A Splintered Friendship

Business & Missing Horses

After the dance, some point; jackie and Alex, had a conversation as the barn began to burn down, he had to get the horses out.  She told Alex about everything, with Cole. How she left.
Eliza had managed to get away from Axel, she had come to see Alex and had seen the barn, she went into help.
"Don't! I've got it!" Alex said.
"The barn is on fire!" Jackie shouted into the house. They got the fire department and the ambulance there, to check Alex out and everything to stop the fire but its all going up in flames.

Custard and Cowboy had ran away and been held at Mato's.  Murphy, Alex's horse, however was still missing at the days following
During the days following, Alex had been looking for Murphy, the parents had too. Eliza had been looking too, she didn't want to see Alex so sad. She knew how much he loved Murphy.  They're on somewhat good terms even if they hadn't told each other feelings. Her phone blowing up because Axel was wanting to know where she is.
Will took the kids to school,  because of this.
Alex was still being a little painful, but this was chalked up to everything including Murphy's disappearance.
Alex and Cole have a small argument.
Paige is a pain in the ass, the election was today.

Eliza had voted for Jackie, she would much rather Jackie than Paige.
Cole and Dylan have probation & it is community service.  Dylan's dad was huge asshole.
Joanne came by, offering support, being nice...ish. this being a nice peace offering and its a good mother duo friendship in this town.  She also dropped the petition.
George went looking for Murphy. Joanne and Grace's mum are going through a difficult time too.
Katherine has an emotional nostalgia cry in the destroyed barn.
Cole asked how Jackie's speech was, being polite and gentlemanly. They then got into a small argument.
Murphy had still been missing, Alex had been really worried.
Dylan sat with Kiley, they're being cute. As well as flirty.  Alex had seen. Nate and Zach are disgusting.
Eliza did not approve but she was leaning on Alex. "How are you?'
"Been better...i miss Murphy' Alex said.
Eliza nodded "Awe, I know, he will be back." She said as she was hugging him now.
"Thanks, Birdie' Alex said, holding her, he needed that.
Meanwhile Paige got class president.
George had gone looking for Murphy and found grape vines, had another idea instead of the business idea his son has planned.

"Any news on Murphy?" Kiley asked.
"Dad is going up to the top fields check if he is up there" Alex said. "Why are you and Dylan hanging out?"
"That really isnt your problem' Kiley said, walking away.
Jackie began walking home, on her way home. She had found Murphy.
When she got home.

"Mum!!" Alex shouted, seeing him with Jackie, Running out to see him "how did you find him?"
"He was just there." Jackie said.
Katherine came out to check him too.
After they got Murphy in the corral.
Alex called Eliza. "Birdie, he's home!!"
"Oh that's great, A! I'm so happy for you!" Eliza said.
Will is not going to like anything, but he and his dad are trying something, well his dad will be. Alongside Katherine.

Unbeknownst to Eliza,  Jackie and Alex kissed. They had been starting again..  which will break Eliza likely...forcing her more towards Axel.