Firefly Glen the woodchuck song

His laugh rang a little hollow, though he sounded like himself when he responded. Meerkat opted to take his answer at face value. The look she gave him spoke of an affection so deep, she knew no one else in her life—not even her eventual mate, Atlas or otherwise—would best this particular relationship. Bronco had always and would always have a special place in her life.

"Of course," she replied simply, shifting so they were seated more properly side by side and letting her head rest comfortably on his shoulder.