I heard a loud high-pitched whinny in the distance, I urged Maverick onward, closer to the noises, I soon found Ferris near a small creek, dipping her nose into the water to get a drink. I slowly got of Mav, "easy, pretty girl" I whispered, then grabbed her reins, I lined he up next to Mav, and we headed back, side by side.

Payton and the horses return. Payton takes them to barn, whiich was not far, and gave them to a stablehand then she ran back on foot to me

My breathing was heavy and my hands were clammy and cold by the time I got back, I could hear the paramedic's sirens in the distance, not far. By now his eyes were open, slightly, but they had hope in them, like he had a reason to hang on.

"Payton?" I stuttered. It was hard to speak

''dont leave me" I managed

then i knocked out again

"Payton?" I stuttered. It was hard to speak

''dont leave me" I managed

then i knocked out again

"Dallas, please" I whispered, the paramedics arrived, jumping out of the car and starting chest compressions, they later wheeled him into the back of the car. I watched dreadfully as his practically lifeless body got taken away, I got down onto my hands and knees next to both horses, "please" I said.

Payton meets us at the hospital after i've Been doctored.

When I reached Dally's room I saw his warm eyes meet mine, "how are you doing?" I asked, sitting on the edge of his hospital bed, "I'm okay, the nurse said I have to be in a couple more days, just so they can keep an eye on me" he said, "that's good" I grinned. "Is there anything I can get you? food-wise? I know hospital food sucks." I said, grimacing.

I dont think so.

a few days llater.....

Dally returned to the barn, practically skipping with excitment, wincing every time he took a step. But he was here, alive, and somewhat well. He had a boot on, he had sprained part of his foot badly, when he fell his foot got caught in the stirrup, "glad to see you back with the horses" I smiled, "yeah" he breathed, "It's great" he patted his mare on the neck, she nudged him, as if to say, "happy to have you back."