Montana Sky: Jasper's Wish (Kindle Worlds Novella) (Grooms with Honor Friends Book 3) by Linda K. Hubalek

Author:Linda K. Hubalek [Hubalek, Linda K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2018-03-04T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

“We’re almost there. Watch for the wooden sign along the tracks that says, ‘Clear Creek.’”

Julip couldn’t tell who was more excited about arriving at the Clear Creek train depot, Jasper or the children. During their four days of travel, Jasper had talked non-stop about the townspeople, his and Mack’s building projects, the Kansas weather…just whatever was on his mind.

They’d studied Fergus’ photographs, so many times Jasper could point to a face, and the children could tell him the name of the person. Would the town and people be as Jasper described in such glowing terms? Or would people look down on them as a family of mulattos trying to home in on their established community?

Julip put a hand to her chest and took a deep breath as the train started slowing down. This was Clear Creek. Their new home. Jasper was talking and pointing to buildings as the train slowed down, but Julip couldn’t hear anything but the pounding of her heartbeats in her ears.

“Look outside, everyone!” Jasper proudly announced as the train pulled to a stop.

Julip did, realizing there was a group of people standing on the depot platform, craning their necks to see who was in the passenger car windows. Someone in the middle of the crowd was holding up a hand-painted sign saying, “Welcome Kerns Family.”

“What on earth, Jasper?”

“I telegraphed ahead to Fergus and Iris that we were arriving today.”

“Is that Mack holding the sign?” Tara pointed to the tallest man in the crowd.

“Yes, you picked him out in the crowd. His sign says, “Welcome Kerns Family.” You are part of the Kerns family now, so that sign is for you.”

Tyrell’s thumb went back into his mouth. The sight of the twenty to thirty people standing on the platform was overwhelming to him.

“Tyrell, can you pick out your Aunt Iris? She’s standing next to Mack, the big man holding the sign.”

Tyrell yanked his thumb out to say, “yes!”

“Let’s go meet your new family, Tyrell. We’re going to like living here, aren’t we?” Julip tried to soothe her nerves as well as her children.

“Come on, it’s our turn to get off the train,” Jasper gathered their coats and two carpet bags from the shelf above their seats and ushered them down the aisle.

“They’re here!” someone said as Julip stepped down the car steps onto the platform. The group clapped and moved around them.

Jasper beamed with happiness, and Julip choked back tears. How could she have been so lucky to connect with her childhood friend again?

“Thanks for this warm welcome everyone. I’d like you to meet my wife, Julip, and our children Tara and Tyrell.”

Julip picked out Iris, Fergus, and Mack right away before introductions were made.

“Welcome to Clear Creek, Julip. I’m Kaitlyn Reagan,” the pastor’s wife said while giving her a hug instead of a handshake as everyone else had. “If you need anything, please come to the parsonage to see Pastor Patrick or me.”

It was overwhelming to meet so many people but seeing their photographs ahead of time had helped both her and the children.

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