Ryder: leans against the doorframe Well, shit. Didn't think I'd see you back here, sugar.
leans back on the bed Yeah, well... Mississip doesn't feel too homey without you.
rolls his eyes dramatically Ain't no place like home, darlin'. But guess what? I got news.
pushes off the doorframe and steps closer So, what brings you back to the ol' homestead, darlin'? Heard you were livin' large in Mississippi.
It's been too long, Ryder. Missed this place... and you.
grinning Aw, shucks, darlin'. Couldn't stay away from your favorite cowboy, could ya? steps closer and wraps his arms around her
crosses arms, scrutinizing What brings you back to this dusty old town, hmm? Shouldn't you be sippin' sweet tea on some plantation somewhere?
grabs Bloompasc's arm gently Hold up, hold up, darlin'. You can't just waltz back into town without warnin' me. What happened?
steps closer, placing a hand on Bloompasc's shoulder It's been a long time, darlin'. You look different.
It's been a long damn road, Ryder. Missed this place... missed you.
smirks, crossing his arms Well, you're back now, and I ain't gonna let you go without a fight.
leans in Missed that rugged face of yours, Ryder.
grabs Bloompasc's arm and pulls her into a tight embrace Oh, I missed you too, darlin'. pauses, his grip tightens But I heard some nasty rumors.
leans in, whispers Hey, baby... got a minute?
pushes off the doorframe, crossing his arms You know damn well I've always got time for you, darlin'.
That's not a problem, Ry.
crosses arms Yeah, well, it might be a problem for me. You know how I feel about you comin' back here after all this time.
Ryder! I didn't know you were home...
grinning Surprise, darlin'. Heard some rumblings about you coming back, so I figured I'd come check things out.
whispers, blushing Just needed some space, Ry.
steps closer, looking intense Look, I know something's been eating at you, Pasc. But let me tell you, I ain't about to let you disappear again without hearing it straight from your lips.
leans back against the doorframe Ryder... Missed ya too. Things... rough?
steps into the house, closing the door behind him Rough? That's one word for it.
standing in the doorway It's been a while, Ryder. Got some explaining to do?
rolls his hat back on his head Yeah, I reckon I do. But first, how 'bout I show you how much I missed your sweet face? steps closer
Wraps his arms around Bloompasc tightly Lord, I missed you, baby. Been feelin' kinda empty without you around.
grinning Miss you? Hell, darlin', I missed that devilish smile of yours!
grabs Bloompasc by the waist and pulls her into a tight embrace You've been gone so long, I thought maybe I'd lost you. But here you are, like a damn phoenix rising from the ashes. laughs
sighs Ryder... I'm home, alright.
squints So, what's the deal, darlin'? You just up and left without tellin' me? I thought we were better than that.