Hunter rolls his eyes but doesn't argue with Katie about paying. "You women think too much."
Being asked for his number, a little grin emerges. "Better not tell your boyfriend you're going around asking for guys' numbers," he teases. Grabbing a napkin, he fishes a pen from his jacket and jots down a number. "That's my cell phone." He gets another napkin and pushes it towards her with his pen. "Your turn." He wasn't going to let her get away with taking his number and leaving him empty handed. Maybe he was being flirty again, but in reality, he really had had a good time, and figured he could go for an evening like this again. Hanging out with his rowdy friends had its benefits, but... maybe deep down he missed some of the quiet. This had been nice. No shouting, drunken stupidness, girls or riding the fine line of the law. It had been a long time since he'd had an evening with someone away from all that. This... reminded him of being with his close friends from Break Out. With friends like Kyle. And Alice.
Shoving aside those memories, he forces another smile. "Next time your boyfriend makes you feel like crap, just give him a slap upside the head or something. Then call me and he can stew about it while we have dinner again."
Turning around in the barn aisle, Eric gives Ashlee a smile. "Hey there, birthday girl." He chuckles. "Thought you might sleep a little longer on your day off school."
He shakes his head in amusement. Her enthusiasm for being in the barn never ceased to amaze him. "Today.... we take it easy." He gives her a knowing look. He was aware the she knew his leg was bothering him, so there was no need to go over that again. It was a good excuse to let her have a fun day though. The hardest part would be keeping riding lessons a secret until she got her boots. At least, that was his plan.
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