Crutching is a necessary job but not a pleasant one and it will take a day and a half for all the sheep to be finished. Alex grabs Bull to take the pressure off Stevie and Moira and organized for Rhonda to do the meals so Grace could rest. Stevie and Moira have chipped in some time and it's all been dealt with quickly and efficiently. Stevie pulls into Wilgul with the lunches and toots as she reaches the sheds. As she walks towards the shed door she hears the plants slowly being turned off as everyone realizes smoko is here. She misses being in the sheds, its hard work but a lot of fun too and they're a great bunch to work with, they work hard but play hard too. In the last few years they've all become parents and the partying doesn't happen so much and since Nick implemented the plans for the farms they've all worked so very hard and such long hours.

Everyone knows the benefits will come they can already see the changes but they still have a long way to go. Tess, Jodie and Bull are the first ones out of the shed followed by Taylor, Patrick, Matt and Marcus bringing up the rear is Nick and Alex. Bull runs to his Mother and she picks him up and kisses him. "Daddy and me cleaned the sheep's bums'."Stevie smiles at him and says "Daddy and I have been crutching the sheep."The little boy looks at her and says "Daddy and I have been crutching." Stevie grins at him and says "It's hard work isn't it?'The little boy nods his head. "Marcus how's Grace?"Stevie asks. "Tired and emotional, she's sleeping at the moment so I thought I'd come up and help for a few hours. I'll head back down now and check on her" He responds.

"Well I've got a few hours up my sleeve I might stay and help."Stevie says itching to get into the shed. Alex walks over to her and kisses her and says. "Where's George?"Stevie grins at him "She's in the car. I've just fed her so she should sleep for awhile." Alex walks over to the car, the windows are down and a gentle warm breeze is blowing the little tufts of hair on the baby's head. He reaches in and lifts the capsule from the car and moves her into the shade, sunlight catches her eyes and she squints in her sleep and squirms a little. Alex notices the redness in her blonde hair. She's almost three months old now and so damn cute.

Marcus walks into the kitchen and Grace is sitting at the table, coffee in hand, she smiles at him. He walks over to her and kisses her and says "Feeling better?"She smiles and says "Much better thanks. I was a bit of a sook this morning wasn't I?" He smiles at her and says "Grace its ok. You are amazing most of the time so strong and tough. I like it when you let me take care of you."He leans down and kisses her forehead. "So you're not cross with me."She grins.

Marcus laughs and says "No Grace not at all. I just wish you'd let me help more. You don't have to be super woman. My goodness you're growing a little person that is a big job on its own, let alone looking after the girls and me and helping to run the farm." She smiles at him and says. "Is that really what you think?" Marcus says "Yes it is. I know you push yourself to try and help me with the farm but when I try to help you with housework or the girls you get all protective like I'm in your territory. We're a team Grace and that means sharing it all."He smiles at her and adds. "Stevie and Alex are on holidays next week. So when Mia has her days off Moira is coming over. No arguments." Grace smiles and nods. "So what do you want to do now?"Marcus asks. Grace grins and leans over and says something in his ear. He smiles broadly and says "Righto I think I can accommodate your wishes. "They walk towards their room.

Back in the shed Alex has placed Georgia's capsule onto one of the wool tables that they're not using. As the sound, the plants start up Stevie inhales the smell of the wool, she is in her element. She strips of her shirt and wraps it around her waist. Alex smiles as he watches her, he loves working with her. She's easy on the eye and she works as hard as the men a pleasant combination. Stevie drags her first sheep from the pen and Alex watches as the muscles in her arms flex with the weight of the sheep. Nick punches Alex in the arm and says. "Are you going to do some work or perve on your wife all day?'Alex quips and say "Thought I might do a bit of both."They laugh and Alex starts his plant and move to grab a sheep. Bull tries to help and Alex smiles at him he is so damn cute. Taylor calls "Bull can you come and help me please I need help with the wool classing." Bull looks at his Father and says "I'm going to wool classes now Daddy." "Righto mate I'll see you later then." Bull runs up to his Father, hugs his neck and heads over to Taylor. Alex smiles.

The afternoon flows smoothly and the crutching is done for the day Georgia is still asleep and Stevie is exhausted but pleased with her afternoons work. Alex moves over to her and says. "Wanna Beer?" She smiles up at him and says "Love one, your shout!"He laughs and yells "Who wants a beer?" The entire shed yells "Yes Please."Sitting outside in the warm afternoon sun enjoying their beers, they are all very tired but happy with their efforts. "So Stevie how are you?"Tess asks."I'm great I've missed the sheds."Stevie replies. "You'll be sore tomorrow. I was when I came back."Tess says "I'm sore now."Stevie says. Both girls laugh.

Marcus and Grace are walking towards them Marcus has hold of Graces' hand. "Grace How are you?"Alex asks smiling at her. She walks straight up to him hugs him and says "I'm much better Alex Thank you." Alex laughs and says. "I thought you might be so I added a small bottle of wine to our drinks list. Would you two like a drink?"Marcus and Grace both say. "Love one."Everyone moves over so Grace can sit. They all chat and laugh and enjoy the end of the day. Stevie stands stretches and says "I'm off, the children will be awake and Moira will need a hand." Alex says "Hey Bull are you going back to Kilarney with Mummy and George or coming home with me?" "I'm going with George Daddy." Stevie picks the little boy up and starts to strap on his seatbelt. Alex moves towards Stevie and kisses her then grabs the capsule placing it in the car he says. "I'll be right behind you give or take a beer."She smiles at him and drives for home.