Friends

Thinking for a long moment Katie twirls her chopsticks on her plate as she thinks. Trent hadn't liked the though about her helping Thirteen find him, but what if she didn't tell her, and instead they would all just go. Trent couldn't get mad at her because she had said nothing to Thirteen.

"Well, I'm not sure what he would do. If we invited her and Ryder along so they didn't have to be alone for the holidays I don't see there being a problem technically she would be with family too than . It's not like we would be telling Thirteen Hey Trent is your dad, So...I dont see to much of a problem."

Putting her chopsticks down and leaning back in her chair Katie lets her mixed emotions flow twords Jason. She felt so trapped with this whole thing. Thirteen not knowing who her dad was when she wanted so badly to look into his eyes, and feel the love of a parent. She felt as though she was doing something wrong by not telling her. Yet the respect she felt as though she had to hold to Trent even if she didn't know him well. It was his wish for Thirteen not to know, was it really Katie's place to say other ways?

"I think...we should mention it to Ryder. It would be good for Thirteen to get out, and be around more people. The ranch is one place I know she would be safe to wander and explore. Do you think it would be a good idea?"

Karla gives a small nod seeing the look in Kip's eyes. She new Twila hadn't meant to offend her, and she really hadn't. It just had been a bad day all together and she was mad at a lot of reasons. It really had not been the day to have someone so peppy up in her face.

"I know she didn't mean to and I'm sorry I came across that way. I guess I am just not use to people, and everything at once I just wanted to be mad, and didnt want someone around me who was so happy, if that makes seance at all."

Karla wasnt even sure to herself it made much seance, it was just a feeling that was hard to explain. Bitting her bottom lip Karla sits down on the edge of the counter as Kip continues to dry his face. Thinking for a long moment. She did want friends, and get to know the band members more, she only hoped they didn't think differently now.

"Maybe I can go with you for a few small things, and than go with Twila some other time for the more girly stuff so I don't have to torcher you with it?"

Family

Jade nuzzles into Dan's chest, giving a long, contented sigh. "Mmm... every day with you is a special one." Closing her eyes, she feel as though she could drift off right here. But a whinnying horse breaks the moment. 

"I guess I should go to the house and see if they need help getting things ready. It's about the only thing I do to earn my keep around here. I feel like I should be doing more but..." 

She shifts her head to look up at Dan, a grin on her face. "...I like spending my time out here with you too much." Taking her hand, she reaches above his ear to tuck down an unruly tuft of his hair. She liked the feel under her fingers, so she lets her hand linger below the brim of his hat. 

"I can't wait for tomorrow," she concludes softly. "I'm gonna miss you while I'm gone." Giving his lips one last kiss, she finally pulls away to stand up. "I'll see you in a while at supper." Smiling, she thumps the brim of his hat before heading towards the door.

Kip grimaces as he gingerly touches the bruise on his face. It had spread from his cheek to his eye overnight alright. "Hot, huh?" A small grin emerges. "That's a first." 

Sighing, he shakes his head. "I'd rather sneak out to shop than wear makeup. And as far as the money goes, don't worry about it, okay? I don't wanna make you feel bad or anything, but this is what friends do. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that eventually, the acts of friendship come back around. One of these days it might be me needing your help." 

He grabs his towel again, this time more careful as he dries the rest of his face, not giving Karla time to argue. "Twila might be disappointed though... I know she was hoping she could take you shopping." 

He pauses and looks to Karla. "She didn't mean to offend you the other day... I think she's just trying to help and get to know you better."

"Mm... yeah." Jason sighs. "I guess I see both sides to that thing. But I feel bad too. For Thirteen, I mean. She's missing out on a lot. She's got Ryder and I'm glad she's feeling more comfortable working for Carson and all... but there's something special about family."

He shrugs. "I never had much of it myself, but at least I had my mom, and Austin for a while until that fell apart. Now at least I know my dad and we're on okay terms. There's just something about knowing family is there, even if I'm not all that close to it, ya know?"

Twirling his water glass on the table, he continues to think. "What do you think Trent would do if Thirteen showed up at the ranch?" His suggestion was obvious, but he didn't dare ask outright if Katie would actually ask Thirteen to come along to Texas.