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

Rannoch was quick to see the error in his statement; life at Moonspear had been traumatic for Liffey. In response to seeing her frown, he postured himself penitently—ears lowered, tail wagging uneasily, and his smile soft. Rannoch was sorry to have caused her to frown, and it showed. 

He nodded in reply to the suggestion that had been offered. "I wouldn't mind," Rannoch replied, his expression brightening slightly. "It'd be nice to show the kids the ocean along the way, and take our time." He knew that his injury would also slow them down. "We'll already have to be slow because of me—might as well take the scenic route and spend some more time together."