Pt.19
“Always”
Beth Doc and Jesse’ met the Train… so excited to see Kitty and Mary! Mary and Beth were hugging and jumping…talking ..Mary was so excited to see Beth so big…Hey where are my Little Cowboy nephews?
Their with Pap-pap…back at the long branch.. come’on…. Good Gosh Beth ?..your going to explode…
It sure feels that way… Momma where’s Daddy? He’ll be here …along with Uncle Frank, Frankie and Festus’ Beth looked at Mary ..Frankie Huh? Ahhh Beth? We got to talk little Sis?
Later Matt, Frank ,Festus’ and Frankie Rode into Town…things got back to normal…Mary and Frankie spent a lot of time together… Kitty was closing up the Long Branch…when matt said…Kit.. I think we need to have a talk … about ….and before he finished his sentence….she said Mary?…and Frankie?
You,…you noticed? Laughing…. Oh, Cowboy… of course I noticed… Matt they’ve had a crush on one another.. since they were …Ahhh, Kit.. don’t.. What Matt.. she’s growing up… Besides Cowboy.. Frankie’s a Nice boy . Then , I’m Glad you feel that way …Mary came in behind them… Mary!
We didn’t hear you.. Matt said. I know Daddy…I’m sorry… But I have something I want to say to you both. Daddy ,Momma…I want to stay here. What? Matt said. I don’t want to go back to school.
And Why Not? Matt Asked. Kitty placed her hand on his fore arm…Now Cowboy.. stay calm.
I think I’m old enough to make this decision and I want to stay here at home.. I’ve had enough school.
Oh you do ,do you? Matt?.. Let me talk to her…No! ..No ..Momma you can’t talk me out of this…
Look you two.. why don’t we all sleep on this tonight.. and we’ll talk more …later…Mary?…Matt?
Get a Good Night Sleep….Good Night Momma…she gave Kitty a Kiss… Good Night Daddy.. and kissed his Cheek…. When she left the room…Kitty you have to talk to your daughter! Oh, My daughter huh?
Well you know what I mean? Cowboy, this was bound to happen… Just like it did with Beth…?
But… No , No Buts! Their not Babies anymore Cowboy….But their our… “Always “ cowboy.. “Always”…
Just as they were getting ready to curl into their Big Brass bed…. Jesse’ was banging on the Long Branch doors…He and Beth had been staying at Doc’s place ..to keep her on one floor…Dad!.. Mom!.. Hurry ..It’s Beth.. The baby is coming! Mom-Kitty..Doc needs your help… quickly got dressed. .and they both ran to Doc’s.. waking Mary on the way!
As they got there…Good kitty Honey you’re here…Jesse’ Matt ..out of here.. your in the way..Doc barked at them. Mary.. come’on you can help…..but,.. I,..I, what do I do? Beth smiled.. come here ..sit here with me…hold my hand Mar! AHHHHH!…Momma …Mommma The pain….Pap-Pap…. Doc looked at Kitty.. pulling her aside… This little one isn’t so little…Oh, Curly.. But Beth… But Look at her Daddy?…Kitty didn’t mean to smile but the thought..? Then she yelled out again…Mommma …
I’m here sweetheart…Me too Beth ..Mary said ..Squeeze my hand… They went through a few hours…
And with some help from Doc…. Before long in the outer room Jesse’ and Matt heard the Cries…
Of they new addition to the Clayton Clan… Kitty came out.. Jesse’ ran to her.. Beth is she…
Beth is Fine.. tired , But Fine.. She wants to see you…come …she has someone she wants you to meet…
They both followed…as they walked in the room Beth sat holding the bundle wrapped in the blanket…
Jesse’ sat beside. Her…Kissed her … Jesse’ I want you to Meet your daughter!
Jesse’ eyes filled with tears.. Wow! She’s beautiful!.. just like you Honey….Oh, We didn’t pick a Girl name? we thought we were having another boy…she was so big and all…shrugging his shoulders…
Well, honey if it’s ok with you I thought ..and she whispered in his ear… he just smiled.. Perfect!
Ok, then that ‘s the Name! Matt looked.. and said ..What’s. .the name? Momma ,Daddy.. Mary.. Pap-Pap
In honor, Of Momma, Mother ..My sister.. and Jesse’ Mom…we’ve decided to name our daughter….
“Kathleen Michaela Mary Clayton”
TBC
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