A/N I DO NOT OWN ANYTHING! PARTS OF THIS CHAPTER ARE TAKEN FROM SEASON 4 EPISODE 7 I DO NOT OWN THEM! Enjoy this next chapter::

The new few days passed by quickly, Junior, Kris, and Matt were as close as ever. It was like nothing ever changed between them. The whole thing with Laura never even happened. Flame had been doing good too, and Kris was loving riding him and being back in RainTree.

One afternoon, Matt and Kris were having breakfast when Kris spoke. "Hey, I was thinking, what if we try racing Flame with another race horse, like Wildfire. Maybe that will get him excited and he'll bring his time up."

"Hmmm, I don't know, it's worth a shot. Who shall we get to ride Wildfire?" Matt asked with a teasing smile.

"Yes! Thank you; I'll go get home ready."

Kris jumped from her chair and raced to the door.

"Freeze! Hold it Furillo" he called.

She turned back to him. "What?"

"You won't do anyone any good if you throw up on the race track. Finish eating and shower then we can both go tack up the horses together."

"But, Matt, I want to go race Wildfire now." She whined.

Matt chuckled. "I don't care, you can't just eat and then race a horse, you'll get sick."

Kris sighed. She went back to the table and sat down. Matt chuckled at her pout. "Stop pouting or I'll find someone else to race with Flame."

Kris instantly smiled and Matt chuckled. "That's better."

They both finished their breakfast and took a shower. After that Kris and Matt got the horses ready and headed to the track.

Kris got on Wildfire and instantly felt ready and excited for the race. The other jockey on Flame next to her got ready.

Matt shouted go and the both took off. Kris smiled as she raced with Wildfire. She loved to race horses but racing Wildfire was her favorite thing to do. She raced the entire track twice she really didn't care about winning in that moment; she just loved racing Wildfire again.

She finally came to a stop and looked back out to where Matt was, she saw Pablo walking away from her and her heart dropped to her stomach. Jean seemed to be a little bit more supportive and nice the last few days, but Pablo wasn't budging and was still angry at her for her past mistakes. She sighed and climbed off Wildfire. A ranch hand led him away.

Matt ran over to her. "That was great."

She just nodded. Matt followed her gaze and sighed. "Don't worry about him, you were fantastic out there."

Kris smiled and nodded. "Thanks, come on, Wildfire could use a bath."

Matt nodded. He knew the smile was fake, but he also knew she wouldn't break down until tonight when they were alone.

Kris got Wildfire and all the supplies and tied him to a small hold and started to bathe him. Wildfire always made her feel better when she was sad, but for some reason it wasn't helping today.

"That went well." Kris said sarcastically.

"So, Pablo didn't go for it. The point is your idea worked. Flame got juiced. We're on to the next training phase."

"I know, it's just this whole thing with Pablo, he's not giving me any breaks. I show up and he shuts down. It's like he can't get passed our old stuff."

She threw the brush she was using into the bucket and sighed. Matt smiled softly. "Hey, how about we take the rest of the afternoon off. I'll go tack up Taz, you can tack up Wildfire and we can go down to the hot springs. That will make you feel better."

"I don't know, Matt. Shouldn't we be working?"

"We can take a break, Flame needs his rest, come on it will make you feel better. "

Kris sighed. "Matt…"

"I'm not taking no for an answer. Tack up Wildfire and meet me back here."

With that he turned and went back inside to the barn. Kris sighed. "What do you say, Wildfire? Are you up for another run?"

Wildfire neighed and nodded. Kris chuckled. "Of course side with him." She gave his neck a small scratch and started to tack him up.

Just as she was finished Junior pulled up.

"Hey." Kris greeted from on top of Wildfire.

"Hey, looking good up there."

Kris chuckled. "Thanks, Matt and I are headed to the hot springs. Do you want to come?"

"Sure, I'll run home get some stuff and meet you guys there." Junior nodded.

