The fifth day is underway, the last day before two days of pen work.

Tyson watches as Jaelyn trots Cobalt around bareback and without anything on his head. He has been having a hard time hiding that they were back together. All he wants to do is wrap her up in his arms and hold her for forever.

"Hey Tyson you might want to stop staring before Cane gets a whiff of what's happening," Guy tells him in a hushed voice while wearing a smirk.

"How did you figure it out?"

Guy shrugs. "Its not really that hard. You both have been acting different to each other."

Tyson sighs, he has to keep his feelings under his hat if he wants this to work out. Cane hasnt ever liked him, but if, really it is only when, he finds out it will only make it worse.

Tyson and Will take the rim while the rest work the flats. He looks off watching as Jaelyn pushes sheep with her hands resting on her thighs. She guides Cobalt with only her feet; the horse responding easily. Tearing his gaze from her he pushes the sheep in front of him down to the one's Will has. The two hands push them down the trail and to the other group. As Tyson rides up beside Jaelyn, filling in the gap, she smiles at him. He returns the gesture trying to be as discreet as possible.

When the sheep are in the pen Bart calls for a lunch break. Jaelyn rides Cobalt into his pen and slides off. She pats his neck letting him know he is free to go. After sliding her leggings off and puts them in the barn she makes her way to the house. Thoughts about Tyson boggle her mind. Everything from what her family will think to how it will all work out. But even with all those thoughts she was willing to do whatever it takes to make it work. She has missed telling him about the lastest colt and her and Canes latest argument. Just because she adjusted over the past couple years doesnt mean her feelings really changed.

"Hey Jaelyn wait up a minute!" Tyson's voice calls from behind her. There is a slight hesitation at her name.

***

"Hey Little Lynn, Dad is on the phone!" Cane yells that evening after they had finished for the day.

"Coming!" Jaelyn screams with excitement. She snatches the phone from his hand without as much as a sideways glance to her brother.

Hey Dad! She says with a big grin resting on her face.

Benjamins deep voice floats smoothly through the phone. Hey Jae Girl! How has the week treated you?

Pretty well I haven't killed my brother because of all his glares, she says with a harsh stare in Canes direction.

Good! He chuckles. Cane mentioned that y'all might be coming by before heading back to Stockton.

Yes sir, he insists that it happens before we go home.

Care to tell me why?

She can just see her dads eyebrows arched in question. You can find out with the others Dad. It is just a couple of days. Its no wonder where her brothers get their protective nosiness.

There is a sigh before he says, Gary better be able to make it! I can't stand not knowing what secret my little girl is keeping.

You are just as bad as Cane.

He chuckles. Thats going a little far dont you think?

Shaking her head she cant help but to smile. Well, I dont know. He had to get it from somewhere.

I guess that part might be true. It is silent for a split second before he speaks, Your mom is about to drive me nuts if I dont let her talk to you. Love you Jae Girl.

A smile takes her lips and set settles into a chair in the living room. Okay. Love you too dad.

He doesnt say anything more. Instead it is her moms voice that floats airly through the phone. Hey Jae girl! What is this that your dad and brother just have to know about?

With a playful roll of her eyes Jaelyn answers, Sorry mom you don't get to find out early either. If I did tell you then the band of males would pry it out of you and that would be a problem.

So true.

So how have my brothers been treating you? Not too harsh I venture to say.

Trisha, her mom, laughs. Like sons do. Always needing something and wondering whats to eat.

Jaelyn huffs. When are they not?Then laughs. Just kidding. I better let you go so I can get a shower.

Okay I look forward to seeing you. Love you!

Smiling she nods. Love you too mom. See you soon.

Jaelyn hangs up and digs her pajamas out of her duffel. She walks to the bathroom as Cane closes the door with a smirk.

You turd! You did that on purpose! She declares as he sticks his tongue out at her. Shaking her head she drags herself back to her bed for the week. Brothers are a pain!

Yes they are. Tysons voice echoes from the doorway.

Looking up she shakes her head. Youre a nice one to talk. Im sure your sisters would agree with me.

Exactly, that is how I know that we purposely try to make you entirely annoyed.

He sits on the edge of the bed and she rolls away. Youre no better than my brothers, she mutters.

Come on Jae Sweet, you arent really mad at me, he pleads before sighing. His muscles ache from the work, but his mind aches more. All the thinking and holding back is making it pressurized.

She smirks as she scoots over away from him, again. A sigh comes before the bed moves and his arm is around her shoulders.

Jae sweet I was only joking, he whispers as his hand rests on her hip. When she doesnt answer he props himself up with his elbow and peers over her narrow shoulders at her mischief painted face. You little turkey! Smirking. Really?

It is so much fun tricking you, she declares laughing.

He rolls his eyes good naturedly. You will be the death of me, Jae Sweet.

She shrugs with her grin still holding its place. Im not sorry, Superman.

Ouch! That hurt. He mocks dramatically, but it is ruined when he cant hold his laughter back any longer. As long as I die trying to be what you need and want then I will die a happy man.

Her mischievous grin leaves as she looks at his soft, sweet expression. You are so sweet, Superman.

Smoothing back his hair he grins. Im trying.

She elbows him lightly. Im sure you are. Still looking into his eyes she adds, You know Cane is only a wall over.

Oh crap! His eyes grow wide and he moves back just a hair before looking up. And I think it might be too late to do anything to prevent him knowing, he adds in a soft tone.