"The first is the hardest," she said softly. "But that's true for the worlds we come from, isn't it? A first love or a best friend. Losing someone from your life always hurts. And it's rough when you miss people who aren't here like family."

It was was real sad to think about and the happiness she'd felt on Ranger slipped away. Her smile faded and the light in her eyes died as her mind wandered to her momma and daddy...and for the first time in a while, John.