Chapter 4

After dinner that evening, Randy put Alanna to bed and closed her door. Cassie was out on the porch watching the sunset when Randy walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

"Thank you for doing this for Alanna." Randy stated.

"Anytime. I figured with the new baby on the way she could use this." Cassie responded. "When is the baby due?"

"The C-section is next Tuesday morning. So I have to fly out right after RAW." Randy answered.

"Ok." Cassie responded.

"Come with me to St. Louis next week." Randy stated.

"Do you think that's a good idea?" Cassie asked.

"If Samantha asks, I'll just tell her that you are my new PA. She doesn't need to know anything." Randy answered.

"What about your family?" Cassie asked.

"They know that I wont go back to Samantha and they know that I have been separated from her for nearly 7 months. They expected me to move on months ago." Randy answered.

"Ok." Cassie responded.

It was then that Randy claimed her lips in a sweet kiss that was soon interrupted when another truck pulled up to the house. Cassie turned around to see who it was. Corey emerged from the truck and walked over to the front steps.

"What the hell is he doing here?" Corey demanded.

"I intvited him here. This is MY house after all." Cassie answered. "Now get off my property before I call the sheriff."

"This isn't over Cassie!" Corey stated before speeding off in his truck.

"I think some time in St. Louis would be good for me." Cassie stated.

"Good." Randy stated as he pulled her into his arms.

"I think its bedtime for me. The sun rises at 5am around here." Cassie stated.

"Then off to bed we go." Randy responded.

The next morning Cassie was up and dressed by 5am. She prepared breakfast for the ranch help as well as for herself, Randy and Alanna. Randy and Alanna came downstairs dressed when they smelled breakfast cooking.

"You didn't have to get up so early." Cassie stated as she put the food on platters.

"I wanted to help you out." Randy responded.

"You're too sweet." Cassie stated. "Can you put the platters on the table and unlock the front door."

"Sure thing." Randy responded.

"Where's daddy?" Alanna asked.

"He is putting breakfast on the table. Do you want to help me make pancakes?" Cassie answered.

"Sure!" Alanna exclaimed.

Cassie helped Alanna stand on a step-stool and they started to mix the batter for the pancakes. Randy walked into the kitchen and watched Cassie with Alanna. He couldn't help but smile. Samantha never tried to cook with Alanna, she just pulled stuff from the freezer and heated it up. The ranch hands were starting to arrive at the house and Randy bowed out of the kitchen.

"Can we make daddy special pancakes?" Alanna asked.

"Sure. What do you want to make him?" Cassie answered.

"Hearts." Alanna responded.

"Ok. Let's make your daddy heart shaped pancakes." Cassie stated as she pulled out a heart shaped pan.

Once the pancakes were done, Cassie plated them and walked out to the dinning room with Alanna carrying the syrup. Once everyone was at the table, Cassie made sure that Randy got the heart shaped pancakes. Alanna sat inbetween Cassie and Randy as she didn't know the ranch hands and was frightened by them.

"Andrew, David and Macy this is Randy and his daughter Alanna. They are joining us for a few days. I work with Randy. Also next week I will not be coming back to the Ranch after the show as I will be going to St. Louis for a few days." Cassie stated.

"Miss Cassie, where is Mr. Corey?" Macy asked.

"Corey will no longer be joining us. If he is spotted on my property, the Sheriff is to be called right away." Cassie answered.

"Yes ma'am." Macy responded.

"Miss Alanna and I will be taking care of the baby animals this morning and then maybe Randy, Alanna and I will take Brandy and Honey out to the pastures." Cassie stated. "Andrew how is the new fence coming along?"

"Good, Miss Cassie. Should be done this week." Andrew answered.

"Alright. Enjoy your breakfasts and lets get to work. Lunch will be served out at the barn around 11." Cassie stated.

After Andrew, David and Macy were finished eating they headed out to get started on work. Cassie and Randy cleared the table while Alanna finished eating. As Cassie loaded the dishwasher, Randy stood next to her and smiled.

"What?" Cassie asked.

"Whose idea was the heart shaped pancakes?" Randy asked.

"Alanna's. She wanted to make them especially for you." Cassie answered with a smile.

"She's a sweetheart. Thank you for cooking with her. She loves helping out, but Samantha doesn't do much of anything." Randy stated.

"You're welcome." Cassie responded.

Once the dishes were done, Randy, Alanna and Cassie headed to the barn to take care of the baby animals before saddling up Brandy and Honey for a morning ride. Alanna loved caring for the baby animals and couldn't wipe the smile off her face.

"Miss Cassie, does the baby cow have a name yet?" Alanna asked.

"No she doesn't. Would you like to name her?" Cassie answered.

"Could I?" Alanna asked excitedly.

"You sure can." Cassie answered with a soft smile.

"Mattie. Her name should be Mattie." Alanna stated after thinking for a little bit.

"It's perfect." Cassie stated.