-Only the Hunter rides –
Only the Hunter rides- Thank you for the review. Like I said it has been awhile since I have written anything. Also my writing skills are very rusty.
Season- early spring /late winter
Disclaimer – I own nothing from GH.
Lynda had finally chosen a horse to satisfy her while she was at school. She had also finished making arrangements with Nikolas to have the horse boarded at his stable. The horse she had picked was a large Chestnut Morgan with a white blaze and white stockings. His name was Kelly O' royal. As she walks back to the barn that held her new horse, once more she ran into the young man she had met before.
"I'm sorry …" Morgan began to say, until he looked up and saw it was the same woman from before. "I am really sorry. Lynda right?"
"Yep and there is no little girl to blame this time" Lynda smiled. "Hey did your sister find a pony she liked?"
"She is still looking and I am on hot chocolate duty .did you find an Equine for yourself "Morgan asked her.
"I did. Would you like to see him before I send him to Nikolas's "she asked him.
"I would actually. Why are you sending the horse to Nikolas though? There are plenty of stables to board him at in PC."
"Well I know the staff at Nikolas's stable for one and it is for free. Follow me and I'll take you right to him "
Morgan knew his mother would wonder where he disappeared too, since it was her idea for the hot drinks but then again she could wait. He took out his cell and told her what he was doing. Only to be told "I gathered as much, don't worry we already got the hot chocolate. Enjoy '"
Lynda led him into the warm barn and headed over to where the large red head was looking all about. The horse snorted as the approached. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a few carrot chunks. She held out her palm and the horse nibbled at a few pieces. He then swung his massive head towards Morgan and nudged him. Lynda smiled and handed Morgan the rest of the carrot.
"Morgan, this is my Morgan Kelly. Kelly meet Morgan "Lynda introduced them. A cell phone rang catching Lynda's attention.
"Hello? Hey Nikolas. Yes he is ready to go. I have to go to the lodge and change but I can be there to settle him in. What, no. no it is alright I'll manage. Anyway I'm going to bunk him down then go back to the lodge. It has been a long day. You need to take care of your own stuff and I will call you tomorrow afternoon. Love you too okay bye." Lynda hit the end button and caught the questioning look of her new friend.
"I know, that you do not know me at all, but how would you like to make a few buck this afternoon?" Lynda asked Morgan.
"I am not busy at all, but just let me call my mom and tell her I have plan this afternoon. I do need to go see Michael though later at the hospital…" he trailed off, realizing he was telling a complete stranger stuff he really shouldn't have.
"And who is Michael? "
"My brother, his dad is in the hospital …." Morgan began to tell her but Lynda stopped him.
"It is fine, no need to go into details. I mean we just met right. So let me go find a groom to tell me what time this guy will be at the island. "Morgan smiled as he watched the shorter woman walk away. He turned back around to the horse who was snorting softly at him. Morgan lifted his hand and began stroking the horse's forehead.
Lynda finally had found the transportation groom and gave him the address where Kelly was going. The groom told her that the purchased horses where to bandage up for transportation within an hour. Kelly and Regan the horse that Master Spencer had chosen were being loaded next and she should be at the house no later than 4 pm.
"Thank you. Nikolas won't be there however myself and someone else will be there to bed them down for the night " Lynda told the man and handed him a tip . She had to smile to herself; it had been a good day. A woman's voice though caught her attention.
"Lynda? " Carly called out.
"Hi, you are Morgan's mom right?"
"Yes, please call me Carly. Have you seen Morgan? I am going to get Joss home and give her some dinner. He said he was going to help you move horse. I just wanted to let him know that Michael said not to bother going to the hospital AJ hasn't changed and Kiki is there "
"I left him with my horse but if you want I can let him know. I know he did want to see his brother and I wasn't planning on keeping him employed with him all that long . Well it was nice to meet you again Carly but I have to go and get Morgan so we can meet the horses at the launch .
Carly smiled at the woman "Just make sure he is careful, he doesn't have a lot of horse experience. But have fun and keep him as long as you like "Carly told her with a big grin on her face. Lynda shook her head and was thankful that she had gotten out of her house. She loved her parents but sometimes you just needed a break.
Lynda , walked back into the stables where her horse was being led out by a woman ,she saw Morgan talking to the horse the whole time . The horse had his ears turned forward listening to every word Morgan was telling him.
"Wendy. I trust the horse will be in good hands right? Kelly I will see you at your new digs in a few hours. Morgan your mom found me but said not to worry about going to the hospital. AJ is the same and Michael has Kiki up there with him. So let's go get lunch I guess "
Sure sounds good "Morgan nodded. He never was going to go see Michael he knew Kiki was up there with Michael. He followed this little mystery out to her car and headed out.
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Carly stood in the hall way of the hospital, watching her oldest son sit silently next to his father. While Carly had no feelings towards AJ anymore , seeing him lay motionless in the bed with a ventilator helping him breath , made her sad. She decided to cheer up her son with the news that his brother was helping some girl move horses.
She quietly walked into the room and placed a supportive hand on Michael's shoulder. He looked up at her and nodded.
"Hey mom, you didn't have to come here. Kiki is downstairs ordering me some food from Kelly's ".
"I knew sweetie but I have news that may bring a smile to that face of yours. And no it isn't any news about AJ. I'm sorry. but your brother went with me and joss this morning to scout some horse / ponies for your sister to learn how to ride . and he met a girl ,short dark red hair Lynda Everett I believe her name was . She seemed nice."
Michael looked at his mom "nice, mom you never say nice about any of the girls we date "
" well she did seem nice , I mean it is better than him dating that whore Ava . Anyway she hired him to help her move a horse to Nikolas's stable. I told him not to worry about you and to have a good time "Carly added as she smiled.
Movement in the bed caused both Carly and Michael to jump "dad! " Michael yelled not meaning to yell. He lowed his voice before looking at him mother.
"I'll go find a doctor, try to keep him awake "Carly told him. Last two times AJ slipped right back into a coma.
"Dad? Dad can you hear me? if you can squeeze my had Dad " Michael told his father. Michael felt the slightest pressure and smiled.
Aaaaaa…/aaaaaa…../
Ava spaced back and forth in her apartment glancing down at her phone to see if her lover answered her. A chuckle interfered with her thoughts.
"Oh what do you want?" Ava hissed at her brother.
"Nothing I find enjoyment at your torment. What young Morgan hasn't returned your calls yet?" Julian questioned.
"No he hasn't what if AJ woke up. He will tell everyone everything and I can't have that now can I Julian?" The chirp of her phone startled both of them. Ava smiled as she answered it.
Well hello Morgan, I'm surprised you ca… what? What do you mean you have plans for tonight .Since when? Who? Morgan listen to me , your father is out of town and I thought we'd get together and spend time to…..fine Morgan go spend time with some horse hussy see if I …" Ava screamed as the phone call ended , she turned and threw her cell at the phone .
She then looked at her brother ,who looked very amused " He is being paid to help some friend of Nikolas Cassidine to move horses, instead of spending the night with me ." she huffed out .
"What is her name?" Julian asked thinking that Morgan told her and he was right.
"Lynda Everett "
Julian whistled as he looked up the woman Morgan was helping "Wow, kid has good taste, if I wasn't with Alexis I'd take a swing at her. 4 time Olympic Equinestrian gold medal winner, retiring horse at the age of 26. Comes to port Charles elite horse fair in search of new jumper. She is a looker sis." Julian grabbed his keys off the table as he left his angry sister to read up on this new woman.
So there you have it.