"I… I can't." Reba says walking away from him. Brock stands up and takes her hand in his.
"What's wrong? I thought we both agreed that this was for the best?" Brock asks her.
"It's just too soon Brock. I have 2 daughters to think about right now. When their dad just died, I couldn't even think about asking them to consider taking in a step father. Maybe in a few years when Nellie's a little bit older." Reba says to him. Brock lets go of her hand and looks away.
"Maybe I won't be here in a few years for you to marry. I am getting older Reba. I can't wait any longer for you." He says to her.
"Well, then I'm sorry; but I'm going to have to ask you to leave, and never again to return." Reba states looking away from him with tears in her eyes.
"Alright then, I will walk out that door, and you'll never have to worry about me again." Brock says. He walks over to the door, looks at her one more time. "I just want you to know Reba Nell McKinley Halliway, I've always loved you, and will continue to love you from a distance."
"That's all I ask for." Reba says. Just then, Brock exits the door of the restaurant. Teri and Nellie walk over to her.
"What's going on Mom?" Teri asks her. Reba wraps her arms around her daughters.
"Nothing… I told Brock Hart that I couldn't marry him. He's going to leave us alone now, just like he should." Reba says. She picks up her purse and they exit the restaurant.