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Walking up to the small wood porch, she noticed the bright red number one sign hanging on the bright blue door. Taking her keys out she used the blue key with that number on it. Matt had always liked brighter colors.
     
    The place smelled of fresh paint and varnish. The empty room echoed with each foot step she took on the freshly varnished oak floors. Not only was it very clean and fresh looking, she could see the potential that it held. The walls were painted a warm honey color accentuating the warm oak of the floors and trim. The windows were large and gleamed in the sun light.
     
    Walking towards the back she opened the heavy wood door into a small room that she imagined would easily fit a double bed and two night stands. Turning to the left she walked through another door into a small bathroom with no toilet or tub; she was sure there were places for them, but none sat there.
     
    Yes, there was a lot of potential here.
     
    It took her almost an hour to go through all five cabins. Each one larger than the one before, until finally she reached the fifth and final cabin. It was not only the largest, but the least completed. Its large windows actually overlooked the beach and ocean. Just a short walk down a hill and across a small field of sand covered in tall green grass and you would be down to the water.
     
    The last two cabins; both consisting of two bedrooms, were not only unpainted, but the floors, trim, and doors still needed to be sanded and stained. All of the cabins had no appliances. Where the first three were small with just a front room, a small bedroom and a bath, the last two actually had two bedrooms, larger bathrooms and small kitchenette areas. The counter tops and cabinets needed replacing or sanding.
     
    Yes, she could definitely see why her brother wanted to start a business renting these out. The buildings were made to have families, friends, and/or lovers enjoy them. Standing on the large front porch of the last cabin, she imagined lovers, possibly honeymooners, having a romantic dinner out here, or a family eating a picnic after a day at the beach. Imagined them playing volleyball just a few feet away on the net she knew she wanted to put up in the field on the way to the beach. She could envision a few picnic tables along the path, all painted to match the brightly colored doors her brother had taken the time to paint.
     
    Yes, her brothers dream, was slowly becoming her own.
     

     
     
    For the first time since arriving, she stood in her kitchen making her own dinner. Thank goodness there had been several cans of tomato soup in the pantry. She even found an unopened box of wheat thins. Not only was this one of her more elaborate meals she knew how to make, but one of her favorite. In the last few days she had enjoyed having people stop by and visit. She knew they meant well, but she had missed the quiet of being alone.
     
    After setting a large bowl and a plate of crackers down on the white table cloth; she enjoyed a quiet meal, all the while thinking how quiet it was.
     
    Could she really get used to people; strangers, coming and going around the place? She understood that she had a skittish personality, but it hadn’t always been like this. There had been a large portion of her life with Matt that she hadn’t been scared. She knew people were generally good, and it appeared that the people of Pride took care of each other.
     
    When she finished rinsing her dishes, she saw Lacey’s sedan drive up and park in front of the garage. Going to the back door and opening it she waited for her friend, but when Todd stepped out of the car, she tensed slightly. Forcing herself to put a smile on her face and relax, she welcomed him.
     
    “Hi Megan, I hope you don’t mind, but I needed to pick up some paperwork from your brother’s office. While I was here, I figured I would take a look at the downstairs bathroom sink. Lacey said the handle was loose last time she was here.” He said as he