Free Trust In Love (A McCord Family Novel Book 2) by Amanda Siegrist

Austin exclaimed.
    "I do recall helping out at the farm a few weeks ago with the west field and helping with taking some of the hogs to the local market when Zane had to take Ava to a doctor's appointment. Oh yeah, and when baling hay comes around, who are you going to call? When are you guys heading to New York? I suppose you want me, Gabe, and Ethan to help with the farm while you're all gone," Emmett pointed out, as he ticked off each item on his fingers as he said it. "And you need to buy a ticket for yourself. I don't want to go to the game by myself."
    "Which means I have to buy Ava one because she'd kill me if I went to a baseball game without her. And Zane won't want her going without him," Austin said, trying to process what the cost would be in his mind.
    "Great. When do the Yankees come to town? Might as well make Ava happy and go to a Yankees game," Emmett said happily.
    "Are you nuts? Do you know the kind of fanatic she is when it comes to the Yankees? We'd probably be kicked out of the stadium or something with her loose lips," Austin said, shaking his head just thinking about it. "Although, she would love that. I know she misses New York quite a bit."
    "Zane's a lucky man that he can keep her here. When are you guys heading to New York so I can figure out my work schedule here?" Emmett asked.
    "Zane loves her like nothing else. If she asked him to give up the farm, I bet he would. But she would never do that because she loves him right back. She misses New York, but I think deep down she feels better here. I don't know yet. We've talked about it, but nothing is set in stone. Zane keeps hedging because he doesn't want to go, but he will if Ava does. She mentioned around the Fourth of July. Every time we bring it up, he grumbles about it. New York is awesome if he just gave it a chance," Austin said, smiling, thinking of his good memories there, yet he could see Sophie's frightened expression every time they mentioned the words New York .
    "Are you sure he'll go?" Emmett asked, as the concern filtered into a frown and the sadness poured from his eyes.
    "Yes, he will. Kicking and screaming maybe, but he will. If it's a last minute notice, I'm sorry, but I seriously think it'll be around the Fourth. You know it means a lot to us when you pitch in at the farm. Thanks, Emmett. Even now, helping Sophie out. The tickets are yours, front row behind home plate," Austin said sincerely.
    "That's what family does, man. I'm always here for you guys just as I'm sure you'd be there for us if we needed it. I'll give you money to buy some Tootsie's to give to Jimmy," Emmett said as the sadness touching his eyes increased.
    Austin laughed. "Yeah, he loved his Tootsie's alright. I can do that. Enough of this stuff. Go kill some spiders already. Twins game is starting soon. Do you wanna come over when you're done for a beer and watch it?"
    "Yeah. I don't have anything else going on. Is it okay I treat your house, Sophie?" Emmett asked, the sorrow slowly dissipating as he glanced at her for approval.
    "Is it okay for dogs and humans alike? Axel sometimes runs around the yard and I don't want him getting sick from the pesticides," Sophie said as she leaned down to comfort Axel, who had been sitting nicely by her the entire time.
    "Yeah, it's safe for everyone. I would take him into Austin's house while I administer it, but after it settles, it'll be fine," Emmett replied.
    "Okay. Thank you for your kindness. Austin occasionally gives me wood and such things to fix my house and I bake him a pie in return. What's your favorite pie and I'll make you one?" Sophie asked shyly.
    Emmett smiled brightly. "I love pie. Any pie will do. That's really nice of you, Sophie." Emmett glanced at Austin, who frowned slightly.
    "Good. Let me do that while you work and I'll bring it over to Austin's before you leave," Sophie said, walking away before they could respond.
    "She's sweet and very beautiful," Emmett said as soon as she was in the house and