| He probably didn't notice anything, but I know that I was aware of the big smirk on her face, as was Abby. |
| Abby went sprawling a few feet away, landing hard and crying out in pain and fear. |
| Abby sighed again, this time thinking of the way his eyes crinkled up at the corners when he smiled. |
| I went to step closer to her, but Abby brushed past us, jostling me and Jen as she headed out of the barn to my car. |
| Abby looked skyward and was greeted by the cry of an angry bird, warning her away from his meal. |
| Jake accepted the pole from Abby, and the two quietly watched the whitecaps in the bay, while the clouds lazily drifted overhead. |
