Prairies of Heart

Chapter 9

Steady now; Scarlette said to Henry who had been asleep. Summer watched carefully as Scarlette cleansed the wound and plucked the bullet out with a tweezers. It was disgusting but intriguing, Summer thought. Henry coughed a bit and grabbed the glass of water next to him

What happened; Henry asked looking at Summer

You were shot but we are safe here. Your Sherriff would not even know of this place; Summer said

Are the kids okay? I didn't mean to drag you into this mess; Henry said

Its now our mess and they are alright. Passed out in the barn near where the dogs all lay; Summer said kissing Henry on the cheek as he looked at Scarlette

Hi, Im Scarlette but you can call me Scar. My husband won't be home for a bit, he is off to fight the war up north;  Scarlette said fixing Henry a plate of food

What do you mean our mess; Henry asked

Summer went over and kissed him then he knew that they were something. It was different. When Lucille kissed him, there was no spark but when Summer did it felt like the world was gonna chuck a barrel over a waterfall. Summer pulled back and stared down at Henry's pants, she chuckled and Scarlette did as well, so he looked down and saw that his cock was bulging out

Dear lord have almighty, that spring chickens got you cooked; Scarlette said making them all laugh and Henry grabbed a blanket covering his pants

Poor thing; Summer said and went out the door

You better take well of her. When Kennedy died, Summer had her whole world upside down. Haven't seen that doll smile in years; Scarlette said and looked out to the window where Summer was playing with the kids

I think I may be in lust and love with her; Henry said and Scarlette dropped the spoon in her soup

Well damn boy, put a ring on; Scarlette said going over to a box

Whats that; Henry asked

Her sisters ring; Scarlette said giving him it. It was green with red rubies on the bottom and silver enlaced

Looks like its an heirloom; Henry said

It came from her granddaddy and was passed on till the girls parents left; Scarlette said

What if she says no, we only been a few days with one another; Henry said

When yall leaving; Scarlette asked

Maybe in a few days till I'm well; Henry said

I will cook something up; Scarlette added giving a wink then left

Henry layed down and examined the ring. It was gorgeous but it was too soon. They only had begun to know one another. He didn't want to scare her off. Henry grew fond over the kids and especially Mason, they played cards a bit before he had to go check on Summer outside the other night. Just then and only then did he think that maybe this woman was going to be his forever and that he had his own little family. Closing his eyes, Henry muttered an "I love you Summer", but had he not known that she came into the room and heard it