It was a snowy night and Hayley was driving from Cedar Falls to West Des Moines. For the record, Hayley should not drive from Cedar Falls to West Des Moines or vice versa in any type of weather unless it is a windless seventy degree day. She is not known for her cool under pressure driving skills. So long, tear filled, frantic texting story short, Hayley could not continue to drive home, and got herself to a parking lot after being pulled out of a ditch.
She did not call us to rescue her, but called a young man named Brett instead. Brett, without a moment to spare, mounted his white stead and rode off into the sunset to rescue his fair maiden. Well, he got in his vehicle and went to pick her up and brought her home. That was the first we met Brett.
Brett has, in a very short time, become family. I don't know if that is what he had in mind, but we didn't really give him the option.
And if we were ever unsure about him, (and we weren't) he proved himself completely worthy of our Hayley two weeks in November. There was a surprise birthday party for our dear friend Bernie and Brett brought Hayley down to Cedar Rapids for it. He held his own while he met the sisters (my mom's sisters). He gave hugs, answered questions and Hayley beamed with joy. Shortly after that, our dear friend Bernie died. And Brett brought Hayley down to Cedar Rapids again. He stayed with her, with us, the entire evening and I thought how lucky we were to have Brett in our family.
Now he and Hayley are shacking up. They even got a kitty together. He's in it for the long haul and I think he is up for the challenge. Brett has ran the gauntlet of family get togethers. He has been hugged by Sheila and didn't back away, but went right in! He flew to Colorado to meet the other side and happily talked basketball with Uncle Awesome. Then he rode in a car with sick Hayley from Denver to Council Bluffs. Brett has put up with Jacob on his back. He has taken Harlow slobber on the chin. He has slept on the green couch and shared it with Sophie, Elsa and Emmitt.
So Hayley, luckiest of them all, found herself a prince among men. She found someone that is going to take care of her and keep her safe. Someone that is going to put up with her and her desire for that fairy tale. She found someone that is going to put up wth the rest of us as well. And in turn, Brett got himself a Hayley. Maybe he is the luckiest of them all.
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