“Thank ye,” she said quietly, taking a deep breath in and letting it out. She would get her emotions under control, she thought as she took her spoon up and ate another bite. Karen’s eyes lifted to his face and studied him for a moment. “It’s just… a lot ta take in all at once. I am truly grateful for yer help even still.” And she was.

“I am sure that when I do meet them, twill be lovely.” She gave a smile. “I won’t be hidin’ forever.” She wanted to, Lord, she wanted to. The blonde turned her gaze to the little one and she wrinkled her nose and chuckled. “I am glad she likes me stew enough to wear it.”

She moved automatically from her seat long enough to grab a towel and offered it to Lorn so he could wipe Heidi’s face when the time came, chuckling as she sat back down.