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“Uh.” Ted literally ate from boxes and bags and bottles.
“It’s okay,” Missy said. “Fran told me things would be different here.” She opened the fridge. “We need butter and eggs.” She continued to chit and chat as she put together the dough, and all Ted had to do was listen and ask questions and marvel at the maturity of this child.
She reminded him so much of Emma, and Ted couldn’t wait to walk down the road and knock on that cabin door.
What if she says no?
Nate’s words became his own thought process.
Ted resisted the thoughts. Emma just had to say yes. He didn’t want a long-term commitment. He just wanted a second chance with her.
He’d gotten one in life, thanks to Nate, Dallas, Slate, and Luke. And Ginger. And the four dogs waiting for him and Missy the moment they stepped out the front door.
Ted carried the flowers and the baby piglet in the little purse she’d come in. Missy had the plate of cookies in her hands. Ted had practiced his apology, and he’d taken two minutes to brush his teeth and oil his beard while Missy put the freshly baked cookies on a plate.
“Give me strength,” he murmured as he followed Emma’s daughter down the steps.
