Deepwood Weald Ahead by a Century

It was then that a voice called from the borders — one intimately familiar to the ears of one in particular. The call spoke with love and grace — that she was here, and that she was near enough to be called on if needed.

"It is the black bear!" he exclaimed, eyes bright as he looked lovingly at his wife. "My mother. She came just in time!"

It felt like a better one then to Dutch, but he was quiet then, letting the women work. As eager as he was to see his mother, he would not leave his post. They could reunite when he had grandchildren to show her!