“Yeah. He’s still my brother, and he deserves better than Chelsea.” He smoothed the soft down on Sean’s head. “He’s been different since this little critter came along.”
“He has. I think he really loves Sean. And he really loves you, Zach. He just wanted what was best for you.”
“I have what’s best for me.” He kissed Dusty’s cheek. “He knows that now. He’s grown to love you, darlin’. Hell, anyone who gets to know you can’t help but love you.”
“I think you’re a little bit biased.”
“Nah.” He sighed and stared straight ahead. “Beautiful sunset tonight.”
“Isn’t it?”
“More beautiful because I can share it with you and Sean.” He grabbed a throw from the cedar table next to the bench and tucked it around the three of them.
Dusty smiled, the warmth in her heart flowing through her veins into every cell of her body. “We’ll have many more sunsets together, sweetheart,” she said.
They rocked silently as Sean nursed, and the soft darkness of the Colorado night enveloped them.