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div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Second Chances for Nathan Chapter 6, Part 1, Page 34/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"It was time for Nathan to return to Hope Valley. It was all so bittersweet for Allie. She wanted to see her friends back home and wanted to be with her dad, but she had so much she was looking forward to with Oma. Nathan reminded her to read her book, told her how much he appreciated her helping Oma with the farm chores, and babysitting little baby Nicholas, and just keeping her grandmother company. "I expect you to learn to cook all those tasty German dishes, so we can eat better, when you come back home!" he chuckled./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Don't you worry now son; she'll be a grand cook when I'm done with her!" Emily reassured him hugging Allie./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Watch out for those little chicks Allie," Nathan said, "they need to grow a bit more before you can let them join the rest of the chickens. Don't forget to let Berta out to pasture once in a while. It's good for her to get exercise and get some sun. Oh, and make sure you bring water in for your grandmother..."/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Okay, okay Dad!" Allie stopped him. "I know what to do. Oma and I have it all figured out," she nodded at Oma./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""She met some children her age at church yesterday, so she will have some fun too, or did you forget what you enjoyed at her age?" Emily reassured Nathan. "I know she will be a big help, so like I said before, not to worry. We are going to miss you son!" Emily started to tear up./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Now it's my turn to tell you, not to worry Ma." Nathan hugged his mother a long time./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""You keep your head up high when you walk back into Hope Valley. Know that we are very, very proud of you!" she said before she finally gave in to tears. "God speed my son."/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Nathan grabbed Allie and gave her a big hug before she started to cry and told the two, "I love you both, please take care of each other and I'll be back before you know it." he waved goodbye as Jack drove him to town to catch the stagecoach back to Hope Valley./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"At the stagecoach stop Nathan thanked Jack again for helping his mother. Jack left and Nathan waited just a few minutes before the coach arrived, but long enough to catch Dee's eye. She smiled and waved from the music store and Nathan called out, "See you soon, when I come back to pick up Allie!"/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"It was a long dusty ride, but when Nathan arrived, he was glad to be back. Ned and Flo were still inside the mercantile and greeted him warmly outside./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""How was your visit?" Flo asked./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""It was great, long overdue I must admit." Nathan added./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Welcome back!" Ned greeted him. "I'm sure Bill will fill you in, but we have a new man here in town now. He's been busy working for Bill and Lee remodeling Billees. Wait until you see the place!"/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""It's good to be back. I'm sure Bill will give me the lowdown" Nathan nodded. With that he stopped at the café and it was still open. He was hungry as a bear. When he stepped inside, he was greeted by Clare and Bill./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Howdy," Bill remarked. "You are just in time, as we have the last of my stew and corn bread. Have a seat and I'll bring it right away."/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Don't forget to give him a slice of my chocolate cake!" Clare smiled her greeting at Nathan before she took off her apron and finished cleaning off the last of the dishes./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""I won't let him." Nathan winked./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Bill set his food down on the table and grabbed the opposite chair across from him. "So, before I fill you in on what you missed here, why don't you tell me about your visit, and where is Allie?"/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"The two friends informed the other what happened the past week. Nathan was very relieved to know that Sam was the stranger he had seen before he left. Bill told him what a big help he was working with Jesse tearing down the old bar and replacing it with a buffet table./div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Lee and him let Sam stay upstairs which worked out well. Bill laughed when he told him about Rosemary heading up the sewing circle making curtains and had inadvertently left one of the upstairs windows open for Sam to crawl in. "I found him upstairs and we were both surprised!"/div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Oh, beware of Rosie, she's going to corner you into signing up for her talent show." Bill warned. "Lee promised her a stage years ago, and he finally was able to fulfill her dream. She wants everyone in town to participate, and she won't take no for an answer!"/div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""You know Bill, you and I could strum a few strings together for a duet. Wouldn't that work?" Nathan asked./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Sure, tomorrow, I'll take you over there." Bill said "Tell me about your visit."/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Nathan filled him in on how Allie was really into the farm and learning to cook. His mother was so happy to have Allie stay, so of course he couldn't say no to his favorite ladies. Speaking of ladies, Nathan briefly touched on an old friend he saw who was quite pretty now and sang just beautifully, and then quickly went on to tell Bill about the repairs he did on the house and barn. Bill didn't miss the starry-eyed look and crooked smile though on Nathan's face talking about that 'old friend'!/div
