Alameda and Wilson arrived at their house, on the door there was a note. "Look at this." said Slim as he picked up the note. "What does it say?" Wilson asked. "Shut up and listen. It says : Boys we are out in another town far from Chugwater. The door is locked, but the key is under the mat. You have chores to do, make sure they're done before we get back. Especially you Wilson. The chores list is on the table." said Slim. "Dang, we always have to work every day." complained Wilson. "You work for a job ya know and you don't work at all." corrected Slim. "I wouldn't want a job, I'd just relax and goof- off." said Wilson. "Of course you would." said Slim as he picked up the key from under the mat and unlocked the door, opening it. They walked inside the house, finding the chores list on the table. Slim picked it up, reading the list to himself. "I'm going to feed the animals. You should come too." said Slim. "No thanks I'll watch ya." said Wilson. Slim left the household, rolling his eyes in annoyance. Wilson went to his room and started to play his banjo. He watched his brother do chores through a window.

Hours had passed. Their parents had just arrived, disappointed to find Wilson in his room. "Lazy as ever aren't ya?" said his stepmother. Wilson didn't care. "One day, you'll be on your own with no job! All alone while you waste away on the streets!" his stepmother scolded. Wilson didn't listen, he continued playinghis banjo.

The night came and left, the sun was almost a little over the hills with the stars still in the sky. Alameda and Wilson were asleep in their beds.Then a slash of cold water hit their faces. "What the-?!" Slim awoke to find his stepfather glaring at him. "What was that for?!" yelled Slim. "Don't ya yell at me boy! Thanks to your idiot and lazy brother, the both of you are to work all day. Starting right now!" the stepfather yelled. Slim looked at Wilson annoyed. "S-sorry S-s-slim." Wilson studdered shaking from the cold water. The boys got dressed and were pushed out the door. It was cold and still a little dark. "This is dumb." said Wilson. "Quit your blubbering and come on. We have work to do." said Slim as he dragged Wilson to the barn. There was stall after stall. Inside each of them were cows. "Alright, all we have to do is feed them." explained Slim. "Sounds harder than a rock." complained Wilson. "You know, not everything is hard to do. Why are you so darn lazy all the time?" asked Slim. Wilson was silent for a moment. "Let's just get this over with." he said.

Slim opened a bag of grain and poured it into 2 pails. He handed one of the pails to Wilson. Slim took his pail and poured the grain into a trough. Wilson watched him confused. "Your turn." said Slim. Wilson was nervous. "Ok I'll tell ya." said Wilson. "Tell me what?" asked Slim. "Why I choose to be a no good slacker." replied Wilson. "It's because of dad." Wilson began. "Dad? What does this have to do with dad? I barely know him." said Slim confused and worried. "I know you don't know him that well, but I'm glad ya do. Ya see he always neglected me. I was left alone with not a soul to take care of me. I didn't go to school, he did teach me somethings, but it wasn't like how to read or do math." explained Wilson. "But how do you know how to play that instrument of yours?" asked Slim. "I got that banjo for my birthday, it was the first gift he ever gave me. When he would go to the Saloon and gamble, I learned from the musicians. They didn't mind teaching me. Those were the only times I was with him, and not in a dark house." Wilson explained. "I'm turely sorry Wilson." said Slim. "That's not all, I never really learned how to take care of myself or learn how to do anything." Wilson was ashamed of himself. Slim felt mixed emotions of anger and sorrow. He wasn't mad at Wilson, but his father. "It's not your fault. And it's not too late." said Slim. "What do ya mean?" asked Wilson. "You can learn how to take care of animals, like the cows." "How?" asked Wilson. "Pick up your pail." said Slim. Wilson picked up the pail of grain. "Now walk over to one of the cows." Wilson did just that. "Now what?" he asked. "Pour the grain into the trough." said Slim pointing to the trough. Wilson poured the grain into the trough. The cow started to eat. "That was easier than expected." said Wilson with a smile. The cow licked Wilson's face. Wilson then felt a flash of a new emotion, it was like he had a new interest."I think she likes you." said Slim. "Are ya gonna marry her instead of your girlfriend." Slim joked, laughing hard. Wilson rolled his eyes, but Slim couldn't tell because of Wilson's hair was in his face. "Ok, I'm done. Let's get back to work." said Slim.

Him and Wilson fed all the cattle until the glow from the sun peeked from the hills. "What's next?" asked Wilson. "Later after the cows finish their early breakfast, we lead them into the pastures. In the mean time we have to feed the chickens and collect the eggs." explained Slim. "Then we're done?" asked Wilson. "Unfortunately no, after the cows spend their time in the pastures. We have to round them up, and milk them. Only the heifers. I don't know about bulls. Dad usually takes care of them." explained Slim. "Y'all do this every morning?!" asked Wilson amazed. "Yep, but sometimes. I get a break when I work hard." replied Slim.

