What to Do?
After calming Amelia down from her emotional breakdown Ben walks down the stairs and over to his sons who were sitting at the table finishing eating their dinner.
Ben sits down at the head of the table between Hoss and Adam. He starts to make his plate while his sons watch him wonder why their father looked exhausted and worried.
Ben looks at his sons and takes a deep breath. "Is Amelia alright?" asked Adam worriedly. Ben shakes his head. "I'm afraid not"
He looks up at his sons. "She's been under a lot of stress lately and it took a toll on her" said Ben worriedly. "Is she gonna be alright?" asked Joe uncertainly.
"I hope so right now she's asleep" said Ben. The boys could tell that he was still worried about something. "Is there something else Pa?" asked Hoss.
"Roy said that there isn't enough proof to prove that Carter engineer the wagon accident. Amelia was really upset and went to the Courthouse" said Ben.
"You think she went to go see Judge Longworth?" asked Adam. Ben nods. "It's a possibility"
"I wonder why?" said Joe curiously. "That's what I intend to find out tomorrow" said Ben. He turns to Hoss and Adam. "Joe and I will go to town tomorrow and see why Amelia went to talk to the Judge and see if she talked to anyone else. I want you two to stay near the house" instructed Ben.
He looks at his three sons. "Just be careful when you're around her. I don't want her to be any more upset than she already is" said Ben. "Don't worry Pa we will" assured Adam.
"There's something else bothering me" said Ben. "What's that?" asked Joe. "She's blaming herself for the accident and the assault" said Ben.
Adam couldn't believe that Amelia is feeling guilt. He makes a mental note that once she wakes up they are gonna have a long talk.
The next day Ben leaves the house early with Joe. Adam walks into Amelia's room bringing her breakfast and found that she was still asleep.
Not wanting to wake her up Adam places the plate on Amelia's nightstand and quietly walks to the door when Amelia wakes up and sees him.
"Adam" said Amelia surprised. Adam turns to see that his sister was awake and walks over to her. "Sorry I didn't mean to wake you" said Adam. "That's alright" said Amelia.
Adam sits on the bed beside her. "Can we talk for a minute?" asked Adam. "Sure" said Amelia.
"I just want you to know that the accident wasn't your fault nor was the attack" assured Adam.
"I'm sorry for my breakdown last night I know I shouldn't have been that upset but I guess I was overwhelmed by stress and anger" said Amelia.
"I understand and I know how much stress you are under especially since Carter is back but you don't have to worry about anything. I'm here for you no matter what" supported Adam.
"Yesterday when I was in town I went to talk to the Judge and he told me that the reason why he gave Carter a lighter sentence was because he threatened him" said Amelia. "That figures" said Adam he then turns to Amelia. "Is that why you were upset?" asked Adam. Amelia nods her head. Adam takes her hand in his and brushes his thumb on it. "Don't worry everything is gonna be alright" said Adam comfortingly. Amelia looks at him and smiles. "I love you big brother". Adam smiles and says "I love you too baby sister". He leans over and kisses her on the forehead then pulls her into his arms and holds her.