Evelyn stopped running after Katie and the kite and looked at Lisa laughing and smiling wrapped in Jack's arms. She knew at that moment, her niece found somebody special. Jack might be older than Lisa but it was clear that they made each other happy.

By early evening, the kite flying had settled down. Katie went to the barn to feed with Jack. Lisa and Evelyn sat down on the porch bench with a glass of tea. "I think Katie really loves her Kite. Thank you." Evelyn reached for Lisa's hand. " I think you're right, I had no right to pass judgement. I can see how much happiness Jack has brought to you. When you first told me you met somebody all those years ago, I was happy for you after your divorce from Dan." Lisa squeezed her aunts hand. "Jack and I have had our ups and downs, he knows me so well and taught me how to love again. I didn't think I'd ever fall in love again after Dan, until I met Jack."

Jack and Katie came back from the barn. Katie went into the house, Jack settled next to Lisa. "Are you staying for supper?" Lisa looked up at Jack "I can't, I have an early meeting and some clients coming to look at some horses tomorrow I need to prepare for." Evelyn stood up "my flights in the morning, I should get packed." Jack and

Lisa stood up as well. "Let me get my bag." Lisa walked into the house, Evelyn took a minute with Jack. "I just want to say thank you, I can see how happy you make my niece, I want you to keep making her happy and loving her like she deserves." Jack smiled, "I can certainly do my best, I love Lisa." Lisa walked out with Katie following her. "Katie, say goodbye to Aunt Evelyn and what do you say again for the Kite?" Katie "thank you for the kite, GG can I go play now?" "Yes" Katie ran back in the house. Evelyn turned to Lisa and Jack. "I left my bag in the kitchen earlier." As she headed back to retrieve it, Jack wrapped his arms around Lisa. "Are you sure I can't convince you to stay and cook you supper?" Lisa looked up at him "no I really do have paperwork to do before tomorrow. I'll take a raincheck though." She smiled at him, Jack kissed her "you got it." Lisa hugged him back "I'll see you tomorrow. Love you." She slipped from his arms as Evelyn came out. "Love you too."

Jack decided that he and Lisa needed a much needed break, they'd been juggling a lot and frankly he didn't know how Lisa was managing to keep up. He called Lou and Peter and told them that they needed to make arrangements for the girls, he and Lisa needed a break this weekend. He also advised that things needed to change and not depend on Lisa and himself as much.

Amy came in from the barn, he gave her the brief version of the conversation that he had with Lou and Peter. Amy sat down "I think we've all taken Lisa for granted, she's always been around and helping us." Jack sat down "I know Amy, including myself, I think we've always taken her for granted and I want that to change and for us to really start treating her like a member of the family. Her and I need do need to take time for us. You know I love this family and I don't mind helping, but there are times when I need to spend time with Lisa. After my heart attack, I thought I lost her forever but we got past it and are still together." Amy got up and hugged her grandpa "I love you and Lisa. Why don't you guys go up to your fishing cabin, there's no cell service so nobody can bother you guys. I can keep an eye on Katie and Georgie." Jack thought about it "maybe you're right, that's a good idea." Amy got up "goodnight Grandpa."

The next day, Jack made a call to Lisa's farm manager and enlisted the help to clear Lisa's schedule for a few days claiming he's got a surprise for Lisa. Jack packed some things for them, got in his truck figuring Lisa would be wrapping up the workday he drove to Fairfield. He knew Evelyn got off earlier to head off onto her next adventure. He parked his truck in front of the stable and went into the office. He found her at her desk talking on the phone. When she hung up, he walked around to the side of her desk "Hi there, you about done for the day?" He pulled her up to him "yes, one more call. What do I owe this visit?" Jack leaned down to kiss her before answering "I am taking you to supper, just the two of us."In between kisses Lisa said "hmm I like that idea." Just then Dan comes barging in, interrupting them "Lisa, we need to talk, what did you say to my client in France, he's moving all of his contracts to you!" Lisa separated herself from Jack, standing in front of him now. "Dan, it was a business deal, he wasn't happy with your services and if you remember correctly we were partners on the deal." Jack put his hands on Lisa's shoulders and could feel the tension built up but she continued "and before you come barging in here again, I suggest you call first, you can see yourself out now." Dan spun around and left muttering. "Ugh he makes me so mad, what did I ever see in him" she turned to Jack "I'm sorry. Let me make a call and we can go."

Lisa finished her call, locked up her office and found Jack out you the truck. "So cowboy do I get to know where we are going?" Jack opened up her door "all in good time." Jack drove them to one of Lisa's favorite restaurants, had supper over some idle conversation and drinks. Jack paid the bill and ushered Lisa back to the truck. When Jack pulled out, he didn't head in the direction of Heartland or Fairfield. Lisa looked at Jack "where are we going, this isn't the way to either Heartland or Fairfield?" Jack briefly glanced at Lisa who was suspiciously looking at him. "I know, I have a surprise." Lisa shook her head, "Jack, I have to get home at a decent hour tonight, I have a full day tomorrow. Plus we have Katie and Georgie, we can't leave them by themselves for very long." Jack reached for her hand "I have everything taken care of, don't worry." Lisa felt herself dozing off as she held Jacks hand while he drove. Soon they arrived at the fishing cabin. Jack looked at Lisa and realized how exhausted and worn out she really was. He squeezed her hand "Lis, wake up. We are here." Lisa looked at Jack "Sorry, I didn't mean to fall asleep." Jack got out of the truck and walked over to Lisa's side. "It's ok, you're exhausted. Come on, let's go inside." Once inside Jack started a fire in the fireplace. He opened a bottle of wine he brought with him pouring two glasses, he handed Lisa a glass as he urged her up, sitting down and pulling her back to sit down. Jack wrapped an arm around her, Lisa got comfortable sitting with her side facing him. "Hmm, it's so quiet here. Can I ask you something?" Jack glanced at her from the fire "shoot." "I..I uh….." she began fidgeting with her glass, Jack knew what was on her mind. He reached up and turned her face towards him. "I brought you up to here to get away, we need some quiet time just the two of us. You are so wonderful to all of us and do so much for us, it's time that I did something for you." Still holding her chin, he leaned forward to kiss her. "I love you." Lisa smiled "I love you cowboy, you always know what I need." She kissed him, in between kisses he took her glass and set it on the table. "I know something else right now too" he scooped her into his arms and crossed the room before laying her across the bed. Later she was laying next to him barely awake, head resting on his chest. He pulled the quilt up to cover her bare shoulders. She looked up at him, she pulled his head down and leaned up to kiss him. "You were right, this is what I needed, I love you." He returned the kiss and pulled her tighter "love you too, Lis."