Author's Notes: Well, I've brought myself back to Harvest Moon. Turns out I got writers block on my FF IX story too. xx To top that off, I caught myself a lovely case of laryngitis:D Yayz! But good things coming from it, I got a sudden insparation to write chapter four! So thank you laryngitis for giving me motivation ... now go away. D:

Prescriptions For Love

Chapter 4

A Gift For Your Troubles

"I need you Kat, I can't live without you." The doctor spoke in a desperate, seductive voice as he stood in the clouds, holding her hand. Of course she was overjoyed at his confession, she looking teary eyed at him as she held his hands a little tighter.

"I need you too Doctor! Every day I've dreamt of our wedding, how wonderful it will be to be married to a man like you!"

"Then why wait? Let's get married now, you and me." The doctor smiled at her, suddenly in a white tux and herself in a beautiful wedding dress. The dress she wore was made of white silk, a gown bordered with leaves and vines. The sleeves were wide and loose and the tiered skirt was laden with silver braid. Kat's eyes sparkled with happiness, she nodding so much that her blonde hair was tossed around her face.

"I just have one thing to ask you..." He spoke, he closing in slowly as his face drew closer to hers.

"Yes my love, what is it?"

"Will you... GO OUT NOW AND BUY A COW!" The doctor suddenly burst out in an obnoxiously loud female voice, this causing Kat's eyes to widen with a sweatdrop as her face faltered

"What!" She squeaked.

"THAT'S RIGHT! THE BEST WAY TO GET A GOOD PROFIT IS TO BUY A COW!" He spoke even louder, pulling away now and dancing in the clouds with a bunch of cows around him, each of the cows mooing and laughing. Kat stood there, staring blankly at them as part of her dress slipped off her shoulder.

"Buy ... a cow?" She said to herself before suddenly the clouds melted away into nothing, and her surroundings grew dark. Kat sat up in bed, blinking in dumbfoundment as she looked around before looking to the TV. On the screen a woman in overalls was prancing around a farm, showing off cows and being way too excited about her job. Her eyes then traveled to the floor, where Ken-ken sat, chewing on the remote and making the volume of the television get even louder.

"... KEN-KEN! DON'T CHEW ON THE REMOTE! YOU RUINED A PERFECTLY GOOD DREAM!" Kat screamed as she jumped out of bed. The puppy looked up at her, eyes wide before he grabbed the remote in his mouth and ran off with it. She simply gave chase, growling without stretched hands as she tried to catch the mutt.

Meanwhile outside a certain someone made his way to her house, the doctor was walking down the stone path through the town to Twilight Farm, under his arm was a package. He walked onto the lush grass of the farm he knew so little of and stepped up to Kat's door, knocking once on it. There was silence. Confused he knocked again, but this time something replied to his knock.

A loud slam hit the door, causing the doctor to jump back startled. He eyed the wooden door, there now loud scratches drawing out against it. A hesitant hand slipped out to reach for the door knob, grabbing hold of it firmly and then twisting it, slowly opening the door.

"Miss Kat? Is everything all right?" The doctor said. He peeked in to see what the noise had been, but the moment he did he was plowed to the ground by a puppy and a woman chasing it. With a large leap Kat reached out to Ken-ken, grabbing one of his back legs to slow him down. She then hit the ground, mud puddle and all.

"AH HA! I GOT YOU NOW YOU LITTLE SQUIRT!" Kat exclaimed with joy, she now holding Ken-ken up by the scruff of his neck. "Now drop it."

The puppy looked at her before opening his mouth, dropping the remote into her waiting hand. Even the dog knew that having to fall face first into a puddle of mud was humiliation enough. Once the remote was hers again Kat stood up, parading around the dog as she laughed.

"Ha ha ha! I am the victor! You are the loser! IN YOUR FACE! IN YOUR FACE! Weeee are the champions my frieeeeend, and weeeee'll keep on fiiiiiighting till the eeeeennd!" Kat sung out, twirling around happily before she reached out, picking Ken-ken up and dancing around with him, the whole event happening before the very confused doctor.

"Miss Kat?" He blinked, looking at her and causing her to stop dead in her tracks. First she slowly looked to him with her eyes, then her head turned to meet them, finally her body turned, making her facing him completely. At once her face turned red under the mud covering, she dropping Ken-ken and making a mad dash for the house.

I can't believe I let him see me like that! Kat scolded herself in her thoughts, looking off to the side as she slammed the door shut behind her. She felt so embarrassed that she let him see her filthy like that, let alone in her pajamas. Now she had to change quickly! Instantly she began to strip of her clothes, throwing them around the house in a frantic as she searched for her work clothing.

