JANUARY 25, 1861
Steven watches as Caly hummed while she made lunch. He was glad that it seemed like she had almost forgotten about what had happened to her last year. He was glad for that. He knew that if Jimmy hadn�t killed the creep he would have.
He smiled when he remembered finding the Cupid�s letter under his door. He couldn't figure out who would ride all the way out here to deliver it. At first he thought it was for Caly. Between Charlie and Buck, Caly was happy and busy.
He shook the thoughts from his mind. He went into the kitchen. "Caly, love, what has you in such a good mood?"
"Oh Poppa. Buck finally decided who he wants. He chose me." Caly said happily as she hugged him.
He hugged her back. "That�s great baby. I'm happy for you.
Michael stood in the doorway. "No, it�s not true. I hate him for taking you from me." Then he ran out of the house.
Steven turned to Caly, "I�ll talk with him. He doesn't mean it." Then he went after Michael.
Steven found Michael in the barn, "Son what's bothering you?"
Michael looked up at his father, "Now Caly won�t have time for me."
Steven smile, "Oh Mikey. She will always have time for you. Just cause she has a beau doesn't mean she'll forget about you."
"But she'll spend all her time with Buck."
"Yes but it�s no different then you spending time with Melissa. Maybe for an hour or so you both could go fishing or something."
Michael smiled, "Yeah, I'll ask her. I can't wait for the square dance graduation."
Steven smiled, "Me either. I'm glad you like it." He was glad his son was enjoying the square dancing. They saddled their horses and went to check the herd.