Betsy moved out west with her family so her father could find his fortune, but everything went to hell after her mother died. Her father started drinking, and Betsy has to keep their bar running single-handedly while her father stumbles around in a drunken stupor. She dreams of better things and better places, but she's trapped.

Until a roaming band of female outlaws comes into town. Their leader, the illustrious Amber the Hard-hearted is horrified at Betsy's living conditions and frees her and her sister from their father, sacks the town, and escapes. Betsy is eternally grateful for everything that Amber does for her, and knows how to show her gratitude.

This 6100 word story will keep you rootin' until the cows come home!