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“I have a few more things to do yet.” I was excited for the future for the first time in a while.
“We’re always growing and developing into better versions of ourselves. Or at least, we should be.”
I sighed. “I’m not sure Gary is.”
“But he’s not your responsibility. You can’t control him. But you can control how you interact with him and who you bring into Addy’s life.”
“I’m happy with Knox,” I said to her, feeling lighter to admit it. “He offered to host Addy’s party on the farm. Will you come and meet his family?”
Mom grinned. “I’d love to.”
It was a big step to mix our families, but I thought it was time. I wanted the two most important parts of my life to converge.
“He said he’d do a bonfire and s’mores and music,” Addy said as she climbed onto a chair.
I spooned out the taco casserole for her and placed it on her dish.
“Mmm. Yum,” Addy said.
I never knew when she’d decide she didn’t like a food she liked last week. So I was relieved this was still one of her favorites.
We dug into the casserole and talked about the farm, the Monroes’ plans, and the adjoining property that housed the old inn.
“What do you think will happen with the property?” Mom asked.
“Knox said they wanted to buy it. Heath wants to renovate the inn and incorporate it into the farm’s offerings.”
“That could be good,” Mom said.
“Yeah, but he doesn’t know what the woman who inherited the property wants to do with it. They’re hoping to get it, but if not, they’ll have to be okay with that.”
“I think what they’re doing is wonderful. We need more places where you can go and have an experience, whether that’s a pumpkin farm or Christmas tree farm,” Mom said.
“There’s one close by—Pine Valley or something like that. It’s good for a tree, but I don’t think they have a shop or carriage rides. There definitely isn’t a light display,” Dad said.
“Well, that’s new, and I’m not sure if it will be ready this year. But I think Addy’s hoping it will be. Talon is talented and works hard.”
“I love his lights. I’m always admiring them at the shop downtown. Lavender, I think, carries them.”
“I think his fixtures have been featured in magazines,” I said.
“I don’t doubt it. They’re unique and trendy,” Mom said.
“I don’t know if I’d like them for our house,” Dad said thoughtfully.
He preferred more traditional lighting, but Mom was more adventurous.
“If Talon finds out Mom likes them, he’ll probably make something for you.” All of Knox’s brothers were good with kids, despite how grumpy they were in general. They didn’t like to socialize much, but when they let people in, they were all in.
“I can’t wait to see the lights. Knox said it might be ready by my birthday,” Addy said, drinking her chocolate milk.
“I don’t know if Talon will get it done in time. I know he’s working hard on it.”
“I can’t wait for Christmas, my birthday, and my party,” Addy said.
“You have a lot to look forward to,” Mom said.
It was a wonderful time of the year, and meeting Knox only amplified that. I just hoped the magic didn’t dissipate after the holidays.
