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"Here, Megan" Jason handed her a blue bandana

"Thank you," she said, opening the cloth An eagle whittled out of a piece of wood lay in the cloth "This is beautiful"

"Thanks," Jason said, blushing "Charlie taught an looked at Jason and he shrugged "Maybe," Jason said They would never be "brothers" or best friends, but Danny and Jason would learn to tolerate each other

After everyone said good-bye, the kids loaded into the van Tracy hugged Jason again and thanked hi iron He then quickly kissed Rose on the forehead and then rushed to the van Megan thought about the stories he could tell at school

As the van drove away, Brett put his arets harder every year," he said "I enjoyed this group Plus it was nice not having so many crazy situations like last summer" She nodded but remained silent Missed time can never be replaced, but the kids had fun with Charlie, Brett, and Faith This summer was my chance to spend ti his ar his Stetson, Brett said, "Got chores to do Want to help?"

"No," she said seriously then laughed "Yes, I'll help, and then I'an's work She turned "Hi, Clay Do you need so?"

"I wanted to tell you that I won't bother you over the next teeks Good luck with school and with Colby You two are great together" He grabbed the tool belt and headed out the door

"Wait," she yelled, following him Clay stopped and turned around "I'm sorry about last summer," she said "Actually, I take that back Thank you for last summer"

"Did you hit your head? Did Misty kick you? Do you need a doctor?" Clay asked, confusion filling his dark eyes

"No You helped guide h I didn't understand it until a few days ago" After taking a deep breath, she said, "Clay, give Colby a chance Don't let the past destroy the present or the future You will only ever have one brother Let the past go"

Clay shrugged "Maybe, but don't hold your breath," he said with a s okay?"