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“The Bur Oak is closed for the season. The Clifton B and B is still open yet.”
“Okay, well, let’s get a good burger, Grandma.”
“I’m ready, dear.”
They walked to the diner and entered. Everyone waved or called out to them. They smiled and sat in a booth.
Connie took their orders and then buzzed around the diner. It was crowded, but it always was. Siobhan loved this town and the people in it. Especially a handsome cowboy she couldn’t wait to see again.
Liam was supposed to come by to see her tonight, and she hoped he did. The last time he was to visit her, he didn’t show. She’d been angry but made herself calm down. He had warned her about this, and she had to accept it.
It wasn’t something she was used to doing. If a man said he’d be there, she expected him to do just that, but Liam told her there would be times he wouldn’t call, miss dates, or not show up.
She shook her head as she wondered if she could do this. But the thought of never seeing him again made her hyperventilate.
“What’s going through your head, Siobhan?”
“Liam.”
“Why? Is something wrong?”
“Just that he’s going to break my heart.”
“Why would you think that?”
As her grandmother listened, Siobhan told her about the situation with Liam.
“Siobhan, he told you how it would be. You can’t be upset when it happens.”
“You’re right, but I’ve never been in a relationship like this.”
Fiona laughed. “That’s probably a good thing.” She touched Siobhan’s hand. “Honey, if you want to be with him, you must take him as he is… a rancher. You know your grandfather was born on a ranch, right?”
“I think Dad mentioned it.”
“When we were dating, he missed a lot of dates too. When he stood me up for the prom, I was livid. But once I calmed down, I remembered him telling me how it would be. Just like Liam told you. It’s a hard life. I’m not sure there’s a harder, physically demanding job.”
“But Liam never takes a day off.”
“Your grandfather didn’t either until I sat him down and told him we needed a day a week together. One day was all I wanted, and you know what? He did it, and he didn’t stop doing it until he died. Compromise is needed in every relationship. That is one thing Liam needs to see.”
“Thank you, Grandma. That makes me feel better. I’m in love with him.”
“I know. I can tell when you talk about him.”
Siobhan wondered if he saw it when she looked at him. She tried not to let him see how she felt because even though he said he was crazy about her, that didn’t mean he loved her.
After lunch, they walked back to the shop. Fiona unlocked the door.
“I’m going to head home, Grandma. I enjoyed lunch, and thank you for the advice. I’ll keep it in mind.”
“Honey, that man is a good one. You’d be crazy not to be with him. Your eyes were wide open, dear. He didn’t lie.”
“I know.” She kissed her cheek. “I love you. I’ll call you tomorrow.”
“All right, honey. I love you too.”
Siobhan waved and then headed down the sidewalk to go home. She had to work tonight and wanted to rest.
