You Can't Tell Me What to Do Anymore (Jack Lex)

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

Biting her bottom lip Faith had to remind herself to stay sweet and kind, that was the type of girl she was and Jack's departure shouldn't change that...especially when it was the very thing he liked about her. And besides Doctor Bagwell had done nothing but kind a small compliment, she couldn't jump to hating every guy and expect them to be like Tom. It was ethical to take a compliment though her heart stayed in one place, plus it was even where her heart was suppose to be. "Sure do." Faith told, attempting a small smile before dashing out, clearly it was harder then she thought.

It didn't take long for there to be a knock at the door, another reason to take her off her tasks, exactly the opposite of what she wanted. It was very unlikely for Jack to be returning today, but everyday Faith rushed over there as if he'd be waiting, someone to finally talk to once again. On the way to answer the door she grabbed the envelope her Father had left, which held plenty of money for what ever the cost would be.

"Certainly will." Faith answered to the Doctor's order of getting him if her horse isn't doing better by a week, placing his asking price into his hands. Usually she'd give a tip as her Father taught her, but a week without the horse was a bit risky to be generous currently...maybe after they brought the horse back to her feet. At least she was still healthy, the most working animal, and the closest one to the family. "It'd be horrible." Faith responded to the Doctor's comment of loosing the horse.

As soon as Doctor Bagwell asked if her Father was around something seemed to have hit Faith, why would he want to see her Father? She gave him the money, knew just as much information about the farm and animals as her Father, there was no reason. Maybe Doctor Bagwell was more like a typical boy as Faith predicted, needing to talk to the man of the household to finish business. "He's not home, why?" Faith informed and asked. "I can leave him a message if you'd like." She added crossing her arms casually.

Just the front door opened and the familiar sound of old boots hitting the floor with every step indicated who it was. "Good afternoon." Her Father greeted, giving his daughter half of a hug before extending his hand to the young man in the doorway. "Is this the Vet?" He asked a grin coming to his face as to give a warm greeting.

"Sure is." Faith answered turning back to finish the dishes.

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((OOC: Should I add some trouble on the way back? I wasn't sure if I should because I noticed you have a fight thread going on at the entrance of the district. Let me know, I'll add something to the next post if you do.))

[Jack Lexington]

The young woman seemed very busy and too preoccupied to continue a conversation with him. Her answers were rather short but he thanked her for the pay and told her he'd count on her calling if she needed him.

When she asked why he wanted to talk to her father he was about to explaine but the deep voice behind him startled him and made his head whirl around.
"Good afternoon, sir. I'm doctor Bagwell. I just treated your horse."
With a polite smile he shook the man's big calloused hand and then added with a side glance at Faith.
"I was wondering whether I could ask your daughter out for a picknick." His eyes briefly met Faiths hoping she was okay with the suggestion.
"I could tell you a bit more about treating horses, if you'd be interested in that."
"That sounds good." Her father answer without much enthusiasm but since Faith had put up a lot of fights recently he added. "Better ask the young lady yourself though. She's got a head of her own."

With that he stepped inside to take his jacket off and wash his hands.

patiently he waited for her father to walk away and then lowered his voice. "May I invite you for a picknick? We can just have a chat and I'd tell you more about curing horses."

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

Glancing over a few times, Faith stayed on track with doing the dishes, and ignoring the men in the kitchen, though her ears was fully in the conversation. Certainly she held the typical old traditions that this District held, but something drew a line with needing parent's approvals. After all Faith didn't even know Doctor Bagwell's first name, and how proper did that sound. He held the posture of a gentlemen, she'd give him that, but he didn't hold the power that Jack did. Was this really all about Jack? Would Faith not of minded her Father's strict dating rules if he'd have approved Jack? The only one that ran through her mind, but the only guy she knew she couldn't have.

The unexpected happened, and a small grin spread across the red head's face hearing her Father's rules. Did he just give approval, but also added he had to ask his daughter as well? Especially the comment of having a head of her own. Now there was no way in dreading this picnic, Faith could very well say no if she wanted to. Jack will be home any day now, but who says this distance's has effected their friendship? Maybe she should start opening up her world, and at least gain new friends.

