Will sat in the study of the Robillard home enjoying some peace and quite. He began to think of what had transpired in the last couple of weeks but the more he tried the less he could understand it himself.

First, Mr. O'Hara had announced that he and Mrs. O'Hara would be returning as soon as possible to their home, Tara. The city had proven too much for his wife and daughter and he would escort them home immediately. The Robillard sisters had agreed whole heartedly and had left the breakfast table to begin making arrangement's with the household for their departure. Mr. O'Hara had then turned to Will and asked that he accompany him to the study for a chat. Mr. O'Hara had asked Will personally to please take residence in the Robillard home during his absence so that the Robillard sisters would not be left unprotected to society. Mr. O'Hara had explained to Will that he was thinking of closing the Robillard home entirely and having his in-laws move to Tara with him but he would discuss it with them upon his return. Will had wanted to say no but at that moment Mr. O'Hara looked every year his age and Will couldn't say no. He agreed to wait for Mr. O'Hara's return.

Two days later after their announcement the family was ready to depart. In those two days Scarlett had not left her room and today was the first day she would lay eyes on Mr. Turner. She heard his voice coming from the study and she waited outside the doors with her mother for their father to give Mr. Turner last minute instructions. When Pa and Mr. Turner exited Scarlett felt warm in his presence. She felt herself blush and couldn't understand why. "Mrs. O'Hara, Ms. O'Hara I hope your trip is comfortable." Will stepped behind Mr. O'Hara and towards the front door to open it so they could begin walking outside. At that moment though the family was surprised to find a gentleman at the door.

"Mr. O'Hara, hello." Scarlett would have fainted if it wasn't because she leaned on the wall for support. Ashley Wilkes was at her door. In all her wildest dreams she never expected to see him here at her aunt's home. Equally startled was her Pa and Ma who were unable to form a sentence so Mr. Turner took to welcoming the young man into the home. "Mr. O'Hara I do apologize for my presence but I just arrived into town and heard that you were in town with your family. I thought it only proper that I come and say hello." Mr. O'Hara turned to look at his daughter to gauge her reaction. Mr. O'Hara had a feeling that his Scarlett had an infatuation for this man hence the reason for having brought her with him but now that that object stood only a few feet away maybe taking her back home was not a good idea. "Hello Mr. Wilkes. I do apologize but we are leaving to return to Tara, how may we assist you?" Ashley turned to look at Scarlett for a moment before answering Mr. O'Hara, "I've just returned from an errand for my father and am to returning to Twelve Oaks, may I join you." Mr. O'Hara was not pleased with the turn of events and his scowl proved it. Will had noticed the tension between these two men and before he could speak Mrs. O'Hara begun to speak, "Mr. Wilkes I do apologize but we have only made arrangements for three." Ashley had turned to look at Mrs. O'Hara and was surprised that she had refused for his companionship on this trip. It was quite improper since their family's lands were side by side and he had known the O'Hara's since he could first recollect his first memories.

"Mr. Wilkes actually you have come just in time." Mrs. O'Hara turned to look at her husband trying to understand what he was saying. "It would please me greatly if you would join my family in their return to Tara." Scarlett was so happy she could have jumped and hugged her father. Time along with Ashley was the best present he could possibly ever give her. "Mr. Turner is your baggage still in the parlor?" Will nodded yes, "Perfect. Mammie have the staff load Mr. Turner's belongings into the carriage and remove mine. Mr. Turner and Mr. Wilkes will accompany Scarlett and her mother back to Tara."