In the early morning Alex pulls the Ute to a stop and applies the hand brake. Leaning over to Stevie he kisses her softly and says "I'll pick you up at six o'clock Ok?" A smile spreads across her face and she says "So you're taking me on a date Alex?" He grins and says "Well I thought you'd like too." She reaches up and holds his face in her hands and says "Well a girl likes a bit of romancing, it never goes astray!" She kisses him softly, then deepens the kiss, teasing him with her tongue, she deepens the kiss again as the rhythm of her heart beats faster he holds her closer.

Releasing the kiss she moves to open the door and says "See you at six Cowboy!" Alex's heart is pounding in his chest as he grins watching her walking away. She turns briefly and smiles blowing him a kiss, his smiles broadens as he starts the engine.

Jodie is down in the stables waiting for Stevie and Kate when Stevie walks in smiling. Jodie quips " You look happy what have you been up too?" Stevie replies " Just staking out a mob Jodes." Jodie senses there's more to this but will bide her time.

Later in the morning the trio are pushing the mob into the house paddock when Jodie says " So what's everyone doing tonight?" Kate says " I have to write to Nona and I want to wash my hair too." Jodie looks at Stevie and she's grinning. Jodie says " Stevie what are you smiling about?" Stevie quips " Well it's a beautiful day and it's Friday and it's not my Saturday to work lots of reasons to smile Jodes!" Kate says " You've got a date haven't you?" Stevie chuckles and says " Perhaps!" Jodie says " Who with?" Stevie laughs and moves off to rub down her horse.

For the rest of the afternoon the girls push and pry but Stevie just keeps stringing them along. Later Stevie has showered and dressed and looks amazing. Jodie says " So come on Stevie who is it?" Stevie just grins and shrugs her shoulders. Half an hour later they're sitting having a beer when they hear Alex's Ute pull up.

As he walks towards them Jodie says " Oh wow have a look at him. He's put some effort in!" Stevie grins and stands up and says " Punctuality earns you extra points Cowboy ." Kate and Jodie look at each other grinning. Alex walks straight up to Stevie and leans down to kiss her, she reaches up around his neck. It's a beautiful kiss, soft, gentle, loving and as he releases her lips he whispers " I've missed you ." She giggles and says " Oh lots more points." He takes her hand and leads her back out to his car. Jodie is speechless and Kate is smiling. Stevie calls back over her shoulders. " Not sure what time I'll be home . Don't wait up for me!"

Kate laughs and Jodie says " Bloody hell when did this happen?"