It was not long after the rain had lightly showered, pouring over the country side and sparkling in the sun light. It was the first chance for the summer to begin and her entire body ached to relish the taste of the adventures it presented. Eleanor wanted so badly to be outside and see some places she had longed to see for over two months now, and also her heart longed to see her dad and her own family. It had been so long that she had felt her father's warm embrace. So long she had listened to Jess's stories over the evening meal, with all the animations she usually spiced them up with. It had been so long since she had walked the fields with her dogs playing catch and ending up annoying Mr. Laval, her dad's right hand man, in charge of the ranch. Or the times she spent on her own composi
