A/N I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING! PARTS OF THIS CHAPTER ARE TAKEN FROM SEASON 4 EPISODE 6 I DO NOT OWN IT! Thanks to my beta Elena Rain!

Matt was so angry had his mother. RainTree had been Kris's home at one time and now because of one mistake Jean has disowned her for life. It wasn't fair and there was nothing he could to help her. He just hoped the double date would cheer her up and make her smile again. If he didn't, he honestly didn't know how to help her through it.

Matt kissed her head softly and she looked up at him. He gently wiped her tears from her face. "Come on, let's go home."

"You mean the hotel?" she asked softly.

Matt nodded.

"Matt…I…I don't know how to say this but I…"

"You're regretting coming back?" Matt guessed.

She nodded and looked to the floor. "I'm sorry, I just…I don't feel like I came home, I feel like I'm visiting an old friend and one day I'll pack up and leave again. I don't feel stable or secure there."

Matt sighed and rubbed her back. "You need to come back to RainTree. Once you do, I'm sure you'll feel better."

"Yeah, but how? Your mom hates me."

"I don't know, but I promise we will figure out a way how. Just hang in there a few more days all right? Please for me?"

"OK, I love you, Matt."

"I love you too, Kris."

They kissed passionately on the lips.

"Let me just run back and get some more stuff for the hotel, then we can both go there together. You seem to feel better when I'm there with you." Matt said.

Kris nodded and smiled. He was right about that. When Matt was there she felt a lot better. He turned and quickly rushed back to the house.

A couples seconds later she heard Matt yell "KRIS HEADS UP!"

She spun around and gasps at the sight of Wildfire racing toward her as a scary fast speed.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, Wildfire, stop!" she ordered.

To her surprises he started to slow down, and by the time he reached her he came to a stop.

She rubbed his neck gently. "Hey, Buddy, are you trying to run away again?" she teased.

She carefully moved to his injured leg and carefully examined it. Matt and Jean came running over.

"Is he ok?" Matt asked.

"His leg looks fine, no real damage. What happen?" she asked.

"He jumped the paddock again." Matt said.

"But why?"

Matt shrugged. "I have no idea. He's got plenty to eat."

"I'll take him back to the barn, Kris call Noah, he might know why he's escaping so much." Jean said.

"Just take him nice and slow, too fast and he might reinjure himself." Kris said.

"I know how to handle a horse Kris; I've been doing this longer than you."

"You don't know what his injuries are at this point. I'm just saying be careful."

"You know what, Kris; I think I know more about Wildfire than you do. Because I was here for him all those times you abandon him." Jean said.

She turned around and took off towards the house. Kris sighed. "I'm going to call Noah; you should get back to the house."

"No, I'm not leaving you. I know you, Kris; my mom's last comment hurt you worse than anything she's ever said to you."

"Yeah, well, sometimes the truth hurts, Matt."

"Kris it isn't true. You know, Wildfire better than anyone else in this whole world. Pablo told me about the time you showed the cop off while they were training Wildfire."

A small blush appeared on her face. "That was nothing."

Matt chuckled. "Yeah, sure, nothing. My point is, you know Wildfire better than anyone else in this entire world. My mother is wrong and we both know it, Kris. Now, give Noah a call, and then we can head back to the house together."

Kris sighed and nodded. Matt was right, Jean's last comment cut into her soul and really hurt her. She grabbed her phone and called Noah.

Niah arrived shortly after the call and gave Wildfire a check-up. Once he was finished he put some cream on Wildfire's surgery wound to keep it from getting infected.

"So, why is Wildfire jumping out of the paddock all the time?" Jean asked.

"Maybe he's lonely," Kris suggested suddenly.

"I was asking Noah, Kris, not you." Jean said.

"Kris might be on to something, have you tried putting him in the paddock with other horses?"

"Every horse we own." Jean said.

"Including Flame?" Noah asked.

"Yeah, we've tried every horse. Nothing is working."

"Maybe you should keep trying to find him a new friend."

"I don't have time to do that. Neither does my mom." Matt said.

