After Sandy and her father reentered the tent she went to a corner far for the rest of the family and took a seat seemingly upset. Dean, her father, walked towards his wife and held his hand out to her encouraging her to take it so he could help her up. "Let's leave these kids alone while we go out and enjoy da fire fer a spell more." His wife smiled shyly in response as she took his hand and then stood up. The two older adults made their way out of the tent holding onto one another lovingly.

Randy looked at Sandy more than aware of her upset mood. It ate at him that he was the cause of her current turmoil. He gripped his hands together nervously as he looked over at her as she made sure not to look even casually in his direction.

"I didn't mean ta make ya sore." Randy finally spoke as he still watched her avoiding watching him.

Sandy shook her head in disbelief still looking at the wall of the tent. "I can't believe ya'd…" She sighed heavy before looking down at her crossed legs on the floor as she clenched her fists.

"Come on Sandy…" Randy begged as he started to crawl towards her. "I did this more fer you than me. I mean if much more time goes by pa will marry ya off ta just about anyone. At least ya know I'll treat ya good, and be both know who'd really be da boss." He took a seat in front of her as he pulled up her chin so she could see him smile apologetically. "I just wanna keep ya safe."

"Oh?" Sandy questioned while pulled back from her brother's touch. "So, If I agree will you agree ta no… funny business?" She pushed, but not shocked to see her brother's smile drop off his face.

"Sandy… we'd have ta consummate things, and we'd be expected to provide ma, and pa, with grandbabies." Randy sheepishly responded to his sister's demands.

"I can't." Sandy looked at her brother now with disgust. "I don't know how ya can even entertain the idea."

"Because I love ya, and I want ya to be safe!" Randy now shouted back at his sister with strong emotion. "At least if yer with me I know ya ain't being beat and raped daily. I'd do good by ya sis, and ya know it! I'd do anything fer ya!" Randy grabbed onto both of his sister's hands and squeezed tightly causing her to look him back in the face still somewhat upset.

"I love ya too, Randy. But…" She lightly squeezed his hands back as she now looked at him depressed. "I don't think I could do what yer asking."

"Hey!" He smiled at her in an attempt to reassure her. "We still got a year, but if we do end up tagether… I am fully willing ta let ya call da shots. On everything!" He stressed his last few words to show his submission to her.

She pulled out of her brother grip and nodded her head in a tired approval. She couldn't bear to think about this any longer. She crawled to her padded bed and covered herself still fully clothed as her brother made his way to his bedding as well. An hour later the elder Cheeks made their way back to the tent, seemingly a tad drunk. The married couple fell into their own bed quickly. Almost as soon as they hit the fabric below them, they started moaning and breathing heavily.

This way nothing new as the family had always lived in a small house without separate rooms. Hearing their parents make love was normal to both of their children. Only tonight their sexual expression to one another bothered Sandy deeply. She couldn't… she refused to be forced into it… After a few more hours of tossing and turning she finally stood up and made her way out of the tent to get some fresh air. Her family seemed to be fully asleep, as no one stirred as she made her way to freedom. Sandy didn't even bother putting on her boots and just enjoyed the feeling of the cool grass on her bare feet and she continued to walk towards the woods surrounding the property.

Just as she entered the wood and leaned against a tree, she tensed up at the sound of someone approaching behind her. She was ready to attack, but having fully heard the voice shouting out at her she went slack once again. This was the first time she'd heard his voice but she had no doubt about who was pestering her at the moment.

"What the hell are you doing out here?!" The black hedgehog question as he walked up behind her. His body showing an angry stance as his hand fell onto the hilt of one of his guns due to the excess of moonlight.

"I needed some air." Sandy replied showing her annoyance with his presences before turning away from him and taking a seat so she could lean against the tree.

"Workers aren't allowed to wander the property after night fall, and I'm pretty sure your tent has plenty of air waiting for you once you return, so get." The hedgehog motioned for her to move back towards the encampment.

Sandy looked at her family tent and then back at him. All the anger she had been holding onto all night long finally seeping out and moving freely under her skin. "No." She spoke sternly before standing back up and walking deeper into the forest.

"Fucking Hell!" Shadow grinded his teeth as he followed her. His temper ran out quickly as he went to grip one of her arms to restrain her. To his surprise, just as he touched her arm, she moved her body around to pull out of his grasp and then landed a few blows on him. One in his gut and the other two on his face. He was surprised with the last strike as she jumped into him and kicked off his chest knocking the wind out of him. He fell back and struggled for a minute to regain his breath. All the time hearing her continue to just walk on away from in him in a usual manor as if she were trying to torment him more.