A/N I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING! Parts of this chapter are taken from season 4 I DO NOT OWN THEM!

After searching and searching he finally found Kris. She had gone back to the ranch where she had first met Wildfire. Back when he was training to be a police horse.

"I figured I'd find you here." He said.

She looked up at him and smiled softly. "After camp Lagrange this is where I found myself. When I realized I had this passion for horses and riding them. I feel….I don't know….safe here."

"You should feel that way at RainTree. I'm sorry."

"I would have gone there but I didn't want your mother to call the cops on me for trespassing."

Matt sighed. "I'm sorry about what she said."

"Don't be. I know it wasn't all my fault. Him getting hurt just now, wasn't my fault. But his lacking in times was my fault. It's just something I'll have to live with."

"Kris…"

"Matt don't, when the time is right, I'll come back to RainTree but for now it's best if I just keep my distance."

Matt sighed. He knew deep down she was right but at the same time he hated it just the same. "Ok, but it doesn't change the fact that I still love you."

"I still love you too."

They shared and kiss and held each other. Nothing was going to break them up this time, not even Matt's mom.

A couple days went by and Kris went to see Wildfire every day, and spent almost the whole day there. Noah had been so impressed that he invited Kris to be his assistant. He also started to train Kris and teach her more and more about being a vet. Kris loved every second of it.

One morning Kris woke up to the sound of her cell phone ringing.

"Ello.." she mumbled as she answered the phone.

She heard the other person chuckle. "I had a feeling you'd still be sleeping."

"Matt…." She mumbled sleepily.

"Hey, Baby, how are you?"

"Tired, what's going on? What time is it?"

"A little past 6:30am. I just wanted to wake you and let you know my mom is going to be picking up Wildfire at noon so if you wanted to go see him before that you should go soon."

"He's going home already?"

"Yeah, Noah said it was safe to travel and we'd finish his physical work at home."

Kris sighed. "I won't be able to see him as much once he leaves will I?"

"You're allowed to come by RainTree whenever you want to see him. I won't kick you out."

"You won't, but your mom won't let me anywhere near Wildfire."

Matt sighed. "I can take him out for rides and meet you somewhere, Kris, it doesn't matter. I'll find a way for you to see Wildfire. I promise, but it is still a good idea to go see him before he leaves"

"I understand. Thanks for telling me."

"You're welcome. I've got to get going. There are others who want to go on a trail ride." Matt said.

"Back to Whiner Land?" she teased.

"Yeah, no kidding, oh by the way, I got a new whine to add to our list."

"What's that?"

"This was came from a 12 year old who I think had a crush on me."

"Uh-oh….what did she say?"

"Mattie," Matt whined mocking the girls voice. "How come you never take your shirt off? The other cowboys always had their shirts off when it was hot."

Kris burst into laughter. "That's my favorite so far.

"Glad you're not jealous."

"Why would I be jealous? She's 13 years old, you're 19. If anything happen between you two you'd go to jail."

Matt laughed. "True point, try telling that to the girl."

Kris laughed with him. "I'm good, I think I'll leave the heart breaking to you."

"Gee, way to make me feel better about it."

She giggled. "I'm sorry, I'm just teasing."

"I know, I am too. "

"Thanks for calling to tell me, I love you,."

"I love you too. Have fun with Wildfire."

They both hung up and Kris jumped into the shower quickly getting dressed and running out the door.

She arrived just as Dani arrived to open the place. Dani chuckled. "I'm not even surprised you're here."

Kris smiled. "Matt called me this morning, Mrs. Ritter is coming to take Wildfire home today so I wanted to get in some more time before she takes him."

"I'm not judging. Come on in."

Kris went inside and right over to Wildfire. Dani followed behind her. "You can change his bandage if you'd like."

"Sure, of course."

Dani got Kris the supplies and Kris got to work at rewrapping his leg. When she was finished she brushed him and led him around the paddock out back so he got stretch his legs. Time went by so fast she didn't even realize it was noon.

She had just brought him back into the stall.

"There you go, Buddy. I bet that feels better doesn't it?" She rubbed his back and smiled. "You're getting stronger every day. We will be riding in no time, I promise."

Wildfire looked to her and neighed nodding. Kris chuckled. "I promise, I'm always going to be here for you. I'm never going to leave you again."

