Pt.8
“Always”
Clayton Ranch
Kitty watch Beth… she knew something else was bothering her? Sweetheart?…come sit…I made some tea.. Kitty wrapped Beth in her arms…on the settee Do you want to tell me about it? What Momma?
How do you always know when something is wrong even before we say anything? You know…Mary and I talk about that all the time…then she giggled. Momma always knew too. Sweetheart, I guess it comes with being a Momma! Beth snuggled up closer…. I need Jesse’ to come home…brushing her hair back off her face.. He with Beth ..He will ..No Momma you don’t understand… Beth Sure I do.. You Love Him
He’s your Husband ,Your Love , Your best friend… the father of your three children…Beth suddenly got still….What did you say? Then she sat up look at Kitty…. You said Three children? uh huh! Kitty smiled.
But, How did you know? Beth .., you have a beautiful Glow… just like you did when you were carrying the boys…. And I may have never had a baby, but I’ve… suddenly Beth …Look at Kitty…Oh.. I’m sorry…
No, Don’t you be sorry….. Honey I’m Happy ..Delighted for you and Jesse’ did you tell him?
I was going to and then all this happened and… her eye began to fill….Now ,Now… don’t you worry..
Jesse is going to be so happy!…you’ll see … So will your Father! I wasn’t sure if I should tell Daddy ..I didn’t want him to worry? I handle your father…Kitty just winked.
In Town, Springfield, Colorado
A crowd started to form…. Matt was trying to pull himself away from Dolly’s grasp…
“Will You let go?” Now is that anyway to greet a lady? Or an ol’ friend? Dolly? Dolly Winters?
Glad to see you remember Me… Now rolling his eyes… ol’ friend huh? And under his breath…Lady????
Then a sudden thought came to mind…”OH If Kitty knows she’s here?…or that this just happened …?
And in the middle of the street? UGH! Look Dolly…Nice to see you but, I’m real busy…so I have to go.. ok? Oh Mattt?… You want to find the Clayton Boy Don’t you? Matt stopped …What do you know about that? He asked. Might be a lot …? Maybe you could buy me say Supper? And Drinks?
Look Dolly.. I’m …. Laughing at him.. she said.. Oh Kitty? I know she’s here too.. saw her at the Rusty Rail a few days ago with Harlen Shaffer…. Matt I always told you she wasn’t the woman for you!
Tisk, …Tisk, ..Tisk! There’s a reason Life brought you to Springfield…Matt pushed his Hat down on his head… Yeah Our Daughter.. and son-in-law.. And your wrong Dolly… Kitty is the woman for me..
She is My Wife! “Technicalities Sweetie!” Dolly said sarcastically Dolly, What do you know about Jesse’? Buy Me Supper and we’ll talk…. Ugh!…Come’on, ….then .she entwined her arm in his.. and said …this way Handsome…..!
Sitting in the café Matt just wanted to get supper over with and get whatever information he thought she may have.. If she really had any? While she were eating… Ok, Dolly.. talk! Well, talk in town has it that Harlen, .. Harlen Shaffer that is, ..is out to buy up as much land as possible… Ok ..I know that much ..Matt added. Well I overheard Harlen’s boys. .talking about the orders he gave to get rid of the Clayton Boy ..so they could work on his Wife!.. you know weaker target, out there alone with them little boys….Matt was seeing fire… Did you hear anything about how or where they were getting rid of him? Maybe? DOLLY!
I think I know where they may have him…But I’d have to show you myself…now she was smiling at him.
Dolly I don’t have time for games? Do you want to find Clayton or not? Matt wasn’t sure if he could trust her …? But again.. he didn’t want to risk the chance she may know where Jesse’ was..
Ok!…But you’d better not be playing games with me Dolly so help you…. Get me a horse Matt and meet me back here…say round’ midnight…alone! If Harlen knows I’m helping you… He’ll…
Don’t worry about Harlen Shaffer.. I’ll handle him….
TBC
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