Blue Autumn in the Bayou (Gumbo Love)
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“I’m loving the idea, Travis. I want to start a family as soon as we get married.”
“Speaking of which, where’s that beautiful wife of mine?”
* * * *
Travis held Autumn close to his heart as they lay in bed. “Autumn?”
“Hmm hum.”
“We have the right ingredients don’t you think?”
Autumn turned in his arms and looked up into his face. “You always knew we did. Somehow, you knew even when I was behaving like a frightened psychotic. Yes, babe. I think we have all the right ingredients.”
“We have a lot to talk about in the next few months, darling. But I promise I’ll do whatever it takes, whatever you want. I want you to be happy. More than anything I want us to be a family.”
“We are a family already. I trust you and I’m willing to meet you halfway to make sure our family remains whole.”
Travis pressed his lips against her forehead. “Well, we’ve got a few months to figure it all out.”
Autumn sighed heavily and turned back in Travis’s embrace. “I’m happy, Travis. I’m no longer afraid.”
“You have no reason to. I’m here. I’ll always protect you, no matter what.”
“Goodnight, my heart.”
“Goodnight, darling.”