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Matt could count on one hand the amount of times he'd been on a plane. Travel wasn't something he often got the chance to experience outside of occasionally taking a client out of state. It was difficult for him to do anything for himself, the guilt of abandoning responsibilities often feeling too great. This trip though was at least serving a purpose. Aside from taking back the barn kittens, it was giving Kate a chance to see her family. Matt knew how important the Bartons had become to her beyond just Clint. They had welcomed Kate into their home when her own had felt like it had fallen apart. It made Matt respect the Bartons all the more and want to make this a pleasant experience for his partner.

The trip over was uneventful. The airport a bit stressful, but he'd provided Kate with a shoulder pillow on the actual flight while he did some work on the plane. Thankfully with the headphones the reader on his laptop didn't bother anyone else. He could smell the difference in the landscape once they landed. Everything was green and there were animals everywhere, the noise less full of car honks and more nickering. The plants had sweet scents to them as well, balancing out the manure. Kate described what it all looked like, and Matt explained to her what sounds and scents her nose and ears might have missed.

Given the driver was carting a horse, it was a specialized ride that had been paid for ahead of time. Still, Matt exchanged a quiet word with the man to ensure everything was good to go as Laura and Kate greeted one another. The driver led the mini horse down the ramp, offering Matt the reins and assuring him that everything was handled. Matt turned then in Laura's direction, giving her a warm smile in greeting. He held out a hand towards her. "Got it in one. Thank you for having us over. From what Kate's described, the place sounds beautiful. And of course, thank you for taking on another stray." He nodded towards the horse.