“We thought you’d never get here,” said David, as he ran alongside the wagon. Liam pulled to a stop, set the brake and climbed down. He came around to Eleanor’s side and helped her down while David held the horses. “Son, will you take the horses to the barn and unharness them, please?” “Sure will.” David climbed up on the bench, released the brake and flicked the reins. The team headed to the barn with the boy driving them. Eleanor was always amazed by how grown up he was. Both of Liam’s children were wonderful. Out of all her pupils, they were her favorites and not just because she was marrying their father. Though she wasn’t supposed to have favorites, she did. Some of her students were a handful. Misbehaving and loud, refusing to mind her or do their homework. And their parents were not much better. It was true that the acorn didn’t fall far from the tree. “Eleanor?” Liam’s voice brought her mind back to the present. “Yes.” “Shall we go inside? I’m sure Becky’s waiting.
