Alone

Accepting and returning Chad's kiss, Rosalyn knew that he was not going to give up that easily, even if her dad was going to be that hard on him. It made her fearful of what might happen, but, in a way it also made her feel good... like she was worth the effort. 

Mustering up a smile, she nods. "A walk sounds nice... thank you." Turning to his side, she takes his hand, linking her fingers with his as they start to walk. The outdoors were peaceful today, beckoning a quietness to the scene. Rosalyn found little to say, but little reason to spoil the quiet. She knew so much about Chad, yet so little as well... but it didn't seem to matter. Today, the silence was nice. 

Eventually, they did have to return to the ranch. Rosalyn felt a bit better by now though - at least well enough to face the rest of the day. Still holding Chad's hand as they come up the path, she sees someone standing near the fence. It looks as though whoever it was, was waiting for them, and her stomach churns. Getting closer, she realizes that it's Mick. 

Seeing Chad and Rosalyn returning, Mick straightens, still leaning on the fence. He hadn't been waiting too long, but long enough to have hoped the couple would actually be seen again today. Not that he could blame them if they didn't return - news of that morning's incident had spread quickly. 

"Hey, guys." A thin smile is present on his lips, but his eyes tell a different story. 

As they approach, Rosalyn's grip on Chad's hand tightens. "Hi, Mick." 

Mick gives them a slow nod, the wheels in his mind turning. He glances at his niece. "Would you mind if I had a word with Chad alone?"

Rosalyn grows even more tense. "You're not gonna-"

"It's fine," Mick assures gently. "I just want to talk to him."

Rosalyn isn't so sure, but she finally lets go of Chad's hand. "Okay..." She looks up at Chad, hoping that he wasn't going to get raked over the coals again. "I'll be in the dining hall probably, so you can find me when you're done." 

Mick patiently waits, not wanting anyone to get upset all over again.


Eric smirks at Stacy's question before sighing. "It's okay. I'm gonna live. But I gotta stay off it today. I begged Angel for permission to go to town tomorrow though, and she said yes, as long as I take it easy, so..." His eyes gain a teasing glint, as he takes her arm and pulls her down on his chest, his face inches from hers. 

"No roughhousing," he concludes. "I ain't gonna be fast enough to go running after ya for a few days."


"You kidding?" Jared pulls himself up in bed a little more so he could sit straighter. "Everything you bring sounds good." He quirks an eyebrow. "Maybe some of your little taste testing sessions actually did me some good, even though now I remember stuff I like or don't like. I'm pretty sure you had me try things I never had before, and... regardless... whatever you do to the food just makes it better anyway." 

Thrown at us

As Rosalyn burying her head against his chest Chad he can't help but let his arms move around her and hold her just a little bit close. He could see how much this whole thing bothered her and it just made his heart hurt that much more. This whole thing was hard but it was not himself he was sad and upset for but for Rosalyn herself. 

   "If I thought this was to much trouble to go through, or that you weren't worth it I would have walked away by now. So don't feel bad, it is my choice to stay here so all in all I am doing it to myself...but I would like to think of it the prize at the bottom of the nasty box of cereal. It's worth taking it, to get to it."

Chad can't help the smile that spreads across his face as he pulls away from Rosalyn looking down into her eyes. Leaning down and bringing his one hand to the back of her head Chad brings his lips to hers and places a tender kiss to her lips before pulling away a little, turning his head in the other direction and than coming back for another kiss letting this one linger a little bit before pulling away again.

   "Want to take a walk before we go back and face what else is thrown at us?"

Finishing up her breakfast and taking the moment to walk her own plates into the kitchen. Here is was quiet enough to hear her phone beep. Ashlee was in the dinning area still so she new it wasn't her. She probley should check it just encase it was someone else and something was wrong. Pulling out her phone and seeing it was Eric Stacy gives a smile.

Ok, I'll be right there.

Putting her plate into the sink and than heading out of the dinning hall to Eric's bunk Stacy gives a knock on the door. Entering Stacy gives a smile seeing Eric in the bed. Coming over and sitting down on the edge she could guess Angel had told him to rest or he would be back on the horse again.

   "Hey you, hows your leg doing?"

Giving a laugh Grace stands again going over to the one bag that held the food in it. Picking it up and placing it on one of the chairs she slowly starts to open it. Stopping for a second at Jared's comment she was pleased with his answer. If his attitude stayed like that than it made her happy. 

Turning back to the bag she didn't want to bring to much attachen to it  and cause him to become embarrassed. She would just move on and keep the pleasure to herself.

   "Well I wanted something different than just subs but nothing to messy. So today I have potato salad, grilled chicken and salad. Sound good to you?"