Page 75 of All In Good Time

He cocked an eyebrow as a half-smile slowly appeared on his lips.

“Sara, Logan!” Aisla hurried their way, the smile on her face a welcome sight.

“Damn,” Sara said, much to Logan’s obvious delight as he chuckled. “Hi Aisla! How are you? How is Rory?”

“We are fine, wonderful really. His strength is coming back so fast. It is truly a miracle. Sara, I wanted to thank ye fer doing what I was afraid to do. If it wasnae fer ye, things would have ended much differently for us all.”

“It was nothing, really. I did it as much for myself as for you. I’m just happy Rory is going to be okay.” Sara’s heart was happy for them and the baby. She wasn’t much for patting her own back, but she was kind of proud of herself.

“And Logan, I cannae thank ye enough fer wanting to marry me and care fer the babe even though it wasnae what ye really wanted. Only the very best of friends would have done what you were willing to do. I’m eternally grateful to ye.”

“Seeing you happy is thanks enough, Aisla.” Logan assured her.

“Logan, are ye coming back?” Hamish yelled.

“Go on, I’ll spend some time with Aisla,” Sara said. He touched his finger to her lips and then turned back to Nick and Hamish.

“Where’s Rory?” Sara asked, as she admired Logan’s retreating back and smiled.

“He’s with his mother. She’s been so worried about him. He wished to put her mind at ease.”

“So, we’ve got time for some girl talk.” Sara reluctantly turned away from watching Logan.

“Sara, ye make me laugh with the things ye say.” Aisla giggled as she hugged her.

They walked through the courtyard and towards the castle doors as they spoke.

“Your new home is pretty impressive,” Sara observed, no matter how many times she saw it, this castle always took her breath away.

“I can hardly believe I’ll be living here. ‘Tis a dream.” Aisla’s happiness was evident in her eyes, her voice and her new-found zest for life. She was very different from the Aisla she’d first met back at Breaghacraig, who’s life seemed to be tinged with an unspoken sadness.

“Ye ken my little garden back home,” Aisla said.

Sara nodded, it was evident gardening was her passion.

“Well, the garden here is bigger than my little cottage and garden put together,” she was bursting with excitement as she spoke.

“I’ve seen it. It’s really quite beautiful. Aisla, I’m so delighted for you. Isn’t it amazing how quickly things can turn around? You’ll have your Da here with you and a whole new family to love!”

“I can hardly believe that this family has welcomed me, a person of my lowly stature, into their home. They’ve been so kind.” She placed her hand over her heart as she glanced around at her new home.

“They’re good people, but you deserve this,” Sara assured her.

“And what of you, Sara? Logan is yours now. I can see that he loves ye.”

“I’m a lucky, lass,” she tittered. “I don’t think I really believe it yet though.”

“Logan is a good man. I’ve known him since we were both bairns. He will be a good husband to ye.”

“I’m sure he would be.” Again, Sara was caught off guard. She hadn’t really thought any of this through. Of course, in this time you’d get married. In her time, they’d probably live together first, but she loved Logan. She’d never been in love like this before and if he asked her she had no doubt she’d say yes. “Well, I guess we’ll see.” Sara stopped in her tracks and faced Aisla. “But he hasn’t asked me to marry him yet.”

“He will. He looks at ye with such passion.” Aisla giggled. “Yer the first woman he’s been with who has challenged him and captivated him. I am so thankful he will have you around to keep him in line.” She put her arm around Sara and headed into the castle she couldn’t help but laugh along with her.

They entered the great hall and were greeted with hugs and kisses by Lettie and Edna. Although one woman was from the future and one a medieval lady, they were getting along like old friends, just like Sara and Aisla.

“We were just beginning to wonder where ye two were,” Edna smiled up at them.

“I’m glad ye took yer time. It’s given me a chance to spend time alone with Edna before she leaves,” Lettie said. “Aisla, Rory just went off to visit with his brothers. He said to tell ye he’ll be back soon.”