Page 56 of All In Good Time
He’d nearly died during his last trip back in time and she wasn’t about to let that happen again. He’d be safer here with Maggie and Dylan. The problem in telling him that would be his reaction. It would undoubtedly make him more determined to go. So, she’d keep that to herself.
“My darling man, are ye saying I cannae take care of meself? Because if ye are, I’m offended.” That should take him one step closer to acceptance. As she gazed at him, she saw his face softening from angry scowl to soft eyed love.
“I ken yer a verra capable woman. A force to be reckoned with. I’ve seen it with me own two eyes. ’Tis just that I dinnae wish to be away from ye. Ye ken how much I love ye. I’ll miss ye, Edna.” He gazed at her with puppy dog eyes.
Now who was playing who. He was on to her game, trying to soften her stance with his sweet words and even sweeter face. “Angus, I’ll miss ye as well, but this is something I must do on me own.”
“I dinnae care for it, but if that’s the way ye want it, then I’ll respect yer wishes.”
“Thank ye, love. I’ll be as quick as I possibly can and back here before ye can miss me too much.” She hopped up from her seat and into Angus’ lap, where she clasped his face in her hands and kissed him. Angus, never one to miss an opportunity, held her to him and kissed her soundly, leaving Edna wishing she didn’t have to go.
“Dr. Ferguson is waiting fer ye out front with the horses, Auntie.” Maggie peeked her head into the dining room and smiled when she saw what was happening there.
“Tell him I’ll be right with him,” Edna said, a little more breathless than she was earlier.
“Will do.”
“I must go, Angus. I promise to be careful and I promise to return to ye.”
“If yer nae back soon enough, I’ll come looking fer ye. Maggie can send me.”
She certainly couldn’t stop him if he made up his mind to follow her. “Fair enough, but I can tell ye here and now that won’t be necessary. Come, see me off.” She took his hand and headed for the door.
Dr. Ferguson looked quite handsome in his medieval attire. “Well look at ye, Arthur,” Edna said. “Ye’ll fit right in.”
It was obvious he was excited to go on this journey with her. After meeting Catherine Jefford last Christmas, he’d been asking her constantly when he could go visit her. He now would have his chance.
Angus helped Edna mount her horse and he and Maggie walked with them to the bridge.
“Good luck, Auntie,” Maggie said, when they’d arrived.
“Remember what I told ye,” Angus said.
“I will,” Edna answered. “I love ye.” She blew him a kiss and then waited with Dr. Ferguson for the fog to take them back to the sixteenth century.
* * *
As expected, when the fog cleared, Wallace waited for them with his wagon. He doffed his cap and waved, then went on his own way.
“Are ye ready fer this?” Edna asked.
“Aye. More than ready,” Arthur replied.
She’d never seen him smile this much. He was a very serious man and a good doctor. It was good to see this side of him. “Then let’s go.”
Their journey to Breaghacraig was uneventful, as Edna assumed it would be and when they arrived, it was to much surprise and elation.
“Edna’s here!” Ashley shouted as they came into view of the castle doors. “And Dr. Ferguson!”
They dismounted and walked the rest of the way to greet Ashley, who was joined by Jenna. They hugged Edna and Dr. Ferguson.
“I’m so happy you’re here,” Jenna said. “I’ve been getting nervous about the baby.”
“I’m here fer ye both,” Dr. Ferguson said. “Dinnae fash. All will be well. I’ll take good care of ye.”
Jenna held the little dog Cormac had given her for Christmas. It barked excitedly at the newcomers. “Shhh…” she said, holding the dog up and kissing her nose.
“Where is everyone?” Edna asked.