Joe rides out to a cave that he and Adam had found a few months ago when they went camping. It was Joe's favorite secret hiding place mostly because he shared the secret with Adam.

Joe's P.O.V

I bet Adam isn't looking for me by now he's probably enjoying the peace and quiet without me.

I can't imagine what Pa and Hoss must be going through. They're probably worrying sick about me. I hope Pa isn't mad about me leaving after all its Adam's fault.

I wonder if Adam is worrying about me probably not since he doesn't want me around anymore.

I do miss Pa and Hoss but I'm not going back not until Adam leaves. It's probably better for Pa that I'm not there at least he doesn't have to listen to us arguing anymore. I wonder what Adam's doing right now.

Adam's P.O.V

What is that kid? Doesn't he know how worry we are. Why does he think that I don't love him anymore? Of course I love him he's my baby brother.

I can't believe he doesn't know that. I told him all the time that I love him. I know I haven't said it in a while maybe I should have then maybe he wouldn't have ran away. This is my entire fault.

I'll never be able to forgive myself if something happens to him. I know I really screwed up I just hope that I have a chance to fix this.

I wonder where he could have gone there aren't many places for him to hide on the Ponderosa that is if he's anywhere on the ranch.

I can't believe I let this happen. I should have talked to him sooner.

I must be a horrible older brother to let this happen to my baby brother. Maybe Joe is right maybe he doesn't need me to be his older brother.

I'm glad he has Hoss though. At least Hoss can take care of him better than I can.

I wish I knew where he is it's gonna be dark soon and I can't imagine him being out there somewhere in the dark. Joe hates the dark.

Just then Adam remembered he and Joe went camping a few months before and that they had found a cave. He remembered how excited Joe was and how they decided to make it their secret place.

I wonder if Joe had gone to the cave. If he would go anywhere he would go there. It can't hurt to check.

Adam gallops away hoping and praying that Joe was at the cave.