"Are you okay?" The doctor opened her door, looking in with a worried look, but it soon changed to a look of awe as he stared at her naked. Kat looked to him, frozen stiff before she shrieked, grabbing random things and throwing them in his direction as she tried to cover herself.

"GET OUT! GET OUT!"

"I'M SORRY-- OOF!" He quickly closed his eyes but in that mistake he was nailed in the face with the side table that was next to her bed.

"EYAH! I'M SORRY!"

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"... I'm such an idiot." Kat sighed as she carried bamboo sprouts in her arms. She sighed as she remembered hitting the doctor in the face with the side table, then having to run into town to get Elli to come get him. She flinched at the thought, but then again she surprised herself of her strength. Not many people could throw side tables clear across a room and hit their target with accuracy.

"I should get him a present as an apology. But what would he like?" She questioned herself a little as she dropped the profits in the shipment box. "Maybe I can ask the mayor, he should know something about him."

After some thought Kat headed into town, walking up the stone path to the mayor's house. Mayors were always there to help their town, right? Then certainly Thomas could help her. Briskly walking up to his door she knocked on it rapidly, then stepped back as she looked off to the side. A few seconds passed before the door opened, Thomas looking at her from the doorway.

"Kat? What brings you here?" Thomas said. Kat turned her head to look at him.

"May I come in?" She sighed.

"Oh! Of course!" He smiled lightly, stepping to the side to allow her access to his home. "Now, how can I help you?"

She walked in, the door getting shut behind her as she sat down in a chair. Kat looked rather solemn for such a visit.

"I was wondering..." She began. "Well ... today I kinda ... threw a side table at the doctor's face, knocked him out. I didn't mean it really! He walked in when I was getting dressed and I panicked! But ... I was wondering if you knew what he likes, because I want to get him an apology present."

"Well ... that's a rather ... interesting story." The mayor looked at her with a blank stare.

"Come on! I said it was an accident!"

"Right, right. Well, I know for a fact he's always looking into improving medicine, so he likes the grasses that grow around here. He's always out on Wednesdays looking for them."

"Yeah, I know that." Kat groaned, this wasn't going anywhere fast.

"His absolute favorite though is farm fresh milk!" Thomas said with a proud smile.

"Why are you so proud of yourself?" She blinked as she looked at his proud expression, but then sighed, slowly standing before bowing a little. "Never mind, thanks for your help."

"Anytime!" He smiled, holding the door open for her. Kat left his house, once again walking down the long cobblestone path towards her farm.

"If I give him the herbs I find, there won't be much for me to sell, and I don't have a cow to get milk from... WAIT A MINUTE!" Kat said but suddenly jumped at the opportunity of buying a cow. Maybe her dream this morning wasn't just a romance novel gone wrong! She needed to buy a cow! Quickly she picked up the pace, turning the corner to rush towards Yodel Farm.

She had made it to the farm in no time flat, she stopping once she saw the cows outside grazing. She seemed to squeal to herself, hopping up and down in excitement. She could get the milk and give it to the doctor! All would be well again! With a look that a kid in a candy store would have she rushed up to the cows, looking them over.

"Wow! You're cute!" She said with a smile as she looked at one of the cows. It was a normal patterned black and white cow, but on it's forehead was a black patch of fur which looked like a star. It was decided! She was going to buy this one and name it Star! With even more excitement she rushed to the store, throwing the door open with a smile.

"MISTER! I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A COW!" She exclaimed loudly, causing the old man and little girl to jump at her arrival. Kat laughed as she marched up to the counter, taking out a bag of money and dumping it on the table top.

"I'll take the one with the black star on it's head!" She smiled. The man known as Barley looked down at the money, adjusting his glasses on his face before he looked up at her, shaking his head.

"You don't have enough to buy a cow."

"What?"

"Cows cost 5000 each, you only have 1450." Barley gave her an apologetic look as he pushed the money back in her direction. Kat stood there, stunned at the price of just one cow before she suddenly threw her arms up in the air, yelling as she grabbed her hair.

"AHHH! WHERE AM I GONNA GET 5000 IN ONE DAY!" She fell over, whining as the background behind her turned dark and a light wind blew pity leaves over her.

"I'm sorry." Barley walked out from behind the counter, offering her a hand up. "It might take a while but you'll get the money for a cow sooner then you think."

"At this rate I'll never get milk for the doctor's apology present." Kat whined. Barley could see the tears welling up in the girl's eyes, and with a look of sympathy he placed a hand on her shoulder.

