Better Be Tough

Montana Rodeo

Ella's POV

I'm on my tour bus with Brantley. We have just crossed over into Montana. I'm really nervous for tonight's show. I'm meet my father, my grandfather, my aunts, and my uncles. I'm not mad at my mom for hiding me. I understand she was scared. I'm brought out of my internal monologue by Brantley squeezing my thigh.

"What's going on in that pretty head of yours?" Brantley says with worry written on his face.

"I'm just nervous about tonight. This is the first time I'm meeting my family. I don't know what if they hate me." I start to ramble.

"They're going to all love you. Plus you're moms already told them about you. I know it's scary." Brantley says as he pulls me into lap and raps his arms around my waist.

I rest my head in the crook of his neck. I can't help but relax for a little while longer. I know as soon as we get to the rodeo grounds we will start sound checks. Then it's going to be nonstop until 2 AM.

Beth's POV

I'm riding over to Bozeman with Rip, Lee, Brie, Monic and Kayce. We are in on of the Ranch's SUVs. This is the only one that'll hold all of us. I'm excited to see my baby girl again.

"Beth, are you okay?" Brie asks from beside me.

"I'm just ready to see Ella. I'm sorry I hid her from y'all. I just didn't know at the time how to tell our father." I say as I look at Brie and the others.

"We know you did what you though was best. We are just excited to meet her." Lee says with a big grin looked at us through the rear view mirror.

"How are you feeling Rip?" Kayce ask looking at him riding shotgun.

"I'm terrified she's going to hate me. She's my daughter I don't want to mess this up. I just hope she isn't disappointed." Rip says as he looks out the window.

"She's never going to hate you Rip. She will love you. She has always idolized you even though you didn't know. She'll love you no matter what. The only thing I'm curious to see is your reaction to her boyfriend." I say with a smile.

"Boyfriend!?!??!?!!?!!?!!" All three of the boys yell.

Monica, Brie, and I can't help but laugh at their reaction.

"What exactly is Ella doing with the rodeo?" Monica asks curiously.

"I'll let that be a surprise for y'all. You'll all enjoy it. Keep in mind it's not what you'd think." I say with a smile.

After we talk a little more I notice Lee is pulling into the rodeo grounds. I see PJ standing at the gate. I roll down the window as Lee pulls up next to him.

"Hey, Beth! The boss gave me heads up that you where coming with your family. I know Ella is excited. How many more cars are coming after y'all?" PJ says with a grin.

"I'm not sure how many cars in total. All of them will be Yellowstone Trucks. They will have the ranch logo on it. I'll text you the names if you need them though." I say with a soft smile.

"That works for me. I keep an eye out for them. If y'all just want to pull on through and park by the buses at the back you can. I know everyone probably by the stage." PJ says before he steps back and waves us thorough.

We drive in around to the buses. I see a few of the band members scattered around by the buses. I also see a lot of crew members. Once we park and all get out I grab Rip's hand. I hear the guitar start up and can't help but grin. The others look confused as I start to pull them towards the stage.

Ella's POV

I'm sitting in middle of the stands with Brittney, Jason, Struggle, Demun, Riley, Jelly, and Bunny. We are watching Brantley start on his set list. I can help but smile watching him get lost in the music. Bunnie taps my shoulder and points to my mom. I notice she headed straight for us. I stand up and meet her and the others at the bottom of the stands.