Whether or not they became sweet later on was irrelevant: Scotty couldn't see himself bothering with a mean woman in the first place. He would want someone like his mom, who was always nice and smiling, no matter what. That sounded absolutely perfect to him.
He continued to watch Rodeo set up his bed, and as the man approached him Scotty curled up tighter. This was it, he thought, this was him about to be punished. He squeaked when he was scooped up and immediately began to squirm in a futile attempt to get away. Thankfully he wasn't held for very long and was able to scoot as far away as he could. Distrust was written clearly on his face as he looked up at Rodeo.
That settled it: Scotty was definitely sneaking away tonight. Even if it meant not getting any sleep.