Eric Camden sat at his desk, doing some reading for his sermon. He looked up and saw Kevin standing in the door. "Kevin, please come in. Sit down."

"I wont' be staying long Mr. Camden."

"Call me Eric. What can I help you with?"
"I've come to see Lucy and take her home."
Eric tried to hide his surprise. "And does she know about this?"
"No, I decided to come and talk to you first."
Eric smiled. "I see. Trying to remove obstacles?" He said with a laugh.

It was true, but he would never admit it to her father. He didn't want Eric to stand in his way. "Your brother came to see her."
"I know."
"Did you tell him to come?"
"No."
Eric didn't think so. Ben's arrival had been a surprise to Lucy. "Lucy is slow to heal. She hasn't been herself lately, so I don't know if she'll see you."

"Well I must try."

Eric nodded, thankful...and hopeful. He stood and shook Kevin's hand. "I hope everything works out."

"Thank you sir." Kevin left, with more spring to his step.

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Lucy went to door after hearing the doorbell ring. She wasn't really in the mood to talk to anyone. She froze when she opened it and saw the man she had tried so hard to forget standing there. Ben was wrong, he didn't look bad. He looked even better than she remembered.

"Can I come in?"
Her heart jumped at the sound of his voice. She stood aside and he came in.

"Do you mind if I take off my coat?"
She release her breath. "I'm sorry, let me hang it up for you. Can I get you something to eat or drink?"

"No thanks. Lucy can we talk?"

That's the Kevin she remembered. Always direct and to the point. She led him to the living and she sat down on the couch. He didn't sit next to her, but stood. Her eyes darted around the room, avoiding his eyes.

His eyes were fixed on her. "I heard you went out with Ben. Can I ask why you had dinner with Ben, when you wouldn't even take my calls?"

She shrugged. "We both have to eat and he came and I was happy to see him." Was it jealousy that brought Kevin here. But he didn't seem angry.

"Are you happy to see me?"
She sensed hope in his voice. She didn't want to hurt him. "I'm not sure."

He crossed to her and took her hands. "I love you."

"I know."

"And that will never change. No matter what you think you're responsible for."

Lucy looked up, surprised. "Did Ben tell you?"
He nodded.

"I was wrong. I accused Jeremy, when it wasn't him. I put together these pieces and thought he was some sort of monster. I had buried the earlier incident so deeply, I confused things. I'm not sure I'll ever get over it."

"Nothing is your fault. And you will heal. Jesus Christ will help you. There is trouble in this world, but Christ has overcome it."

Those were the words Father Mike had told her.

"Lucy, I want to take you back to the ranch. I want to help you heal and find faith."

That was all he wanted? After she had hurt him, he was taking her back? But she had something to give him now. "You don't need to help me find faith."

His smile faded. "Lucy it's important-."
"I know." She smiled

"You do?"
"I should have listened to you. I surrendered my heart to Jesus." His face was a mixture of joy and surprise and tears came to her eyes.

He took her hand. "You're not wearing me ring anymore. When I gave it you I made a promise. And I don't break promises."
"I don't know if I can-."
"If we never share physical love, I would still want you as my wife." He pulled her close. "I love you."

She sank into his arms. She had longed to be there for so long. She pulled his face to her and kissed him.

He kissed her deeper and whispered. "Will you marry me?"

She smiled. "Yes."

He released his breath and brought her to her feet. "We would have to fly back so Pastor Tom could marry us."
"No. I want my dad to marry us."

He hugged her tight. They stood, holding each other for so long.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Though he had been expecting it, the phone call still made him jump. "Yes Kevin?"

"Eric, could you marry us?"
A huge smile crossed his face. "Of course."

He hung up and Lou walked into his office. "Are you busy Lou?"
"Nothing to important to do, why?"

"My daughter is getting married and we need another witness."

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Kevin watched as Lucy walked down the aisle in the dress he bought her last Christmas. Her eyes glittered as she approached him. He could see her love for him. God had chosen Lucy for him.

There were no guests or flowers or even music. Just the two of them, her dad, and Lou as their witness. They said there vows and exchanged the rings. They listened with joy as Eric pronounced them man and wife. He kissed her, catching her in his arms.

Eric pulled a key from his pocket and gave it to Kevin.

"What's this?"
"The key to the cottage on the shore for your wedding night," he smiled.

"Thank you Eric."

"It's dad. Lucy knows the way."

They took a taxi out to the shore. Kevin unlocked the door, lifted Lucy and carried her in. He stood with her in his arms, looking around.

She smiled. "Do you mind?"

He set her on her feet and took her hands. "No I don't mind." They walked through the cottage, hand in hand. They stopped in the living room at the floor to ceiling windows. They watched the waves come crashing up to shore.

Lucy turned to him. "We could sit on the porch and watch the moon rise."

"Yes we could." They went out and sat on the porch swing. She nestled against him. This was his wife. He had never been happier.

They sat in silence for a while, just taking everything in.

"Kevin..."

She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. "It's really cold outside."
His heart started beating faster. "Would you like to go inside?"
She nodded. Her lips traveled to his earlobe, sending a message he could hardly ignore.

"Lucy..."

Her lips came back to his. "Maybe you could build a fire in the fireplace."

"Do you know what your doing?"
The length of her kiss was answer enough. He lifted her into his arms and carried her inside.

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Lucy stood fidgeting on Kevin's doorstep. He banged on the door. "I hope they didn't leave and go somewhere for New Year's Eve." He pulled her into his arm as the wind blew around them. Finally the door opened and Hank stood in it.

"Let us in dad it's cold out here."

He stood aside and let them in. The rest of the family came running into the living room. Ben stood in the back with a smile on his face.

"Mom, Dad, everybody... my wife, Lucy Camden Kinkirk."

"Your wife!" Patty-Mary shrieked. "And we missed the wedding!"
Kevin smiled and turned to Ben. "I didn't know if you would still be here."

Ben reached through and took Lucy's hands. "And miss kissing the bride?" He pulled her close and kissed her right on the mouth.

"And that's the last time that will happen too." Kevin pulled her back, but he laughed. There was no anger in his eyes.

She was mobbed with hugs and kisses from the rest. Even Karen's eyes had a joy that she had not seen before.

Karen hugged her and whispered. "Welcome back Lucy."
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Two days later they drove back to the ranch. Her home. This time she wasn't running away from anything. There was a promise waiting for her there. She looked up at the Rocky Mountains that were covered in snow.

Overhead, a hawk flew in the sky. It's wings were outstretched and it seemed to be floating in the air. She watched it circling the ground... It meant nothing more than it was. Her gaze went to the peaks on the mountains. "I will lift up mine eyes to the hills, from whence cometh my help."

Smiling, Kevin squeezed her hand. "Yep."

A/N: So this is the last chapter! Thank you to everyone who reviewed the chapters, they keep me motivated! I'm so happy y'all liked my very first fan fiction. I don't know, maybe I'll add an epilogue :)