Sally Brewton's House

"Did you hear Sally that Scarlett is back in Charleston?" Emma questions.

"So, I've heard. I can't believe it, but then again Scarlett has always been a mystery. After she left Rhett like that, I couldn't believe she came back. She also has a child, a child she's kept a secret from Rhett all these years."

"How do you know the child is his? For all we know it could be Middleton Courtney's."

"No, I don't think so. I think she's Rhett's."

"But it's been rumored that they haven't slept in the same room all those years of their marriage."

"All the same, I doubt she's Middleton's, but we'll find out tonight when we see the child. Now, what would you like in your tea?"

Dinner at the Butler Home

"What a lovely dinner, Eleanor. It's really good."

"Thank you, Emma. Scarlett helped me pick out the vegetables for the oyster stew. The rice, however, is from Dunmore Landing. Rosemary has really made it a success."

"Really? Well, good for you Rosemary."

"I can't take all the credit. Julia Ashley really helped me out. Some of her men came and got the paddies ready for harvesting."

"All the same, I feel you should get married; alone at that plantation with all those men around. You don't even have a proper serving maid."

"My serving maid is just fine thank you."

"Well, I was just saying . . ."

Rosemary cuts her off, "So Scarlett, how was Ireland? We never really got the chance to talk."

"Oh it was good. The weather's wonderful; nothing like Georgia. It's very cool and there are always soft gentle showers. Maybe you'll see it one day," Scarlett says winking at Rhett.

"Cat's been quiet all night. Cat, are you alright?" Rhett asks.

"Oh Rhett she's fine. She's just focusing on her food that's all. Cat has always had a healthy appetite. Maybe that's why I grew so big those eight and a half months I was carrying her," Scarlett smiles down at Cat.

At that remark, Mrs. Sally Brewton and Mrs. Emma Anson give each other discreet glances. What type of lady talks about her pregnancy?

"So, when is the wedding Scarlett?" Sally asks.

"When I come back from Europe. I would do it sooner, but it's too soon."

"Momma, when are we going to see Luke?" Cat asks.

"I don't know sweetheart."

"Who's Luke?" Sally asks.

"Someone I met while in Ireland. Cat seems to have grown an attachment to him. You know, while I'm here for the week I was thinking to go to Georgia and see Billy and Harriet. I want to see how Ashley's treating them."

Kitty Cat immediately looks up from her plate and her eyes meet with her mothers.

"Yes Cat, you heard me right. We're going to see Billy. I think Daddy would be interested to know who this mystery boy is," Scarlett says smiling at Rhett.

On the Porch

"It's so nice outside right now. Hold me Rhett It's getting cold, but I don't want to go inside yet. Let's just hope Rosemary can keep her mouth shut when we come back from Ireland."

"She will. When we get back, she'll be to worried about the rice that she'll forget everything that happened. Don't worry my dear. Everything will turn out fine."

"You couldn't sleep either?" Mrs. Butler says coming onto the porch, "So who's Billy, Scarlett?"

"Well, he's a little boy Cat met in Ireland and . . ."

At breakfast

"Cat, you like the sausages?"

"Yes grandma."

"I guess we're going to have to buy more sandwiches from Brewton's then," Mrs. Butler chuckles. "So, when are you headed for Georgia, Scarlett? Tomorrow, right?"

"Yes. That's the only time we have. I'm going to have to book a room, well two," Scarlett smiles at Rhett.

"Well, mother I have to stop at the post office. Mother, do you need anything?"

"No Rhett darling. I'm fine okay bye. See you at lunch. He kisses them all goodbye and heads for the front door.

Scarlett follows him out the back door. He turns around and kisses her.

"I've needed you for so long. Why didn't we just elope on our way back to America, Scarlett. Now go back inside. I'll see you at lunch, my pet.

"Bye Rhett." She gives him one more kiss before going back inside.

"Momma, grandma says there is a carnival today. Can we go?"

"Sure Kitty Cat."

At the Carnival

"Cat darling, don't go too far."

"Let her alone Scarlett. Let's talk. Tell me about Cat. It's nice to have a grandchild again."

"Well, she'll be the only one if Rosemary doesn't get married. You see Eleanor, I'm barren. The woman that helped me bring Cat accidentally took out my womb while taking out Cat."

"Oh, you poor thing. You must've had a horrible time."

"Oh it's okay. Cat is worth it."