Once Faith's Father had finally left, Doctor Bagwell slips out the question they were both waiting for. "I don't even know your first name." Faith joked. "Sure. As friends." She casually added afterward. The dishes were done, and all that was left was to make sure the younger girls' rooms were cleaned up. "I do have plans tonight though. Whens good for you?" She asked, there was no actual plans with the Lexington's, but only habit of at least visiting once a day. Faith wanted to at least warn them if she'd be missing a day. Plus she felt the need to talk to Jack's mother so badly, it was whether she'd be able to actually pull out the words once she got there.

[Jack Lexington]

Once things are cleared with her father the young man straightens up and puts a kind smile on his lips. Faith was special. He could tell that much even after knowing her only for a brief time.

"My first name's Neil. I'm sorry. I should have told you right away. I just try to stay as professional as I can as long as I'm somewhere as a vet."
In regards to her 'as friends' he nodded with a sparkle in his eyes. "Of course. What else?"
Friends was a good start. Faith wasn't one of those girls, who'd be head over heels about dating a doctor. She was reserved and that made her all the more attractive.

"How about tomorrow afternoon then? I have no appointments tomorrow. Can I pick you up at three?"

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At the Lexingtons home both grandparents were quite stressed out with doing their daily chores and the twins pulling out each and every little thing they could reach from shelfs. One of them managed to pull a big old book down, which landed right on the small child and had him crying for a good five minutes.
Then the little girl was suddenly gone until they found her silently chewing away on an old piece of wood under the living room table.
"For crying out loud. I wish Jack would return already and take care of these two. We're getting too old to babysit them."
"Faith is much more of a help than we ever give her credit for." Jacks father commented out of the blue.
"Maybe you should take the time and talk to the girl every now and then." His wife snapped back because she was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
"I can't, I can't..." he barged out of the house. Of course Mrs. Lexington knew why. Noreen had been like a daughter to him and he wasn't ready to accept another 'daughter' just yet.

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

Would Faith be going by Ms. Campbell when she became a known healer? Most likely not on account Vets and Doctors were the professional jobs, as where a healer was more of a...family doctor? Faith wasn't sure, and snapped back to the conversation with the young man. "I understand." Faith commented, still unable to get her mind off Jack. Certainly it had been this way since his departure, but having a male his age around enhanced it much more. "Nice to meet you Neil." She said, almost feeling like she's meeting someone else now that his Doctor Hat was off.

"Peachy." Faith responded to Neil's approval of going as friends, clearly his intents were more then that. For some reason she just couldn't get over this guilt that she was betraying Jack, even with nothing between them.

It was possible that Faith could blow through her chores by three, an early picnic sounded perfect, then she may even have time to stop by the Lexington's...especially because it'd be the perfect excuse to stay out late. "Sounds great." Faith agreed, "I need to clean the girls' rooms before they get out of school, so I'll see you then." She told exchanging a smile as her goodbye.

Going upstairs it had become a lie because they girls' rooms only needed their beds made, and Hope's toys needed to be put away. But it wasn't a lie before, and Faith's guilt over Jack overrides feeling bad about quickly leaving the Doctor. Plus entering the Lexington's home it was clear that today of all days they especially needed some help.

"Hello Mr. Lexington." Faith greeted quickly on account it seemed as if he was in a rush to get somewhere. There was two crying babies, and Mrs. Lexington overwhelmed with all her tasks at home, all awaiting for some needed help. "Is everything okay Mrs. Lexington?" Faith asked, at least now the twins had turned into hip babies making it much easier to carry the two.

[Jack Lexington]

Mrs. lexington was incredibly thankful that Faith arrived and greeted her with a hug. "These two are just a little unruly today. Glad you're here. I can't wait for their father to get back. It's about time." She stated running a hand through her wavy grey hair.
"And you? Everything okay?" There was a strange look on Faiths face today,which she couldn't place.

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The next afternoon Dr. Bagwell arrived 15 minutes before 3 to be on time because he didn't want to dissapoint Faith by being late. Under his arm he held a picnic basket that he had filled with fruit, bread and some cheese at the local market.

With a bit of excitement he greeted the young woman after her step mother let him in. Today he was dressed casually and looked more like an average guy except his pants and shirt had not even the sligthest holes and were made of fine wool.
"It's nice to see you again, Faith. Ready for our picnic? The weather is perfect. Sunny and mild."

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

It was amazing news to hear that Jack would finally be returning any day now, but after so many clues of her feelings for him she attempted to hide her enthusiasm. "That's great." Faith told with a small smile, she had given enough signs of her feelings towards him. And now she was suppose to be looking forward to a nice day with another boy, another boy that resembled nothing of Jack except his kind heart...Faith knew that wasn't enough though.

