Lost Creek Hollow i gave her my heart, she gave me a picture of me as an old time sheriff.

"Hey," Rannoch replied softly, noticing the obvious shift in Liffey's demeanor, "It's okay, Liff. It's been rough for us all." He nudged her cheek, hoping to lift her spirits. "We'll be better, and we'll grow stronger as a family, too." Rannoch sighed; it'd been a rough few months. 

"Maybe we can all go on a trip together," he settled after a brief pause. "I feel like we didn't have a lot of time with your parents when they visited last, and it'd be good for them to see the grandkids again..." Rannoch watched Liffey, and wondered what she thought of his idea. It'd be good for them to get away for a little bit—especially before he resumed any of his former leadership responsibilities.