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As the girls packed their suitcases, Megan's heart ached Summer passed too quickly and noas tilanced at one another Megan sat cross-legged on her bed and picked at the patchwork quilt to keep froet's dreaan'sabout a newfound zest for life "Yes, life will prove challenging, but with his friendship and support, I can handle it Who knows, love an irl like 's possible at the Circle M, but once I leave do my dreams vanish or do they rerabbed her attention Seeing the girls standing by their beds, suitcases in their hands, she said, "Are you sure you have everything?"

"Yes," they answered, barely above a whisper to hide the sadness lingering in their voices

As if glued to the hardwood floor, no one ain No one wanted to return to the real world Here, dreams see to an said, tears in her eyes Despite lack of tiether, these kids were part of her She hoped to see thes and rushed to her, practically knocking her down "I'et said "Will you be back?"

"Yes," Megan said "This is my home"

"You are so lucky," Christa said "I would give anything to live here or so Someday you could work at a ranch or own one"

"Really?" Christa said, bea ide-eyed enthusiasan knew the ier's mind and she s "Thanks, Megan" They hugged again and then the young teenager skipped out of the cabin

Outside the house all remained quiet Anxious, yet sullen looks abounded It was time to return to life and school, but what awaited thehts and ideas replace her?

As Megan looked around, she realized no one, including Danny, would ever forget the ranch