" Perfect timing," Annie told Franklin Yoder,
When she Let him in at five." Step on in, set over in the chair there ." He did so comfy fit, that a mug of kaffi poured right away. Steamy out the top, along with a chocolate mint on the side.
" Danke so much Annie, I'm glad you invited me over. By the way, this is a nice place, Sheriff's Department. "It's mine actually, I had the opportunity to have payments taken out of my check, paid for ."
" Only it goes along on the job, the reasoning for buying it making it mine. I love my job, it's not an easy job, the only job you'll ever love though," Annie said laughing. " Very tedious, can be dangerous, prayers for the fellow law enforcement officer. Your put-on-the-spot death and God take over in your heart. Making us strong to be able to cope during extreme loss."
" Well, Danke Dearest Annie for being here for me during such an estranged time during my life. Honestly, I'm not sure what I'd have done otherwise. "
" Welcome Franklin, because I'm afraid to say it I'm here for a while." She laughed sweetly. He joined in laughing along. "I've put your case in the computer in a separate file all your own. See you are very important to us in the Sheriff's Department."
" Before we forget let's do supper," She said pleasantly, setting the hot food from oven to table. She used oven mitts, setting food on the tabletop on a warmer. Pouring glasses of lemonade, the trailer smelled oh so gut in here.
She sat back in her chair , and spread a napkin on her lap and one to use for her mouth. He did the same. " The chicken melts in your mouth, delicious vegetables, salads, and desserts. " Best meal I've eaten, Danke Annie."
        " And the crust on your chicken is amazing, she poured more slush tea. " The best tea, we might take a walk around the farm after," He said. " Yes, except taking the unmarked car, bulletproof windows, and locked can't get in anyway. I hate to break this to you, Franklin Yoder, This is serious and I'm protecting your life." He agreed fully," I guess I'm so honest myself I'd not think of having protection after telling on the subjects at hand. They're dangerous huh? I mean my life is in danger, who'd a thought ."
"I'm trying to keep you safe maybe even scare you? Then you'll play it safe Franklin." Let's lock up my trailer and head for some fun times
Riding around sightseeing," She said. "The Black unmarked Jeep was made by Jeep. Nice clean a typical cop car, safety first, to achieve excellence and quality assurance," Annie explained.
     " Where to Franklin? " Straight ahead on the tire-tracked path, surrounded by tall oak trees. " We won't stay out this way it's sheltered too much, someone could jump out of us. So for safety purposes, I'm turning around in this driveway to enter a field to turn around back on track." 
     " Turn toward the village, everything looks like it's growing out of a plant. Over there my fields of corn started,  there my beans, over yonder the Minature Ponies. Our Barns and hay rolled in the fields," Franklin said pointing at the things Like men tend to do during rides.
    "I'm checking our tracker making sure we are not being followed," Annie told him, Let's head downtown, we aren't being followed by anyone ."
"Seems busy around downtown tonight," He said to her, looking around amused yet used to his surroundings. " Zah, wonder what's happening? Oh, I know Bingo night and bowling," Annie said," I like doing both to have fun. " Same here, we should go sometime?
They looked unrecognizable, in a different vehicle, if one of theirs they'd be saved at," Annie told him. " Zah, I believe so, or wanting us to pull into the visit," Franklin said.
Outside cool, Spring evening, sure to be captivating to be riding around in. Setting sky sun leaving the day , dusk to light still lay up above the dusk, pretty, serene , and memorable
To expect this time of year always , it will always come back year after year. Like a gift from god he promised us .
DownTown Shining Star Village , tall street lamps lit by electricity , Antique Globe lamps, wide side walks, black wrought iron benches to set down on. Pretty Spring Decorations in the windows for Easter .
      " Lovely night out isn't Franklin? " Yes , haven't seen any lovelier," he said as they gazed
At a new moon. Spring has sprung the beginning of new life as we know it Shining Star Village.
    " Let's head back to the farm? Annie said looking over at him. " Im ready ," Franklin said . Heading home to the farmstead. Not far from downtown," I believe there's a vehicle following us Franklin, hold on tight I'm picking up speed," she shifted into fifth gear , cruising, yes they are following us for certain."
" I see it a gray sports car a BMW, cruise right along to following. She sped up screeched the tires , they actually chased her . Back tracking taking another way, she slipped into a higher he'd direct her, Which way best go, Sheriff's Office Honked profusely. Deputy Sheriff came running out guns drawn, Franklin had them called telling them.
The sports car veered another direction sped
Away untouched. " Let us go, the license plate we have pictured on a video," Sheriff William said concerned, I'm not risking lives on a high-speed chase and someone gets killed."
To be sure they sent a squad car along with them to set out front the Farmstead. They have the third shift tonight and will be parked in the squad car till the next day.
    Franklin Yoder and Annie sat up awhile in Annie's Trailer home.  Inside they sat to tea, and biscuit cookies, Annie's favorite. Warm peach tea, a creamer stirred together makes a dreamy combo before bed. Sip till your heart's content, aroma heaven sent.
