Page 83 of All In Good Time

“And I love ye. I’ll be forever grateful that ye came into me life and that ye were stubborn enough to do the right thing, when no one else would.”

“I prefer the word determined. You’re going to have to get used to it. When I want something, I don’t give up until I get it.”

He raised his eyebrows in mock surprise and then said, “’Tis one of the many things I love about ye, mo chroi.”

“You know every time you say that to me, my lady parts get all melty.” Sara said.

“I’ll be saying it often then. Now let’s do something about those lady parts.”

* * *

Walkingto Helene and Dougall’s home, Sara felt as light as a feather. Her world had been turned upside down in the best possible way. Holding Logan’s hand the whole way there, Sara couldn’t imagine a better outcome for her life. She glanced up at Logan, who looked like he had something on his mind.

“What’s going on up there in that head of yours?” she teased.

“Nae a thing, lass,” he said.

Sara laughed. “Just as I suspected. Empty,” she teased as she knocked on his head.

“I see what yer doing. I didnae mean I have an empty head, if that’s what yer getting at. I only meant that what I’m thinking I dinnae wish to share.”

“What are you up to?”

“At this verra moment, I am nae up to a thing, as ye say.”

“Hmmm…”

They reached the front door to Helene and Dougall’s home and Logan knocked.

The door opened and they were greeted by Helene and Dougall, along with the rest of the MacKenzies, their children, and Dr. Ferguson, who wore their finest clothes and seemed ecstatic to see them.

“What’s going on?” Sara asked.

“Ye’ll soon see,” Helene said. “Ladies, I’ll need yer help.” Ashley, Jenna and Irene joined her as they went into the bedroom Sara had been using while she stayed with them.

She was surrounded by women and they were all grinning. “What is happening, ladies?”

“We are going to help you dress. Now off with that frock!” Ashley helped her out of her gown while she giggled.

“Do I look that bad?” she asked.

“Nae. But we thought you might want something extra special for tonight.” Helene held up a beautiful golden colored gown. “Yer going to be beautiful,” Helene said as she helped her into the dress and did up the lacing.

Jenna was in charge of her hair. The women were all chatting excitedly but she tried to be still while Jenna brushed out the haphazard braid Sara had put in after her afternoon in the cottage with Logan. She got to work removing the knots and re-braiding it in a more elaborate fashion. Ashley tucked in fresh flowers that had been laying on the bed.

“There, you look amazing,” Ashley said, placing one more flower in Sara’s hair. As she looked around, Sara felt blessed to be surrounded by so many friends. No, what had Ashley said? Sisters. They were all sisters. Then she realized they were all looking at her with big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes.

Then it hit her, “Am I getting married?” Sara asked.

“Ye’ll see,” Helene hugged her. “Come. Yer man awaits.” They returned to find Logan standing in the middle of a circle which had been formed by the MacKenzies. He too had been given some finery to wear. If it was possible, he looked more handsome than ever. His face brightened as he spotted Sara. Helene guided her into his waiting arms, where he kissed her lips to the applause of the others. “Ye look beautiful, love,” he said.

“So do you,” Sara replied.

Logan turned Sara to face Dougall, who was standing in front of them with a rope in his hands. Sara knew exactly what that meant.

“With all of those here tonight as your witnesses, ye declare your intention to be handfasted.” Dougall wrapped the rope around their wrists and hands, finishing his words as he tied the knot. “This knot is a symbol of yer commitment to each other.”

Logan turned to Sara and spoke next. “I have naught to give ye, Sara, but me heart, me soul and me protection. I will love and care fer ye always and forever.”

It was Sara’s turn and while this had all been a surprise to her, she knew exactly what she wanted to say. “Logan, I promise to love you with all my heart, to care for you always, and to bring you happiness every day. You’ve made my dreams come true and I will be your friend, your lover, your wife for always and forever.”