I woke up extra early today, it's still dark out. Ella and I will have another chill kind of day, which I'm excited about. I have to take her into town for more boots. I think I may take her to some other places as well, I just want to spend the day with her. I still don't know much about her, and after what Pops told me, I really need to know who this girl is. I noticed her bedroom door is still closed, she's probably still asleep. I decide to let her sleep awhile. I walk downstairs as pops is pouring two cups of coffee.
Beau: Thank you.
Pops: For what?
Beau: For the coffee.
Pops: This cup is for Ella, get your own.
Beau: She hasn't woken up yet.
Pops: What are you talking about, she's right out there.
I walk to the screen door and look out. Sure enough there she is sitting in her favorite spot. Right beside her hay bale is Pops rocking chair.
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Beau: God, she sure is beautiful.
Pops: She sure is.
Beau: Is this a morning thing for you two now?
Pops: Maybe. She's been good for me.
Beau: What do you mean?
Pops: She's good for the soul. You remember what I said? I didn't want you falling head over heels for her, because I didn't want to be the one to have to pick you up.
Beau: Yea I remember.
Pops: Son, I lied. I might sound real selfish, but I don't even care.
Beau: What is it?
Pops: I don't want her to leave, I want her to stay here and help us out on the ranch. She can stay as long as she wants. Matter of fact, I don't care if she helps out, or not. I just need my buddy here.
Beau: Your buddy?
Pops: Yes, she's my sunrise buddy, and dancing buddy. I think I would be lost without her.
He walks over and dumps the coffee out in the sink.
Beau: What are you doing?
Pops: I stayed in here talking to you, I don't want her to have cold coffee.
