Sliding out of the booth too, Jason stands and, for a moment, just looks down at Misty, amazed at seeing all she had to give. All she was. Despite everything that was happening in her life, she was still choosing to live. And she was choosing to live it with him. And that... was an honor.
Gripping her hand tightly, he smiles and leads the way to the counter to pay before leaving the restaurant. The ride to the movie theater was quiet. It would seem that a lot could be said. A lot could be discussed or mulled over after suddenly being taken to a different kind of relationship. But it seemed that there was simply no need. So often, Jason and Misty both had withheld words - speaking only through their eyes. Respect had always been mutual. And so had understanding. So now as they sat in the pickup, just as always before, word just weren't needed. They both knew exactly where they stood and what all of this meant. The only conversation that took place was between their clasped hands and the affectionate movement of fingers or palms. It's all they needed.
Once to the theater, they still had time to look over the movie posters but wind up deciding on the super hero flick again. After ordering a bucket of popcorn and a drink to share, Jason wanders with Misty into the dark interior of the theater. Looking around at all the available seats, he glances to Misty. "You pick." He didn't care where they sat.
Jay nods slowly, still concerned about Katie, but glad to know that Rosetta was confident she would be okay. "Hey, um... off the subject, but..." He shrugs and searches for what he wants to say.
"Tomorrow evening... after Jeff's back..." He fiddles with his empty glass, seeming to be just a little apprehensive. "Would it be alright if we had a family meeting?" He finally catches Rosetta's eye, wondering if she'd go along with it. "Just the nine of us and spouses. Not the kids though. I've just... got something I wanna say to y'all."
Having Katie reach up to his hand at her shoulder, Hunter was a little surprised, but a smile creases his lips as he curls his fingers around hers. "Lead the way."
After tagging along to the dining hall, Hunter follows Katie out behind the barns and into one of the pastures. He wasn't sure where on earth she was taking him, but he doesn't question her. Finally realizing the tree was their destination, he nods his approval. "This looks like an awfully good spot to me." Turning around, he gazes across the scenery, liking how secluded this spot felt, yet they could still see what was going on, and the horses provided a peaceful atmosphere.
Shedding his jacket, he was glad he hadn't dropped it off at his bunkhouse as intended. Laying it on the ground, he eases down to sit on it, leaning back against the tree. Putting his hands up behind his head and stretching out his legs to cross them at his ankles, he sighs with content. A cool breeze relieved the heat of the day, combing gently through his hair. "Mm... this is nice." It had been too long since he'd just... relaxed.
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