AN: Like I said I am so sorry about the last chapter… it was 1am I have no clue what I was doing! In this chapter there is going to be some things that are going to define the turning point in what happens with Tommy and Kim's future. Also you will find out more about that guy soon, but maybe not this chapter.

Disclaimer: Been a while since I put this in (if I have at all) so yea I don't own them it'd be different if I did and Amy Jo Johnson definitely wouldn't be ashamed of having been a ranger.

Nikkitan89: Yea he is pretty stupid. You'll find out who he is soon though maybe.

Hewhoreaps: It is looking up but you never know when things will go bad again.

LavonneAdams: Oh don't worry he will get back at the guy but in a way you won't expect since he's someone you wouldn't expect.

Jps1926: I know and I'm sorry about the awkwardness of that chapter but there were some things I had to get out and it was tough to write it.

TBjpr: I only know from experiences. I know a few horses who have survived impalements however for this story to make sense imagine that he was actually impaled in such a way that they wouldn't have been able to save him. My trainer's horse impaled herself and actually killed herself because the pole ripped her open. This was the basis of this idea and yea a horse riding Kimberly is so much more exciting.

Gigletrig: Thanks for checking it out! Hope you like the next chapter! It will be much better written then Chapter Seven.

Chapter Eight

I groaned as I rolled over, hearing the door bell ring. There was no way I was getting up. It was Saturday after all. How dumb do they think I am? The bell kept ringing however. I threw a pillow at the door. Sighing I sat up in the bed and looked at the alarm clock causing me to become more annoyed when I saw that it was only seven in the morning. Since I stopped riding and having to get up early I've realized how much sleeping in rocks.

Standing I slipped on my robe over my pink short and tank top pajamas. Glancing out the peep hole I groaned. Why was he here at seven in the morning on a Saturday? Did he not realize a girl needed her sleep? With a groan I threw back the latches and opened it. "Yes?" I asked him grumpily.

"Good morning sunshine!" Tommy said in a singsong voice. How does one be so happy in the morning?

"Do you know it's only seven AM? I asked as I swung the door open wide enough for him to come in.

"I thought we could spend the day together," he told me holding up a bad and a tray with two cups. "I brought coffee and muffins." He looked at me hopefully, and I couldn't help but laugh at his puppy like expression.

I sat down on the couch and turned the TV on. "Come on," I mentioned to the spot beside me on the couch. I think he would have skipped over if he could have but since he was carrying coffee that was definitely not a good idea. I took the tray as he sat down with the white bag. "Whats up?" I asked him as he settled on the couch, sitting the bag down between us.

"Well I thought maybe we could go out for a hike or something?" Tommy suggested as he handed me a muffin and took the coffee I held out to him.

"Sure, take a picnic lunch?" I added on as I took a bite of my blueberry muffin. I knew what he was trying to do, at least I think so anyways.

About ten minutes later we had finished eating and I looked at him for a moment, "if you give me like thirty minutes to get showered and dressed I'll be ready to go."

"OK, be sure to wear long jeans to protect your legs."

Nodding I stood, hurrying into the kitchen to through my trash away and on into my room. Before long I was out of the shower and slipping into a pair of clean blue jeans and a black tank top. I put my hair up in a pink pony tail and wore pink socks with my hiking boots. I stepped out of the room and went over to the couch. Without sitting I asked, "you ready?"

Tommy nodded and stood, flipping off the television. "How about we just buy lunch after the hike?" I nodded in agreement as we stepped over to the door. I grabbed my purse with my keys so I could lock up the apartment while we'd be gone. When we got down to Tommy's car he pulled something out. "Put this on so you can't see." He handed me a bandanna.

"OK," slowly I put it on and turned for him to tie it. He helped me into the car and buckled my seatbelt for me. I took a breath wondering what Tommy actually had in store for me. He seemed sort of nervous but excited to.

