I think about Frank and what he'd say if he could see me now. Probably something about how it's about damn time. About how he always knew I needed someone who could match my stubborn streak. About how love is worth any compromise.
I think about Colt and how he'll react when we tell him we're getting married. Probably cry like a baby while pretending he's not. Probably demand to be best man. Probably give a speech about how he knew we'd end up together.
I think about the ranch and how Nicole's become such a vital part of it. How the other owners love her. How Emma follows her around like a puppy. How even Sierra, who was once an outsider too, treats her like a sister.
But mostly I think about this. About Nicole sleeping in my arms. About the ring on her finger. About the future we're building together.
About how sometimes the best promises are the ones you never saw coming.
And I fall asleep smiling, knowing that whatever tomorrow brings, we'll face it together.
Always together.
