Chapter 7

Amelia hearing someone opening the door wakes up and was stunned to see her father walking into the room. "How are you feeling?" asked Ben as he walks closer to her.

"Like I was trample by wild horses" said Amelia. "That's why they call it a hangover" said Ben. He sits down on a chair. Amelia gets up and walks over to her father and sits down on a chair across from him.

"I'm sorry Pa for drinking and getting drunk last night" said Amelia sincerely. "You young lady are very lucky that you brother found you when he did. I understand you are hurting but you can't simply drink it away. Your brothers and I will not tolerate a daughter of mine drinking in a Saloon or anywhere else" said Ben sternly.

He then smiles at her gently. "Why don't you freshen up and we'll go join the boys at the restaurant for breakfast" Amelia smiles "Ok Pa I'll be right down and I'll apologize to them. I really am sorry for what I did and for disgracing the family" she said ashamed.

Ben takes hold his daughter's hand. "Darling you did not disgrace the family. You just surprise us is all but you are a Cartwright and a big part of our lives. I can't say that I'm not disappointed but that doesn't mean that I don't love you any less nor forgive you"

"I know and I love you too" said Amelia. Both of them got up and shared a warm embrace. Ben walks out of the room and after Amelia had gotten ready they both walk out of the hotel and down the street to the restaurant.