Page 80 of Forever and Always

“Welcome, friends.” Jace’s voice boomed with pride and pleasure at what they’d accomplished. “We are grateful for your help with this barn.” He held up a sign he’d found in the ashes and had polished to a gleam.Chet Berch. Cowboy. Ranch Owner.“Chet is gone, but he will always be a part of this place.”

While everyone waited, Jace strode to the barn and nailed the sign over the door.

Upon his return, he pulled Dianne to his side and signaled Eddie to join him. “My wife, my son, and I thank you for your help. I’ll ask the blessing, and then, everyone, dig in.”

People filled their plates. The buzz of conversation circled Dianne just as Jace’s arm did.

“I have found home,” she murmured.

“Here? On the ranch?”

“No.” She pressed her palm to his chest. “Here in your heart.” She pressed her other hand to her chest. “And you are here in my heart.”

“Right where I belong.”