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formed in my head.”
    “Andrew, I know where you’re going with this and I think it’s a great idea.” Leslie told him with a huge smile on her face.
    “Andrew, Leslie, are you two thinking about buying the farm for Elliot?”
    “Karla, honey, that is exactly what we are thinking.” Andrew told her and she smiled brightly at him.
    “I think it’s a wonderful idea.” She said as Andrew stood up from the table.
    “I’m going to go talk to them and see what I can do. We may have to wait the 60 days, but if I already have everything set up the process will go smoothly after that. I just don’t want to say anything to Elliot until we know we’re going to be able to get it.”
    “Sounds like a plan. When are you leaving?” Leslie asked.
    “In just a couple of minutes. Why don’t you order lunch while I’m gone? I’ll get something on the way.”
    “I can do that. Please be careful and text me when you know something.”
    “I’m always careful, baby.” Andrew said and gave her a small kiss before he turned and walked away. “I’ll be back as soon as possible.”
    “We’ll be here.” Leslie said with a smile as he closed the door behind him.
    After a couple minutes of silence Leslie looked at Karla and asked, “Want to get Elliot so we can order lunch? I think we should eat on the balcony and enjoy the sunshine.”
    “I think that’s a great idea,” Karla agreed and went to get Elliot.
    When they both joined Leslie at the table she was looking at the room service menu. “I think we need comfort food today. How does burgers, fries and chocolate milk shakes sound to you two?”
    “Oh, you read my mind Leslie.” Karla said with a smile. “I want my burger with everything.”
    “I don’t like onions or pickles.” Elliot said somberly. His eyes were red and his voice was a little scratchy from crying, but he seemed to be doing better now.
    “So we have two burgers fully loaded, one with no onions or pickles, three orders of crispy fries and three chocolate shakes. While I order the food can you two go wipe down the balcony table please?”
    “Yes, ma’am.” Elliot responded and walked out to the balcony.
    “He’ll be okay, Leslie.” Karla said when she saw the concerned look on her face. “He just needs time to process everything.”
    “I know you’re right, honey, but that doesn’t stop me from worrying. Now, grab a rag and go help your brother.” Leslie grinned and Karla chuckled a little.
    “Wow, you sounded just like a mom.” Karla said on a laugh as she walked out to help Elliot.
    “A mom,” Leslie said on a sigh. “That’s exactly what I finally am.”

Chapter Nine
     
    While his family was eating burgers on the balcony, Andrew was sitting in the bank manager’s office working out a deal for the farm. “How much was the loan for and how much is owed on it?”
    “The loan was for fifty-thousand dollars and all that was paid were a few payments. They basically went toward the interest though.”
    “What’s the balance of the loan? I’m assuming that’s what you’re going to be asking for the property right?” Andrew asked. It seemed like the bank manager was trying to give him the run around and he was starting to get irritated.
    “Well yes, that’s generally how we do it.”
    “Okay. What I am wanting to do is buy the property. I will wait until it officially hits the market, but I will pay for it in full as soon as it hits.” Andrew told him, hoping he finally got through to the man.
    “Cash, sir? Are you sure about that? Fifty-thousand dollars is a lot of money.”
    Andrew had to take a deep breath and reined in his temper before he answered. He hadn’t wanted to hit anyone this bad since the day Garrett was arrested for following them. “I am well aware of how much money it is. Perhaps if you pulled up my accounts from the Nashville Tennessee branch of this bank you would know that I can afford it.”
    “Sir, I don’t think that’s necessary.” The bank