"Sorry I was late. My chores were held up by a Vet. The Campbell's Horse is out for a week." Faith shared the bad news, after all Mrs. Lexington did start off talking about the babies. It was certainly difficult to keep them each entertained while having house work to do as well. "The joys of double trouble." She giggled finally taking a second to actually pay attention to them on her hips, how big they've grown and some how even more adorable.

It was clear that Mrs. Lexington was easy at seeing if something was going on, because she pointed it out to Faith within minutes of her arrival. A weak smile played on Faith's lips while she sat Briar and Josh down on a blanket to play. She wanted nothing then to just be completely honest with Mrs. Lexington, and something told her inside she could. "The Vet asked me out for a picnic." Faith had to get it off her chest, and she was at the best person to tell. "Well actually he asked my Father for me first." She chuckled in spite of herself, maybe it was normal for the Fathers to be confronted first.

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It seems to be extremes with men, either they're complete jerks such as Tom, or too much of softie's such as Niel, Faith thought to herself as her new friend was arriving early. Everything was still neat about him, no hammy-downs, it looked practically new, and for some reason it didn't seem nearly as attractive as Jack's farming clothes. At that second Faith had to snap out of it, Jack was comparable because she couldn't have him. Placing a smile on her face she left the window to go meet him at the front door, except that she wasn't the first.

"Much better sweet heart." Faith's stupid step mother attempted to compliment as she walked away from the front door.

Completely ignoring her, Faith simply kept walking until she was about a yard away for the young Vet. "Hi Niel." She greeted with a smile, after all he did agree to only being friends.

[Jack Lexington]

The news about somebodz asking Faith out came unexpected and at first Mrs. Lexington wasn't sure why the girl would confide in her. Soon she put the pieces of the puzzle together and thought about it.
"If he's a nice guy you should go to the picnic and simply see how you feel about it. Listen to your heart." She winked at her knowing how difficult that must be when she clearly had a thing for her son, who liked her as well but wasn't ready for a new relationship.
"You'll know...I'm sure."

--Neil waited patiently for Faith to leave the house and gave her mother a smile as well.
He then grinned showing off his dimples. "Thanks for joining me today. Nice of you."
He offered the girl his arm and then stated. "Looks like your mother wanted to join us as well...I'm glad she didn't though. I'd rather go with you alone."

Together they walked down the dust road that led to the hills on the far end off the property.
"There's a nice spot not far a way from here. There's a creek. You probably know it. I only know because the fish population there was going down last year. Strange that I didn't bump into you then."

The walk took about 30 minutes at an easy pace. Neil let his gaze wander around and occassionally looked at Faith but didn't want to stare.
"So, do you have many friends out here in the country?"

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Three more hours, maybe four. Then I'll be home.
A great weight drops off my shoulders when Brian and me finally deliver the money to the town hall. The major personally greets us and thanks us for our efforts to help the people in district 11.
Once the paper work is finished he questions us about 'the incident'.
I really don't want the poor fellow who was merely skin and bones to get into trouble so I simply state.
"It's okay. We settled it. There are a few coins missing but it's not much. please just deduct it from my pay."
The grey haired man gives me a strange look and asks. "Really? What about your face? Are you not going to inform the peace keepers."
I can barely see out of one eye, yet I shrug it off.
"No need for that. He's in much worse shape. I think he got what he deserved."
"Well, I'd like to make an example of him. So future cattle drives go smooth." The major objects but I shake my head.
"Please don't. It was just a poor kid, have mercy, please."
For a moment I feel like I'm going to end up on the gallows pole but then he nods.
"It's your call."

Once we step outside Brian and I say our goodbyes. Once again I think three hours...then I'll be home.

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

This guy only seemed to be over-polite, or maybe Faith just couldn't stop thinking of reasons why she should be with someone else. "Of course." Faith commented when Neil thanked her for joining him today, then the strangest thing happened and he offered his arm to walk side by side. She did have to admit that was kind of cute, but still his arm seemed less strong and protective as a poor farmed that needed strength to get a good income. Either way at least he was a gentlemen, that was what Faith needed to concentrate on.

Still Faith's mind couldn't escape the words that Mrs. Lexington advised, giving him a chance and following her own heart. Well honestly if she was follow her own heart she would of said no to begin with, but things weren't that simple. For the matter of fact Faith's step-mother for instances, and her fondness of Faith's new friend. "She's only my step mother." Was Faith's only response when Neil mentioned Trish and referred to her as Faith's actual mother.

