All Chapters of The Saddle Creek Series: Chapter 131 - Chapter 140

Bernard Holland was ten minutes late; Morgan was glad she wasn't waiting in the cold outside like he'd suggested. Morgan stood inside the door of the restaurant where Brian had made reservations. Her pulse quickened with every passing minute. Morgan and Brian dated in high school and were married while they were both in college. She'd only been with one man her entire life, so she had no experience with the dating game. I'll wait another five minutes and that's it. Her muscles tensed and her chest tightened. She crossed her arms on her chest, while she tapped her foot. Morgan seethed, her body tensed, and her palms sweat. Fury filled her to the core. The next five minutes took forever. After checking the time once more, she shook her head, and turned toward the door. Bernard stood in front of her. His hands wrapped around her upper arms; she jerked her arms but couldn't release his hold on her. "I'm so, so sorry, Morgan. I hope you haven't been waiting too long.""I've waited fift

December 24When Sam and Elliott returned home, a blushing Morgan and Brian ambushed them. They had obviously made up. Morgan hugged Sam, lifting her off the floor and swinging her around. "Hey, that's enough, put her down." Elliott said. "She needs to take it easy."Morgan looked at Elliott and then at Sam. "Where have you two been anyway?""It doesn't really matter," Elliott answered but stared into Sam's eyes. Sam shrugged and nodded her head. "We're having a baby, Morgan. In just five months."Morgan stared at Sam, gazed at Brian and went into a giggle fit.Sam smiled and then grabbed Morgan's arm and said, "What is wrong with you?""My baby sister is having a baby. Can you believe it? You only got married, what, three months ago?""No, it was four months. Apparently, I got pregnant on our honeymoon," Sam said as she snuggled in Elliott's arm. We haven't told anybody yet, so you need to keep your lips sealed."Morgan laughed, her arm about Brian's waist, his around he

VOLUME FOUR- PART THREE-CHRISTMAS SURPRISES-SECRETS & DECEPTIONSDecember 20"Daddy, will you read to me?" Drew asked."Of course, son. Holler when you're finished with your bath." Dillon settled into the black leather recliner in the family room while Avri took their son upstairs. He sighed. It had been a long day at Intuitive Investigation Services, and he wanted to relax, close his eyes and let it all go. The doorbell rang. He looked toward the front door and then up the stairs.Through his ass hadn't even warmed up the seat yet, he ambled to the foyer and flipped on the porch light, then he opened the door. A rush of adrenaline tingled through his body but at the same time he wanted to hide. "Frank, what are you doing here?" Dillon asked as he offered his hand. Frank shook his hand. "Come in, please. It's cold out there.""It sure is, Davidson," Frank stepped inside.Dillon led him into the family room and motioned to the couch to sit. "So, what brings you here?"Frank,

Avri ran in, grabbed her cell and coat and rushed back outside. She ran to the neighbors across the street, but no one came to the door when she rang the doorbell. She ran around the block; maybe Drew found a cat or dog and returned it to the rightful owners. No one outside of his or her homes, no one playing in the front yard, no one around at all. What to do?The terrible feeling of Deja vu coursed through her. The only other time this happened he'd been kidnapped and held for ransom. Fear hit her like a brick, her heart lurched, and nausea wrecked her stomach, her palms sweaty. She only knew her neighbors casually; they waved to each other in passing and since no kids Drew's age lived in this area Drew was on his own. She raced back to the house yelling for Drew all the way. When she stepped inside, she continued yelling for him, but there was no answer.She needed help and soon. It was too cold for anyone to be outside for very long. The Sheriff. She'd call Mitch and he would kno

After a late breakfast, Avri asked Drew, "Do you want to make cookies now or take a nap with me?"Drew yawned. "I'm tired.""Me too," Avri said. "Let's lay down and rest. We can get some dinner on our way to choose a tree. How does that sound?""Okay, can I lay with you in your bed?" Drew asked as he held her hand going up the stairs. "I want you to," Avri smiled, "I want to hug for a couple hours.""Then we'll get the tree." Drew yawned and lay beside Avri on the bed.Avri wrapped her arms around Drew and hugged him. "I love you, son. Forever and always." She glanced at his face, the face so much like his father's, but he was already asleep.****Avri woke alone. Not again/ She jumped and yelled, "Drew, where are you?" She heard noises coming from the kitchen and raced down the stairs. "Drew, what are you doing?" she asked, with relief when she entered the kitchen and saw Drew. The teapot whistled. She turned the burner off and moved the kettle.Drew stood at the breakfast t