It was two weeks later and Lisa couldn't believe that she was about to ride Star in race. Again. She stood by his stable door, running her hands through his main. Star snorted stepping form side to side nervously.

"It's okay Star," Lisa said softly.

"He probably sensing your nervousness," Marion said appearing beside them. "I like to talk to horses too," Marion said smirking. Lisa smiled,

"I wanted to thank you for all your help, without you I would have never entered this race, and you helped Star."

"I'll always help a horse in need," Marion said.

"Yes but you helped me too and for that I am grateful." Marion smiled and hugged Lisa quickly.

"I'm glad I could help," she said. Marion walked away and Jack approached them.

"You nervous?" He asked.

"Yes," Lisa answered honestly.

"You'll do great," he said reaching for her hand, he intertwound their fingers squeezing her hand.

"I have to do well," said Lisa, "Fairfield depends on it." Jack let go of their hands and he put his arms around her waist pulling her closer. He leant down and kissed her softly. Her hand came to rest on his shoulder.

"You'll do well," he said when they parted. It was time for the racers and horses to make their way to the track. Jack squeezed Lisa's hand and then went to find his seat.

Lisa held onto Stars reigns, as they stood at the starting line. She tried to take a deep breath to still her racing heart. She'd done this many times, she reminded herself. She would do this, for her father, for Fairfield, for Jack, and Marion for Star. The race started and the horses took off like a shot. The crowd faded away around her, and the only thing Lisa was aware of was Star and the sound of her own breathing. Time seemed to slow down, but at the same time it seemed only seconds and she was crossing the finish line. The sound of the crowd came back as she dismounted from Star.

"And the winner is... Lisa, riding Star!" The announcer said. Lisa was stunned for a moment, had she really won? Jack and Marion appeared beside her.

"You won!" Marion said excitedly. Marion went to Star feeding him a sugar cube, she had in her pocket. Jack drew Lisa too him kissing her quickly.

"You won," he said.

"I won," Lisa repeated gazing into his eyes.

The end

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