"I can do it. " Kris offered.

Jean sighed. "That would be good."

Jean led Wildfire back into the barn. Kris sighed. She looked to Matt, "I'm going to take a walk down to Davis Farm, want to come?"

"You go ahead, I'll catch up. I want to ask Noah, something real fast."

"OK."

Once Kris was out of ear shot Matt turned to Noah. "I have a theory on why Wildfire keeps running away but I want to know what you think first."

"You think its cause he's trying to be with Kris?" Noah asked.

"Yeah, how'd you know?"

"Because I was thinking the same thing."

Matt sighed. "How do we prove it?"

"Well, you've got to get Kris back to the house. Hopefully, if Kris is here he won't escape."

"How, my mom already said she can't move into the house..."

"What about the guest house?"

"It belongs to my, Uncle Jesse. It's only big enough for one person."

"It belongs to him, which means he gets to say who gets to house sit for him while he's away for a long period of time."

Matt's eyes went wide. Why hadn't he thought of this before? Sure Jesse was with them now but if he ever left…."Noah, that's a great idea! Thank you so much."

Noah chuckled. "Don't thank me yet, you still have to talk this over with your Uncle."

Matt nodded. "I will, as soon as I get the chance."

"Good, now go catch up with Kris. You've got a horse to find."

Matt smiled and rushed off. Noah jumped back into his truck and drive away.

Matt caught up with Kris. She was walking slowly with her head bowed. She didn't even know he was behind her so he used that to his advantage. He snuck up behind her and grabbed her by the sides making her shriek but giggle as he pulled her into his chest and quickly tickle her.

"Matt," she giggled and turned in his arms. "You scared me."

"I'm sorry, but you looked so depressed, I just needed a smile from you."

"Well it worked."

They kissed softly on the lips and pulled back.

"I don't want you to listen to what my mother says to you. You know Wildfire better than anyone else in this entire world and I'm going to tell you that until you finally believe me."

"Thank you, Matt. You always know how to cheer me up."

"Anytime, Furillo." He said with a wink making her giggle.

"Now, how about we turn around and go get the car. We will get there a lot fast. I can bring the trailer around too."

Kris shook her head. "Actually, Matt, I've really tired, do you think we could go to the hotel and rest. Then tomorrow we can go get a new horse?"

Matt smiled and nodded. "Sure, of course, can you make it back to the car….or do I have to carry you?"

She giggled knowing 'carry you' really meant 'throw you over my shoulder'. "I can walk thanks though."

Together they walked back to the car and headed to the hotel. Kris was out like a light the second before her head even touched the pillow. It had been such a long day, Kris was so happy to rest. Matt held her close knowing, she would always be hurt by his mother's words and needed him to hold her close as a reminder that he still and always would love her.

The next morning Matt and Kris were up and out early and at Davis Farms at 7:00am on the dot.

After have a quick, almost awkward conversation with Pablo they both went inside to talk to Junior about using his horse Betty Lou, which he agreed to and it no time at all they were headed back to RainTree.

Once they arrived there, Kris ran to get Wildfire as Matt got Betty Lou. They put them both in the paddock and just watched them interact.

"Why does he keep running away? Everything he wants is right here." Kris asked.

"Yeah, for now. Kris, did you ever think you're the reason he runs away? I mean, he always seems to run away after you leave RainTree."

Kris shrugged. "I doubt that, Matt. But thanks for making me feel better."

Matt sighed. He knew she wouldn't believe him but he had to try.

"SO," He started changing the subject. "Are you excited for our double date?"

"Yeah, I guess." Kris shrugged.

"You don't sound very sure."

"I just…I don't know, I never like meeting new people because I never know how much they know about me."

"What do you mean?"

"Like my past, the things I've done?"

"Kris, Junior is a lot of things but he'd never talk about your past with anyone behind your back. Come to think of it, Junior would never mention your past unless you brought it up first. All Laura knows is you guys used to date and you used to live at RainTree."

Kris nodded.

