When she was done, Bobby got up and she instinctually patted him on the bum. He turned and smiled, then fell in to her with a huge hug.

“Thank you for understanding,” he said.

Joan watched him leave the room and began to softly sob.

About halfway through the movie, Bobby seemed to be nodding off. “Joan, what do you think we give him his bottle and get him to bed?”

“I think that’s a great idea.” Joan agreed.

Once the bottle was prepared, Bobby cuddled up into his mother’s arm. She placed the nipple to his lips and he began to suck. It was only a few minutes later that Bobby was sound asleep. The two women looked at each other and smiled. Joan was able to pick him up and place him in his bed. Once under the covers, she placed her hand on the side of his face. He smiled and fell fast asleep. “Goodnight baby Bobby,” she whispered.

“Two weeks went by too fast,” Joan declared as she was packing for her flight the next day.

“Yes it did, sis,” Theresa agreed.

“Is Bobby in his room?” Joan asked

“Yes, I think he has started packing. Are you sure about this?”

“If you are ok with it, then I don’t see we have any other choice.” Joan said.

“Let’s go talk to him before he finishes.”

Both women entered Bobby’s bedroom. Since his duffle bag was never found, there really wasn’t much for him to pack, so he was essentially done. He looked up at his mother and aunt. “I don’t need any help, there isn’t much to pack.”

“Maybe you don’t have to pack at all.” Joan started.

“I don’t understand.”

“Your aunt and I have been talking, and we think, if you’re up to it, you should stay here and help her with the ranch. She can homeschool you here so you can finish high school without all of the stress.”

“Really?” Bobby said excitedly. “But what about you?”

“I will be fine. In fact, we both think that it might be a good idea for me to eventually join the both of you here. Over the next few months I will sell the house and begin looking for a new job, closer to the ranch.”

“Auntie, this is ok for you?”

“Absolutely. In fact, with your help, and eventually your mother’s, I can have Sarah move back in. I miss her terribly.”

“Well?” Joan asked.

“Yes, absolutely!” Bobby confirmed.

With this he ran up to his mother and gave her a big hug.

“Thank you for this, mom.”

“No. Thank you and your aunt. I have spent the last few years so worried about everything. You and your aunt reminded me about all of the things that are important. You have a wonderful summer. I will be back in the Fall to join you.”

Bobby ran off in to the field to play with Bear. Joan giggled at the teenaged boy running around in just a shirt and diaper. “He really is happy here.”

“You will be too,” Theresa replied.