Ella took in a deep breath. Focus on the race... The race. Her mind unfogged and she could breath again. Then Mick said something. "Racing? Um.. 4 years? I started riding at ten." Micks voice was like honey, slightly deep, with just a slight hint of teenagery spunk. Ella thought she would faint. Ok. Race. Focus. Meet Cece and get your silks. Got it. Ella closed her eyes. The car stopped and Ella stepped out, all nerves gone. Had she not raced before with her friends? Ella strode forward with pride, completely confident. "Ok, come on lets go." But, of course, Mick had to ruin it by taking her hand again. Oh, what was she going to do with herself?

Mick caught the bag as it went flying at them. Once they reached the locker room door, he stopped and handed the bag to Ella. Holding the door open he motioned her inside. Once they were inside, Mick made his was over to the guys locker room. Once in there, he saw one of his buds Jer. Hey Jer. You will never in your life believe who I just met. The bosses hawt sister. Grabbing his bag, he throw on some warm-up clothing. Jer just stood there with an open mouth. Got to go Jer! Hopefully I'll be able to get us into the club tonight. Throwing his bag in a locker, Mick strode out to the lobby to wait for Ella.
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Kalya made her way over to the stables. Cece wasn't there yet, so she let herself into Dreamer's stall. Reaching into the grooming box, she stared to groom her. Once she was done, she led Dreamer out of her stall and waited for Mic and Ella to get done changing.

Kalya looked up as the two walked over to her. Lets go Mick. Giving him a boost up, she let dreamer to the warm up rink. Slow jog on the outside rail. Don't let her get away from you. She then led the pair into the track.

Once Mick had taken Dreamer around once, Kalya called him in. Clipping the lead rope to her bridle, she walked her over to a grooming stall. Picking up a brush, she throw it at Mick. Come on! The race is in a half an hour! Taking the saddle off, she put it on a rack. Picking up a brush, she helped groom. Once they were done, she took Dreamer to the saddling ring. After walking her around a few times, Kalya put the saddle on her and boosted Ella up. Good luck sis. She then handed to lead rope to Mick and he let Dreamer and Ella towards the gate.

There were four horses in this race. The last race of the day. Kalya watched as the first, second, third, then fourth horse was loaded. Dreamer was in slot three. A good spot for this race. Soon the race would start. The stand were silent. They were all waiting for the starting bell. Kalya clutch her bid ticket. BRING!

The bell sounded. Kalya jumped up with the rest of the crowd. Grabbing her binoculars, she listened to the announcer. Dreamer was in second and there was only the strait left. Come on. Come on. she mumbled. Soon Dreamer was neck and neck with the first place horse. The whole then gasped as one. The first place horse had gone down.

As the horse went down, the rider fell in the path of Dreamer. There was no way that Dreamer could make it around. A few people screamed as Dreamer jumped over the jockey. He lifted his arms to shield his face, but Dreamer clipped his arm. The other two horses were able to veer around the fallen rider. As soon as the other two horses passed, the track doctors and the track vet raced out. The jockey jumped right up, but the horse needed to be helped up.

The rider and horse were fine. The announcer came on the load speaker to announce the winner. In first, Chase Your Dreams. Kalya jumped up with half the crowd and yelled. She then ran down the stairs toward the winners circle. Mick was right behind her. Once then reached the winners circle, the leaned against the rail and waited for Cece and Ella.

Kalya hugged Ella back. Good for you! Whats wrong with Dreamer? When Ella went over to hug Mick, Kalya walked over to Dreamer. Running her hand down her leg, she felt the heat. Ella after we get the picture, we need to take Dreamer to the vet. She then looked over at Mick and Ella. Oh yeah, there was so something going on between them.
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Mick was shocked as Ella hugged him they way she did. He hugged her just as crazily as she hugged him. He put his chin on her head. Letting go of her, he looked aver at the reporters trying to get pictures. Ella, after we are done here, do you want to go on a date?

Mick smiled as she took his head. Its a date then. He squeezed her head as they watched through the reporters. He almost laughed out loud at the look on Kalya's face as Ella handed her the reins. Shall we go to the club? He had a few friends that could get him in. It would be pretty easy.
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Kalya let her jaw drop as Ella handed her the reins. Great. Going from famous racer, to groom for my sister. Closing her mouth, she looked at the two 'love birds'. Looking behind her, she saw the reporters staring at her. So what? You people got a problem with me taking care of my horse? Turning around, she marched after Ella. ELLA! she yelled. Get back here and take care of your horse! I am not your groom!