Nate came walking back, smiling at the sight of his little family. He settled in bed, right beside them, Hunter in between both of them. Nate smiled down at his son. "Feeling better now, bud?" He asked softly. Hunter nodded, hugging Dakota.

Dakota held her son and looked at Nate with soft eyes

Nate smiled at the two, hugging Dakota and Hunter gently. He smiled down at his little family in his arms. He kissed her head. "Good night my love," he whispered to her.

"Good night" She said softly, settling

Nate smiled. "Love you," he kissed her head. Hunter looked up at them , snuggling in even more. "Goodnight mommy," he murmured. "Goodnight daddy," Nate smiled. "Good night, buddy,"

Dakota muttered a half-asleep "Love you" to both her husband and son before driifting off

Nate drifted off as well, along with Hunter.

Dakota woke the next mrni g before anyone else and slipped out of bed. SHe made breakfasy quickly and left the food dished in bowls on the table she grabbed her boots and walked out to the barn, tacking up her mare and riding into the arena