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"Mmm..." Dani giggles as Dalton pulls away, her hand resting on his arm. "I think I love you too." 

Giving him a mischievous grin, she shifts around, making him lie on his back as she slides over on top of him. Still grinning as she leans on his chest, her eyes twinkle in the dim light cast by the television. Slipping her hands up over his shoulders, her fingers run up the sides of his face before raking back through his hair. 

Without saying anything, she leans down to kiss his lips as her fingers continue to comb his hair. Letting her spontaneous moment of passion last for a few long moments, she finally withdraws to let him catch his breath. 

Smiling brightly, she shakes her head. "Naw... I don't think. I know I love you too."

The sun will always shine...

Would it? Alec wondered. It didn't feel like the sun was shining very much in his world lately. He was grateful beyond words for Misty's help, and even Jason's acceptance of him. But aside from those things... his world still seemed very dim. Would he ever rise above again? Would he ever regain what he'd lost? Be able to face the world with the confidence he'd owned before? He just wasn't sure of anything anymore. 

Catching Misty's gaze as he plays, Jason's smile returns. Watching her sit by the fire was somehow a peaceful picture that he wanted to remember. He'd had fun tonight, even with Alec around and Trooper's shenanigans. And he was already looking forward to tomorrow night. 

Teasing Katie mercilessly as he helps her create the subs, Hunter can only grin at her, loving the banter, and also knowing that keeping Jeff smiling was a good thing too. 

"Sheesh, finally." Hunter grabs the paper plates. "What took you so long?" 

"She wants to torture me with seeing the food but not being able to eat it," Jeff quips. He grins though, and tosses Katie a wink. He was hungry, but far from starving. 

Once they're all settled in with their food, Jeff nods his approval. "Good stuff. Thanks, Katie." 

"Yeah, okay," Hunter agrees, chewing his own bite. "I guess it's pretty good."

Jeff chuckles and takes a sip of water. "I don't know, Kiddo..." He looks to Katie with a quirked eyebrow. "You may not be able to stand this guy if he sticks around the ranch too long. You might need to kick him out here pretty soon." 

"Naw." Hunter interrupts. "She knows if she does that, she won't get anymore motorcycle rides from me." 

"Ah. I forgot about that." He gives his daughter a sidelong glance. "He stays within the speed limit, I'm sure..."