Since Rosie slept downstairs, near the kitchen, she had memorized Carter's schedule. One morning she decided to get up earlier than Carter and fix her a proper breakfast. Rosie quickly prepared bacon and eggs with a strong pot of coffee. She also made Carter some fresh biscuits.
Carter walked downstairs and was pleasantly surprised to find the feast that Rosie had prepared for her. "Rosie, you didn't have to do this. It's early," said Carter walking over to Rosie and hugging her tightly. She stared at Rosie's lips wanting to kiss her, but forced herself to pull back. She sat down and began eating happily.
"I know that you only drink coffee in the morning, Carter Mason and that is not healthy. You work very hard and need to eat properly," lectured Rosie as she sat down and watched Carter eat.
Carter finished quickly and stood up to head out for another hard day at work. "Why don't you bring Bella out to the barn later? I want to show her the little calf that was born yesterday," suggested Carter as she put on her hat.
Rosie stood up and kissed the corner of Carter's mouth. "Bella would love that. Have a good day," said Rosie as she went back to the room to sleep a little longer.
Rosie pulled on a nice yellow summer dress with sandals and dressed Bella in a yellow dress as well. She sat her down in her swing and gave her a rattle to play with. "We are going to have a picnic with your mommy," said Rosie happily as she prepared a picnic basket with sandwiches, pickles, chocolate cake and a thermos of ice cold lemonade. She placed Bella into her stroller and put the basket under the stroller to head out to the barn. Rosie noticed Carter in the corral on her black horse, Majesty. She looked absolutely stunning, so powerful. Rosie felt herself fall in love all over again.
Carter caught sight of Rosie and walked her horse over to the fence. She hopped off and patted its flank, telling it to go play. She wiped her hands on her faded blue jeans and took Bella in her arms. "Mommy's princess looks precious. Yes she does. Yes she does," said Carter as she gave Bella and Eskimo kiss. She then walked over to Rosie and pecked her lips without thinking. "I'm glad you guys came," said Carter still playing with Bella.
"We brought you lunch. Bella thought a picnic with her mommy sounded like fun," said Rosie blushing.
"Cool. Let me get a blanket," said Carter with a grin, as she set Bella back in the stroller and took off running to the barn. She emerged shortly after with an old wool blanket and took the stroller from Rosie, but held her hand with the other. "Come on, I know the perfect spot for a picnic," said Carter.
Before long they were at a clearing with a small pond. Carter made her way to a huge tree near the pond and let go of the stroller to lay the blanket out. She walked over and took Rosie's hand to help her sit down before taking Bella and laying her on the blanket. They enjoyed a peaceful meal, laughing and joking. After finishing their lunch, Carter lay down with her head on Rosie's lap, while Rosie played with her hair as they had done so many times in the past. Bella was sleeping peacefully on Carter's stomach, while Carter held her in place with a protective arm. They were the image of the perfect family and in moments like those, Carter completely forgot about Taylor's existence.
They spent the rest of the afternoon in the clearing. Carter just blew off work for the day, it was her ranch and she was the boss, so no one would mind. As they headed back to the barn because it was getting dark, Carter stopped to pick Bella up and take Rosie's hand. "Come on, you haven't seen the calf yet," said Carter excitedly. "Look at the baby, Bella," cooed Carter as she bent down to pet the calf and show it to Bella.
Rosie smiled as she watched Carter interact with their daughter. Carter looked up and their eyes met. She tossed Rosie a grin and continued playing with Bella. Rosie had realized the day that Carter told her that she would always love her, but didn't want to hurt the blond bimbo, that she wouldn't let HER Carter go without a fight. She felt that they were slowly becoming a true family, although Carter still seemed in denial.
"Ready to go?" asked Carter forcing Rosie out of her thoughts.
Rosie nodded and they all headed back to the house.
A furious blonde awaited them at the door. "Carter Elizabeth Mason, where the hell have you been? I cooked lunch and you never showed up! I went to the barn to look for you and nothing!" yelled Taylor.
Rosie took Bella from Carter and walked into the house. The fight was not her problem.
"Goldie, calm down. I'm sorry. I asked Rosie to bring Bella by to see the new calf and she brought a picnic for lunch. I thought you knew," apologized Carter as she tried to hug the blonde who pulled away and stormed into the house.
Inside her bedroom Rosie was playing with Bella as a huge grin appeared on her face. "3 points for Queen Rosie, none for the Blonde Bimbo," whispered Rosie who had started taking score since the day she fought back about the sex comment.
LEATHERnGOLD: You got me thinking of adding that to the story just to have you throw a sock and underwear party hahahaha.
WeStopTheWorld: Rosie knows how to fight for her girl as this chapter clearly indicates. Rosie has known/loved Carter for too long not to know her better than anyone.
lemonfiz1: Thanks!
everythingurnot: Taylor is hardheaded as you can see from this last chapter, she's still there.
dramageek818: hope you like Rosie's strategy to win Carter back.
thousand lies: Carter needs to wake up and smell the Roses. Rosie is the only woman for her.
greatpretender27: Hope you enjoyed the touching Carosie moment in this chapter.
wolfgurl211: That's because Carter and Rosie belong together. Taylor was just Carter's rebound.
i am indistructible: Stupid LJ is getting on my nerves. I wasn't able to respond to my reviews like I normally do. I have something set up for Tay, she won't hurt to bad.