"Look, we don't have to go if you aren't comfortable. I can call Junior and tell him we have to work on Flame."

"No, no, it's ok. I'll be fine. I can't wait." Kris smiled.

"Great."

They shared a kiss.

"Are you ok here for a while? I've got a trial ride I need to prepare for."

"Yeah, they seem to be getting along fine. I'll be good."

"Ok, I'll catch up with you later."

They shared another kiss and Matt took off. Kris sighed and smiled. She just hoped the double date went well.

Time flew by and soon it was Friday, both Kris and Matt got dressed up and met Junior and Laura at a fancy restaurant in town. They were all seated and severed some water. Everything seemed to be going well. Junior and Laura seemed like the perfect couple

"So, Kris, how did you even meet, Junior?" Laura asked.

"When I moved to RainTree, He was there with Matt, but I really met him at the first race I was ever at, along with Dani and her friend."

"Your first kiss did you make the first move or did he?"

"Why are you asking this?" Junior asked.

"I'm curious about your past that's all. You've only ever told me that you used to date. I'm getting the more important details from, Kris. So, tell me, what was your first kiss like?"

Kris giggled. "Honestly, he made the first move and I…." Kris trailed off into giggles. "I almost broke his arms"

Laura burst into giggles. "Seriously?"

"I was letting her hurt me. I know if I hit a girl I'd be the bad guy so I didn't fight back. But if I really wanted to I could easily take her." Junior said quickly.

"Oh yeah? I dare you to try." Kris laughed.

"Don't tempt me Furillo." Junior warned.

Laura finally caught her breath from laughing so hard. "It's ok, I believe you. You're very strong and manly you don't need to prove it." She said.

"Thank you." Junior said.

Kris shook her head and giggled. "Anyway, that was our first kiss."

"Wow, ours was much more romantic wasn't it, Junior, Baby?"

"Uh…yeah, I guess."

"When was yours?" Kris asked.

"He took me out on this ride through the meadow and set up this picnic with all my favorite foods and drinks, with electronically lit candles, under the moonlight. It was so perfect."

"Wow that does sound romantic." Kris said.

Laura smiled and nodded. "It was, and nobody broke anybody's arm."

Kris giggled. "He started it."

"I was hoping to keep you away from Matt." Junior confessed.

"Great job with that, Man, very well done." Matt teased wrapping his arm around Kris.

"OK, ha-ha, I get it. You don't have to rub it in; anyway I don't want Kris anymore, anyway. I've got my Laura."

"Yes you do."

They both rubbed noses muttering that the other was cuter. Kris and Matt looked at each other and rolled their eyes.

"Uh, I'm going to use the restroom." Matt said.

Junior and Laura pulled back. "Wait, up, I've got to go too."

Junior and Matt both got up and walked away from the table. That's when the date turned into a nightmare.

"Good, he's gone, now we can get real with each other." Laura started.

"Excuse me?"

"Look, Junior is with me now, so paws off, I know your plan is have both boys as your own because that's what a slut like you does. Well guess what? I'm not going to let that happen. Once we get married I'll make sure Junior stops being your friend and you'll never see him again."

"Back up, first off, I'm not a slut, second, Junior was my best friend long before be turned into your boyfriend and so if he's going to leave anyone it's going to be you thirdly, don't you dare get in my face like that because in case you haven't noticed, I can and will physically hurt you."

"Oh yeah? Who do you think Junior will believe more, a girl with a criminal record or me?" Laura asked.

Kris tried to hide it as her body tensed. "What are you talking about?"

"You've done time, Kris, stolen cars stolen horses and participated in illegal horse races. I know everything."

"How?"

"Ken Davis, told me. So everything he knows about you, I know about you. "Laura lifted her sleeve to reveal a bruise on her arm. "I got this when I fell of my horse the other day, Junior doesn't know. How do you think he will feel if I tell him you caused this?"

"He'll believe me. I'd never hurt you, Junior knows that."

"Kind of like you punched his sister in the face?"

Kris grew silent.

"That's what I thought. You better get used to being alone, Kris, because once I marry, Junior, you're be alone again. I'll get Junior to get Matt to leave you too."

