Court reached his house to see his mom and the twins getting out of the truck. Court walked over to the truck and helped his mom with the items she had gotten in town. Marie followed Court into the house and started unloading her bags as Court leaned on the counter.

"So where were you coming back from?" Marie asked as she threw Court an apple to munch on.

"Dani came by and it started to rain so we sat on the porch until it stopped and then I walked her home." Court said sounding as casual as possible then taking a bite out of the apple.

"I didn't think you and Dani would become friends, she's much younger then you." Marie replied putting food away into the cupboards.

"She's only three years younger, that's not that bad." Court said starting to feel annoyed. If everyone found out how he felt for Dani, her age was going to be the main issue. At first all Court wanted was to be friends with Dani, he only saw her as a little girl, but there was always something about her that got to him and he still didn't know what it was. Marie watched as her son looked at nothing in deep thought. She always wondered what was running through his mind.

"It makes me think of you dad and I when I think of the two of you." Marie said trying to get into Court's thoughts. It seemed to work because Court looked at Marie as he tried to cover up his shock.

"What are you trying to say mom?" Court asked not really knowing what was going through his mom's head.

"I think you like this girl, but your so much like your daddy you probably denied it sometime." Marie said with a smirk on her face, the one she inherited to Court. Court looked at his mom with a blank face not knowing what to say. He knew he couldn't be able to keep this from his mom for to long, but he really didn't know what to say.

"What do you want me to say?" Court asked, suddenly his apple became very fascinating.

"I want you to tell me how you really feel." Marie simply replied.

"Alright okay, I like her mom, I really liked her, just please don't go tell her parents and everyone because we were sort of keeping it a secret and I know her dad wouldn't agree with any of this, like you said everyone thinks she's a little girl." Court said giving into his mom knowing he couldn't lie to her. Marie walked over to her son and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Well she's cute." Marie said and laughed as Court playfully shoved her. Court felt like a great weight had been taken off of him.

A few days later Abigail Trant returned home with the new baby. Maureen and Dani spent the few days before cleaning the house for the mom. Dani hadn't seen Court since the day of the storm and she yearned to see him. To Dani it seemed he was the only thing on her mind, she thought about their times at the lake, their secret brushing of their hands, how much she loved him, but when she thought about loving him she felt confused. Dani didn't know if she loved him, She didn't know if it was possible to love him yet. Dani walked into her room after eating her breakfast, it was Sunday so she had to go to church. In order to see Court and to prove that she wasn't a little girl her mama agreed to her staying for the regular service. She also didn't complain when her mama told her to put a skirt on which was unlike Dani, but she did want to look good for Court. After putting on her white skirt that Dani never wore and a nice button down t-shirt, Dani put her hair up and walked into the kitchen. Abigail sat in a chair holding Missy and looked at Dani with shock. It was the prettiest Dani had ever looked.

Maureen pulled into the church parking lot and turned off the engine. Everyone got out of the car and walked towards the entrance. The Foster's were there, waiting for them and Dani smiled when she looked at Court.

"What on earth are you doing at church?" Abigail asked astonished to see Marie Foster bring her children to church.

"Well I thought it might do the kids some good, maybe straighten up Rob and Dennis, besides I wanted to see this cute baby." Marie said and Missy was handed to her to hold. As Marie held the baby she looked towards Dani and eyed her. Dani felt taken back, she wondered if Marie knew something and if she did what she thought about it. After walking inside the church everyone took his or her seats. The twins left for Sunday school leaving everyone relieved. Marie and Abigail sat beside each other holding the little ones. Dani took the spot next to Court looking casual.

"I don't think I've ever seen you look so pretty Dani." Court said in a whisper looking forward so know one would notice, Dani smiled and blushed.

"Thank you, I haven't come to see you in awhile." Dani replied looking down into her lap.

"I noticed, kind of got quiet without you around." Court said finally looking at her teasingly. Dani slapped him playfully and the two of them laughed. As Court laughed he caught his mom watching him and stopped laughing. Dani noticed this and knew she would have to ask him about it later. As they sat listening to the church service Court once again slipped his hands in Dani's and brushed it with his thumb.

After church Abigail invited the Foster's over for the day. Maureen and Dani set up the picnic table outside and brought a jug of iced tea out as well. After setting up Dani sat on a bench beside Court. Matthew pulled up to the house and got out of his truck.

"Court how's the land coming along?" Matthew asked walking up to him and Dani holding his fishing rods.

"It's fine Sir I guess, it'd be coming along better if I had some better tools, but I'm doing my best with the ones I got." Court replied standing up to shake Matthew's hand.

"Oh well you know what I have some tools you can borrow, Dani how about you take my fishing poles to the shed and show Court the place so he can find some good tools." Matthew said handing the fishing poles over to Dani. Dani nodded at Court and started walking towards the shed. Court took the fishing poles away from Dani so he could carry them. Dani opened up the doors and let Court in. He looked around and noticed some tools he could use. Dani looked at him and smiled leaning on the door. Court looked back and grabbed her wrist and drew her into the small shed.

"I haven't been able to kiss you for awhile." Court whispered wrapping his arms around Dani's waist.

"Then what are you waiting for?" Dani asked teasingly and smiled as Court's lips brushed hers. Court pulled away and smiled brushing her lips with his fingers. "There was something I wanted to ask you." Dani whispered remembering at the church. Court nodded for her to continue. "Does your mom know something? Because she was eyeing me at church." Dani replied.

"That woman can see right through me Dani, she got it out of me, but she wasn't upset about it, but if you want I told her not to go around telling everyone." Court said playing with Dani's hand affectionately.

"Tell everyone what Court? What are we exactly?" Dani asked kind of confused. He never asked her if she wanted to go steady with him, so Dani didn't know what exactly they were.

"I don't know, I guess I never really thought about that, all I know is that I really do care about you and I hate not being with you." Court whispered and leaned down to kiss Dani one last time. Dani smiled and the two of them walked back to their families.