by Kit Morgan
Fletcher and Sophie both giggled. “I hear he plans on going home to Clear Creek for the holidays,” said Fletcher. “He’s got quite a large family there, as I recall.”
“Speaking of large families,” Betsy said. “You sure you want to wait until Christmas to tell your parents and grandparents about that little one?”
“I’m positive,” Fletcher said. “And as this town’s new mayor, I’ll make my announcement into a speech. Grandfather will love it.”
“Mm-hmm. Well, one thing’s for sure. At least with a little one in the house, he won’t miss being mayor so much.”
“No, he’ll be too busy chasing James or Alice all over the house,” Fletcher agreed. James and Alice were Sophie’s parents, may they rest in peace. “Eventually, Father and Mother will move in here with them and we’ll take over their house.”
“Or your grandparents will move in with your parents, and you’ll get this one,” Betsy said. “This is the mayor’s house, after all, and you are the mayor.”
Fletcher smiled, looked at his wife and pulled her into his arms. “I am, aren’t I? In that case, I’ll have to pass a new city law that says you have to kiss me like we did that one day, for forever and always.”
Sophie’s eyes widened. “That kiss? How do you think I got this way?” She put a hand to her belly. “How many children are you planning we have?”
He grinned. “Lots.” And he kissed her soundly.
Gran Mercy joined Betsy and stared. “Don’t they look lovely?” Mercy asked with a smile. “Just think, soon we might be hearing the pitter-patter of little feet!”
Betsy gave her a sideways glance. “Mm-hmm …”
About the Author
Kit Morgan, aka Geralyn Beauchamp, lives in a log cabin in the woods in the wonderful state of Oregon. She grew up riding horses, playing cowboys and Indians and has always had a love of Westerns! She and her father watched many Western movies and television shows together, and enjoyed the quirky characters of Green Acres. Kit’s books have been described as “Green Acres meets Gunsmoke,” and have brought joy and entertainment to thousands of readers. Many of her books are now in audio format, performed by a talented voice actor who brings Kit’s characters to life, and can be found on Amazon, Audible.com and iTunes.
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