a wave of tears that threatened to spill over. She was happy.
 
 She was learning what that meant. She slid her palm into
 
 Cassia’s and tugged her close again, wrapping her arms around
 
 her waist. It was too early for the day to be warm yet, but the
 
 heat of their bodies melded together. It was too early to know
 
 what would happen when the regular work time rolled around,
 
 but whatever happened, Adalynn knew they’d be there to
 
 support each other. Even if they just took small steps and got
 
 to fully know each other as they entered into a real
 
 relationship, that was everything.
 
 “So, goats?” Adalynn said jokingly as she leaned in to kiss
 
 Cassia again. “Where does one even get goats?”
 
 “I don’t know,” Cassia responded on a giggle. “But I’m sure
 
 we can find out.”
 
 Epilogue
 
 Cassia
 
 Who knew goats could be so much work?
 
 Cassia grunted as she hefted out yet another bale of straw
 
 from the back of their new pickup. The thing was actually an
 
 old beater, but it worked perfectly for hauling around hay and
 
 feed and manure from the small barn for the goats that they’d
 
 constructed. As if the chickens in their coop could sense the
 
 excitement, they clucked and squealed in their enclosed little
 
 yard.
 
 “It’s official. I’m soaked in my own sweat,” Adalynn said as
 
 she hefted off another bale. The things looked small, but they
 
 were heavy as heck.
 
 “That shouldn’t be such a turn-on.” Cassia grinned and
 
 reached for another bale.
 
 Adalynn wiped at her forehead. She had her hair done up