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div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Second Chances for Nathan Chapter 6, Part 1, Page 34/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"It was time for Nathan to return to Hope Valley. It was all so bittersweet for Allie. She wanted to see her friends back home and wanted to be with her dad, but she had so much she was looking forward to with Oma. Nathan reminded her to read her book, told her how much he appreciated her helping Oma with the farm chores, and babysitting little baby Nicholas, and just keeping her grandmother company. "I expect you to learn to cook all those tasty German dishes, so we can eat better, when you come back home!" he chuckled./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Don't you worry now son; she'll be a grand cook when I'm done with her!" Emily reassured him hugging Allie./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Watch out for those little chicks Allie," Nathan said, "they need to grow a bit more before you can let them join the rest of the chickens. Don't forget to let Berta out to pasture once in a while. It's good for her to get exercise and get some sun. Oh, and make sure you bring water in for your grandmother..."/div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Okay, okay Dad!" Allie stopped him. "I know what to do. Oma and I have it all figured out," she nodded at Oma./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""She met some children her age at church yesterday, so she will have some fun too, or did you forget what you enjoyed at her age?" Emily reassured Nathan. "I know she will be a big help, so like I said before, not to worry. We are going to miss you son!" Emily started to tear up./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Now it's my turn to tell you, not to worry Ma." Nathan hugged his mother a long time./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""You keep your head up high when you walk back into Hope Valley. Know that we are very, very proud of you!" she said before she finally gave in to tears. "God speed my son."/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Nathan grabbed Allie and gave her a big hug before she started to cry and told the two, "I love you both, please take care of each other and I'll be back before you know it." he waved goodbye as Jack drove him to town to catch the stagecoach back to Hope Valley./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"At the stagecoach stop Nathan thanked Jack again for helping his mother. Jack left and Nathan waited just a few minutes before the coach arrived, but long enough to catch Dee's eye. She smiled and waved from the music store and Nathan called out, "See you soon, when I come back to pick up Allie!"/div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"It was a long dusty ride, but when Nathan arrived, he was glad to be back. Ned and Flo were still inside the mercantile and greeted him warmly outside./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""How was your visit?" Flo asked./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""It was great, long overdue I must admit." Nathan added./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Welcome back!" Ned greeted him. "I'm sure Bill will fill you in, but we have a new man here in town now. He's been busy working for Bill and Lee remodeling Billees. Wait until you see the place!"/div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""It's good to be back. I'm sure Bill will give me the lowdown" Nathan nodded. With that he stopped at the café and it was still open. He was hungry as a bear. When he stepped inside, he was greeted by Clare and Bill./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Howdy," Bill remarked. "You are just in time, as we have the last of my stew and corn bread. Have a seat and I'll bring it right away."/div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Don't forget to give him a slice of my chocolate cake!" Clare smiled her greeting at Nathan before she took off her apron and finished cleaning off the last of the dishes./div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""I won't let him." Nathan winked./div
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div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Bill set his food down on the table and grabbed the opposite chair across from him. "So, before I fill you in on what you missed here, why don't you tell me about your visit, and where is Allie?"/div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"The two friends informed the other what happened the past week. Nathan was very relieved to know that Sam was the stranger he had seen before he left. Bill told him what a big help he was working with Jesse tearing down the old bar and replacing it with a buffet table./div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Lee and him let Sam stay upstairs which worked out well. Bill laughed when he told him about Rosemary heading up the sewing circle making curtains and had inadvertently left one of the upstairs windows open for Sam to crawl in. "I found him upstairs and we were both surprised!"/div
/div
div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; font-family: 'Segoe UI Historic', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #050505; font-size: 14px;"
div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Oh, beware of Rosie, she's going to corner you into signing up for her talent show." Bill warned. "Lee promised her a stage years ago, and he finally was able to fulfill her dream. She wants everyone in town to participate, and she won't take no for an answer!"/div
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div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""You know Bill, you and I could strum a few strings together for a duet. Wouldn't that work?" Nathan asked./div
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div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;""Sure, tomorrow, I'll take you over there." Bill said "Tell me about your visit."/div
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div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"Nathan filled him in on how Allie was really into the farm and learning to cook. His mother was so happy to have Allie stay, so of course he couldn't say no to his favorite ladies. Speaking of ladies, Nathan briefly touched on an old friend he saw who was quite pretty now and sang just beautifully, and then quickly went on to tell Bill about the repairs he did on the house and barn. Bill didn't miss the starry-eyed look and crooked smile though on Nathan's face talking about that 'old friend'!/div
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