Dear David,

I hope that your Christmas was wonderful. The boys had so much fun. Jimmy loves his puppy and named him Terror. Danny named his Skies, who would have known that all those stories they have heard would make an impact. Rafe had more fun with the boxes then anything else. He is getting so big, but is still so small if you know what I mean.

Thank you so much for the deed. I can't believe we finally have a home. I wish you had been here to give it to me, but soon my love I am sure. May 1946 be filled with all the happiness we can hold in our hearts.

Evelyn is still on bed rest. This will probably be the last bay she will carry. The doctors are worried that she won't make it till term, and Rafe is trying so hard to stay calm. She came down for the day. You should have heard her yelling at Rafe to let her walk downstairs.

I miss you my love, God speed

Isabel

Sighing she placed the note in the envelope, leaving it unsealed she grabbed her shawl and went outside into the frigid night air.

As the door shut Rafe came down and watched as she crossed over to Danny's grave. Seeing the letter he took it out and began writing.

Gooz,

You need to come home, get Doolitte to ship you back. He will do it. Walker followed them here. She needs you now

Rafe

Folding the letter back up he sealed the envelope and went out the door.

Iz rubbed her hands over her arms in an effort to stay warm. "Hey Danny, Merry Christmas. I bet you are wondering why I am out her freezing. Did you know Timmy Johnson is Sheriff now? Well he came by a few hours ago. Father is back. He was arrested his first day in town for gambling. I'm scared Danny, who knows what he is going to do. With Evelyn pregnant, things are already tense add this and Rafe may pop.
Maybe I should leave, go to Holland and find David. He wouldn't follow us there would he?"

"You can't leave," Rafe said startling her. "Sorry didn't mean to scare you. I mean it though, running away won't help."

"I know, but I don't want someth--"

"Let me worry about it," he told her interrupting, "I need you to be there for the boys. Besides now that I have a nickname you have to let me try it out."

"A nickname?" she asked sounding unsure.

"Yeah R.J," he told her proud of himself.

"I like that, but why do I think the J stands for something other then Jacob?" Not waiting for an answer she went back to the house. "Warm your feet before you got to bed this time.

After she left Rafe turned back to the grave. "I'll keep them safe Danny as long as it takes, I promise." Leaving it at that he went back into the house.