"As a matter of fact, I do. I don't care for the intense heat in the middle of summer in the valley, but the temperatures here in the mountains stay pretty comfortable. I even enjoy the cool night air. It's refreshing. Of course, the snow in the winter is picture perfect. It's beautiful and so peaceful. What about Colorado? Do you like it there?"

She watched the flames licking up the walls of the fireplace and took a sip of her hot tea before she answered.

"Yes, but ...