     Outside, a light breeze stirred between the trees, as the ground connected itself to life, skies aligned in the moon a planetary parade. Astrologically speaking, two events happen a conjunction, when it happens means significant change. Times of new beginnings when old cycles end, New ones begin.
    Sun and Moon I Syzgy aligned with Earth. Conjunction time during during a new moon when sun and moon lie on the same side of the earth.
    Last yet not least in structure the universe resembles the mind is parallel to and resembles the structure to the mind. As the universe is a universal mind , our minds a miniature Universe.
" I wonder if they get a run down on the person driving a card like the one following us tonight? Franklin said to Annie . " I have feeling it could very well be, a lead in our investigation," She said.
They both became silent, pondering over life's events at the moment, " More tea? " Yes please it has such a wonderful flavor just what I need," Franklin said. Still in wonder about earlier this evening. She must admit felt the same as he did.
     The next day cast over cloudy skies, hovering over a hot sunshine, made it humid for this time of year. Franklin worked outside, tending to his fields, and delivered a baby horse in the wee hours of the morning. Life still goes on though it may not hold the cards you expect. Annie rode on the back of his tractor beside him it had an indoor cab on it.
     Annie used to the farm for she had been raised on one being Mennonite. She loved being on the farm helping work therein. Today she taking it all sitting beside Franklin Yoder.
The tractor is large enough for two.
      He explained lots of detail by pointing at trees, farm pastures, and fields. Showing property lines, they stopped to visit a bit with Franklin Braudaar Max Yoder, a similar build to Franklin, except Franklin's hair was brown.
" Max this is Annie Allyger, a cop from the Mennonite Sheriff's Department in town here.
She will be my bodyguard throughout the investigation of the murder I witnessed. Zah she will be here till further notice."
    " Really, nice to meet you, Annie, I'm sure we will be seeing a lot of each other you live here and all. So I welcome you. I have a sac lunch for you both from Mater. There ya go handing it up to you Annies since he's driven."
     They all smiled and waved to each other in sincerity. And put a fresh jug of water in the back of the tractor. Waved then walked back to his four-wheeler driving away. Today signified the start of a new life for Franklin . Both would be together twenty four seven
      Then they became quiet while he went in between rows of corn. Franklin she noted to be sturdy and very intelligent. Kind and upbeat about life in general being Mennonite. Inside herself glad to be here being his body guard.
     After the day on the tractor, they finished up heading back home to wash up and find something to do. Sheriff sat out front finally left . Annie lay in her hot soapy water , relaxing , washing lots of dusty dirt off her body by using soapy body soap. Washed her long hair. Used a face mask all over her face.
     Tonight, going to supper at the Steakhouse, not far from the farmstead. Known for its excellent food, Annie is excited to be going. She'd picked a nice ankle-length dress for this evening, belted and inside her belt her badge Deputy Sheriff undercover. And her credentials in her handbag inside her billfold another star badge.
     Franklin over home , his Mater in her part of the big house like two separate houses almost. Mater going by the name Tess, Tessy Yoder. That deceased his name is Armond. Very gut parents, loving, and hard-working.
     He dressed after a long shower and a quick nap of a half hour. Tonight he'd wear a dark green shirt-sleeve button-front, dark denim jeans, sockless Brown deck shoes, and a wallet in his pocket. His hair was still wet, managed his comb through it. Sticking a straw hat on his head.
      They would be taking her Jeep again tonight she driving of course. He knocked on her trailer door. She came right away and then stepped inside. Both smiling in greeting, he stepped inside," Can I pay for your gas? Chief says no it's on him, Danke though, Annie said.
    They both hopped inside and she headed to the Steakhouse, tonight pretty out days grow longer , spring sprung once more and it felt wonderful. Onward they drove to the restaurant. Starting on a dark dirt road oiled , round a bend , up a slight hill , over another , then another.
    Soon they began conversing once again, this time about nightshade plants, green peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and potatoes. When to plant 5 to 6 weeks after the last frost. Which both knew entirely already. They also like the exact same things, which makes their outings together even more fun.
    Finally not far off in the distance The Steakhouse was in sight, with lots of cars and buggies, trucks in the driveway. She slowed the Jeep down turning into the parking lot. And come to a complete stop.
     Once inside, Our waiter found us a table, alongside a window. The place has very plush leather and blue velvet. In the center of the table, a candle going a fat one so pretty just right in white.
       They ordered the filet mignon, salad with everything on it, mashed potatoes for a side, wedge of peach pie, and iced tea.
     He ordered a T-bone well done, onion rings, homemade vegetable soup, and BlackBerry pie, a cola. Decorated, in Amish, rustic really pretty. The waitress brought sourdough buns and butter out. While eating orchestra music played softly in the background.
    Before we knew it the food had come .