- This is Snow... She's very sweet. Toby held back a laugh, as he looked at Bobby, who stepped away from the mare, when he handed her the reins. She won't try anything...
Toby couldn't tell Alex that whatever the horse was...
It really wasn't working with his nephew.
That three quarters of the time the animal wanted to bite him.
And since his childhood.
That's why he was so afraid of horses.
And again...
The worst of all was Sherlock...
Who was always trying to make Goren understand that he was bothering him to the utmost...
And it was worse since Alex was there.
As if his nephew was Sherlock's rival.
As if Sherlock didn't want to share Alex.
Toby had also noticed Cathy's incessant, reproachful glances at Bobby.
She had put the word out...
To never leave Bobby alone with Alex.
And that if he did...
To monitor them.
She didn't trust Bobby at all...
especially not with Alex.
If she ever found out that he had let them both go for a walk...
He didn't give a damn about his skin.
He knew his sister too well.
Toby didn't really see what his sister had against his nephew.
He was very kind, very attentive to Alex.
And above all...
Despite his fear of horses...
He had wanted to please Alex...
And asked him to find a very soft horse for Alex...
Because he was not reassured to make her ride it...
Especially given his blindness.
But if the animal was very soft...
And easy to handle...
It could be okay...
But it was without much conviction.
But he wanted to please Alex...
And he had told him...
That he would try to control his fear.
- On the other hand... Not a word to your aunt...
Of course he wouldn't tell Cathy.
He had already suffered her wrath...
He didn't want to take another one.
Eames still didn't realize.
Goren had given him a surprise.
And not just any surprise.
Eames was going to get to go for a horseback ride.
She was so happy.
Toby moved the step under the horse.
- Do you want me to help you...
Goren stopped his uncle with his hand, stopping him in his tracks.
Toby was surprised by Bobby's display of possessiveness.
He wondered if his sister was right after all.
And that Goren was indeed infatuated with Alex.
Gently, Goren wrapped his arm around her waist and took Alex's arm, helping her onto the mare.
Goren refused to let go of his arm, and his waist...
Still not reassured at the idea of leaving her on the horse.
If the mare got upset...
And if Alex ever fell.
- You can drop it you know...
Goren glared at his uncle.
No, but what am I meddling with.
- She just has to hold on to the saddle...
Just hold on to the saddle...
Toby wasn't serious.
Wasn't it possible to tie her down so she wouldn't fall off.
Toby approached Bobby, and warmly tapped his shoulder.
- She's safe with Snow... You can trust me.
Reluctantly, Goren let go of Alex's waist and arm.
Toby put the reins in his fingers.
Goren looked at the reins in his hands...
He took a deep breath.
- You are ready Alex...
Eames nodded, her face beaming with joy, her cheeks pink.