"What's up, Cripple?" A young man about Emily's age stepped out of the car, a playful grin on his lips. The man looked absolutely the opposite of Emily in looks, for he was tall and dark-featured and she was completely pale and of average height. The man was very muscular and fit, not to mention quite handsome in the most obvious sense of the word.

Emily rushed forward as fast as she could manage on her braces, wrapping him in the tightest hug she possibly could have. "Hey, Sport." She clung to him for more than a moment, not sure whether to be more excited to see him or upset. Before she could decide, a little boy that couldn't have been more than five emerged from the car, sprinting into Emily's arms. The little boy resembled his Aunt far more than his father, with curly hair the near exact shade of Emily's and light blue eyes. Looming near the car was a young woman whom was assumably Riley's wife, watching the pair with an air of unhappiness. She was the most surprising of all, for it appeared that Riley had married an exact replica of his step-sister, only slight differences such as hairstyle and clothing truly being able to tell that the pair were not at all related, nor were similar at all.

Emily watched Riley's family with a false smile, surprise in her eyes. "I didn't know they were coming." Her tone held optimism, completely burying her resentment into her heart. She loved the kid, but things always seemed to go off between herself and her sister-in-law, for many reasons.

"Yeah, Em and Cam couldn't pass up on seeing you or Cara." He gave a grin, both of them knowing Emma wasn't thrilled to see Riley's family ever. Neither mentioned it in front of the boy, though.

As Emily began placing her luggage in the back of the vehicle with help from Riley, the young woman glanced around, wondering if Tim was ready to go as well. Preparedness seemed to be something she could help him with, not a talent of his, or so it seemed.

Gabriella Hemmings | F | 13 | Eventing | The Chancler | M: same

GAbriella and Luke worked on canter half pass's a little. GAbriella worked on keeping her hand still and not wobly. Luke worked on getting the lateral movement he wanted.

Tim had stood there for much more than a moment before finally snapping back to life,quickly exiting and locking the door.

Arriving at the car park,He looks for some kind of activity going on.Just about seeing some blonde hair by a trick,He heads over without looking too much into it.

"Sorry I'm late - Just was che-"

His voice stops quite suddenly at the realisation this wasn't Emily, Eyes widening before looking to the floor in a slightly embarrassed manner.Had he gone to the wrong car?

"Sorry - I didnt mean to bother you."

He says in an apologetic manner,a sheepish look over his face.Continuing to stand awkwardly he glances around,Trying to spot his student.Was he actually early? He contemplated in disbelief.

Emma gave an unamused glare in his direction, shrugging. "You didn't bother me," she replied in a neutral tone.

Just then, Emily spotted Tim with a bright smile. It was rather odd to see him with normal clothes on, it made her feel a bit uneasy in the most unusual way. She and Riley made their way over, Camden sprinting over. "Who are you?" He asked, staring up at Tim, "besides my new friend."

Emily gave an adoring smile at the kid and then gestured to Emma. "I see you've already met Emma."

Giving a similar expression back in return at her comment,Tim felt no need to apologise anymore.He didn't understand how such a seemingly bright and naturally pretty character could be so vulgar.She hardly had the need it seemed to him.

He softens a little at the sight of Emily,a little relief coming over him.Offering a smile on the edge of a smolder ,He couldn't help but look her over.It was so odd - make-up and normal clothing.It made him nervous, The fact that he hardly knew her ; Emily didn't seem the kind to wear make-up to him.

Tim stiffens as the child halts just before him,a little shocked before he relaxes a little.Although he was notably still very uneasy,

"Mr Bl - Timothy."

He paused inbetween,Giving a chuckle at himself.Perhaps he was taking this formality a little too seriously?

"I'm honoured to be your newest best friend,Are you on our little road trip too?"

He asks Camden,Although it was pointed more at Emily.Tim didn't have the foggiest as to what was going on,who were these people?Perhaps Emma was a relative - They certainly looked similar.

Tim drifted into thought again,Wondering as to how they were even going to be able to make the road trip.Was there enough room? - Did she need him?It did seem she had enough opinions as is..

Emily | Eventing | Tim, gang

Camden gave a bright eyed expression towards Emily, then looked back to Tim and grinned. Emily looked down at Camden with the brightest smile, her tan eyes glowing.

"You know Emily?" Camden hugged Emily's leg tightly, almost protectively. "Well, she's my favorite mom."

Emma rolled her eyes, unhappily deadpanning, "she's not your mother. That's not how that works."

Emily's smile faltered as she and Riley exchanged looks. They seemed to be far closer than what a normal stepsibling relationship would entail.

Redirecting his attention from his child to Tim, Riley politely said, "hey, man, you must be Emily's friend. Can I help you with your bag?"

In a hasty reply, Emily said, "trainer, but... same thing." As Emma and Riley made room in the car, which seemed to have an absurdly spacious interior, Emily took Tim aside. "Hey, I didn't know they were coming. I'm sorry if this is weird. I mean, I didn't intend for you to meet my family until way later." Bright red, she gave a sheepish smile. "I didn't mean it any way it sounded. Anyways, yeah, if you don't want to come, I can just get your number and videochat you or something."

Emily seemed extremely tense, far more than usual. She kept glancing every which way, thoughts definitely clouding up her sharp mind. .

Tim gives as wide a grin as he could manage in return,Before glancing at Emily a few times with looks of pure uncertainty.His attention couldn't help but turn to Riley too,A little shock as he mentioned her being the child's mother?Now he was confused.

Without thinking things over properly or listening - He had now jumped to the conclusion that Emily hadn't told him she had a life all set up for her.A full family he certainly didn't fit into.

"Yeah - Instructor.And if you wouldn't mind."

He grumbles in reply,Handing his bag over gently despite his simmering anger.He still follows Emily to the side like a Sheep,His head whirring with thought.

Picking up on how tense Emily had seemed,It only seemed to add more to his conclusion she'd been trying to hide her partner and child from him.He sympathised a little,not being able to stop a calming look in his eyes.

"It's fine..If you don't want me to come - Video chat would be fine."

He says a little deflated,head turning away and looking to the floor as Tim thought about a flirty line - She did ask for his number after all.But it clearly wasn't appropriate now - It wasn't before but this made it.. More serious to him.The instructor doesn't seem to know what to do with himself,twirling his thumbs before readjusting his cap.

(Oh my god this is going to be a fun little conversation now lol. xD Tim's gotta jump to conclusions and all that *Eyeroll* x3 )