They went downstairs together holding hands which Nick was enjoying more and more. Mr Stokes had been slightly less accepting and Greg was surprised when he directed conversation at him.
"So Greg, you ever ride a horse?" Greg wasn't quite sure how to answer a question that obscure.
"Err...um...Well; I did a few lessons as a kid. We used to ride along the beach."
"Excellent." Greg was taken aback by the sudden change in tone. "Then it's settled. We'll all go out for a ride today!" Greg looked over at Nick who looked delighted by the idea. He rolled his eyes.
"Sounds great."
The next couple of hours were spent preparing. Nick helped Jen with the horses while Greg helped two more sisters with the food, answering the usual questions.
"So" Jen smiled "How much longer are you gonna lie to Mom and Cisco?"
"Huh?" Nick almost dropped the saddle he was holding.
"Oh come on Nick, they might but I'm not buying it. What's going on?"
Nick sighed "Fine! Mom wanted to set me up so I said I was gay and when that didn't work I said I was going out with Greg. Then I may have blackmailed Greg into pretending to be my boyfriend."
"Oh god Nick. Come on. We both know if this was up to you this wouldn't be pretending. I know you love him whether or not you admit it. Nicholas, you've got to tell him."
Nick simply ignored him and secured the saddle onto his horse.