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New people and Old Experiences

Ashley's POV

So, Emily the stuntwoman has magically wormed her way into many of our hearts. She's a cowgirl from Montana who now does horse stunts for the big screen. She and Coop met on set for one of the smaller roles Coop played when she was starting out. I mean hey, we all have to start somewhere, but apparently a very girly trait of Coop's is that she has a soft spot for ponies and they bonded over that. Now Emily owns a stable down in Napa that she supports by doing stunt work and training horses there.

"Em, you don't know how excited I am for this!" Coop bounces around like a little kid in her seat. She's on the phone with Emily on speaker.

"Alex Cooper, sit your little rear down and relax. You guys'll be here in like ten minutes and I can't have you goin' and spookin' my horses." Emily drawls out a bit. She never could get rid of her accent.

"Pft, I am sitting. It's a car, Em. Duh." There's a collective roll of the eyes at that one.

I tune out Coop's rambling of the impossibilities and stupidity of standing in a car while Arden smirks with an adoring look. I look over at Spencer who looks a little nervous. I reach over a grasp her hand, causing her to look up at me as I glance at her while navigating the dirt road leading to the ranch. She gives me a small smile and squeezes my hand. I'll ask her what's on her mind once I don't have to pay attention to the road.

We pull in and hop out of the car. Well, Arden hops gracefully from the back seat while Coop flails and scrambles out of the car and jogs over to the stables with a goofy look on her face. Spencer hasn't moved yet so I stay in the car. "Spence?" I try a get her attention. Her eyes meet mine, they're full of worry and... fear? "You originally were from Ohio, right? You had a farm, why do you look like you're scared of horses?"

She sighs and looks at her hands before mumbling, "Because I am scared of horses." My eyebrows practically shoot to my forehead. "I lost control and was bucked off one when I was thirteen and broke my collarbone and a few ribs. We moved a year after to LA, and I haven't been near a horse since."

"Aww Spence, why didn't you tell me? We didn't have to come. I thought you would've liked being around them again after moving to LA. We can leave if you want, Coop's pretty occupied and Arden just follows her around."

"No, I'll stay. That's why I came, I wanted to face once of my fears, with you." A grin spreads across my face. I get to help her conquer her fears.

"Alright, well, first step is to get out of the car." I turn the car off and hop out, running to her side and opening her door for her. She still looks nervous and skeptical.

"Do you trust me?" I hold out my hand with a smile. She nods before taking it and letting me help her out of the car.

"I can't believe you just Aladdin-ed me." Spencer scoffs and chuckles.

I shrug, "Well it worked didn't it? Now, Princess, let's go get you one of them there ponies." I put on my best southern accent and she snorts and rolls her eyes. She squeezes my hand and we walk towards the stables.

"You're such a goof, you're turning into Alex Cooper." She jokes.

"I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing," I hear Coop's voice call from inside the barn. "And if you think it is, I'm mildly offended, Carlin."

Spencer rolls her eyes. I hear a horse make a neighing sound and Spencer jumps clutching to my arm. I chuckle and smile softly. "Nothing to worry about Spence. They're more afraid of you than you are of them." I lead her into the stables. It's a pretty big area actually. She's got six or seven horses.

"Did I just hear that right?" Oh no. Coop's going to run her mouth. "Spencer's scared of horses? But you're all like, Ohio farm girl and things." Arden smacks her arm and gives her a look to watch what she says. "What? I'm not going to insult her. We've all got fears. Stop trying to control me, Ard. It's not attractive."

"That's not what you said last night." Arden says coyly before she smirks and walks off, leaving Coop dumbfounded.

"She's bested me at my own game. I think I'm in love. The pitter patter of my heart is in my ears. Arden Davies, I love you! I want to bare your children!" She calls after Arden who just flips her off before blowing her a kiss. Alex scampers off after her. I look at Spencer who's got a smile on her face. Well, that's one thing Coop's good for, a distraction.

"Spence, do you want to attempt to touch a horse before we throw you on one?" I joke cautiously and she shrugs before looking for a horse.

"Can I interject for a sec here?" Emily walks out of one of the stalls, covered in sweat as she brushes the hay off her jeans.

"Sure, they're kind of your horses."

"Well, I thought I'd set Spence up with Remy who's actually out grazin' right now. She's a lot more calm than the others, bit older too. She wouldn't buck a darn thin', much less throw ya. She's got better things to do." Emily drawls as she starts walking out of the barn, "Come on, I'll introduce you to 'er. Ash, feel free to be here for emotional support and what not." We follow her out to a fenced in area of pasture and see a gorgeous brown and white Paint grazing by the fence. Yes, I know horses, I did some research.

"Rems." Emily calls out and whistles. The horse's ears perk up and she spots Emily before walking over. Emily grabs the halter and slips it over Remy's head before taking the lead rope and opening the gate to lead her out to stand infront of Spencer, who happens to have a death grip on my hand and is shaking slightly.

"Remy, Spencer. Spencer, Remy." Emily says with a smile. I give Spencer a reassuring squeeze of the hand. Spencer lifts up her hand and slowly moves to touch Remy. Her hand touches Remy's nose and strokes and she visibly relaxes, also the slack grip on my hand is a plus.

Emily carefully explains to her the ins and outs of riding Remy and instructs her to lead her towards the stables to get saddled up. Spencer gives me a kiss and I smile, "What's that for?"

"For helping me face my fear." She states simply.

We arrive to see Alex, swinging herself over the saddle to sit on a black stallion. "Hey Spence. Glad to see you've conquered that fear. Good for you, babes." She winks before turning to Emily as she walks her horse around us. "I've saddled up Rio here, Em."

"Ah, Rio. Your ole buddy." Emily says wistfully and everyone looks at her in confusion. She smiles, "Rio and Al always get into some trouble. Last time, about a year and a half ago, they decided to jump a fence." There are chuckles and a snort from Arden. "Ya see, Rio's one of my best stunt horses, he was the first horse Al met on set and they've been bickering frenemies ever since. Al likes to try him out, normally it lands her out of her saddle on that ass of hers."

"Hey! That was like twice and only because Rio was being a pussy and refused to cross the like tiny little creek." Alex leans down and rubs Rio's neck as she speaks.

"Hey, yerself. I trained that horse and you were motivatin' him wrong." Emily stares her down and Alex huffs. She turns to us. "I'll get a hand to saddle up Rems. Ash, I'll introduce you to your horse. You too Arden." The stable hand comes by and Spencer follows him to suit up Remy and herself.

Arden and I follow Emily into the stables where she points out our horses, "Ash, this is Dublin. He's pretty quick and has quite the personality." I look into the stall and see the Chesnutt with white socks horse staring back at me before it snorts in my face. Ew, wet horse nose spit. "Arden, we've got Reese for you. Sweet as candy and pretty too." Arden's horse is light brown and a medium brown with white colorings and a white mane. Prettiest horse I've seen yet.

"I'll be on Bruce here. He still thinks he's tough. Don't ya Brucey?" Emily pats him on the nose and he shakes his head at her and paws the ground. "Work on your training today during the trail ride."

We hear a neigh and a splash. "Do I need to tell you who that probably was?" Emily asks and we shake our heads trying not to burst out laughing as we walk outside to inspect the issue.

Alex Cooper is currently in a mud puddle with Rio trotting around proudly. Rio might be the coolest horse ever.