"Ive been there to read a few times." Faith shared of past events that happened at the destination they were headed to. It seemed a bit confusing that Neil would even be called to help a population of fish that were doing to well, but then again Faith knew nothing except healing humans and the basic animal. The possibilities of them running into one another before at this location was actually very likely, before Faith's schedule was completely filled of course.

For a while the only thing that could be heard was silence as they walked shoulder-to-shoulder with one another. Where Jack currently was was the only thing plastered to Faith's mind until Neil's voice broke the quiet with a question...about friends? This was the worst question that could possibly be asked on account Faith didn't really have any besides the Lexington's. "Only a cute family, we help one another out." She gives a simple explanation.

Having her mind wrapped around Jack wasn't working out, after all she was attempting to get to know another guy. "What about you." Faith gave an attempt to ask as well, she couldn't be the only one giving basic boring answers. "I'm sure you must meet a lot of people on your job?" She even added to it.

[Jack Lexington]

With a smile playing his lips the young vet explained. "I have a few friends I see every now and then. I also have two sisters, older ones. Maria has a boyfriend and we get along well. That's about it."

Soon they arrived at the picnic spot where new spring flowers were creating a carpet of yellow and white on the green grass. It was a pretty sight. The sound of the flowing water just added to the picture.
"Nice spot, isn't it."
He bend down to spread out a plaid blanket for the to sit on and then placed the basket on it before he sat down.
"The water's actually drinking water quality now. A year ago some alge had been buidling up killing a lot of the fish but now it's good."
He watched Faith while she sat down and then offered her a glass of cidre from his basket.
"Do you drink apple cidre, Faith? I also brought juice."
Why on earth such a pretty girl would keep all to herself he didn't know but he'd change that if she let him.

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My first way was home to see my kids. Of course I also wanted to see Faith but my fist priority were still my children and letting my parents know that I was alright because I knew how much my mother usually worried.
I tied the borrowed horse up outside and dusted my clothes, that were as filthy as can be after a two week ride. Carefully I touched the kin around my eye and my nose. I'm sure my mother will freak out as soon as she sees me but there's nothing I can do about it so I turn the door knob and holler into the old house.
"Guess, who's home?"
From inside I can hear a high pitched giggly sound, which must be Briar. Oh so cute!
As fast as my tired feet carry me i run inside without taking my shoes off where I find the twins on a blanket on. Instantly I scoop them up and hold them as tight as I can. My heart does a little dance because I'm overwhelmed with joy. I don't think I'll ever let them go again.
"I missed you so much!" I joke out.

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

"Sure is." Faith admired the scenery along with her company, still she couldn't take her mind off meeting Jack in a similar place. Physically shaking her head she knew she had to get him off of her mind, even if it was only fort a short while to get to know this guy...except that she really didn't want to. There was nothing wrong about him, he was actually very sweet and gentle. Jack's like that to though, but in a better way all together. A few scoldings had to be played in her mind throughout the picnic.

She decided to give Neil a chance to talk, if she only concentrated on what he was saying she didn't have to listen to the voice inside of her head. "How'd you manage that?" Faith asked curiously, she had never known of a way to even heal fish and freshen the water they live in. This would at least bring an interesting conversation that had nothing to do with relationships. Finally Faith toke a seat next to Neil on the picnic blanket.

"Certainly." Faith smiled at the offer and accepted it, that would certainly bring her back to her childhood. "Cider's perfect." Back at the house, when the family was still closely bonded because only small children roamed the household, on special occasions they'd be given cider to feel grown-up like the parents. Now a days Faith was becoming fond of wine, and how it tend to make you forget about everything.

Silence ones again filled the air, and it was now Faith's turn to arise a conversation. "So what's your family like?" She questioned, after all Neil had already met her Father and knew about the step-mother situation.

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Commotion suddenly filled the house, and Mrs. Lexington was a bit on edge with all her nerves being shot the past couple of days, and her husband being gone. It was only her and the twins, and for some reason that made her feel on protected. Ready to grab a sturdy pan as a weapon, the voice she had been waiting to her filled the entire household. Her son had finally arrived home. The trip was successful, he stayed safe, and was now ready to care for his children once again.

