Death and Love

The next day Adam surprised Meg and David by taking them to the sheepdog trials they were holding that weekend. As they stood there watching the different dogs and owners, Adam was explaining the basics to David who stood in wonder

Meg loved to watch the different dogs everytime she went to a trial and she especially loved to watch her two favorites dogs when they competed. Zac was at Meg and Adam's feet the whole time watching intently. After Adam was done explaining, he leaned over and pulled Meg into him.

"I've been ignoring you" He said almost regretfully.

"It's fine really" Meg said as she placed a soft kiss on his lips.

"Oh get a room" David said jokingly.

Meg looked over and smiled at him. "You'll find someone one day David."

He shrugged his shoulders unsure. Meg leaned over and whispered in his ear.

"Maggie seems to like you." He smiled at that.

As they walked back to the truck, Adam twirled Meg around to face him.

Whatever you said to David worked, this is the first time I've ever seen him really smile the whole time I've met him."

"I just have that affect on people" Meg said.

Adam pulled her against him. "Well you certainly had that affect on me."

Meg kissed him and kept on walking.

"Oh no you don't" Adam said as he picked Meg up and carried her to the car with David laughing behind them, Zac leaping around the two, and everyone staring. But Meg and Adam didn't care.

Once they were in the truck. The three broke into hysterical laughter "If your not careful, your going to ruin my reputation" Adam said into her ear on the ride back.

Meg laughed and cuddled into him.

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When they got back to the farm. Meg, Adam, and David walked with Zac up to the field, which Adam had already set up a practice course on.

Zac went through the whole course flawlessly, and when the three humans looked at his time, it was incredible.

"Good boy Zac!" Meg praised the dog as she hugged him.

As David stayed behind to pack the course up. Meg, Adam, and Zac walked back to the house.

"I should probably be going" Meg said with sorrow in her voice. "I promised mom, dad and Maggie that I would have tea with them tonight since you and I had dinner last night."

Adam pulled her into a soft hug. "Don't be gone too long."

Meg laughed as she lovingly kissed his cheek. "I'll be back tomorrow, unless something happens to mom.

He took her face in his hands and kissed her. "I'll see you soon."

Meg smiled and kissed him back.

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Meg got home at the same Maggie jumped over the gate. The two stopped short when they saw the Doctor's car outside the house. The sisters exchanged glances and ran.

The raced into the house and straight to their mom's room. They were not prepared to see their mom in her bed looking frailer than she had in months.

Heather looked at her two daughters and motioned for them. The two sat on either side of the bed holding their mother's hand.

"I have my last wishes for you two girls and I want you to hear them. Maggie, I have convinced your father to let you stay here. You three need each other and therefore need to stay together. And Meg, I want you to be happy with Adam McAdam, I can see in your eyes that you love him and need him."

Heather then turned towards Keith. "Watch out for the girls and mostly watch out for your self. You'll be fine together you three."

And with all four of the Moores in the room. Heather Moore peacefully passed away.

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Adam and David were in the middle of eating supper when there was a knock at the door. Adam excused himself and opened it and there standing out on the doorstep was a sobbing Meg.

Adam pulled her into his arms tightly.

"Shhh…" he whispered into her ear as he rubbed her back soothingly. "What happened my love."

"She's dead Adam" Meg sniffled. "Mom's dead"

"David clean up these dishes" Adam ordered as he picked Meg up into his arms and carried her up the stairs. Zac followed concerned about his favorite girl.

Once they were in Adam's room he sat on the bed with her in his lap. She looked so fragile at that moment that he was afraid he was going to break her.

Zac had his head on his master's knee looking worried.

"Meg" Adam whispered calmly. "I'm here sweetheart, it's okay."

Meg lifted her tear stained face to look at him. "It all happened so fast Adam, dad told me just yesterday that she didn't have long to live, but I never imagined that it would happen today."

A fresh wave of sobs hit her as she buried her face into Adam's chest.

After a while the sobs subsided and she gently lifted herself off of Adam's lap "I should go."

Before she even moved, Adam grabbed her hand and pulled her back. "Your going nowhere in this state and in the dark for that matter. You are staying right here with me and Zac.

He lay down and pulled her into his arms again as Zac jumped onto the bed next to them. He licked Meg's face and placed his head on her arm.

Meg gently kissed Adam on the lips and caressed his cheek. "Thank you for being there for me Adam…I..I..love you."

Adam kissed her back and pulled her even closer, which in turn made Zac snuggle more into Meg's side.

"I love you too Meg. You have changed my life in a wonderful way and I thank you for that."

Meg snuggled deep into his arms and the two slept soundly with Zac next to Meg.