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"I'll watch over you!" He smiled.
He put his arm around her and she leaned into him. Leaning her head on his big strong shoulders, she sighed. "The river is so peaceful," she said in a soft voice. "It calms me. I think I needed this calm."
"Yes, it moves along the same path every day, the same. You must rest now…But first, I must tell you what Jinx said. He thought maybe we'd have more luck getting married by a Shoshone tribe that's camped on the other side of the Red. Shoshone are a good people, they believe in family. They have many in the blue coat army, too. I probably know some of them."
"Oh Hawk, that's wonderful. Would we go on to your people then?"
He shook his head, "No, my people are struggling and they are not happy. But first we need to talk to the Shoshone, they might can tell us more where we should go."
"That's perfect. I will go where you go." She smiled.
"Good, then we will go to the Shoshone camp…"
She nodded. She gathered the children and they went inside.
"Got some beds in the other room, make yourself comfortable." Jinx told her when she and the kids came inside.
Eve went up to Jinx and kissed his cheek. He turned a bright red, "Now what's that for, missy?"
"For being so good to Hawk." She smiled.
"He's a good man…" Jinx winked at her. "And I know he's in love with you."
"He told you?"
"Yes. Don't worry, it'll be our secret." He smiled.
"I love him dearly…" She sighed as she lay down.
"Then whatever you do, stick together." the old man smiled. "Because only your love and courage will save you from all who want to persecute you."
"He's taking your advice; we're going to the Shoshone camp."
"Good."
He went outside where Hawk was staring out at the prairie.
"You know you're gonna have lots of trouble, don't you son?"
"Yes…I know."
"But I want to say something to you. She's a fine woman, I could tell that right off. I'm glad you finally found someone to love. For a while there, I thought you never would. You've been alone so long. I'm getting up in years and I wanted to see you with a family, Hawk."
"I would die for her, Jinx." Hawk turned to look at the old man.
Jinx put an arm on his shoulder. "I know that. Let's hope it don't come to that."
Hawk nodded. "I want a family now. Her children are my children now. But I want more…with her."
Jinx smiled. "Let me know how you are doin' son."
He walked back toward the house.
"I promise." Hawk said his voice husky with emotions unspoken. "If things go well, I am hoping you will come to live with us. It's time you thought about retiring."
Jinx went inside, directly he came back and handed him a pouch.
"What is this?" Hawk demanded to know.
