Nat was there perched on his fence post as usual, playing away on his violin. Nan approached him quietly not wanting to interrupt his beautiful music. Once he was done playing he opened his eyes to see Nan watching him intently.

'Nan? what are you doing here?" He was surprised. "You're not here to make fun of me again are you?" He frowned. Nan joined him on the fence.

"Nah… I wanted to apologize." Nat looked at her confused. "dan told me how your pop left that to ya when he…" Nan's voice drifted off, she looked down and began nervously playing with her fingers.

"Thanks Nan, that means a lot to me." Nat smiled at his blonde friend putting a hand on hers signaling it was ok. Nan looked up when he touched her, she blushed slightly.

"I-I know if someone made fun of somethin' my ma gave me… I'd be pretty mad too." Nan was opening up to Nat, something she hadn't fully done with anyone since she came to Plumfield, she had always felt like she had to put on a tough front being around all those boys, but having Nat he consoling her made her feel strangely at ease.

"Thanks for understanding." Nat added. They sat in silence for a few minutes.

"Hey Nan?" Nat spoke low.

"Yeah Nat?"

"Do you wanna hear something I remember my dad used to play?" Nat seemed eager to share this particular piece with Nan.

"Yeah sure!" Nan felt honored by his gesture. Nat began playing, it was the most beautiful thing Nan had ever heard. Nan being the tomboy she was, was never really one for dancing, but the melodic grace that swept over her seem to pull her off the fence and out into the open field. She began to waltz about on her toes like she used to with her mother. She felt grateful for once in her life. While she danced and Nat played, Bess and Dan were making their way back to Plumfield.

"Dan look!" Bess pointed enthusiastically at the sight in the nearby pasture. Dan look shocked by the sight of Nan dancing. They wandered over to Nat and Nan, Dan bowed to Bess gentlemanly.

"Would you care to dance Miss Laurence?" Bess giggled and graciously accepted. Soon Dan and Bess were waltzing while Nan danced beside them. Nat all the while playing his fathers tune.

Wondering where her students were as it was almost dinner time Jo gazed across the property. Soon she noticed the three dancing to Nat as he played. This gave her a wonderful idea. A school dance!surely Amy would love to arrange a small dance for Plumfield, organizing dances and balls were Amy's specialty. Jo rushed back inside to tell Asia her wonderful idea.

After Nat finished playing he opened his eyes to Nan, Dan and Bess dancing. He was in shock at the sight of Nan waltzing, a bit sad he could not accompany her while he played. When he jumped off the fence, the three friends clapped.

"Bravo! Bravo!" Called Nan rushing to give Nat a quick hug.

"That was simply marvelous Nat!" Bess applauded.

"Thank you guys!" Nat gave a slight bow and began to pack up his violin. "We should probably be getting back. It's almost dinner time." They all agreed and began back to the house.