"I'm going to hold you to that." A voice said.

She spun around and saw Matt standing there.

"I didn't know you were here." She said.

"I told you I'd be here by noon."

"Is it noon already?"

"Yep."

Kris sighed. "I didn't even realize."

Matt smiled softly. "I'm sorry, I gave you as much time as I could."

"It's ok, I'm ok. Thank you."

Noah, Jean, and Dani came walking in talking about Wildfire.

"How is he?" Dani asked.

"He's doing better than expected." Matt answered.

"It's all thanks to Kris. Wildfire wouldn't have survived this if it hadn't been for her." Noah said.

Kris smiled at that.

"Yeah, Well, Kris and Wildfire did always have a special connection, but I'm sure we can handle it from her." Jean said. "I hope you understand, Kris, we just want…"

"No, it's ok. I understand." She tried to sound brave but Matt could hear her voice cracking with ever word. "It's time for Wildfire to go home to RainTree."

"Can you pull the trailer around or should I?" Jean asked Matt.

"I can do it." Matt said.

Everyone turned to walk away. Kris rubbed Wildfire's nose. He blew a gentle raspberry and Kris giggled as it tickled her hand. "I love you too, Buddy. I promise I'll be around to visit soon."

She led him out of the barn and over to Jean. She handed her the leash and walked away. It broke her heart having to leave him but she didn't have a choice.

As Matt pulled up with the car they caught each other's eyes. Matt saw the tears threatening to fall. "I love you." He mouth.

She gave a fake smile. "I love you too."

His heart broke. He knew it killed her inside knowing Wildfire was going to a place she technically wasn't allowed at. Jean got in the car and put her seat belt on. She saw her son and Kris looking at each other. "Let's go." She said breaking his gaze.

Matt drove away and he heard Dani telling Kris that everything would be ok but she just answered that it wouldn't and it broke his heart. He checked back in his rearview mirror and saw Dani had left and the tears had slipped down Kris's cheeks as she tried to wipe them away. He sighed. He knew the second he got time he'd have to go make her feel better.

Later on that night, Kris was at her hotel thinking about Wildfire and trying to resist the urge to pick up the phone and call Matt to check on him.

"Ok, Kris, Wildfire is with Matt. He's fine. Matt is going to take good care of him." She told herself. "Stop worrying so much."

Just then there was a knock at the door. "Who is it?"

"A really hot guy." She heard Matt say.

She giggled. "Really? Well you should know I have a boyfriend." She moved to the door

"We don't have to tell him. If you open the door I promise you won't be disappointed."

Giggling to herself quietly, she opened the door having a small idea up her sleeve. She and Matt shared a smile before she frowned.

"Oh….you're wrong, I am disappointed." She teased.

"That's it!"

He pulled her into his arms pinning her arms to her chest and tickled her stomach. She laughed and squirmed in his arms.

"Stop it! I'm sorry!"

He chuckled and stopped. They both moved inside and Kris closed the door. They hugged and kissed.

"Thanks for coming, how is Wildfire?"

"Fine, I gave him a few carrots and I promised him you'd come back to see him soon."

"Is his leg ok?"

"Seems to be doing just fine."

"Good, thanks for taking care of him."

"Of course, plus I know if I don't I'd have to face the wrath of Kris Furillo and that is scary."

Kris giggled innocently. "Who me?"

"Yes you," he teasing poking her stomach. "Junior told me how you almost broke his arm when he first tried to kiss you, and I still remember Dani's face after you punched her and…."

"Ok ok!" she laughed. "I get it, I'm tough."

"Yes you are, but lucky for me, I know easily how to break you down."

She smiled. "Yeah, you're the only one."

"Plus, I know that just because you're tough doesn't mean you don't get hurt. You're very tough but you're also very easily hurt."

She smiled softly and nodded. "You know me so well."

They both went over to the bed and laid down cuddled together with Matt's arm wrapped around her. Matt kissed her head. "I also know that watching Mom and I drive away with Wildfire today really upset you."

"It…I was fine." She said quickly looking away from him.

"Yeah, I'll believe that when you can say it and look me in the eyes at the same time."

She sighed and looked to him and smiled softly, "I'm fine now. You're here and you've made me feel better."

