In this excerpt from "Comanche Moon" by Catherine Anderson, a conversation unfolds between Loretta and Rachel as they discuss the significance of choosing a name for Loretta's unborn child. Loretta reflects on the impending need to select a name, emphasizing its importance, particularly because of the child's father, Hunter, whose influence she considers crucial in the decision-making process.

Rachel, while engaged in her chores, questions why this name choice matters more than usual. Loretta clarifies that because Hunter is the child's father, she feels pressure to choose a name that he would find acceptable. Rachel humorously warns Loretta against naming the child something outlandish like "Running Water," hinting at a playful tension in the task ahead.