Thayer: WEAR the helmet. REMEMBERRR the accident?
OK, OK. HOW ABOUT WE CONTINUE ON THIS RANCH WORK?!
narrows eyes I said I'm sorry! It was wrong of me to push you off the horse because you meant no harm to me or anyone else, but you can't deny I had a point. Please wear a helmet.
checks the helmet. Yes, Thayer. And yes, I remember. Why are you bringing this up now?
narrows her eyes, her protective instincts kicking in Just making sure you understand the stakes, Douglas.
I get up, putting my hands over Thayer's mouth I'm fine. I'm tough as nails, baby. I'll be fine.
I don't care how tough you are! You can't go headfirst into danger like a bull charging through a china shop! Your safety is my number one priority, Doug!
sighs ok, okay… I will wear my helmet.
GOOD. NOW GET OUT THERE AND SHOW ME WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF! grabs Douglas's helmet and places it firmly on his head
good! now let's get back to work, shall we? grabs a brush and starts grooming the horses
Oh, you're still mad about that?
staring intensely Still mad?? That's putting it mildly! I was so terrified, Doug! And the worst part?
his hand instinctively goes to the spot on his head where the stitches are, wincing slightly
Grabs a nearby cowboy hat and places it on Douglas's head, securing it with a firm hand Don't be stubborn, Doug. It's my job to protect you.
Fine, fine. I got it. Helmet, check. Now where do we start with this project? A thorough examination of the horse
claps hands excitedly YEE-HAW! You got safety gear on now, let's get this bad boy back in prime condition!
Douglas sighs and puts on the helmet.
GOOD! Now, let's get back to work!
I sigh yes thayer I will wear the helmet
GOOD! Now go put it on, and don't give me any lip! You know safety comes first, especially after what happened last time!
You think that's gonna happen again??
You know I can't wear that thing around the ranch, Thayer. We're fine!
FINE?!?!?! You call almost losing your skull FINE?!?!
pulls up photos of motorcycles helmets HELMETS ARE FOR WIMPS! WHO NEEDS PROTECTION ON A BIKE LIKE THIS?!
HELLO, @dialloshome, HELMETS AREN'T FOR WIMPS! THEY'RE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO GO HOME IN ONE PIECE AFTER A RIDE!
GOOD! Now go grab that helmet before I come over there and put it on you myself!