They walked to the chicken coop, outside of the coop was bags of corn and baskets. Slim opened the door, then the chickens walked out. "See those bags over there? This is like feeding the cows but different, just spread the corn on the ground and they'll eat it. Ya got that?" asked Slim. "Yep." replied Wilson. Wilson opened the bag and spread the corn on the ground. The chickens pecked the ground as the corn fell from Wilson's hand. Slim took one of the baskets and went in the chicken coop. Wilson did the same, following him inside. They picked up the eggs from the nests one by one. Wilson picked up an egg and it started to crack. "Ah! I think I broke it!" Wilson shouted. "No ya didn't dummy, look!" said Slim pointing to the egg. The egg cracked again, while noises were heard from it. Then a chick appeared right before their eyes. "Congratulations, you hatched an egg." said Slim sarcastically. Wilson immediately fell in love. "I want to name rooster!" said Wilson with excitement. He put the chick on the ground to join the others. "I think I'm now an animal lover." said Wilson gleefully. "At least your not a lazy bum." said Slim. "Oh ha ha." said Wilson sarcastically.

Once the baskets were overflowing with eggs, Alameda and Wilson took them inside the house and placed the baskets on the table. "Would ya look at this, my boys working together." said their mother. "Thanks mom." Slim replied. "I was wondering when you two would bring in the eggs, I was about to make breakfast. Y'all deserve it." "Thanks mom." they both replied happily. After a while, it was now 7:23 am. Breakfast was now served. There was pancakes, eggs, orange juice and bacon.

After they ate, they were free to spend their time doing whatever they liked. "Say mom, where's dad?" Slim asked. "Out to see someone, maybe a friend." she replied. "We'll be in town." said Wilson. "Wait I almost forgot." said their mother as she took out a piece of paper. "I need the both of you to buy whatever is on this here list. Your stepfather requested it, I don't know what he needs, but it sounds important." she handed the paper to Slim, knowing he was the responsible one. "Y'all have exactly 2 hours, and don't you even think about goofing off." she added in a strict tone. Wilson heard those words echoing through his mind. "We'll be back soon." said Slim. Their mother pushed them out the door eagerly. Alameda and Wilson walked out of the front gates of the farm. "First we need to withdrawal money from the bank." said Slim as he looked at the list. "I'm not sure if the bank is open yet." he added. "And I not sure if we really get a break from working." said Wilson. "Calm down it will be quick." said Slim.

Minutes later they arrived in Chugwater. There wasn't much people and the streets weren't busy. "The bank is over there, come on." said Slim. Wilson walked with Slim, until something caught his eye. A familiar young lady in a blue dress walked in a book store. Wilson immediately followed her when Slim wasn't looking. He was curious to find Lily shopping this early. In the store she was looking at books of all kinds. "Howdy Lily." greeted Wilson with a smile. "Wilson? Hello." Lily greeted back. "May I ask what brings you to this book store?" Lily asked curiously. "Me and my brother have some stuff to do, I saw ya in this here book store. So... I thought I say hi." Wilson said blushing. Lily smiled. "That's mighty sweet of you." she said blushing. They talked for a while.

Outside.

Alameda walked out of the bank, just realizing that Wilson was gone. He looked around, until he found Wilson talking to Lily. Slim was not happy. Wilson and Lily walked out of the store together, Wilson was holding books for Lily. Then Wilson found Slim staring right at him with his arms crossed and looking very unhappy. "Hold on a moment please, it seems my brother would like a word with me. It will be quick, here's your books." said Wilson as he handed Lily's books back to her. "Explain!" yelled Slim. "Ya see I was with ya until I saw Li-" Wilson was interrupted. "We don't have much time ya know!" said Slim in a worried and rushed tone. "I know! Listen, just let have some time to myself." said Wilson. Slim thought for a moment. "I cain't keep a lady waiting ya know." added Wilson. "Fine." said Slim. Wilson rejoined Lily. The two explored together through the town like a happy couple. While Slim took the money to buy whatever was on the list.

Hello everyone sorry for the long wait. I've been busy. Like working these chapters for my stories. It's hard to think of ideas you know. If you're a fast reader like me and you write a story that seems very long, then you read it. Realizing that it didn't take you long to read and you think it's very short when you edit it. You know how I am with having too short and too long chapters. Is it JUST me? And I have deviantART now. Under the name of Ironicallyforu. It's spelled that way so no need to worry. You may check that out. I won't keep you long because you read a long story ( seriously is it just me thinking that). Goodbye hope you enjoyed.