As we drove, I relaxed into my seat of the jeep. Since it had no top I could enjoy the feeling of the air hitting me, and the smells of the wonderful world. Suddenly though a smell that was none to pleasant to me hit my nose and made its way to my brain just as I felt the car turn onto a dirt road. He couldn't be doing this to me. No way because if he really cared and wanted me back he certainly wouldn't bring me back to the one place I would never go again. I felt the car stop and then heard Tommy getting out of the jeep. I knew he was beside me when I felt the door open, and his hand cross me to unbuckle the seat belt. Carefully he picked me up and allowed my feet to hit the ground. He took my hand and led me across the drive and then I felt my feet touch grass. "Alright step up," I did as Tommy asked me, shaking all the while. Tommy held my hand as we walked forwards then he told me to stop. And slowly asked me to remove my blindfold, knowing what was before me I was hesitant but I did as he asked. Gasping at what I saw in front of me I tried to turn and run but Tommy's arms encircled me, forcing me to stay put. "I am not asking you to touch him, I am just asking you to look at him."

I looked into Tommy's eyes trying to gather my courage to turn back around. "I don't think I can do this," I told him with a shaky voice.

"I know you can. Don't think about the past; right now, just think about today." It was as if Tommy knew my brain inside and out. With a determined look in my eye I slowly turned around in Tommy's arms. I have to admit that the solid black gelding was beautiful. He was tall and sturdy looking, but quiet. He looked at me but didn't move anywhere. He didn't spook at the sight of me.

"I think I want to pet him," I whispered, moving towards the horse as Tommy released me. Slowly I reached out a hand and offered it to the gelding.

"His name is Magic. He's about twenty years old now, and just does trail riding now. He's sweet and loving." A man told us walking up beside us. The gelding nuzzled at my hand and I giggled a little as his whiskers scratched at my hand. "You can take him out and ride him if you want."

"I don't think so," I said quickly. I definitely did not want to ride him today. "But maybe I could groom him?" I was feeling bolder but not quite bold enough to ride him.

"Magic would love that. I'm Tom by the way. I own this little farm." He pointed at the railing against the stall which held brushes, curry combs and hoof picks. "Take your time, if you need anything I'll be in the barn office down there," the man pointed to the office door and I nodded slowly. With determination I took a curry comb and slid my hand through the strap and gripped the rounded teeth like circular comb in my hand. Stepping up to Magic I slowly began to run the curry comb in circular motions on his body. I started humming a song that came to mind. Not only was the presence of the horse but the fact that Tommy's arm was still wrapped around my waist gave me strength as I hummed to myself.

"Still mad at me?" Tommy quizzed as he ran a brush over the horse's body with his free arm.

I glanced at him my trance broken. "Not mad just curious," I told him as I replaced the curry comb with a soft brush.

"About," he pressed as he moved to Magic's other side.

"Why you did this I think?" Grabbing a hoof pick I set to work cleaning out the horse's hooves. As I set the left fore down after I'd finished the last hoof I noticed Tommy was right behind me. Taking my hand Tommy took the tool from the other hand and tossed it in the box behind us. Tommy's now free hand cupped my face and I leaned into the caress, sighing a deep happy sigh.

"I did it because I knew you needed to do this to move on past the accident," then as if a string was tugging at us our lips met in a whirlwind of a kiss. Lifting his head our eyes connected and without a word I tugged my hand free and wrapped my arms around his neck burying my face against his neck. We remained like this for some time, Tommy's hands occasionally rubbing small circles on my back. I can't believe that I had chosen to leave this behind once. Now I knew that I couldn't trade it for anything. Lifting my head I mumbled "ready to head out?" Not saying a word Tommy simply grabbed my hand.

As we drove back to town our hands knotted together, leaving Tommy one handed on the wheel. And I sat as close as I could to him but sense the drive, park, stick was between the two seats I couldn't get close enough to lay my head down. "Ernie's?" He asked me glancing down at me and leaving a blush on my face from his expression.

"The gang might be there," I warned as he stroked my hand with his thumb.

"Let them wonder when we show up together, not fighting," Tommy smirked. Nodding I leaned over and kissed his cheek before settling back down in my seat. I blushed as I felt Tommy's eyes on me again.

"What?" I asked nonchalantly.

"Nothing," Tommy shook his head, turning his eyes back to the road.

AN: I know short chapter but I hope you enjoy the fluffiness... and the fact that things are heating up between our beloved couple!