[uncledaddy]

Randy's ears tilted backward slightly. "I... Wouldn't that be..." He turned to look at her again and seemed to forget what he'd been trying to say--if indeed he'd had a real excuse prepared at all. She certainly was lovely, and what a shame that she was bound to be married off to the likes of Winston. Who knew how soon the announcement would be made? Winston had been eying her since Randy had arrived, and now she was an adult at last. He stared, mouth slightly ajar, lost in the sight of her as though it was the first time he'd really looked at her since she had returned. And in a way, it was.