A/O Please review. I hope i have not offended anyone with the issues in my story. I was trying to use some of the advice i had received when i went for help with struggling with depression. Remember if there are any readers who are also struggling with mental health issues feel free to PM me if you need someone to talk to.I will always listen and try to offer advice or just a friendly face:). I'm on here most days even if i do not update my stories. I also use twitter/facebook. If you would like to chat on there i'm happy to. There is a black horse in this chapter named Holly. That was named after a horse i have known for the last 14 years who means a lot to me.
Jennifer had been taking her anti-depressants for just over a week. Her moods were getting better and she was talking more to Cal and laughing with him. He decided he wanted to treat her to a picnic and a horse ride.
It was a beautiful day in New York,it was early morning and the sun was just coming up.
Jennifer had washed and dressed and went downstairs to Cal cooking breakfast for her. "Good morning Cal that smells lovely" She smiled sitting down at the table.
"Anything to make you happy Jenn" He smiled walking over to the dining table with a plate of blueberry pancakes.
"Ohh Cal,how lovely" She smiled kissing his cheek.
They both sat in silence eating their pancakes and drinking their freshly squeezed orange juice.
Cal washed up and asked her "Would you like a picnic?".
"I would love that" She smiled "Whereabouts?" She then asked.
" I know of a place which is full of flowers and has ponies. And i would like to ask whether you would go for a horse ride with me?" he asked.
"I haven't ridden since i was a little girl" She exclaimed "It sounds perfect Cal!".
Cal smiled and started preparing the picnic filling the basket full of little sandwiches,sausage rolls,pork pies,cakes and a flask of hot coffee.
"Let's go Jennifer" he smiled leading her to the car where he drove them both to Manor Farm which had lots of open space where you could sit and relax and watch the ponies.
They both got out of the car and walked hand in hand to a lovely spot close to a pony paddock. Jennifer loved horses and was particularly taken by a little white one. Cal noticed her eyeing the pony and said "You can ride him or her once we've eaten. I know the gentleman who owns this place and he said i can come anytime" Cal smiled kissing her on the lips.
"How wonderful Cal" She exclaimed. She sat in Cal's arms and ate the lovely food he had prepared. He showered her with kisses and hugs.
After they had finished the food they both stood up and walked over to the house and Cal knocked on the door, a man in his late 50's with brown hair which was starting to grey answered,he smiled when he saw Cal "Cal how are you my friend?" He exclaimed.
"I'm great Don. This is my lady Jennifer" Cal said.
"Enchante" Don said before kissing her hand.
"It's lovely to meet you" She replied with a warm smile.
"Jennifer has her eye on that gorgeous white pony over there" Cal said pointing to the white pony that she had fallen in love with.
"Ah lovely Jessie. Would you like to ride her Jennifer?" Don asked warmly.
"Yes please!" She exclaimed like a child who had just been given a toy.
"Come this way both of you" Don said.
They followed him to the paddock and opened the gate. Jennifer got on Jessie's back. She felt really happy thinking back to her childhood days when she rode horses.
Cal got on the big brown one named Charlie. And Don got on a black horse named Holly.
The three of them took a lovely walk around the farm and grounds on the three horses. After an hour they returned and got off the horses. Don said farewell to the happy couple and they returned to the car happy.
"I've had such a lovely time today Cal. Thankyou" She smiled kissing him on the lips. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she did the same to him.
"And i've had a wonderful day too Jenn". He smiled before they got back in the car and drove home.
And that night they made love for the first time in weeks. And the next day Jennifer had to rush to get a morning after pill.
