Lex allowed Forest to dictate where they went, holding on with a firm hand as they wandered through the property. "The boys worked hard," Lex explained. "There were gone all day yesterday working on the farm, doing what they thought you needed. We're exceptionally grateful for the hospitality you've give us, Forest. They didn't want to let you down." Wallis certainly wouldn't, anyway. Mason, Lex couldn't be as sure about that one, but he did his part and Lex wasn't going to deny the prickly man that praise, at least.<br/><br/>"Not quite sure where either of them are this morning," he commented, stepping carefully to help Forest over to the well now that their rounds were completed. Lex hadn't seen Wallis since he had sneaked out of the muscular man's bedroom earlier that morning, and no Mason since encountering him on the stairs. He imagined Wallis had drug Mason outside to work some more, which was just as well. Knowing the farm was getting attention in some capacity would keep Forest satisfied, and the hardworking man didn't need any more stress while he was trying to get healthy again.<br/><br/>The sun was beating down on them this morning. Even with a nice breeze on the air, it wasn't long before Lex was sweating beneath his t-shirt and jeans. He didn't mind it so much. He had done editorial shoots in weather conditions more extreme than the Alabama heat once upon a time, but never before had he been required to practically carry another man on his hip. Forest was doing well despite his weakness, eager to move quickly and keep up movement. Lex suspected once Forest rested he wouldn't have the strength to get up again, but that's why he was here. Lex would be sure to help Forest get wherever he wanted to go.<br/><br/>Upon reaching the well, Lex assisted in easing Forest off of him, setting him up to recline in the shade of the barn where Wallis had fucked him just a few days earlier. "One moment, love," he promised. He went to pump from the spigot, filling up a bucket with cool ground water. He was careful not to let the water splash out as he returned, setting it carefully down at Forest's side. A dried cloth and some lemony soap were still there from the boys' earlier washing, and Lex moved to fetch those as well.<br/><br/>"Do you... would you like some privacy?" Lex asked, voice tinged with awkwardness. "I don't mind helping you, if you need it, but I wouldn't want to presume." He smiled, wiping his damp forehead on his sleeve. "I can go wait over there, if you like?" He pointed a short distance away, near the edge of a patch of grass, still partially within the shade of the barn. "Close if you need anything, though."