Author's note: Ok well this is a short one and nothing really exciting happens I just wanted to get one out because I said I would. Thanks to Jamist 649, onefreetoroam, Joetheone and Alice Chatsend for their reviews which made me really happy! So thanks ;-) !

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters in the following story, nor am I profiting from this. Any characters you don't recognise belong to me.

Chapter 8

Ennis sat on his bed staring at the white ceiling. He had been lying there staring at the same space for a hour and couldn't sleep he mind was too busy with Jack. He needed air. Ennis sat up in the bed grabbed his jeans and a t-shirt that were on a nearby chair. Ennis went out and sat on the back porch lighting a smoke and looking at the stars.

"Jack I hope your looking at the stars too this way we are together even if you're not beside me" Ennis murmured to himself blowing out smoke.

Ennis sat there until he fell into an uneven sleep not knowing that Jack too was looking at the stars that night and wishing he was beside Ennis.

Jack sat on his bed in his cell staring out of the high window gazing at the stars thinking about Ennis wishing he was here to hold him and relax him until he fell asleep in his arms but he knew that wasn't going to happen tonight all he could do was dream and would that be hard in this place.

Junior stood in the kitchen making breakfast. After she woke up and got washed and dressed she saw her father sitting out on the porch asleep. She woke Ennis and he went to take a shower.

"Mornin' Junior" Bobby walked into the kitchen stretching.

"How's the arm?" Junior asked nodding towards his arm that was out of it's sling.

"It's fine I woke up and it's alright, still a little sore if I lift things but besides that I think it's ok" Bobby replied stretching and twistering his arm.

"That's good now you can help me with breakfast" Junior smirked while Bobby growled.

Bobby was putting the knives and forks on the table when Ennis entered the room.

"Mornin' Junior, Bobby" Ennis smiled at the teenagers but the sadness in his eyes was unmistakable.

"Mornin' daddy. Are ya feeling any better?" Junior was concerned she worried about her father when Jack wasn't around.

"Yeah I'm fine darlin'. Bobby yer arm, is it better?" Ennis looked over at Bobby who seemed taken by surprise by both of them noticing the sling gone.

"Yeah I think it's healed" he answered full of caution wondering if Ennis wanted him to do something like he daughter did.

"That's good. Do ya have ta go ta a doctor ta get it checked?"

"I suppose I could if I wanted. If it gets bad again I'll go" Bobby said the last part to reassure Ennis.

"Breakfast's ready" Junior set the plates down of the table. That breakfast was one of the most silent Junior ever experienced while living with her father and Jack. Everyone was thinking about Ennis going to Texas and how Jack was doing. Breakfast was soon over with Ennis and Bobby cleaning up since Junior cooked.

Ennis was getting ready to leave when when Junior brought him some lunch for the ride.

"Here ya go daddy, I just made some sandwiches and there's some coffee"

"Thanks darlin'" Ennis kissed Junior's forehead. "I gotta go now. Where's Bobby?"

"He's out with the horses, I think he doesn't want to see ya leave I think he's worried 'bout Jack and he keeps thinking that it's his fault that all this is happening" Junior's voice held sorrow in it.

"No it ain't. Well if he doesn't want ta be here I can't make him." Ennis felt a little upset but he knew how hard it was for Bobby.

"I know I'll take care of him. C'mon daddy if ya wanna get there ya better hurry up and leave!" Junior started shooing Ennis towards the door.

"Ok ok I'm going. The ranch should run fine without me I told everyone what ta do" Ennis picked up his bag and shouldered it.

"Bye daddy be safe ok" Junior hugged Ennis as he gave her another kiss.

"I will" Ennis opened the door and walked out to his truck throwing his bag in it.

Ennis started the engine, reversed the truck out of the drive turned and headed towards the road that led to Texas. He sat driving wondering what was going to happen after all he didn't know the full story he was hoping it sounded worst then it really was but he still wasn't sure. Ennis let his thoughts drift as he drove down the almost empty road towards Texas.

A/N: Ok I know it's short but I wanted to get one out soon because I said I would. Don't worry the next one will be longer then this and better. So please review and make me happy again. I almost forgot, the last chapter wasn't beta-ed so when I get it I will put it up. My beta is studying for her exams and is really busy so when I get the beta-ed chapters back I'll put them up. Brokeback mountain was released on dvd in Ireland today I had no money but I will tomorraw I'm so excited I can't wait to buy it! This chapter isn't beta-ed so forgive any mistakes.