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Good! Then all we need to do is get your fathers permission. Kate turned with a smile she didnt feel and looked inquiringly at the man. When he still did not give an answer, she managed to stretch her smile a little farther and say with false cheerfulness, Well Joey, it seems your father has no objections so Ill expect to see you sometime next week. Kaitlin watched as the little boy looked to his father. He must have seen something affirmative because he looked back at Kate and gave a slight nod, his face lighting briefly with a look of yearning.
Ill look forward to seeing you. It was nice to meet you, Mr. Parker. Bye now.
Kate forced herself not to look back until she was just about to step out of sight. When she did turn around, she saw that they were both as shed left themeven the dog was still lying quietly. She gave a small wave that Joey returned. A few seconds later the trees hid her from view and her tears began to fall.
You cant have him, Kaitlin. As much as you want to go back and steal that little boy and cherish him forever, you cant.
Kate cried and walked in the direction of the Taylors, praying as she went that Joey would come next week. She didnt think she could ever go back to that place. But then Joeys dirty little face and yearning eyes swam before her. She told the Lord that she had to reach that boy, that shed do whatever He asked of her if it would give her a chance to tell him of Christs love.
Did Kate head home to get her things? Rigg asked. He and Sean were closing up for the night.
No, she sent everything out with your dad this morning when he picked up Marc. She went to see Joey Parker.
Is that what she said?
Yeah. She plans to walk to your folks after. Sean felt uncertain and then fearful at the look on Riggs face. What was this Parker guy like? Sean didnt ask the question aloud, but followed Rigg as he made a beeline for the wagon.
Kate had her tears under control by the time Riggs wagon rolled into view. The horses were approaching so fast that Kaitlin thought something might be wrong. Rigg jumped down almost before the wagon stopped and ran toward her through a cloud of dust.
Are you all right? He grasped her upper arms and waited for her to answer.
Yes. Whats happened?
Rigg didnt answer. His relief was so great that he pulled Kate into his arms and held her almost fiercely. She was too surprised to be upset and looked at him with wide eyes when he once again held her away from him.
Was Parker home?
Yes, he was there.
Riggs hold tightened and Kaitlin flinched.