"I'll tell you what, I'll give you some milk to give to the doctor, but in return..." Barley looked over his shoulder at May. "You have to play with my granddaughter May tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" She said with a small blink. Tomorrow was just another day of work, how was she gonna hang out with a little kid all day? She had no other choice, she needed to agree to get the milk. Kat nodded, smiling a little more as she looked to May sitting at the table looking back at her. "Of course she can hang out with me, I would love to have her over."

"That's great! I can tell you're a wonderful person." Barley smiled, then began to walk to the door. "Wait here while I go get the milk."

Kat watched as the old man walked out of the house, then her attention turned to May. She couldn't help but smile as she walked to the little girl, taking a seat at the table across from her. She always had a soft spot for children, someday she hoped to have a child of her own.

"Hey there May, my name is Kat. I hope you're ready to have a fun day tomorrow!" Kat said to May. May eyed her slightly before smiling, looking away with a small blush formed on her cheeks.

"Hi." That was the only thing she said. Kat cocked her head to the side, blinking a little before she closed her eyes in a happy look.

"No need to worry, we'll get the introductions out tomorrow, huh?" She said, and not long after the door opened, Barley coming back in with a bottle of milk.

"This should do it." He spoke with a smile as he handed the bottle over to her. "Farm fresh milk, just what the doctor ordered."

"Thanks very much Mister... Uh..." Kat stumbled with her words.

"Barley, my name is Barley." Barley held his hand out. She looked to his hand, then took it as she shook it firmly.

"Right, Barley. Thank you very much." She said her last good-byes before heading out the door, waving to May before she left. Now that she had milk it was time to head to the doctor's office to give him the milk.

After a little walking Kat stood in front of the clinic, looking at the door as she gave a small gulp. She was starting to feel nervous for some reason, questions starting to pop up in her head. What if he was mad at her? Would he even accept her gift to him after getting hit in the face with a side table? She looked to the sky now as it was getting dark, she was going to have to do this fast. Without more thought she slowly opened the clinic doors, walking in as they shut behind her.

"Doctor?" She spoke softly, looking around the clinic. There the doctor was sitting at his desk with a bloody bandage around his head. Kat gulped hard as she slowly began to walk towards him.

"Doctor ... I'm sorry about earlier, I really am. I hope you can forgive me for it ... I got you some milk fresh from the cow. I hope you like it." She said as she reluctantly made her way up to his desk and held out the milk. The doctor looked to the bottle, but then pushed her arm to the side to see her face.

"I'm glad to see you're feeling better Kat." He said. Kat blinked slightly before a blush formed over her face. He wasn't mad at her! She could feel her heart rise up in her chest just from the warm expression he gave her.

"O-Oh yes, that medicine did wonders." She stuttered a little, the doctor taking the bottle of milk from her and setting it on his desk. He stood up, walking around the desk before placing his hands on her shoulders.

"It's getting late, so you should head back to your farm now. And thank you for the milk, more people should drink milk, it full of calcium which is good for your bones." He began to escort her to the door, opening it for her but before she left she had turned, looking to him with an expression of concern.

"Are you ... okay?" She asked. The doctor just smiled, nodding a little. Kat smiled a little more and with that left the clinic, the door shutting behind her. At last she had finally done something right for a change.

"This is great!" She said with glee to herself. She couldn't help but feel giddy about at least making the doctor somewhat happier. With this new feeling her heart felt like it was on wings, and in result she couldn't help but rush home like she was riding the winds.

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By the time Kat had got home it was already dark. The front light from her house shined like a beacon through the night, and the light attracted moths which fluttered in a dance around it. She sighed lightly as she opened the door to her home, being greeted by Ken-ken who barked happily at her arrival. She smiled, leaning down to pat the puppy on the head, but something caught her eye as she looked in towards the dresser.

"What's that?" She spoke, shutting the door behind her and walking to the brown package on the ground. She blinked, picking it up before walking to the table and setting it on the table top.

"Oh ... this must be the doctor's. He must have dropped it when I hit him in the face." She sighed, looking it over before she noticed something in the string. Kat took the piece of paper from the package, looking it over like she had done the package, but suddenly she felt her heart skip a beat as she ready the small letter written on it.

Dear Kat,

In this package is your laundry from yesterday. I know you were sick so I took it upon myself to do some of your chores for you. I hope you didn't mind. Also there's some money within theclothes for you. You just moved here so money can be tight at the moment. I hope to see you around, stop by anytime!

From your new neighbor

Kat stared down at the piece of paper, a small sweatdrop forming as she slowly took her eyes away from the letter and to the package in front of her. In an instant she tore away at the wrapping, tossing her clothes away till she looked at the money bag in the bottom of the package. She slowly took it in her hands, opening the bag before she gasped and dropped it, jumping back from it as she pointed at it.

"HOMIGAWD! 3000 GOLD?"