"Always",Pt.18

                                                                                      Pt.18

                                                                                   “Always”


Just before Dawn,  the brilliant orange and golden bands of light was just coming up over the hill to the Shaffer ranch…the beams of light danced across the rolling green grassy hills…

Matt, Frank, Festus’, The Sheriff  and Frankie…stopped on the Hill top in amazement.   Whoa what a spread.. Frank said. Then the Sheriff said I told you… This little Lady is well to do .  Her father left her well taken care of.    They were all shock at Young Frank, and his comment.. when he said: this is fantastic, but,
It never replaces Family!   Matt just Patted Frank’s shoulder!  Well are we ready?  Who know what were in For down here?….

They all made their way down the Hill side…Now let’s keep quiet till we make sure ..if were walking into
A set-up…  Will do Matthew!  Festus’ said.     Festus’ and Frankie went around the sides of the house…
Then , The Sheriff, and Matt approached the Front door…Knocking….Who is it Sarah called out?
It’s Sheriff Travis.. Ma’am   ..sorry for the early call, but I need to speak with you!
He could hear voices from behind the door…. Now he and Matt were standing with one hand on their Gun.!

As The Door opened….Sarah was standing there…Good Morning Sheriff…won’t you come in..?
Oh, and you have company..?   Please come in… as they entered… Matt saw Kitty and Mary sitting at the table the three were drinking coffee.     Kitty!…Mary!    Mary jumped up…Daddy…I’m so happy to see you!.. throwing her arms around his neck.  Morning Matt.. Kitty said.    Matt was looking baffled …
She began waving her hands in front of her…Cowboy!…It a long, …Long …Story.. and I’ll tell you all about it….Sarah , Kitty said.. This is My Husband.. Marshal Matt Dillon.  Nodding, Nice to meet you Marshal. Ma’am!    Can I get you Gentlemen some Coffee….?    The Sheriff.. Looked at Matt.. I’m Sorry I’m Confused here?  Scratching his head….No more then me Sheriff. No more then me!   Just a minute..
He walked out the door…Frank!, ..Festus!…Frankie! When they came around…come’on ..we’re in here…

After having Coffee…Kitty explained everything .., But told the Sheriff that she wasn’t preferring charges
Mary agreed.   Kitty felt Bad that Sarah was lied to about the events of Harlen’s death.   After talking about everything they all got rested up and ready to go back to town… Matt wanted Kitty and Mary to take
The Train back to Dodge..  While they were all getting ready to leave… Sarah apologized to Mary…
I would have never hurt you Mary… I probably never gone through with hurting your Momma either…
There was just something inside me that was sooo angry with her ….  Sarah?  Write to me.. Let me know how your doing ok?   Then Sarah, walked over to Kitty, you know there is still a part of me.. that is angry with you, But, just give me time…  I just need time to deal with who my Father really was.  Sarah, he was your Father. My own Father wasn’t perfect.. was always a good man.. wasn’t around when I was growing up
But, deep down inside.. I’ll always Love him…  Thank You…  Thank You

As they were all leaving, Matt and Frank  helped Kitty into a carriage Sarah let them use, and when they looked around for Mary…she and Frankie were sitting off alone…huddled off in conversation. .like no one else was around.. Frank slapped Matt.. on the back…Fate! Buddy …Fate!  Laughing aloud…Then Kitty looked ..Hey what is so funny you two?     Kit, I’ll tell you later….   Mary , Frankie?.. Come’on Now.. Kitty yelled to them.. Time to go..    


                                                                  Train Ride.. To Dodge

Kitty and Mary sat quietly in the Supper car..  Momma…? Hummmm, You never told me what Sarah’s Father did to you… Oh Honey…That’s not important.. now…But Momma…Mary.. It’s over sweetheart,
All you and Your sister need to know is that there is nothing in this world I or your Father wouldn’t do or go through for either of you…ever !  We have been are now and will be Family…”Always”!  placing her hand atop her Heart.       They continued Supper…then Kitty s smiled. .asking…so you and Frankie, still finding a lot to talk about ?   Oh, Momma!   She began to blush….  I didn’t think you noticed? 
Mary .. Your Momma notices everything…then a burst of laughter….  Do you think Daddy noticed?
Then even a louder laugh.


                                                                                    TBC