"Sounds good."

Junior left the ranch just as Matt came out on Taz. "Was that, Junior?"

"Yeah, I invited him to the hot springs with us." Kris nodded.

"Oh, all right, cool. Are you ready to go?"

Kris shrugged. "As I'll ever be."

"Let's race, Taz and I have been practicing I'm sure we can beat you and Wildfire."

"Yeah, maybe in your dreams."

They both took off. Kris laughed as Wildfire ran. She was feeling better already. Matt knew he'd never win against her and Wildfire but it was always fun to try.

They arrived at the hot springs. After tying up their horses they got into the water…well, Matt got in the water, Kris just removed her clothes to reveal her swim suit and put her feet in. Junior joined them shortly after.

"So what's going on?" Junior asked.

"What are you talking about?" Kris asked.

"Oh come on, it's all over your face. Something is wrong."

Kris sighed. Why did she have to be friends with people who could read her so easily? "Nothing, just having a rough morning."

"Why?"

"Just…nothing."

"Kris, come on, you can tell me."

"Don't worry about it, Junior. It's nothing you need to worry about."

"I know how to make you speak Furillo."

He went towards her and reached out to her, but Kris grabbed his arm and twisted it behind his back.

"AH! Let go!"

Kris let him go and stood up and ran back to the horses. Matt quickly went after her. Kris had her face buried in Wildfire's neck. Matt knew she was crying. He went over to her and gently pulled her away from the horse and into his arms. She buried her face into his chest and cried.

Pablo had always been like the father she never had and it hurt so much that he was still angry at her. If Jean could forgive her, and Matt could forgive her, why couldn't he? He forgave her the last time she stole Wildfire, so why was now so different?

Matt just rubbed her back and kissed her hair softly. His mom was slowly coming around and slowly starting to trust Kris again, why couldn't Pablo? Didn't he see how much he was hurting Kris? Did he even care?

Junior came over confused. Matt mouthed "Pablo" to him and he just nodded. He went over to them and rubbed Kris's back. They all just stood there letting Kris cry out all her hurt and pain. Neither of them cared about how much time had passed, Matt knew, Kris needed this.

After a few minutes, Matt's cell phone rang. He sighed and took it from his pocket. "Matt Ritter." He answered. "The entry forms? Yes, just fax them to the RainTree number. Thank you very much. Bye, Bye." He hung up and looked to Junior. Kris pulled away enough to look at him. "Flame?" she asked.

"Flame." Matt nodded.

"Flame is in his first big race? That's great! Oh my gosh, Matt, you did it!" She instantly smiled.

"No, no, we did it, Kris, WE did it."

They both hugged happily. After crying for a few minutes now this great news Kris felt happy again…

"Now all we need is to find a jockey."

…and she was sad again. She had forgotten that she wouldn't be allowed to race Flame and that hurt. She sighed and buried her face back into Matt's chest. She was not having a good day.

The next day was a lot better. Kris woke up bright and early, ate, showered, and got to work training Flame. She wanted him to be ready for his first big race.

Matt stood on the side with the timer. After a couple times around a ranch hand led her back to the start.

"Did she see that? Did you see that!" she exclaimed.

She hopped off Wildfire and rushed over to Matt. She was so excited she could hardly breathe. "We were totally connected there, and he responded to all my signals. I mean, I haven't felt like that since…"

Matt finished for her "Wildfire? That little gallop was the fastest that Flame has ever worked. I'm still looking for a jockey for the DuPont Stakes and Gray Stevens won't come out of retirement."

"Well, there is only one person who should be riding Flame to his victory and we both know who that is."

"Hey, there is nobody better, but…"

"I know." Kris sighed. "My jockey license, I know, I know, Matt, but I'm going to get it back I have to, because I'm going to be riding Flame in the DuPont Stakes."

Matt just smiled. He was glad to see her so happy again. After everything that happen yesterday it was good to see a smile on her face. "Yes you are." They shared a hug. "I'm so proud of you, that was amazing!"

