Questioning

Ben and the boys walk up to Amelia's room. Ben pokes his head through the open door.

"Hi darling there are some people who would like to see you" said Ben. "I would love to see my brothers" said Amelia eagerly.

The boys and Ben walk in and over to her. "We heard the god news sweetheart" said Joe happily as he walks over to her and kisses the temple of her head.

"I knew you could do it shortcake" said Adam full of pride. "We're so proud of ya pumpkin" added Hoss beaming with pride.

Hopsing walks in. "Miter Cartwright sheriff want to talk to you". "Thank you Hopsing" said Ben turning to his daughter.

"I'll be right back Amelia" assured Ben before walking out of the room with Hopsing. He walks down the stairs. He sees Roy Coffee sitting on the settee.

"Hello Roy" said Ben walking over to his dear friend and shakes his hand. Roy gets up "Ben I would've come sooner when Little Joe found her but the Doc said that she was in a lot of pain from her injury".

"It's alright Roy I appreciate you not pressuring Amelia to talk about the kidnapping" said Ben. "How is Amelia?" asked Roy.

"Paul said that she's gonna be fine" said Ben relieved. "What brings you on the Ponderosa?" he asked curiously.

"I wanted to talk to Amelia about the men who kidnapped her" said Roy. "I don't know if she's up to talking about it yet Roy but we can ask her" said Ben. They walk upstairs to Amelia's room.

They walk in and over to the back of her bed while her brothers sat around her protectively. "Amelia how are ya?" asked Roy cheerfully.

"I'm doing fine sheriff" said Amelia nervously thinking about why the sheriff came to see her. She had a hunch that he was there to ask her questions about the kidnapping. Amelia prepares herself to answer the questions.

"You came here to ask me about my kidnapping?" asked Amelia. "That is if you are up to it" said Roy cautious about Amelia's recovery.

"Ask me anything that you need to" assured Amelia. Ben looks at her surprised. "Amelia are you sure you're up to it?" asked Ben.

"Don't worry Pa she's a strong girl" said Hoss as he looks down at her and gives her a wink.

"Can you tell me anything that you can remember about the day you were kidnapped?" asked Roy.

Amelia ponders for a moment trying to recall the events that happen on that day. It becomes very vivid in her head.

"I remember riding home from school on the main road" said Amelia. "I saw a man on the side of the road. He looked like he was hurt".

"Can you describe the man for me?" asked Roy slowly. "I didn't get a good look at him" said Amelia. "That alright... you're doing just fine" assured Roy. "What happen next?"

"I was about to climb off my horse when I heard a gun go off and the next thing I knew I was on the ground" said Amelia. "Then what happen?" asked Roy. "All I remember was being in a room of a cabin. My hands were tied to a chair and I had a bullet wound on my leg" said Amelia.

"Did you ever see who the kidnappers were?" asked Roy. "I saw them and I recognized them but I don't know who they were" said Amelia. She looks up at Roy. "Thanks Amelia" said Roy appreciatively.

"I hope it helps" said Amelia hopingly but unconvinced that it did. "Take care and don't drive your father and brothers crazy" said Roy. "I'll walk you out Roy" said Ben as he and Roy walk out of the room.

The boys look at their sister proudly. "We're really proud of you baby sister" said Hoss. "You think it's enough for Roy to get them?" asked Amelia uncertainly.

"It might be but I don't want you to worry about Roy getting those men. You know he's gonna do everything he can to get them" persuaded Adam.

"Alright Adam" said Amelia convinced. She knew that Adam would never lie to her. "Why don't you get some rest? We'll come and see ya later" said Little Joe.

Amelia smiles as she looks at her brothers. She was feeling very thankful that she had them. They weren't just brothers to her they were her best friends. The three people she could rely on for anything in the world.

"Thanks for everything boys. I can't tell you how much you three mean to me but I do love you three so much. As much as any sister could love her brother and I'm lucky enough to have three of them" said Amelia.

"We love you too" said Hoss. "Just as much as you love us" added Adam. The boys each hugged and kiss their sister before walking out of the room.