Giving a smile to Mick Katie nods a little. She could of guessed if anyone noticed someone missing it would have been Mick. Her Uncle had always been one for detail and when it came to anyone at the ranch it was a little extra just to make sure everything was alright.
"Yeah, everything is ok. Sorry if I made you guys worry."
Just leaving her stuff in the car for now and keeping the cloths she had on now on Katie walks twords Mick heading for the barn before stopping. Looking at her Uncle for a seconded a million and one thoughts passed through her mind. She new he'd be able to read her face but she just didn't feel like talking about it. Maybe by the afternoon she would be able to talk things out with Hunter and everything would be ok.
"Have any extra work that need to be done today since I am getting a late start?"
Entering the house Ryan's own laughter rings through out. It was always great when Eli and Tal where together. They were such a trip she could just laugh watching them all day go at it. The best part was afterwards it was like nothing had happened and everything was ok.
Heading into the kitchen and grabbing some plates Ryan was hungry as well and the smell of the food was making her stomach growl. Going for the napkins Ryan stops as the message play and she hers Alec's voice. That was a voice she hasn't heard in a long time and it not liked she wanted too. Hearing it now though it was so sad, broken...and Ryan just listens leaning against the counter.
He was sorry, he missed her, he was asking for forgiveness...Ryan could feel her stomach churn. Her heart pounded in her chest as she looked down at the ground digging her toe into the tile. So many feelings were going through her that she had no idea where to start in trying to figure it out. As the message ends Ryan just continues to stand in silence. She could feel the hot tears that wanted to form in her eye but she held them off. It was hard, it hurt and her eyes stung. Why should she feel sorry for this man, and shed on more tear for him? Why did it feel like her heart was being ripped open all over again.
Clearing her throat and pushing off the counter Ryan claps her hands together before turning around and grabbing the plates walking them over to Eli.
"Alright lets get this show on the road. Put the movie in, get the food dished out and I'll be right back."
Locking eyes with her brother Katie new he'd be able to read that she needed a minute to collect herself. She'd be ok, the night would go on like planned and they would enjoy each other company Ryan just needed that second to collect herself.
Going into the bathroom and splashing water into her face Ryan closes her eyes for a second. Memories of her time spent with Ryan comes back to her and for a second a tear rolls down her cheek. Everything had seemed so good than. But Alec had messed that up not Ryan. Splashing some water on her face again . Knowing she was ok now Ryan leaves the bathroom and comes into the living room sitting down next to Tal.
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