Illeanna, Ginko, Amara and Chaelie poked their head into the stables.
"Good morning!" Illeanna said cheerfully.
Ryder looked up.
"Good morning," he said. "Going riding?"
"Nope," Illeanna replied. "We came to see you."
"Me?" Ryder asked in surprise.
"Yeah! We heard it was your birthday today," Amara nodded. "So, Happy Birthday!"
"Why, thank you," Ryder replied.
"How old are you?" Chaeli asked. "If you don't mind my asking."
"I'm twenty."
"How come they're making you work on your birthday? That sucks," Amara asked.
"I hardly considering looking after horses to be work."
"Wow, really?"
Ryder nodded.
"You're nuts," Amara decided.
"Aww, Amara," Illeanna chided. "Some people enjoy their work."
"Still nuts."
Ryder chuckled.
"It's okay, girls," he said. "And thank you for the birthday wishes."