Montana Cowboy's Baby. Linda Ford

      Kate chuckled. “If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times or more. You can do just about anything you set your mind to.”

      Isabelle laughed softly. “You’ve certainly said it a number of times. But that doesn’t mean you’re always right.”

      Kate smiled serenely. “But I am this time.”

      Isabelle looked at Ellie, who watched Conner as if trying to understand how this conversation would affect her.

      “She is very sweet. Yes, I’ll check with Dawson, and if he has no objections, I will help with the baby.” She grinned as if pleased with her decision.

      “Good.” Conner was pleased, too.

      “There you go. Things have a way of working out, don’t they?” Kate’s words, no doubt meant to sound encouraging, carried a note of regret. At least that was what Conner allowed himself to believe.