Before giving the parenting job back though, she was ecstatic to embrace her son after such a long journey. Well her son was safe now, because once laying her eyes on him he was a bit beat-up. "I'm so glad you're home safe." Mrs. Lexington still greeted with despite wanting to comment about his face, she gave him a huge hug as soon as he set his children down.

Now that the welcomes were over with, her mother hat returned and desperately wanted to clean up her son. "What happened?" Mrs. Lexington finally questioned, taking her son into the kitchen to clean him up.

((OOC: Hope you don't mind I thought I could help you out on account you're always filling in for my extra characters. Hope it's decent!))

[Jack Lexington]

It was refreshing to meet a girl who was interested in his work so he explained. "Chemicals, as strange as it may sound. The waters PH was off so we I had to add a chemical to recreate the balance and give the fish that were still alive a chance to eat up some of the alge."

He poured the girl and himself a glass of cider and liftet it.
"That's nice here...isn't it."
He watched her for a moment admiring her curly red hair and some cute freckles.
When Faith asked about his family he wondered. "Really?"
But since she asked he explained. "I like my siblings, we get along great and mom as well. My dad...well he always expects a lot. More than anybody can fulfill I think. It's hard." His tone was now less cheerful.
"I think you know what I mean."

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No beat down in the world could matter to me now that I was holding my two children in my arms again.
My mother comes over and gives me a long much needed hugs before she starts asking questions.
I can see how tired she is, no wonder with these two.
"You look tired." I admit before I place the twins on the blanket and stand up to look at her.
"Hasn't Faith helped you?"
Of course I wanted to know about Faith. She'd been on my mind almost 24/7, which tells me that theres much more between us than friendship.

Following my mother into the kitchen I explain. "A guy tried to steal the money we brought home just about 5 kilometers out of town."
I know my face must look bad after being hit in the nose, the eye and lip so I'm quick to add. "You should see him though. He's not doing that again."
I'm not sure how much more she can stomach so I simply say. "The guys was desperate. he didn't get the money though." I don't tell her that I actually gave him some money and let him go.
"Where's dad?"
OOC: Wonderful, thank you, gimme more!

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

One reason why Faith stuck to healing instead of becoming a doctor was for the methods healer's used to cure someone, unlike doctors. Things found in the wild, created by the earth and not capitol made, just seemed better to her. Like the word chemicals for some reason, it sounds horrible, something deadly not to fix what mother-nature can't. But then again Faith didn't know about that sort of stuff. "If it saved life, I guess that's a good thing." Faith commented, after all the water before them was glistening under the sun, clearly full of life. It had to of done something right.

"Thank you." Faith said taking a sip of the cider, she couldn't help but replay what Jack and her were drinking the last time they went to sit by the water. "Well last time it was wine, so we'll see." She joked a little, it was actually much purer form of alcohol, but the outcomes almost the same. "It is tasty though." Faith added not wanting to sound rude.

It was a little shocking the Neil didn't believe Faith's question about his family, wasn't that a common subject for these kind of occasions? "Yeah." She responded with a small laugh and smile. "It's a good question." Faith put in. It was a surprise to hear that Neil, Doctor Neil, had a tough Father he couldn't quite always live up to. For some reason it seemed to Faith to be a sexist thing, but come to think of it certainly her Father would be tough on a son to be his best.

What was a little more a surprise was that Neil slyly commented in afterward that he knew Faith understood, and in deed she did. It was quite different, she had lived up to her Father's dreams all up until falling for someone with a lower income. "Yeah." Faith agreed. "How do you know?" She asked because she wasn't even sure if he'd had ever even meet her Father besides yesterday.

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After everything that occurred with Faith and Mrs. Lexington, hearing the younger red head's name from her son's lips was a huge reminded. Plus a smile spread across her face when he asked about her. "Nearly every day." Mrs. Lexington reassured, surprised that he would even ask such a question.

When her son explains the fight Mrs. Lexington is stumped between being upset over it, or happy over the outcome. At least only a warm damp clothe was needed to wipe away the blood, and to get her son a piece of frozen meat to alternate between his bruises. "I'm proud of you son." Was all she managed to pull out, at least he was safe right here and now.

"He went out to sell Josh and Briar's baby clothes for some bigger ones, they're growing too fast." Mrs. Lexington answered her sons questions, hopefully it wouldn't take too much longer now. "I'm surprised you didn't see him on your way in." Of course Mr. Lexington would of stayed home if he knew his son was arriving today, but that sort of thing is never known.

