PT.4
“Grandpa Was A Hero”
The Four Boys at her feet were now.. really engrossed as if they had never heard the story before…
But, they had heard many of them over and over again…! Kitty Look down on the four boys…
Smiling.. Then giving them a slight wink… and , Adam, said quickly…keep going Grandma…
We want to hear more… we’re not tired… really we’re not… Oh, I know she said .. You just don’t want to go to bed young man…then she continued on….. Ok,..
It was a three days later…when Festus.. came riding back into Dodge.. Matt had sent him back to make sure he could prepare for what may happen. Matt had still been in Leavenworth… and then was going to
Work with the Army to arrange what needed to be done. Festus’ would go and get Newly.. and any available man to deputize them…. , But , now the problem was most men didn’t want to leave their families
For two reasons.. One being they didn’t want to leave the women un-protected and two there was a storm..
Headed through the Kansas area… it had came across the wire.. And the news spread fast…
Out at Fort Leavenworth, Matt and the Army Colonel had calculated that (10) harden criminals had escaped. And Matt figured, there were at least (6) of them that he had put in there. This wasn’t Good at all!
(4) of the (6) were part of Jude Bonner’s Dog Soldiers. Matt sat thinking to himself….“What on earth do I tell Kitty”? If they head for Dodge, which I know they most likely will… I can’t let her go through that again….I just can’t! Matt decided to head back toward Dodge…with hope that he may come across them… and in the meantime figure what he would tell Kitty …?
Festus had Rode to Newly’s place and explained to him what was happening… But, While they were in the house talking…they heard a scream coming from the Barn… it was Amy Newly’s wife….she had gone out to get eggs from the chickens… both men ran.. at the sounds of her screams.. But were stopped before they could enter the barn… “Not one more step…or I blow your head off” ..as newly and Festus turned to see who was talking.. Two men were holding guns at the back of their heads…. “Nice and easy boys I’ll have your guns” slowly.. they dropped their guns.. to the ground… Newly, then ask, where’s Amy?
The Little lady’s entertaining right now boys….and he laughed. The rage of fire was filling in Newly’s face.
You animals.. you touch one hair on her head.. and I’ll… It doesn’t look like you be doin’ nutin’ …
As the Man looked away.. Newly threw a punch.. And grabbed for his gun… and Festus’ ran into the Barn to try and help Amy… disrupting what was about to happen…. Now all (5) of the men were in a fist brawl
Amy ran to get out of the way…she had be hurt …from the beating she took. Eventually, two of the men took off…and the one that was left…Festus and Newly tied up.
Riding as quick as they could, the two… came upon a farm house… and figured they could hide there for a while…rest, and get food…etc.
Newly figured, it was a good idea to take Amy into Dodge… if he was going to help Matt. .he didn’t want
Her to be alone.. He knew she have plenty of people with her in town.. Kitty would take good care of her…
As they were riding into town…Newly had Amy lay in their wagon… Amy ,Honey we’ll have Doc check you out when we get there ok? Newly.. you’re a Doctor.. ! I know but ..I feel better knowing Doc.. see’s you … Please humor me? Oh ok… But I am ok.. you know.. I was just really scared. I’m sorry Amy..
You just lay still and relax ok…. Festus looked over at them… Miz Amy , we’ll take good care of you ..
You kin plum de’ count on dat… ! Thank You Festus’…
As they pulled into town….. Kitty saw them … Newly ,Festus’…What happen? Oh, Amy Honey are you alright?.. you poor dear. Miss Kitty is Doc around…? I’m right here ..He said coming out behind Kitty.
Doc, I need you to Look over Amy. What happen? Three of those convicts were out at our place…
And…. Oh, Newly? Kitty said Holding a hand over her mouth… her eyes went straight to Amy…
She leaned into her close…Honey Did they… No Ma’am… Are You … Amy shook her head…
I think everything is still ok…I want to talk to Doctor Adams first… com’on let’s get you up stairs
Doc, Kitty and Amy went up to Doc office… Kitty helped Amy get situated …then Doc looked at the two
Woman…ok you two want to let me in on the conversation…? Curly, Amy’s worried… Doc, I haven’t said anything to Newly just yet but, I think I may be Pregnant… and I don’t know if ..well if….?
Don’t you get ahead of yourself… let me examine you first… then we go from there…ok?
With tears in her eyes… she shook her head in agreement… Kitty rubbed her shoulders…just relax.
Everything is going to be just fine…! Doc, is the best…who do you think taught newly? Amy just smiled.
TBC
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