Blythe hated what she was about to do. But there was nothing else she could do. Her friend needed her. And when they were kids they had made a pact that they would always be there when the other one needed them to be. Her friend, Dobbie Kallister, was having a baby and had sent Blythe a letter. She wanted Blythe to be there to help her through it. Blythe had sent a letter telling her that she would be there soon.

She walked into the store and up to Simon. "Simon, I have to tell you something."

Simon knew from her voice that what Blythe was about to say was serious. "Alright Blythe, I'm listening."

"I need to leave for a while." She stated.

"Leave, why?"

"My friend is having a baby, and she wants me to be there. I'm leaving on the stagecoach tomorrow. I want to be there to help her before the baby gets born. I think I might be gone for two or three months. I'm not really sure. But she needs me. I just hate that I have to give up my position at the post office."

Simon understood why she had to leave. He didn't like for her to go. He was fond of her and would miss her. She was a great at her job, and everybody in town liked her. "If you're sure you'll be coming back then your position will be here when you return."

This cheered Blythe up a lot. "It will? Oh thank you Simon. Thank you. This means so much to me. And I will be back, I promise."

Simon believed her. He knew that he could trust her. He would hire somebody to temporary take her place while she was gone. That is if he could find somebody.

The next day Simon escorted Blythe to the train. "Where's Kid? Isn't he going to say goodbye?" Simon scanned the street for the man.

"No, he doesn't know that I'm leaving. I hate good-byes, and I was afraid that I might break down sobbing in front of him. So I told him a few days ago that I was going, and I asked him not to be here, and he agreed."

Simon nodded. "Here you go," he passed Blythe's bag to her.

"Thanks Simon," Blythe said as she took the bag and started up the steps.

"You're welcome my dear. You hurry back though. We're going to miss you while you're gone." Simon smiled up at her, and Blythe nodded.