[Jack Lexington]

Faith seemed to be opening up to him, yet she was reserved and holding back. He could tell because her answers were short and she asked how he'd know about her father demanding a lot.
"Your dad has hired me and the man who taught me the trade before." He shifted a little on the blanket to lean on his elbow and take off his shoes.
The grass felt nice on the young man's bare feet.
"Plus I guess I was assuming all dads are like that."
After an awkward moment he asked. "So what do you do? for work and fun?"

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I sit down on the couch and peel my dirty boots off so I'm not creating more work than necessary. plus I can't wait to get rid of my shoes and filthy clothes, that I've worn way too long. "Sorry if I stink....Come here, mom."
I tell her before I pull a large wad of cash out of my pocket and place it in her hand. "Something for your secret stash. I think it'll keep us going for at least 5 months." A grin spreads on my face because I'm proud that I've earned so much money and that I was brave enough to defend it.
"On top of that I got offered two jobs."
I simply can't take my eyes off the kids and the grin seems to be permanently plastered on my face. I might even sleep with a smile.
"They are so big and gorgeous! Look at them, so they've been doing well?" I ask just to make sure.
"Did you and Faith get along?" Of course I assume so but you never know.
Silently I hope she'll still come by, then again I don't want her to see me all dirty and swollen up. Maybe it's better if I give it a day or two. But I already know I can't wait that long. "I might go and see her." I state testing the water.

[Cameo {RIP Charlie}]

There was no denying that Faith's father was a little demanding, but at least he still had a kind heart. All Father's were like that in some way, so Niel was nearly right. "That's good to know mines not the only one." Faith smiled a little, there was one Father that seemed to be simply just proud of his son no matter what and that was Jack's Father. But either way certainly the majority were high strong changing their methods depending on if it was their son or daughter. "My friend's Father doesn't seem to be like that." She shared, simply leaving it at that.

It toke a second for Faith to register what she does for fun, it was a mini list for sure. Work on the other hand was much more extended. "I have a few responsibilities around the house and farm." Faith started with the boring stuff. "I care for some kids, which is actually a lot of fun for me." A smile couldn't help but spread across Faith's face and stay there while she was thinking of the kids. "The joy in there eyes, and giggle whenever they see me is like nothing else."

There was something Faith used to do, still occasionally tries to attend, and that was practicing healing. "And I practice healing, but that's kind of been on back-burner for a while." Faith told, after all with chores around the house growing, the journey to the Lexington's, and the inability to part from the Lexington's family had effected time put into healing.

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Seeing the money sadly had made it all worth it, Mrs. Lexington could only wish to have so much and prevent her son from leaving on a dangerous trip. A weak smile came to her lips, it was money, it only sucked how he got it. But Jack was now home safe, meaning this trip was worth it. "I will, thank you." Mrs. Lexington brought her weak smile up, her son was a full adult now but still trusted his mother with the money.

Pulling out a small bit of the money, that hardly made a dent Mrs. Lexington returned a little back to Jack. "Get something nice for you and Faith, she had put in countless hours here while you were gone." The most she was able to offer the nice girl was a warm meal, and though that was certainly enough for Faith, something nice for the two of them could maybe help move things along.

This journey to District Eleven was giving more then Mrs. Lexington could expect because the news of not one but two job offers was a life safer. "That's great, what are they?" Mrs. Lexington asked curiously, she knew that a job with horses would brighten her son's face like it used to.

"Just began to crawl so they're becoming little trouble makers." Mrs. Lexington had to share of the difficulties, certainly messaging that she was happy their Father was back to deal with it. "But besides that they've been little angels as always." A quick chuckle escaped Mrs. Lexington hearing her son's next question. "More then I expected." She reassured, after all Faith had admitted to her more then she'd ever predict.

Something triggered in Mrs. Lexington's mind about the last conversation she exchanged with Faith, having a vet ask the young girl out and her warning of possibly missing a day to help out. If Faith was going to be coming around it would be around the next hour. "She usually comes around four or five." Mrs. Lexington shared the information. "But I can't remember if yesterday Faith reminded me she had something to do and might miss today." She left it at that, she knew she couldn't lie to her son, but keeping away information wasn't bad...right?

Now that Mrs. Lexington had absorbed her son's return, she could notice the filth that consumed him. "I recommend cleaning, and changing clothes before you go see that sweet girl." She advised raising an eyebrow to show her seriousness.