Page 60 of Awakened By Time
“Anything exciting happening at Breaghacraig?” Maggie was obviously eager to know.
“As a matter of fact, I was just speaking with Ashley. Both she and Jenna have had their bairns. Sons for both.” A steaming pot of tea sat on the small table. “Come sit,” Edna motioned to two chairs set in front of empty tea cups. She filled both cups and sat.
“Dylan will be so excited to hear. Did she tell you their names?”
“Aye. Ashley’s son is Andrew and Jenna’s is Ethan.”
They sipped their tea and each took a piece of homemade shortbread.
“Zeke and Brenna are finding their way, I’m happy to report. I must tell Dylan that this shortbread is delicious.” She took another bite, savoring the buttery flavor.
“So, no need for us to make a trip to Breaghacraig then.” Maggie sounded disappointed.
“I’m afraid not,” Edna said.
“I’d really love to see the new bairns,” Maggie said, obviously hoping that Edna would relent.
“Ye will. I’ll be sure both ye and Dylan are here when next I speak with Ashley.” She poured herself more tea. “Dr. Ferguson will be on his way to see the Jeffords.”
“Another match in the making?” Maggie laughed.
“Aye. Wouldn’t that be lovely for him?” She wiped the crumbs from her mouth with her napkin, before sipping her tea.
“It would, but then what will we do for a doctor?” Maggie asked. Dr. Ferguson was the only doctor in Glendaloch and, as such, he took care of all them.
“Details, details, me dear. Dinnae worry yerself about them. Things will work out for everyone, ye’ll see.”
“They always do, Auntie,” Maggie smiled warmly, before finishing her tea. “Now, I’ve got work to do.” She stood, kissed Edna on the cheek and left the room, saying “I’ll tell Dylan you love the shortbread.”
Edna moved over to her desk and shuffled through the pile of papers there. She always did her best to put people on the path to the love they were meant to share, but even though she’d had great success to this point, there was no guarantee that her winning streak would continue. Things were progressing well for Zeke and Brenna, but it was sometimes the strangest things that got in the way.
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“You’re goingto stay with the MacRaes?” Sara asked, disappointment in her voice.
“Brenna has asked me to stay there with her. I hope that’s alright with you,” Zeke said. He was gathering the few belongings he’d brought along with him and placing them in the saddle bags he was using as luggage.
“I’ve been enjoying seeing you every day,” Sara said.
“I know. I’ve enjoyed it too, but I’m not far away. Just down the road, so we’ll still see each other.”
“Yeah, but for how much longer. You’re still going back to San Francisco.”
“You’re right. I am. I haven’t decided when yet. And besides, I believe Edna might have something to say about that.”
“You haven’t heard from her.”
“Not a word.”
"You never know with Edna, she might just pop up here when you least expect it. That’s what happened with me.” Sara had an impish smile on her lips. “So, you two are doing it, huh?”
Zeke chuckled. “Are you and Logan doing it?”
“We’re married. Of course we’re doing it.”
“Well, sis, I’m married too, so, yes, we’re doing it.”
Sara opened her mouth to comment, but Zeke cut her off.