toys for her to select from. Her choices filled two bags. "Can I leave these here until my husband can bring the car around? We're parked a couple blocks over." Ronnie asked the store clerk while on the lookout for Mitch or Wyatt. They had to be done by now and waiting on her."Sure, I'll put your name on them and keep them behind the counter. What's your name?" She asked."Rogers," Ronnie answered and smiled."Like the Sheriff?" She asked."Yes, exactly, I'm his wife." Ronnie said."I heard about him getting married, but I didn't realize he had any children," the clerk stapled the paper onto their bags."Thank you and Merry Christmas!" Ronnie said as she turned and headed out the door. She stopped in front of a store that cut off the bitter cold wind and called
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Ronnie took everything out of Wyatt's small suitcase and placed it on the bed to take inventory. He only had a few shirts and some 'hi-water' short pants. No sweaters, or long pants. He'd have to wear the pants and every shirt he had. Two pair of clean underwear included but looked way too small. "Okay, sweetie, this is what we're going to do. You can wear all these shirts today, so which one is your favorite?" Ronnie asked.Wyatt looked them over like he'd never seen them before, then chose a blue Batman one. Ronnie helped him remove his pajama top and get the T-shirts on one after the other. The outer one he chose was long sleeve and fit perfectly over the others. Then she handed him a pair of pants, the longest ones she could find. "You put clean underwear on last night after your bath, right?" Ronnie asked. Wyatt nodded."You look nice and warm," Mitch proclaimed from the doorway. "Maybe we ell be able to sled ride later after all.""After a few stores, he'll be fine