"Good, then I get my job here is done. I'll be going now." `

"No you won't! You're staying right here, Mister."

"Yes, mommy." He teased.

She giggled and cuddled closer to him. "Will you stay all night?"

"Of course, but I've got to be up early for work."

"I understand. I just…I want you to stay tonight."

"I will" He kissed her head and they cuddled closer before closing their eyes and falling asleep.

The next morning Matt was up and out early, and back at RainTree by 8:00am. After dealing with three groups of people from the city and hearing complaints about not being able to text, 2 groups of teen girls who had crushes on him, and one kid who stepped in horse poop and threw a fit, Matt now found himself cleaning the poop off the boot with the hose.

"See, now that is fun." Junior said in a mock tone as he walked over.

"Hey," he smiled and put the boot down and turned off the water. "You don't want to taunt a man with a water hose man." He chuckled.

"Good point, so how's the dude ranch coming?"

"Well, we've got some families in from Chicago, kids are upset they can't text their friends. What's up with you?" he said in a fake cheery voice.

Junior chuckled. "Davis Industries is looking for one man to participate is a high priority assignment, with tons of pressure and absolutely no room for error."

"Physical dangers?" Matt asked.

"You negotiate a physical, physiological, and emotional mind field."

"Pay?"

"Zero."

"Zero? How could I pass that up?"

Both Matt and Junior laughed.

"What is it, Man?" Matt asked.

"My best man."

"Oh, Dude, it's about time you asked, I'd be honored."

They gave each other a man hug. "Thanks."

They pulled back.

"So…how is she? Where is she, I'm guessing she is still here because you're happy."

Matt chuckled. "Yes, she is still her. She's doing good. It's rough for her to be back when my mom and Pablo are still angry with her but she's hanging in there."

"Where is she living?"

"I'll only tell you, but you've got to keep it to yourself. I don't want Pablo or my mother to go and try to make her leave."

"Of course, I won't tell anyone, where is Kris?"

Just as Junior asked that Pablo was walking towards them and hid behind the barn but listened to what Matt said. He had been wondering what happen to Kris after Wildfire had been brought home.

"She's at a Live-In Hotel down the street."

"The really nice hotel with the weird name?" Junior asked.

"You mean 'Homie's Hotel'? Yes, that's the one."

Junior laughed. "Great place, but really bad name,"

Matt nodded. "Yeah, it's livable for now. But I promise, one day Kris is going to come back here. It's where she belongs."

"Yeah, you're right about that."

Pablo quickly moved and without being seen jumped into his car and raced to the hotel. He needed to speak with Kris, without Matt or anyone else around.

Kris was at her hotel room, reading some animal books. She had been helping Noah and Dani at the hospital and she wanted to brush up on her skills. Someone knocked at the door and she got up to the answer it. She was surprised to see Pablo standing on the other side.

"Pablo, what are you doing here?"

"I could ask you the same question. What is the point of you being here?"

"I came for Wildfire you, you know that."

"Yeah, but you're still here. I'm hoping you'll be on the next bus out of here, it leaves tomorrow. Do you need money?"

"No…I'm not leaving. I've got a job at Dani's clinic, Wildfire is healing, Matt is happy….I'm happy. For the first time in 6 months I'm actually happy. I'm not leaving here, Pablo, this is my home."

"The only home you've ever had was at RainTree with the Ritter's. RainTree is NOT your home anymore, you're not welcome there anymore. So just go back to wherever it is that you came from."

With that Pablo turned and walked away. Kris closed the door and turned around and leaned back against. Tears filled her eyes, Pablo had been like a father to her and now because of one stupid mistake he hated her. She wished more than anything she could go back in time. If she could she never would have agreed to do that stupid race. A few tears slipped down her cheeks. She tried to wipe them away but they didn't stop.

She walked over to the bed and face planted her pillow and soaked it with her tears. Why had she agreed to come back here? All it's done is make everyone angry.

A/N looks like Kris is starting to regret coming home? Will Matt come back in time to comfort her or will she sneak away without telling anyone? Leave me your thoughts in a review!

For updates, sneak peeks, and sometimes cool pictures FIND and LIKE me on facebook at "hopelessromanticgurl"