Lily was in town as usual, wearing a yellow dress. She immediately saw the boys at a stand. She ran up to them, "Wilson, where have you been? I've haven't seen you in so long! Is everything alright?" said Lily worried. Alameda and Wilson were happy to see her. Slim explained everything that happened. Lily heard every word, she thought that two hard-working men shouldn't be pushed so hard. Wilson thought of the craziest thing, "Lily meet me at our usual spot tonight, I can explain later. Did I ever tell ya that there dress looks cute on ya?" said Wilson. Lily blushed and Slim rolled his eyes, "Hate to break up your dating arrangements, but our stepfather is coming back!" said Slim. Lily hugged them goodbye and left.

Their stepfather walked out of the saloon and told the boys to pack up. Alameda and Wilson packed the chuckwagon and they went home. When they arrived, Wilson went to check on his chick. It had grown some adult feathers. "Ya know Rooster, I think you and me are a good pair." said Wilson.

Later, Slim and Wilson did there farming chores. Rooster followed Wilson wherever he went. Slim thought it was too childish for his almost grown-up brother to be playing with animals. But, he was glad that their mother neither their stepfather to know about Wilson having a chicken for a friend. When the boys and Rooster were in the fields harvesting crops. The stepfather walked in the barn, putting a rope around a bull's neck. He then pulled the rope harshly. The bull refused to move. The stepfather pulled the rope again the same way as before. The bull only moved a little. The stepfather dragged the animal into the shack, even though it didn't cooperate. Slim and Wilson didn't notice it. When the bull was in the shack, a loud cry came from the shack. It was loud enough for the boys to hear it. Wilson stopped what he was doing, "What was that?" he asked. Slim knew what happened, "I don't know, let's just continue harvesting." he said. Wilson did just that, but was curious about the loud sound.

The day ended, Rooster was in the chicken coop with the other chickens, the boys once again didn't get much to eat and were sent to bed. Wilson waited for everyone in the house to be asleep, or so he thought. Wilson got out of his bed and put on nice clothes. "Where do ya think you're going?" Wilson turned around, finding Slim fully awake. "Lily is waiting for me." Wilson replied. "And you expect me to cover for you?" Slim asked. Wilson thought for a moment, "No. I'll come back before anyone wakes up. See ya later, partner!" said Wilson as he climbed out of the window. Slim watched him leave and went back to sleep.

Wilson rushed to the gates, then remembering the shack. He couldn't help but go inside. Wilson opened the door, finding a bull resting on the ground, tied up, on it's hip there was an odd mark. Wilson examined it closely, the marking looked like it burned the animal's skin. Wilson looked around the shack finding the supplies, a wip, a branding iron, a gun, and an axe that looked like it was stained in blood. Wilson was shaking. He untied the bull and walked out of the shack. The bull was already following Wilson out of the farm.

Wilson and the bull traveled to the field to meet Lily. She was already there when they arrived. Lily hugged Wilson, then she realized the animal, "Wilson, what is that thing doing here?" she asked in bewilderment. Wilson explained to her, "Oh my! What should we do?" Lily asked. "I think we should give it to someone." Wilson replied. "But now, let's enjoy this time to ourselves." he said. The two sat underneath the tree talking while the bull grazed in the field. Wilson and Lily was getting to know each other better. "I always wondered why ya wear so many dresses." said Wilson. "I like many colors such as red, blue, yellow and sometimes green. There is one color that is my favorite and that's pink." Lily explained. "So why 'Lily' " Wilson asked. "My name?" Lily said questioning him. "Yep!" said Wilson. "When I was born, my mother wanted me to be a real lady. Even though my last name is flower, I was named after the firsted bloomed lily in our front yard." Lily explained. "Was your mother named 'Rose' and your father 'Ivan' for ivy?" Wilson joked. Lily laughed.

