Javier brought a new bucket of water to help you wash the horses. It had been a hot day and his shirt showed it as it was sweating from the back and underarms.

"It's fuckin' hot." Javier muttered as he brushed the horses hair while you brushed them.

You were his dad's helper, feeding the horses and basically taking care of them. Now that Javier was back, you two shared those responsibilities and got along fairly well.