Second Nature

Smiling at his comment about her balance Katie takes her helmet off and dismounts from the bike. It was funny to hear someone say that but at the same time it was kind of nice. To actually have someone tell you, you were good at something with simple words.

   "I guess balance is a second nature to me since I grew up on a ranch and rode horses."

Unzipping her own jacket and taking it off Katie throws it over the seat of the motorcycle. It was to nice of a night out to worry about a jacket. If it hadn't been for the bike ride she wouldn't have even bothered bringing it.

Taking a spot next to Hunter Katie sits down with her legs stretched out in front of her. Taking in a deep breath of air she could smell the warmth, the water, it all tickled her senses. She could remember when her and Jason would take rides out here. It was always fun and they would always laugh. Katie wondered if there would be more times like that...or if being left out, and having lunches together was the only road for them now. What was it that made her different from his friends?

    "Your welcome Hunter. I don't mind spending time with you after all and its better than sitting around for something that you know wont happen."

Looking over at Hunter Katie studys him for a long moment. There was something about him, something different tonight. It was almost like a past had come out of no where on him and now he longed for something he no longer had. For a moment Katied wondered how simaler they were, yet so different.

   "Tonight, you seem to be far off somewhere else. I would guess you had about as good a day as I had."

   "Come on mom, you look fine can we go meet the others now?"

Ashlee sat at the small table in the bunk house a nice shirt one, and her good jeans and sneakers. Her hair tied back in a braid with a blue ribbon at the end. She'd been waiting about ten minutes for her mom to get ready and though there was an irritated tone in her voice she couldn't help the grin that formed on he face. She new she was trying to look her best...since Eric was going after all.

   "Yeah yeah yeah I am coming"

Stepping out of the bathroom Stacy had her good pants on and a black shirt her tan jacket over top. Her hair was still wet and allowed to fall where it wanted put it almost looked like she had spent so much time on it.

   "Ready to go now mom?"

   "I think so. Lets meet up with the others ok?"

Stepping outside the bunk house Ashlee and Stacy make there way to the mess hall. Stacy wasn't sure where they would eat at but she wanted it to be someplace nice. Maybe Eric could help her with that.

Entering the dinning hall Stacy couldn't help but let her smile grow a little bigger seeing Eric and how good he looked tonight. This was the best she had seen him dressed but she sure liked it. Turning and seeing Ashlee go over to Dylan she gives a little nod. She was happy to see her daughter had made a friend and that Dylan had as well. He needed friends, good friends.

   "Alright, I figured I would drive, and as to where to go...I'm not sure since we are still new here. But we can roll out if you guys want and see what happens. Hows that sounds?"

Ashlee gives a laugh standing next to Dylan. Looking to him she gives a big smile than looks back to her mom.

   "Anything sounds good to me, I am starving."

Heading to Jared's room this morning Grace was a little late but not by to much. A bag was at her side and his folder in her hands once again. This was be the start, the first step to the slow process but the outcome, it would be great she hopped.

  "Good Morning Jared! Sorry I am running a little late. I had to get all my tourcher...I mean equipment."

Grace give a little grin with humor in her eyes. Some of the stuff she used did look pretty bad but all in all it wasn't. Going into the bags and pulling out a masheen with a few wires on it she holds it up for Jared to see.

   "We are going to try and stimulate you muscles. Its kind of like eltric shock but not enough to kill you. Only enough to warm your leg up. I'll start with your leg than work my way up to your spine. We will do that eat day, along with icing, and normal movements to try and get everything to stop being stiff. It will take a little bit but it will be a good start. If at any time you feel pain just let me know. ok?"