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Drew and I had been staying with Mama and Daddy two months while Drew worked to build our house on the mountain. Ben and Daddy helped him after they worked in the mill all day. I tried to get him to let me help, but Drew wouldn't budge. Mama and I made sheets, curtains and a quilt for the house.

"I can't believe you are married and moving out on your own." Mary Ellen said and I smiled.

"You married Curt and Jonesy because you were the age I am now." Mary Ellen smiled.

"But you're the baby." She paused. "You aren't a baby anymore." Mama put her arm around my shoulders.

"You'll always be my baby Elizabeth." I smiled at her.

'You've been saying that since I was eight year old." Mama ran her hand over my hair.

"I still believe it." I hugged her.

"I'm glad to have you back. We missed you while you were in Arizona."

"I wouldn't miss this for anything Elizabeth. I knew you'd marry that young man from the first time I met him. He really loves you." I nodded. I knew he did and I was glad mama could see that. Drew got along with my brothers and sisters, Mama and daddy, my nieces and nephews. The house can be cramped sometimes. I remember Erin and Paul had issues before they moved out because everybody lived here; but Drew embraces them and I'm glad Mary Ellen, Erin, Jason and John Boy don't live here anymore. Ben and Cindy live down the mountain with Charlie and Jim Bob lives at the airport. I think Mama's going to ask him to come back when Drew and I have our home. She hates the idea of him living out there.

Drew's POV

Living with John and Olivia was not the most ideal situation for me. I'd been to their house when everybody was home, but I love their daughter enough to live anywhere. I worked in the mill with John and Ben for years, so that's no different. Elizabeth walked out to the mill.

"I'm going crazy in the house. Can I help with anything out here?"

"Your mama needs your help Elizabeth." John said before I could respond.

"I never want to see another applesauce cake. We've made several already."

"Well, we can handle it here Elizabeth." She crossed her arms in frustration. She always looked beautiful when she was angry.

"I have a college degree you know." John looked at her.

"You have a degree in Botany. I'm proud of my youngest daughter, but that doesn't help in the mill honey." I walked over to her.

"I don' know why Daddy won't let me help. He never let any of us girls help in the mill."

"He loves you Elizabeth. You, Erin and Mary Ellen." I pushed her hair behind her shoulders.

"I know. But he could let us help sometimes."

"I love you." I kissed her and she smiled.

"I'll go visit with Cindy."

"Taking the truck?" I asked and she shook her head.

"I think walking in the fresh air will be good for me." She walked away and I stood there until I couldn't see her anymore.

Elizabeth POV

I sighed walking to Ben and Cindy's house. I wanted to spend some time with my sister-in-law. I love having Cindy so close on the mountain. Especially since Mary Ellen and Erin both lived away from the mountain.

"So, how are thing going?" Cindy asked after we sat at the table drinking coffee. I smiled.

"Very well thank you." I responded. "Mama and daddy were very kind to let us stay with them for Drew to build the house. Especially since I haven't lived at home in over fifteen years."

"They still love you Elizabeth, you're their daughter." Cindy smiled. "So have you and Drew talked about children?"

"Cindy!" I exclaimed and then sighed. "We're too old."

"Elizabeth, that's not true." I sighed.

"Mama and daddy have so many grandchildren already. They won't notice if there aren't any new ones." Cindy touched my hand.

"You were so gentle with John Curtis, Virginia and Charlie. Not to mention the others. You need somebody who can call you mama. Drew wants that. Deep inside I'm sure you do too." I stared into space. I knew what she was saying, but I wasn't sure I was able to comprehend it. By the time Mama was my age she had already had 9 children, including two that passed away. I couldn't be a mother; that would be crazy. I didn't want to take something away from Drew, but I wasn't sure if I could do it. We've only been married a few months, I should talk to him. I would just as soon as I got home.