JUNE 24, 1861

Not meaning to Lilly overheard Charlie offer Caly a job. Even though she didn't know Caly to well, they were friends. She smiled when Caly took the job. She knew Caly was upset about not being able to see Buck by her absence in town lately.

After Caly got started, Lilly slipped out for a minute. She knew Charlie would understand, and Caly was doing pretty good.

Charlie watched his new employee and friend. He saw Lilly slip out. He knew she would be right back.

Lilly quickly made her way over to the store. "Javier, I need to talk to you."

Javier looked up as his wife called out to him and made her way over to the counter. "Sure honey, what about?"

As she reached the counter she couldn’t hide the hint of mischief in her eyes. "I want to help Caly and Buck see each other."

Looking around Javier was making sure his father didn't overhear her. "I don't know Lil. Her father wants them to stay apart."

"Oh Javier, if you saw Caly just now, you would understand. She's miserable. Please." She pleaded with him to help her.

He knew he couldn't hold out on her. "Alright. We can be a go between, but father can't know about it."

Lilly nodded. "Okay. Thank you." She leaned over the counter and kissed him quickly. She had just turned to leave when the bell over the door rang. A smile crossed her face when she saw Noah enter the store.

"Tell Buck, Caly is working at the Silver Spoon if he wants to come see her." She said as she passed by him on her way back to work.

Javier smiled as she watched his wife love the idea of getting the two young people together again.