The trapper and a gang.

Chapter 45: Marston and Morgan

May 1910, Beecher's Hope

Beatrice's POV

It's sunny today, dad went hunting with John, Jack didn't want to come with them, he prefers to read stories about knights and dragons, he even promised to do the reading to me but first I have to help mom milk the cows.

She watches everything I do.

- That's good, you're doing well. She said smiling.

- Thanks Mom. I answer her by returning her smile.

- By the way, do you know where Hosy is? She asks me, taking the bucket of milk that I had just filled.

- I think he's playing with Rufus, but I don't know where exactly.

- I'll go check it out.

She left the barn and I finish milking the second cow.

Sarah's POV

-Hosy! Where are you? I called.

No answer. This kid is as quick as a rabbit and cunning as a fox.

I went around our house, he is not there.

- Hosy!

I'm heading over to Abigail and John's house, maybe he's playing there.

-Hello Sarah!I turn my head and see Uncle.

- Hi Uncle. Haven't you seen Hosea?

- Yeah, he's playing with the dog and Jack near the tree.

- Thank you.I hasten to get there.

- You know, you're a little too protective of this kid. Uncle told me.

- I know, but it's stronger than me and you know it! I told him, and turned to him one last time and immediately resumed my goal.

It's true, I am very protective of my son, since he was born I have always looked after him, he was born a month in advance and I was worried. And I'm still worried about him. Finally I heard laughter and barking, I finally saw my son and Jack trying to teach Rufus some tricks.

- What are you kids doing?

- We're trying to teach Rufus tricks! Hosea replied.

- But he is as stubborn as a mule. Jack replied with a sigh.

- You should try with some meat.

- Meat? Hosea asked.

- Yes, he will obey more easily if you have meat.

- Yes! You're right momma! You coming Jack?

The two boys rushed to the house to get meat, I let out a slight laugh and took a deep breath.

So much has happened in recent years. Some time after reuniting with John and Abigail, they broke up due to an attack on the ranch where Arthur and John worked. They had decided to be done with these guys who had attacked and Abigail had had enough of it . She had asked me to come with her, but I couldn't go and leave Arthur. She often wrote to me to get some news thanks to Jack's help, and I answered her often.

We had decided to help John as best we could. With time, we had run into Uncle, Charles and Sadie had appeared, I was so happy to see them again.

All together we had built the ranch, and in the final after John and Abigail were officially married, they asked us to come and settle here in Beecher's Hope. Arthur and I had agreed and we then built our new house on their land. Then Charles and Sadie left and a few months later Hosea was born, and I didn't even know I was pregnant until the fourth month, I hadn't had any symptoms or a big belly for him. Even if he had been born full term, he would have been a small baby. Arthur chose his name in memory of Hosea whom he considered to be as a father.

Life is really sweet, after all we've been through, we finally live. And even though Arthur is still sick, thanks to the herbal remedy I gave him and the dry, hot weather of this place, I'm sure that in the end he won't even die of his illness. It has never infected anyone and I have a lot of hope.

Third's person POV

The afternoon was drawing to a close when Arthur and John returned from the hunt. Dinner is served and when they got into the house:

- Dad! Hosea shouted running towards Arthur.

Arthur took him in his arms laughing and walked into the living room.

- It smells really good. John said as he approached Abigail to kiss her.

- Thanks Sarah, she made us her famous cornbread.

- It's nothing, it makes me happy! Sarah replied, smiling.

She walked over to Arthur and hugged him and placed a kiss on his cheek.

- It went well? She asked.

- Yeah, we had a doe, a turkey and three rabbits.

Everyone sat down at the table and ate, laughed ... at the end of the dinner, Beatrice got down to the piano and played some melodies, everyone listened. She learned with Abigail's help and she has gotten better over time, now she plays better than anyone.

- I was a good teacher. Abigail said with pride.

- That is true. But you could also learn to cook from Sarah. Uncle replied to tease her.

- Shut up you old man! She replied laughing.

Everyone laughed. Hosea was in Arthur's arms and was starting to fall asleep. Having noticed, Sarah got up from the chair and said to Arthur:

- I'll take him to bed.

- No it's okay, I'll do it. Arthur replied, getting up slowly so as not to wake Hosea.

- Okay. I'll open the doors for you.

She walked over to the front door and opened it for Arthur. They walked to their house quietly so as not to wake their son. Sarah opened the door of their house and their sons' bedroom.

Arthur laid him down gently in the bed and Sarah undressed him and put the blanket on him and placed a kiss on his forehead. They left the house and enjoyed the fresh air. Arthur took out a cigarette but Sarah took it from him.

- Arthur ... she said, frowning.

- Just this once. He said.

- You know very well it's bad for you.

Arthur let out a sigh and abdicated, he looked at Sarah for a moment.

- What? She asks with a smirk.

- I find you beautiful tonight.

- Ha? Only tonight? And the other evenings I wasn't?

Arthur let out a slight laugh and pulled her closer.

- Do we have any ideas, Mr. Morgan? She asked.

- Maybe, Mrs Morgan.

She let out a laugh and Arthur came over to kiss her in the neck.

Things are really perfect for them. They are happy together. It's like in a dream. A few years back they never thought they could have such a life, and yet they have it now. Really, life is good and full of hope.

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Hey everybody! Sorry for not having posted anything on this book for over a year. Really sorry! A lot happened and I didn't really have any inspiration for some of my books anymore. But now I will try to take this story slowly and surely!

Hoping that you enjoyed this chapter which is obviously not the final chapter because we will soon arrive at the events of the first Red dead Redemption!

With all my love I wish you a good day or a good night!