Eva tried to stiffle her yawn as she poured a cup of coffee in the kitchen.? Her outing during the night had left her tired.? After she got a bite to eat, she'd head over to check on the young man. Thank goodness Cheyenne had found him or he'd have likely died from his injuries. Molly entered from the dining room.??

"Morning ma'am."

"Good morning Molly.? Is my uncle up yet?"

"I haven't seen him."? Molly moved to the stove.? "Can I fix you a plate?" She pointed to the eggs on the stove.??

"I'd appreciate that." Eva yawned again.

"I heard that Cheyenne needed your help last night." Molly paused. "Your uncle asked me last night if I knew what she needed." Eva chewed at her lip for a moment.? Cheyenne had asked her not to say anything but she still felt like the young woman should know.

"Do we have anyone in the dining room?"

"Not at the moment."? Eva spilled out how Cheyenne had found Jonah and brought him back to town. Molly suspected her own distate about Jonah showed on her face, her brother often told her that she'd never be able to bluff at cards. But she had seen how much Cheyenne cared for him and knew that this must be affecting her.

"I'm going to head over there now and check on him. Hopefully his fever broke during the night." Eva packed a few biscuits and some bacon in a basket. "Did you meet our new guest yesterday? Ms. Devereaux, she'll be staying with us for a few days until her room at the saloon is ready."

"I heard her say that she's bought the saloon?" Molly had only spoken a few words to the women when she brought her a pitcher of water the night before.? She'd known a couple of women who owned businesses back East but they were washer women and dressmakers, never owning something like a saloon.

"Yes, I can't remember where she said she's from but I suppose we'll get to know her." Eva bid Molly goodbye and headed out the backdoor.? Molly continued her work in the kitchen. There was supper and dinner to start prepping for even at this early hour. Once folks were up and out of their rooms, she'd have to get the linens to the laundry. She checked the dining room every few minutes for a patron.

"Molly?" Eva's uncle called from the dining room. She wiped her hands on her apron before pushing open the swinging door.? He stood next to a table where Ms. Deveraux sat. "Can you get our guest some coffee and breakfast?" Molly nodded and returned a moment later with the coffee.

"Good morning, ma'am." Molly poured a cup of coffee.? "I have eggs and bacon prepared in the kitchen.? I can bring those for you or prepare something else." Molly had been in service most of her life and knew when she was being sized up. Lily Deveraux studied her for a minute.

"That sounds lovely, though I feel as though I'm not all that hungry this morning.? Traveling tends to do that to me. Though if you had a biscuit, I'd take that. Maybe with some honey?"

"Of course, ma'am." Molly disappeared into the kitchen and brought back a pair of biscuits, butter, and a container of honey.

"Thank you, cherie." Molly wondered about Ms. Deveraux's accent but knew it wasn't her place to ask. "Where are you from?"

"Five Points, ma'am, New York City."

"My travels have never taken me there.? Do you miss it?"

"I-I suppose there are things I miss. But my brother is here."

"Family is a wonderful thing." Lily took a bite from one of the biscuits.? "Delicious. I take it you are the cook as well around here?" Molly nodded. Lily laughed. "If they're not careful I might try to steal you away. Now, I'm sure I am keeping you from your duties. Thank you for the breakfast."

Eva came out of the alley next the livery. She'd been to check on Jonah and Cheyenne.? The young man was still alive, though still feverish.? The iodine she'd applied during the night seemed to be helping the wounds and they didn't look as red or swollen. The boy still had quite the recovery ahead of him.? A hand reached out and grabbed her arm.? She prepared to swing until she saw it was Buck.

"Buck! You scared me."?

"Where were you coming from?” He glanced back at the alley.

“It’s a beautiful morning isn’t it? Perhaps we could take a walk later.” Eva looped her arm with his.? Maybe she could dodge his question.? For now she’d keep Cheyenne’s secret about Jonah. “Have you met Ms. Deveraux?”

“New saloon owner? Yep, when she came in on the stage. Chris don’t think much of a woman owning the saloon.? But I think Ezra likes the idea.? Probably going to try and gamble it away from her.” He joked. “But you didn’t-,” Eva cut him off before he could finish his sentence.

“Maybe we could take a ride later? I could have Molly pack us a picnic.”

“Sounds like a right fine idea.”