Just then Junior and Matt came back. Laura quickly covered her arm.

Matt could easily tell something had gone down. He slid in next to her and wrapped his arm around her and pulled her into his side. He kissed her forehead and whispered. "Are you all right?"

She shook her head against his chest and tightened her grip in his shirt.

"Do you want to go outside and talk about it?" he whispered to her again.

She shook her head again. Matt knew she'd talk about it at home later so he didn't push.

"So, Kris, tell me more about you. How did you hear about RainTree?"

Kris really didn't want to be rude, she wanted Junior to believe she really did try so she answered Laura's questions as brief as she could without telling her too much.

"Pablo, brought me, he knew I was in need of a job and so he took me there."

"How did you and Pablo meet?"

"Um…Horse Camp, he was my riding instructor."

"Which Camp?"

"Oh…um…just camp. It wasn't anything too special."

"What was it called?"

"I don't even remember it was so long ago."

If she knew all this why was she asking? Why was she doing this to her.

"OH, ok, well what about before then, what were you parents like? You did live with them right?"

"Um…yeah, they were…fine."

"My mom and I have the best relationship, so do me and my dad; we're all like best friends. Is that how it is with your parents?"

"Yeah, of course, unbreakable." Kris nodded.

"What about, Wildfire?"

"What about him?"

"Junior tells me you care more about that horse than your own life. So I'm just curious as to why? What makes him so special? When and how did you even meet him?"

"Camp and he was the first horse I road, I guess we have a connection."

"I don't have a connection with the first horse I ever road. Come on; tell me really, why, Wildfire? What is it about, him that you love so much? I mean obviously he wins you lots of money and stuff."

"He's not just for money. He's my best friend so don't you dare say a bad thing about him again." Kris growled.

"Whoa, easy, I'm just asking."

Matt hugged Kris to his side. He knew her bond with Wildfire was so strong that it was unexplainable, but he also know what it was that drew her towards him, and knew Kris wasn't going to reveal that to Laura.

"She's very protective of, Wildfire. Ever since she came back she has been that way. She won't even let me feed him a carrot without letting her inspect it first." He said trying to joke.

"Sounds a bit….obsessive." Laura said.

"Look, Kris….she hasn't had the same life as you, so just go easy on her and so what if Wildfire is her best friend? Taz is my best friend. I'm protective of him."

Laura shrugged. "Whatever, so you clearly didn't grow up around horses so where did you grow up? What was your life like growing up?"

Matt and Junior looked to Kris, wondering how she would answer it. Kris looked to Junior who nodded softly. She looked to Matt who just smiled comfortingly which told her that the choice was up to her and he'd support her with whatever she wanted to do. She looked to Laura and said "My mom worked a lot so I hardly ever saw her, I went to school had very little friends and my father wasn't in the pictures."

"Your mom was a workaholic?"

"Yeah, very much so."

"Interesting."

"Why?"

"Well both my parents were workaholics and I was rich. Your mother was the same and yet you make it sound like you were poor."

Kris shrugged. "She gave her money to charity?" It was more of a question than a statement.

"Look, Kris had a hard time growing up and it isn't something she likes to talk about, so just stop asking her and pushing her for information." Matt said.

"How else am I supposed to get to know her?"

"All you need to worry about is who she is now." Matt answered as Kris cuddled closer to his side.

"I need to use the bathroom." Kris said.

Matt let her out and she quickly retreated to the bathroom. Matt knew more had happen before he showed up and it was part of why Kris was suddenly shutting down so much. She was never one to open herself up instantly but he could just tell Kris didn't trust Laura enough to tell her the truth. He just had to wonder why. What had Laura said to cause Kris so much pain?

This date was supposed to cheer Kris up, and all it's done was cause her more pain. Was bringing her back really such a good idea?

A/N sorry for all your Junior and Laura fans, but I promise Junior will find another girlfriend. Will Kris tell Matt what happen? Will she tell Junior, how will he react? Leave me your thoughts in a review.

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