Wilson had to leave, he told Lily goodbye. "What about the animal?" Lily asked. "I'm sure it would be ok in the field." said Wilson as he went home. Wilson opened the window into his room and went to sleep.

Morning came. The boys woke up. They went into the living room, then they noticed suitcases with there names on them. "What have we here?" said Slim. "Maybe we're going on vacation or moving." said Wilson. "Think again idiot boy." said an unpleasant voice. They turned around finding their stepfather and stepmother. "What's all this?" Wilson asked. "We're kicking y'all out!" their mother yelled. "Why?!" asked Slim. "Let's just say someone went into the shack and took my cow! If I didn't know better, I believe Wilson had something to do with it!" their stepfather yelled. Slim looked at Wilson furiously. "Maybe I'm just too much of an animal lover?" said Wilson. Their mother had enough, "That's it! Get out of here!" she yelled. Wilson and Slim took their belongings and walked out of the house. Rooster was up this morning and saw Wilson leaving. He followed Wilson out of the farm.

They had nowhere to go. "Now what?" asked Wilson. Slim thought of an idea, "Remember when I said I was looking for a job?" asked Slim. "Yeah." replied Wilson. Slim continued, "Maybe I can get a job at a ranch and make good money for the both of us. When the time comes we can go our separate ways." he explained. "That's not a bad idea! But, where are we going to live?" Wilson asked. Slim thought again, "We can buy a house for an affordable price. Then we can start our own farm for now." said Slim. "What are we waiting for? Let's go!" said Wilson.

The boys arrived in town. Slim looked at HELP WANTED posters all over town. Wilson played his banjo for money and Rooster danced with him. After that, Slim announced that he got the job. Now was the time to go off in the countryside to look for houses. "While you were job hunting, I have made some money by playing music. Rooster helped too." said Wilson. "Thanks partner, that gives us a head start." said Slim. "Say, when do ya start that job of yours?" Wilson asked. "In a few days." Slim replied.

Now.

"Dang Uncle Slim, I didn't know you and Dad got kicked out of your own house." said Gil. "Yes, it took us by surprise. Anyway boys, let me check your temperature." said Slim. He checked the boys temperature. "It seems your fevers have gone down a bit. Once your cold is over we can finally get back to business." said Slim. "Uncle Slim, can ya tell us more about the story?" asked Phil. "Alright." said Slim with a sigh. He continued, "We bought ourselves a cheap farm. I went to work at my ranch job to pay for the rent." he explained. "Uncle Slim, what happened to the cow?" asked Bill. "Oh yes, your father kept it for a pet. Being an animal lover and all." replied Slim.

"Did dad ever visit mom?" asked Bill. "Yes, he did many times. They would go out to the saloon and dance. As for me my boss wasn't paying me as much." Slim continued.

In the story.

After 2 months of working for the ranch, Alameda came home from work upset. He angrily mumbled when he came into the house. "What happened?" Wilson asked. "Those ranch owners fired me!" yelled Slim. "What for?" asked Wilson shocked. "They said the way I rope cattle is childish and makes no sense!" Slim explained in anger. "I don't why they would do that, but you're the best cattle rustler I've met!" said Wilson. "They just cain't appreciate my talents!" said Slim. "Now we cain't pay the rent!" he added. Wilson thought for a moment, then he had an idea. "Maybe I can play music at the saloon in town?." Wilson suggested. Slim looked at him for a moment, "That's not a bad idea! In the mean time, I can find a new job." said Slim.

Wilson went to the saloon and he was hired. He played his banjo 3 times a week. Until Slim found a new job. They worked at their separate jobs and were able to take care of the animals, like Rooster and the bull and pay the rent.

Hello everyone, for those of you that are reading the story and like it thanks! If you were reading the previous chapters sorry if the romance ruins it. I'm so distracted writing and trying to finish this story. It's for a good reason, so I can focus more on The Lucky one. Then my after that, there will be more stories to come. Hope you enjoyed. Goodbye.