PT.6
“Grandpa Was A Hero”
Amy remained at Doc’s office… Newly and Festus’ were trying to do their best to stop what was looking to be a picture of panic amongst the town folks…Winds were whipping up stronger… Doc and kitty had set a Plan to use the Long Branch as a place to take care of any who needed help … if and when the time came…
Doc, tugging at his ear.. and rubbing his Mustache… let out an exhale…. Kitty, I don’t have a good felling bout’ this! Curly, I’m sure glad you haven’t made your announcement to retire just yet… Well, Honey..
I’m not a young man anymore …you know that… Oh, Curly, you haven’t lost a thing.. you’ve always been up to date ,on your knowledge of medicine and keeping you bag just so and your prepared for anything that
Comes up. I’ve always had faith in you.. you know that. Shaking his head, well, Thank You.. Honey I appreciate you saying so.. But we all knew there’d come a day when I’d take down My shingle… I’m getting’ Old Kitty… getting Old. Kitty, pouting and then wrapping her arms around the Man who was
Close as a father to her for better then half her life. .and Kissing him on the cheek.. Well, Curly..
I plan on having you around for a long time… you hear me?…. Y’ Yes Ma’am! He said with a smile.
Kitty headed over to the Long Branch… The wind nearly carried her down the boardwalk….
As she entered thru the batwing doors… Rudy and the girls had been trying to rearrange the tables and chairs.. so that they could make the room as useful as Doc and Kitty wanted it..? But, they were acting strange…? Rudy, I want to Thank You and The girls for getting things ready …and…she noticed….
Rudy wasn’t looking at her while she was talking… but past her.? And the girls were sticking together.
Rudy?… what is it? Rudy? I’m talkin’ to you… just then… a Voice…from behind her…….
Well, Well, Well,…. So Dillon was talkin’ true! Looky here,…. Jennings…. Shame ol’ Jude ain’t here
Git a look et this? Red, done’ cleaned up real good after all the fun she done had wit us…Laughing aloud.
Ya ‘ think she done fixed up special jest fur us…? Still laughing. Kitty felt the lump in her throat…
She could hear her own words.. In her head… Oh My God!… Not Again Please!… but, trying not to let them see the fear in her eyes. She could see them moving towards… ,as much as she wanted to move her feet were frozen to the floor. Then, Anger replaced Fear…What are you doing here?… What do you Want? Every inch of her was trembling… she was hoping it didn’t show. Now, Red… it’s been a long time.. Is that any way to greet your guest? Your no Guest! She yelled out. You belong in prison!
No!.. you belong at the end of a rope.. Just like Bonner! As he reached out to grab her.. She stepped back… Don’t you touch me.. Don’t you ever Touch me! Then she looked up and two more entered the room… one from outside and one from upstairs.. No sign of Dillon..! Said the one coming in the door…
Kitty’s eyes went straight to the one coming down the stairs… what are you doing up there? Just found me a girl hiding up in that big room .. He had Beth … by the arm. Let her go! Kitty yelled. Beth looked scared… She’s just a Child…let her go! Hey…Where’s that ol’ saw bones at ?.. We gonna need him.
I got me a Bullet in my shoulder… need him to take it out? Shame it wasn’t a few inches over.. she answered sarcastically . Hey barkeep, bring us some whiskey… make it quick.. the good stuff too.
We know something’ as fancy as Red here has Good Stuff! Rudy brought the bottles to the table….
Then Jennings…grabbed Beth and Tried to pull her on his lap… Com’ere’ Honey …Maybe you be a bit more friendly …. Kitty, tightening her lips… and the anger rising in her more … she grabbed his arm…
I said Leave her alone…. Quickly he rushed her to the wall , holding her by the throat!…. Think you best control that temper RED!… You forget what we can do to ya’… while still holding her by the throat…
She starred straight into his eyes… I said… Leave her Alone!… Hey Loomis you think this one ‘s her kid or somein’ ? her stare could have burned a hole in him. All the while , keeping a mind to where Beth was. Don’t worry Red.. we still gonna have fun with you too…. The Hell you are! I’ll Kill ya first.!
Jennings noticed the door to the office… com’ on red let’s me and you have a private party…want’a come Loomis.. there’s enough fur both of us.. Red’s a lot a Woman! Beth yelled …KITTY! One of the other’s grabbed Beth… But, Rudy…quickly…pulled the shotgun from behind the Bar…. Hold it right there…
Move and I’ll shoot. Festus’ was out on Front Street…heard the noise Vaguely…? The wind was so loud.
Rudy it’s alright…Kitty said. I’ll handle this… she walked to the back office… knowing she could distract them… When they entered the office.., Drink boys.. sure Red! As she went to the Whiskey..she slid the draw open in front of her… inside was a gun , that she kept there. Small but useful. When she turned around.. To hand Jennings the glass… she also pulled the Gun…. Don’t move or I’ll shoot?
Now Red, your not gonna use that lil’ ol’ thing… don’t bet on that! She said giving him a smirk.
Now put down the guns. Kick them over here… as he did he grabbed at her they began to wrestle
Over the gun… they could hear the scuffle from the other room… then a Shot and another!
Festus’ was headed towards Doc’s when he thought he heard what sounded like a shot… when …
A wagon came down the street… Festus’ Festus’ … what’ca yelling et? I found this Lil’ Girl out on the road … she looks like she’s in shock… she banged up somthin’ fierce ? Wanted to get her up to Doc’s.
Festus’ looked at her and with a look of shock… Oh, My… You jest stay in the buggy lil’ girl…
Doc?… Doc…? Rushing through the office door….. Doc was reading a journal trying to find information
On something to help a patient…. Then a the Door flew open and he heard Festus’….
What in Thunder? Doc… you gotta’ help’ er ..I don’t know what don’ happen to’ er Doc? But , a Farmer fella’ don’ brung ‘er in on his wagon. He ‘a found ‘er on the road. Oh, Mary!.. Mary, honey what’s happen to you? She just stared into space. Festus, find Kitty for me.? She ’ll be at the Long Branch . Tell her to come Quick. I’ll do ‘er Doc… I’ll do’ er directly!
TBC
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