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Spring 1873 Fort Ellis, near Bozeman, Montana Territory... Unlike most of the men he serves with, Lieutenant James Steele doesn't consider Fort Ellis a hardship posting at all. His position in the cavalry is a good one. His son, Jonathan, is with him and maturing into a smart, steady, and responsible young man. And with the Blacks-Rob, Danica, and little Katja-he has found a place to belong and people who believe in him, accept him, and love him, despite his flaws and failings. He has everything he needs here. For the first time in his life, he has a place that his heart calls home. But for generations, the Steeles have been known for several things: their uncanny eyesight; their charm, good nature, and loyalty; their bravery that defies common sense... and their inability to attain a happy ending. Just when he thought he might escape that fate, Jim finds himself facing the most painful choice he could imagine: to give up the very things that have made his life worth living, or risk destroying them all. How much would you sacrifice for the sake of those you love? ************** Farewell and Goodbye is a bridge story that connects A Great Wide Nowhere and The Slow Trail Home (available Winter 2015-16).