narration by laura: it's been three years since the end of walnut grove. almanzo, rose, I,jenny, pa, ma, and their kids moved to another small town along with the olesons and doc baker called dogwood brook. when this happens, ma is away in the big woods caring for her ma, who is very sick. adam and mary are visiting.
pa, the kids, laura, almazo, rose, jenny, adam, and mary are gathered in the living room of ma and pa's new house. they are talking about the past.
pa: I don't know why, but lately I haven't been able to stop thinking about albert.
laura: I know how you feel. I miss him so much.
almanzo: we all do. he will always be a part of our family and in our hearts.
mary: gigglingI remember how he had a huge appetite and was almost never full, just like almanzo and adam.
adam playfully punches mary in the arm
jenny: aunt laura, do I go ahead and get the dinner dishes on the table?
pa: go ahead. i'm starving.
adam: me too.
jenny goes into the kitchen. everyone heads into the dining room. pa stays behind. suddenly, he hears a knock on the door. he gets up to anser it.
at the door stands a young man, who appears to be around twenty years old. he has dark curly hair and a beard.
pa: what do you need son?
young man: are you Charles Ingalls?
pa: yes. would you like to come in? my family and I are about to eat supper. chicken and dumplings.
young man: that sounds great. that used to be my favorites when I was younger. he steps into the house. pa shows him to the dining room.
young man: mr ingalls, before I sit down, can I wash up and shave?
pa: gives him a quizzical looksure.
a few minutes later, the young man comes out of the bathroom. everyone can see who it truly is.
laura: jumps out of her seat and runs to give the young man a hugalbert!
pa:embraces albert, crying tears of joy. I thought id never see you again! how did you find us.
albert: ill tell you over dinner.
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