"Yes she is," Mrs. Butler says starring at Cat skip of to the Carousel.

"Momma, grandma c'mon."

"We're coming sweetheart," to Mrs. Butler, "Cat loves horses."

"Oh really?"

"Yes, she had a horse in Ireland. His name was Ree. We had to leave him in Ireland. I'm sure his new owner is taking good care of him. Cat and I would always go off riding together after breakfast. Thinking about this now I need a good ride right about now."

"Well, after the carousel we can go to Richardson's stables and see if we can ride some of his horses."

"Oh Cat would just love that. Wouldn't you Cat?"

"Yes Momma. I'd like that."

Richardson's Stables

"Hello John. It seems my daughter-in-law and granddaughter have an itch for riding. Would you provide us with your horses please?"

"Hello Eleanor. I'd love too. Let me just get one of the hands to assist you. This is Peter. He'll be here for assistance today."

"Hello Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Butler, Miss Butler. How can I be of service to you?"

Cat laughs and Scarlett joins in, but for a different reason. It feels so good to be called 'Mrs. Butler' again. Cat on the other hand, is amused by the fact that anyone would call her 'miss.'

On the Boreen

"Scarlett, you didn't tell me Cat doesn't know how to ride sidesaddle."

"I don't want to rush her. Besides bareback is better. You should try it sometime."

"Um . . . that's fine, thank you."

Cat is cheering and is way ahead of them. "Momma, where are the jumps?"

"They don't have it here darling," to Mrs. Butler, "She likes jumping."

At the Butler Home. On the Porch.

"Rhett, you didn't tell me Cat doesn't ride sidesaddle."

"Scarlett doesn't feel it's the right time to teach her. She's still shaken up about Bonnie. Besides, Cat doesn't seem interested in that yet."

Just then, Scarlett comes outside with her Irish tea in hand.

"Scarlett, can you get me some of what you're having?" Mrs. Butler asks.

"Oh . . . well . . . I think this is too strong for you. It's what I call Irish tea. It's normal tea with Irish ale in it."

Rhett laughs. "You have to remember mother that Scarlett is Irish."

Mrs. Butler joins in his laughter as well as Scarlett.

"Well, I'm going to bed. You two don't stay up too late. You have a train to catch."

"Goodnight," Rhett and Scarlett answer. Scarlett sits down next to Rhett.

"Tomorrow: Atlanta. Are you excited?"

"Well, I do want to know who this Billy kid is. A friend of Cat's is a friend of mine."

Scarlett laughs. "I hope you still feel that way when we go back to Ireland and you meet Lord Fenton."

Rhett looks at her in mock anger, and then laughs along with her. "Well, if he's willing to cooperate. I'd be much obliged. Now, let's go to bed. We're catching the early train tomorrow."

Atlanta Station. Ashley's waiting at depot.

"Scarlett! What a pleasant surprise. Hello Rhett. Oh, and this, this must be the infamous Cat Billy couldn't stop talking about. Come along. Harriet and Billy are expecting you."

The Wilkes' Home.

Before Ashley turns the key in the door, Harriet pulls open the door and grabs Cat and Scarlett in a bear hug.

"It's so wonderful to see you both. I was quite displeased that you two didn't come to the wedding, but that's okay. I still love you both. Oh, and whose this?"

"Harriet, this is Rhett. He's Cat's father."

"But I thought he was . . . um . . . never mind. A pleasure to meet you, sir."

"The pleasure is all mine."

At once, Billy comes running out the house and hugs Cat lifting her off the ground.

"Hey Cat, still doing those tricks I taught you? How's Ree?"

"Billy, have I not taught you any manners? Do you not see the gentleman before you?" Mrs. Wilkes reprimands.

"Sorry sir. How do you do? Do come in."

Rhett smiles and shakes the boy's hand. "A pleasure to meet you, young man."

As soon as everyone comes in side, Scarlett notices a fair-haired, handsome young man standing at the bottom of the staircase.

"Hello Aunt Scarlett. It's me, Beau."

With five long strides, Beau comes across the room and gives Scarlett a big hug.

"Oh, my goodness! Why you're practically a man now. I have to send you on your grand tour pretty soon. I'll have to write Will and Beau and see what's going on. Oh my, you've grown to be so handsome. Rhett, it looks like I'm going to have to leave you behind for Beau."

Everyone laughs except the children. Billy already took Cat to see Beau's old tree house in Aunt Pity's Backyard.