"Thanks!" Kris smiled.

They shared a kiss on the lips.

After work Kris got to work on trying to figure out a way to get her license back. Matt helped her.

The next morning, Kris went to Dani's clinic with a petition and asked her to sign it. Her answer actually shocked Kris.

"Kris, we both participated in that illegal race. My signature won't help you. If you really want this, there is only one thing to do."

"I'm listening."

"You need to get certain people to help support you. You need to show them you aren't the same girl you once were."

"Certain people like…like Jean and Pablo?"

"Right, Jean and Pablo. In the eyes of the board they are the ones you hurt the most, and let's face it, without the support of people whose opinions matter you have nothing."

Kris sighed. She loved Dani, but she was the type of girl to tell you like it was, even if the truth hurt. "Thanks." She muttered. She grabbed her clipboard and left.

She knew what she had to do, but she was scared to death of doing it, but if she really wanted to race Flame she needed to do this, she needed to talk to Jean and ask her for help.

She headed back to RainTree and took her clipboard over to the house where Jean was outside planting some flowers.

"I'm here to ask for your support." She started slowly.

Jean took her clipboard and read over it. "You're going for your license? I didn't realize you wanted back into racing. Does this have anything to do with Pablo?"

"Pablo? No, I mean he's made it pretty clear he doesn't want me to ride Wildfire and you guys retired him, which I totally respect but I still hope he can sign my petition. I mean, I know that his signature would mean a lot to the racing board, as would yours.

"Well…if you think it would help…I…I could talk to Pablo?"

"No." Kris shook her head. "But thank you for the offer; I need to be the one to ask him."

"Look, Kris, I know that we haven't been close lately, but that doesn't mean I'm not concerned for you anymore. I'm just wondering about this sudden drive to get your license. I mean, do you really want that life back, with your future hanging on every race?"

"Don't you miss that? You were the first one to tell me, once racing is in your blood…"

Jean changed her mind and signed her name on the list. As she handed it back to her she said "I hope you find what you're looking for."

"Thanks."

Kris smiled softly and walked away. Jean sighed and turned to go inside when she saw Matt standing there. "Thank you, Mom. I know that wasn't easy but it really means a lot to me."

She smiled softly. "I'm trying to give her another chance Matt. I realize now that by pushing her away I pushed you away and that was never my intent. I love you and I don't ever want to lose you. I promise I'm going to try harder at accepting Kris."

"Thank you, that's all I could ask for."

"Do you think we can go back to be mother and son?"

Matt smiled at his mother and nodded. They shared a hug. Matt was happy his mother was really starting to give Kris a chance. Now all they had to do was get Pablo on the same page and everything would be perfect. Maybe just maybe, Kris would be able to get his signature too.

Later on that evening Matt was at the guest house reading a book when the door opened. He turned and smiled when he saw Kris, but frowned. She looked so unhappy. He quickly went over to her and took her hands in his. "Kris, Baby, what happen?"

Kris sniffed back tears and quickly wiped away a lone tear. "Pablo wouldn't sign my petition. I kind of figured that, but a part of me was hoping and because he didn't…I just…I feel hurt."

Matt sighed and pulled her into his arms. She once again started to cry tears of pain because of Pablo. Matt wished he could go over to Davis Ranch and give Pablo a piece of his mind for hurting Kris, but deep down he knew it wouldn't help. When was Pablo going to realizes just how badly he was hurting Kris? Maybe that was his plan, hurt Kris like she hurt him? Matt sighed and hugged Kris tighter and pressed a kiss to her head. "I'm right here, Baby Girl, just let it all out. I'm here."

He was really starting to worry that Pablo was never going to forgive Kris, and if that happen….Kris was never going to really be happy again.

A/N will Pablo ever forgive Kris? Will Kris be able to ride Flame? Leave me your thoughts in a review!

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