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Chapter 33

“Home Builder,” he said.

“Home Builder,” Nils said thoughtfully. “Yeah, Home Builder. I like that.”

He repeated the name several times as he walked around the partially finished structure.

Sam watched him and reflected on the moment of intimacy that had just passed between them. He felt good.

After eating the evening meal and taking care of the animals, the two men lounged by the fire. The autumn chill was descending as the last rays of the sun filtered through the trees. Molly waddled up and nestled in against Nils’ chest. He draped his arm across her.

“She is getting close to her time,” Sam observed as he gently massaged her abdomen. “She is starting to fill with milk.”

Nils looked down at the teats, which had begun to swell. His forehead creased. Sam could see his concern for her.