Chapter Four

Disclaimer: I don't own CRAP! (Except the plot, whoop-de-do.) Damn, I wish I did! I was rereading my story, as well as the other stories, and I had the inspiration to write another chapter.

After Scarlett and her children arrived back home, they all got out and went inside to have lunch.

While they were eating, she asked her children, "Bonnie, Wade and Ella, how would you all like to help me redecorate the house?"

All of them nodded eagerly, and asked, "Oh Mother, really?"

Scarlett grinned, and exclaimed, "Of course, darlings! You can repaint your rooms in any color you like, and you could all have your own room! Would you all like that?"

They smiled widely, and Bonnie piped up, "Can I have my own room too, Mommy?"

Scarlett smiled fondly at her youngest daughter, and replied, "Of course you can, Bonnie, darling. You're a big girl now. But I don't think you should ride Mr. Butler so much anymore."

Bonnie asked, "But why, Mommy?"

Wade immediately chimed in, "Well Grandpa Gerald died while jumping a fence on his horse, didn't he, Mother?" Scarlett nodded; impressed that Wade could still remember that event.

Bonnie's eyes widened in fear, and she sniffed, "I didn't know Grandpa Gerald died on a horse! Why didn't anyone ever tell me?"

Ella shrugged, and said, "Well, it never really came up until now."

Bonnie whined, "Mommy, I'm scared! Can you come ride with me while I'm on Mr. Butler, please?"

Scarlett replied, "Finish your lunch, and then we'll see, okay darling?"

Bonnie nodded, and they all finished their lunch. Afterwards, Scarlett decided to take Bonnie up on her request, and changed into one of her dark green riding habits which matched her eyes quite well. She went to find her youngest and most beloved daughter, who got very excited to see her Mother dressed in her riding habit.

She exclaimed, "Oh Mommy, are you going riding with me?"

Scarlett smiled, and nodded, amused at Bonnie's enthusiasm, so like her own at the same age. After Scarlett had helped Bonnie get dressed, they went to the stables, and got their respective mounts ready, though Scarlett had to help Bonnie of course. Mother and daughter had a wonderful time riding, and they felt closer to each other when it was over. When they finished, and put their mounts back, Scarlett went upstairs with Bonnie to help her change, and then she changed, too.

What an afternoon she had had! She went on a wonderful ride with her youngest and favorite child, was able to see her dear friend Melly again and bonded with Wade and Ella, as well. Not only that, but they were going to all redecorate her too dark and dreary mansion, and make it warm and inviting. And Wade and Ella really seemed to warm up to her quite easily, despite her past behavior. She was glad that they were so forgiving, and appreciated it, as well. And Wade had told Bonnie about Pa! She was so grateful to him for that; now Bonnie didn't seem to want to ride much anymore. How he still remembered she had no idea, but she was thankful nonetheless.

(A/N: All right, I'm stopping here! Don't expect any more chapters unless I get inspired. Sorry. Please review! Sorry this is such a short chapter. Who knew writing long chapters was so difficult?)