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I was so happy to be home again. I knew I had to talk to my Uncle but that could wait to later. I walked into the lounge and took a seat on the other end of the couch. My uncle looked over at me and gave me a head flick asking me to follow him. I told the twins that I was going to go to the kitchen hen with Uncle Levi and I’d be right outside if they needed me. I got up and followed Levi out. We got to the kitchen and uncle put the coffee pot on. I sat opposite at the island.

“So how have things been here?” I asked Levi.

“Well it’s been running ok. I got things pretty much running good. After we lost your dad all three Alpha’s came to pay their respects. Alpha James saw me and told me he would help anytime if we needed it. The last couple of years Alpha James have sent a few of his men to help on the ranch especially during the calving months and bringing in the hay.” He looked at me.

I nodded at him. Uncle Levi handed me my coffee and I took a sip.

“Well enough of all that I better get on and start my chores. Everything you need to do with the ranch is in your dad’s office. Oh and I forgot Mr Abbot wants you to call him to set up a meeting so you can sign the paperwork for the ranch.”

“Thanks Uncle I’ll see you later!” I sat there and finished my coffee.

I knew I had a few calls to make today. First thing’s first I needed to get a new SIM card for my phone. I was dreading turning my phone on. I sighed and took my phone out of my back pocket. My fingered hoovered over the power button and decided to leave it off. I got up and checked in on the twins . They had both fallen asleep watching the tv. I pulled the door to and made my way to my dad’s office.

I pushed the door open and the smell of my dad still lingered the smell of his aftershave brut I could still smell it faintly but it was still there.

I walked towards the desk and saw a couple of pictures on his desk. There was one of me in my wedding dress. That day was one of my happy days. The other picture I picked up carefully. It was a phot of us 3 mom,dad and me. I felt my eyes welling up with tears as I brought the photo to my chest and held it against my heart. I took a deep breath and placed the photo frame back on the desk. I wiped my eyes and sat down on dad’s chair. I started up dad’s computer and found the local school and called them. After talking to the administration I had enrollled the twins into school. I then called Mr Abbotts office and made an appointment to go and see him. After calling who I had to call I decided to make another coffee and go and sit outside on the porch. It was a beautiful day and I needed so quiet time and just take everything in.

I took a seat on the chair outside the main front door leaving the front door open so I could hear the twins when they woke. I was looking out over the ranch and saw men working by the barns. There was a couple of men on horse back herding some cattle into a pasture. The goats were just munching away and the hens were clucking away. God I missed all this. I was in thought when I was shocked out of my thoughts by someone coughing. I looked over and saw a lady standing in front of me.

“Oh excuse me are you Sydney?” She asked

“Uh yes.. yes am sorry I was miles away.”

“ That’s ok my dear I’m Rose I am um a friend of Levi’s.” She told me.

“Oh it’s nice to meet you Rose, please have a seat.”

Rose climbed the 3 steps and sat down beside me. She went on to tell me that she had been helping Uncle Levi on the farm. We looked up as we heard horses hooves coming towards us.

“Rose thank you for coming.” Levi says to her whilst smiling at Rose.

Rose shyly smiled back her cheeks showing a hint of red. I love that she blushes when Levi smiles at her. I wander if there is something going on there I thought to myself.

Uncle Levi jumped down from his horse and walked up to us and said.

“Sydnee I asked Rose over to keep an eye on the twins so I can show you around the ranch. There has been some upgrades since you was last here.”

“Oh that fine but I would like to wait until the twins are awake to introduce Rose to them as they never seen her before. I don’t want them waking and I’m not here.”

“ I understand.” Levi said.

Just at that moment I heard the twins running towards the door. I stood up and told them that we were outside sitting down. As they approached they saw Uncle Levi and Rose. Gemma came to stand beside my legs and Jay walked towards Levi and stood beside him.

“Jay, Gemma this is a very good friend of mine Rose. Can you say hello to her.” As he looked between the twins.

“Hello Rose.” Gemma said shyly.

Jay just stood there trying to figure Rose out. He did that a lot with people he just meets. He tries to figure them out by watching them. When he determines if they are friendly he will talk to them. But his guard is always up.

Just at that moment Rose brought out a tin from her bag and opened it. The smell of chocolate brownies admitted the air. Uncle Levi dives his hand in and snatches one up whilst stuffing it in his mouth. Gemma stood there watching and when she saw what Uncle Levi did with the brownie she giggled. Jay looked up at Levi and furrowed his eyebrows together.

“Jay, Gemma would you both like. Brownie?” Says as she looks at them both.

The twins both looked at me waiting for me to give them permission.

“Go ahead if you would like one.” I told them.

They both walked towards Rose and both took a Brownie. They both thanked her and walked back to me. Uncle Levi took Gemma and sat her on his lap while Jay stood next to me. I lifted him onto my lap.

As they were eating I told the twins that I needed to go with Uncle Levi as he was going to show me some of the ranch. They botched looked at me while chewing on the brownie.

Jay looked up and swallowed then said,

“ mummy we want to have a look to.”

Rose looked at them.

“ Jay your mummy will be right over there, and if you like I will take you and Gemma to see the goats and chickens, would you like that?” She asked.

“Oh yes please.” as they both turned their heads quickly at me.

I smiled at them both and told them to go get there jumpers on, as it was a little chilly. They both got down from Levi and my laps and both ran inside to find their jumpers. After a few minutes they both ran back out and ran to Rose.