" So how are things in Texas lately? Besides you having a client that brought you up here to me." Bull asked.
" Well I might be getting a pet soon. One of Daddy's sheepdogs on the ranch is getting up there for herding so Rex will be comin to live with me soon. My sister has a collie for the kids on their spread so she couldn't take him."
" I would love to have a dog. But I need to find a building that allows them first. I think I'd probably have a collie mix if I could find a nice rescue dog."
" I understand. I think you'd be good with a pet Jason."
She sighed. " Sometimes I think Daddy wanted me to be a ranchers wife and have a bunch of grandbabies runnin around even though Jessica already gave those to him."
" You are still young enough to have babies if you want."
" I know but I'm not there just yet . If I have a four legged one in my house that's going to be an adjustment for me. "
" I understand but I also know that dog will be sleeping on the foot of your bed in no time."
She laughed. " Probably he is a big softie , like someone else I know." She ran her hand over his face gently. " You don't have a fever. That's good." She said softly.
" Are you worried about me beautiful?"
" Maybe a little. Seems like someone should be now and then."
" It's just my sinuses. I feel better since I ate something."
" Good." " This blanket is very soft."
" Marissa gave it to me."
" She takes good care of you." " How's Benny doing?"
" Hmm I think you have a little crush on him." He joked. " He's fine."
" Well I cant see past his boss for one thing but I do find a brilliant legal mind sexy ."
" I understand ."
" I'm glad." She lifted her arm and the sleeve of his shirt slid down revealing a fresh scar just below her wrist.
" How did I miss that honey? What happened.."
" Oh I was at my dermatologist and I had a freckle or a mole that looked hinky so she removed it. It was a little deeper than she thought but it's all good." " I watch my skin with the Texas sun."
He nodded. "I see. I'm glad she took care of it for you."
" Me too. "
She curled into him. " I can't remember the last time I was like this on a weekend with anyone."
" And I'm the lucky man who gets the pleasure. It's been a while for me too." His voice trailed off and his fingers played with her hair for a moment.
" Where did you go just then?"
" I was just thinking, wondering if I am fair to women by keeping things casual most of the time."
" You fell hard for Izzy and that didn't work. I understand being a little gun shy. I was with someone and I thought I loved him and would settle but well Shawn didn't want me working. He thought my law degree should hang on the wall and collect dust or something. I was supposed to learn how to cook and clean and be a little homemaker. You know that lasted a red hot minute." She smirked.
" Well I would never tell you that you can't work. You make excellent Huevos Rancheros however, You need that to be happy."
" Thank you darlin , I wish other people understood that sometimes."
" Hey, do you need to talk?" His thumb lifted her chin gently .
" Just the same old thing. When am I going to settle down and have roots, I can't even commit to a paint color for a while. How am I going to get a man when I fight with them in court. You name it my sister and my mama have said it. I love them but I can't be Ranch Wife Barbie like them. It isn't me. I make nice fried chicken and potato salad and a mean spiked lemonade and devils food cake. I think they see it as being more female than having my own home and money. I don't need to wait and go to the Walmart in the next town once a month for groceries. I can get things online and afford food whenever,". She sighed. " You dont need to hear all that ."
" Hey I want to listen. I like an independent woman who holds her own. I'd be bored to tears with a perfect housewife at home."
She kissed his cheek. " Thank you ."
He wiped something damp off of her lower eyelid. " You need some rest angel." " Relax right here with me."