Storm Rider Page #4

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Yeah. Too good if you ask me.

- Dad, you think I would do it...

- No? Oh...

- Hey.

- Hey.

How are your horses doing?

Good. Got a new one.

You wanna see it?

Yeah, I'd love to.

Come on.

Don't step on anything.

Wouldn't be the first time.

She may have been a competition horse

but we're not sure.

With the emphasis on

"we're not sure".

But I would like your

opinion, though.

Well, Little Annie's beautiful, but...

to give you an honest opinion

I'd have to ride her.

- Well, maybe another day.

- No, now's great.

Now it's great.

Well, She's had some training.

Not a lot, but she sure

got potential.

What would it take to get

her in performance shape?

Three months, at least.

I'd know more if

I worked with her.

It's better than

riding a dang mule, huh?

Yeah I think. It can

be a pain sometimes.

Yeah, I don't even know why people have 'em

anymore. They're stupid, they're stubborn.

Yeah, just like some people.

Yeah, well you can't skin

and tan some people, huh?

No you can't.

So you wanna go to the dance?

No, I wanna get back on.

(I) was afraid of that.

When I get my hands on him...

You'll what?

I'll tan his hide.

Oh come on.

He'll drop you like a bag of dirt.

Really?

You know, I'd like to see him try.

Easy there, killer.

You know what, you came here to see your

niece dance in her nice new dress.

So she left a little early with a very nice young

gentleman who comes from a very nice family.

Give him the benefit

of the doubt.

I'll give him the benefit

of the doubt, all right.

Oh Addy Jane!

Have you seen Kevin or Dani?

No, not since school

this afternoon.

So they weren't here at all?

If they were, we didn't

see them. Sorry.

You know, she coulda called.

With what?

You told me her cell phone's

been down for months.

Well, she shoulda found a way.

How? A carrier pigeon?

You know what,

you're worse than she is.

Now you're just an old poop.

I am not an old poop.

I'm a middle aged poop.

I had a lot of fun tonight.

Sorry about your dress.

It's okay, it's just a dress.

You know a lot about

training horses, don't you?

I know a little bit.

Girls can surprise you.

Some girls maybe, not you.

What is that suppose to mean?

Easy. I didn't

mean anything by it.

Sorry. Guess I'm just

a little touchy.

Or defensive.

Suppose you got your reasons.

We didn't really get off on the right foot anyway.

No, we didn't.

I'd like to make up for it.

Yeah, so would I.

You're late by two minutes.

Yeah, I wanted to make

sure she's home in time.

Mm hmm.

How come you didn't

go to the dance?

You spied on me?

No, no. I wanted to see

how my investment looked.

So...

You had a fight?

We never left my place.

I went and rode Little Annie.

Mr. Winslow wanted

my opinion of her

and the only way to give him

an honest one was to ride her.

So Mr Winslow was

there all night?

Yeah, the whole time.

And you rode Little Annie

in your dress?

Yeah, that was

what I was wearing.

Thank you.

I had the best time tonight.

The most fun I've had

the whole time I've been here.

I suppose I owe you an apology.

No, you don't.

It was the best night in my life.

Yeah, if it wasn't for my mouth,

I wouldn't have any place to put my feet.

I wanna do it, Stormy.

I think Little Annie and

I could really win it.

But, that would mean more time

with her and less time with you.

You be okay with that?

I love you.

- Morning.

- Morning.

You're up early.

Yeah, felt like I was broad daylight.

Made you breakfast.

Oh.

Did you clean up in here?

Yeah, a little bit.

There's no bacon.

Do you wanna have

a heart attack?

Don't worry, I'll fix it.

I'm a doctor.

No, you're a vet.

Yeah, a vet who likes bacon.

So Kevin's dad asked

me to train Little Annie.

Really? You up to it?

Yeah. Think I know

what I'm doing.

I wish I did.

What about your chores around here?

Well, I was kinda hoping maybe

you could help me out with them.

Just until I'm done

training Little Annie.

I mean, I barely have time

to get her in shape as it is.

What about Stormy?

Stormy, he'll be fine.

Well maybe.

She's kinda getting used to

you spending a lot of time with her.

Well, he won't care, trust me.

Okay.

Uh, there's something else.

What's that?

I really like that dress,

but I think daddy wanted me to

use the money for something else.

What money?

The money that I gave you

the first night I was here.

Yeah yeah, right.

Here.

Do whatever you want with it.

You haven't opened it.

Why would I do that?

It's not mine.

Well, I just thought that maybe you

woulda used the money to...

You thought what?

It's Kevin.

I'm sorry.

Why?

Because I thought, that

you use the money to...

You'd better not keep him waiting.

She likes training their horse,

but that's not the only thing she likes to do

at the Winslow ranch, isn't it?

Yeah, you said it, what,

teenage girls must drive their fathers crazy.

Really wish I had some bacon.

You know, maybe you could

try a little chicken or steak.

You know, something different, you know.

You don't have to eat it.

Think you better hit one of

the stores and I'll fix it.

Okay.

Has he been fed?

Hmm?

Em, but I'm not you.

What do you mean?

He's lonely.

He's a mule.

Mules have feelings.

All right, darling, come on out.

You going somewhere?

Yes, and he can't

come with me.

So you brought him here?

Yes, well, you're his uncle.

Well, you're his mother.

You outrank me.

I can't take him with me.

You ask what he wants?

This is best for everyone.

Yeah, I'm sure.

You... what, you not gonna

say goodbye to him?

Oh, I did already.

Well, I guess you could

help me with some chores.

See if you can get Stormy to eat.

What's the matter with him?

Well, he's off his feed.

I think that he's... lonely.

Should get you settled in

first, though uh?

You don't seem too upset

that she's leaving.

She's just running away.

That's a good point.

- Where's Dani?

- She ran away.

She did?

No, no. She's working

with a filly down the road.

Come on.

You think my mom went

too far, don't you?

Yeah, and I hope she stays there.

- You know my sister coming next week.

- Yeah, I know, I know.

I was just hoping you could

help me with the kid.

You need to get

to know him better.

This kid used to

be the first one.

Well, take him with you.

It'll be good for the both of you.

I'll come back around this afternoon.

You promise?

Scout's honor.

You're not a Scout.

I'm not an uncle either.

Howdy.

Morning, Sam.

Who's this? Your new assistant?

Yep.

I'm Dani's little brother.

- Well, hello there, Dani's little brother.

- Hi.

- Dani's over at the other corral.

- Cool.

- Go on.

- That's a good kid.

Hey, thanks for coming out this morning.

Can I talk to you about something?

- Sure.

- Okay.

Hey, Dani!

Hey!

Hey kiddo!

Came to see if you miss me.

Of course, I missed you.

Who is this?

This is Little Annie.

I've been working with her.

What about Stormy?

Well, this is kinda more like

the stuff I used to do with Admiral.

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