The trapper and a gang.

CH44: A family and old friends.

A few years have passed. 8 years have passed. We are in 1907. Beatrice is a pretty little girl of 8 years old. She has her father's eyes, her mother's mouth, her father's behavior, and her mother's strength.

Now that they are three, Arthur finds a job in a ranch not far from where they live.Sarah travels as often as possible to see how he is doing. The disease is still there, she does not want Arthur to tire. And she teaches all that a mother can teach to her child. Especially to ride a horse and use a weapon.

She also takes Beatrice, to teach her to ride, and she learns quickly. One day they go to the ranch to visit Arthur. And Sarah does not know how beautiful her day will be.

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I arrive with Beatrice at the ranch. Arthur works in the stables. He has been working here for three months, he says he appreciates this work. It is true that despite our past outlaw, we are doing well.

Beatrice does not know anything about our past, she asks us certain questions like how Arhur and I met each other, questions about our families....Arthur and I try to be as honest as possible. But we will not tell her anything about the gang. We want her to have a good, decent life.

We are getting closer to Arthur, he has not seen us yet.

- Dad!!! shouted Beatrice, running towards him.

Arthur turns, smiles and takes Beatrice in his arms, I approach him and kiss his cheek.

- Are you okay? I ask him.

- Never better. How are you? He ask.

- Beatrice wanted to see you. So we ride.And she rode like a big girl now.

- Really? Are you already a big girl? Arthur asked, looking at Beatrice and tickling her neck.

- Yes, Dad! Mom says I ride as well as you and her !! Next time we'll go to the lake, mom?

- Yes, if you're nice, all right?

- Yes!!! She say, full of joy.

Arthur put down Beatrice, we watch her run, jump ... She is so fulfilled.Arthur takes me by the waist and kisses my neck and we look at our daughter. I am happy. We are happy.

- You know, I had the idea that we could take a picture together, all three. A family portrait.I said.

- Yeah ... it's a good idea. We'll go tomorrow if you want.

- Yes, it will be great.

At the same moment, we saw Abe approach us with someone.

- Hello Mr. Morgan, how are you? Hello Mrs. Morgan! He asks.

- Well, Abe ... the work is almost done and ...

At this moment, we remain stuck in front of the other man who stands behind Abe. And he too seems as shocked as we are.

- Oh, let me introduce you, Mr. Milton. He is new, and he needs to be forged. Said Abe.

- Mr. Milton? Said Arthur.

- Jim ... Jim Milton. Answered the man.

- Well, Mr Morgan, Mrs Morgan, I wish you a good day. Abe replied, moving away.

When we find ourselves alone all three, I can not help but jump into John's arms.

- Oh my God!!! I never thought I'd see you again !!! Where are Abigail and Jack? They are with you? Tears flow from my eyes, tears of joy.