Dakota asked her horse to do lead changes, loping, jogging, and stops before Dakota put her away. "Good girl." She praised, patting the mares neck as she put the cooler on her. Dakota turned her out, sending her off with a pat and a smile. She walked back inside and threw away the note, seeing he was still asleep. She realized she had gotten dressed without thinking, and walked to the kitchen

Dakota began making breakfast

"Morning, handsome" She said, loving the hug from behind.

"Why, thank you." She said quietly, serving him breakfast.

Dakota pointed them out as she went. "Eggs, sausage, pancakes." She said, spinning to face him with a smile. She kissed him and walked to the bar, sitting down