Ah, the first Mystery Guest shows up! Hmm... Now, guess who they are...

Easily confused with Molly... (Well, by me, at least)

Looks a bit like Sarah.

Had a spouse who looked like James.

I don't own LK. Period. That's it. Yeah.

Enjoy the chapter...

A rooster crowing awakens me. I open my eyes to greet a woman, who is glaring at me darkly. I blink, feeling something warm moving in my arms. It nuzzles my chest, making me feel uncomfortable. I look down; hoping what I'm wrapped up in isn't Sarah. Unfortunately, it is. This is such a strange feeling to have again.

"Sarah! Sarah! Wake up!" I hiss.

Sarah slowly opens her eyes, panicking when she sees me. I realize with a flush that I'm still wrapped around her. I let go immediately. But Sarah seems to panic even more at the sight of the woman. I think that she looks familiar, and her red hair and blue eyes reminds me Sarah.

"Sarah?" She questions in awe.

Sarah nods, blushing. I scurry to get up. It looks like we'd better be leaving sooner than I'd hoped. A lot sooner.

"Molly?" Sarah exclaims in awe. "It's been so long."

Molly nods. Then it hits me. Who she is. Molly Corbin, a.k.a. Captain Molly. I'd better high tail it out of here now. She could shoot me. Molly turns to look at me, her piercing blue eyes seeming to stare right through me. I feel so uncomfortable under her gaze. She looks saddened as she turns back to Sarah.

"That it has, Sarah," Molly mumbles.

She turns to glare directly at me for a moment, pivoting to face Sarah again.

"Sarah, as good as it is to see you again, I would like an explanation. I mean, it is not every day that a woman awakens and journeys to her barn to check on things and ends up finding an old friend snuggled up with a boy in the straw," Molly scolds.

Sarah blushes, looking down.

"Look, Molly, I am sorry that James and I rested here, but we were both so tired last night..." Sarah says, trying to explain.

Molly rolls her eyes.

"Yes, Sarah, I'm sure you two were tired," Molly remarks sarcastically.

I wince at what she's insinuating. Sarah blushes.

"Molly, we're traveling to New York with many a mile left to go. We had ridden all day and all night. I promise you, nothing happened," Sarah reinforces.

Molly nods, believing Sarah.

"That still doesn't explain why you two were all cuddled up," Molly counters, crossing her arms over her chest.

Sarah glares at me and I blush. Molly turns to look at me.

"You know, James, you've been mysteriously silent for this," Molly prods.

I scratch the back of my head and look down, cheeks red.

"What she said. We only have this one blanket, and all the towns were miles away. Thanks for letting us stay here," I say nervously.

Molly smirks.

"Tell you what, James, I might be strong, but I have to work so hard just to get it all done. Could you help me with some of the more stressful work? I'll make you two breakfast," Molly offers.

I'm not too crazy about this idea. But, hey, at least there's food involved. And Sarah's glaring at me, so I'd better agree. I nod, Molly smiles, and Sarah gets up.

"What do you need me to do?" I ask quickly, wanting desperately to get out of here.

Molly looks around the barn.

"I've got a few things to do," Molly says, grinning.

I wince.

"What kind of things?" I question worriedly.

Molly smiles, picking a piece of hay from my hair mischievously.

"Nothing big, just a few chores that are a little too intense for me to do on my own. You know, heavy lifting and the like," Molly grins.

I sigh. At least I was getting breakfast.

- Loren ;

She's the next chapter's Mystery Guest too! Isn't that special? Anyways, uh, review...I hope...