PT.7
“Grandpa Was A Hero”
Matt and Colonel Forbes.. Were just outside Dodge…. Having no idea what was taking place in town..?
They were accompanied by a few soldiers , the rest of the troops were scattered across the State searching for the convicts. It was taking them a bit longer the usual to reach town due to the strong winds…
But, they were only about another hour or two out….
Festus’ came runnin’ thru the batwing doors…. Miz Kitty…. Miz Kitty… Come Quick!.. Ol’ Doc needs ya’
Beth Pulled loose from the man that had her by the arm… Uncle Festus’ ..? she ran to him in tears….
Now , Now Beth… this here lil’ ol’ storm is gonna pass… I ‘a Promise ya’ don’t you be a worrin’ ur’ little head bout it. No, it’s them… and she started to point to the men… Wait right there whiskers!… take another step and somebody’s gonna git it…! Yeah, and it just might be you. Who is you Yea-hoo’s?
Rudy, what’sa goin’ on up in here? Don’t know for sure Festus’.. Miss kitty seems to know them.
Then Festus’ ask. Where is Miz Kitty anyways? Festus’ she was in the office with their friends.. then we heard shots, Beth said crying. If’n you harmed one hair on Miz kitty’s head.. I’m gonna git on you like ugly on’a ape! Festus’ headed for the Office… only to run straight into Loomis who was holding his stomach. She Shot me! Red!, Shot me…and he feel on the floor. Beth Yelled out for Kitty.. but no answer came back. I warned you…Festus rushed in stepping over Loomis…. Who was curled up in pain
Yelling for help. Miz Kitty, you alright in here? When Festus opened the door, he saw Jennings.. Sitting on the floor holding Kitty’s Leg… Now Red, see you shouldn’t have went and did that ya see?
Git ur hands off of ‘er…! Fur I shoot you ! She already did shoot me. He said. Good fur her. Now move ur own self over away from Miz Kitty. Rudy, Com’in here I need ur help. Meanwhile the other two..
Were gone.. And took Beth with them. Rudy , git you some help and take these two yea-hoo’s to the Jail
So’s I kin git Miz Kitty up to Doc..? Sure Festus’ Miz kitty now you jest let me help ya now ok?
Festus’ Beth? And the girls?… I take care of them … first I’ll git you to Doc. When they came out of the office…the girls told them they left ..and with Beth. Oh, No!… Festus’ I have to find her..?
Miz Kitty ..I’ll be doin’ that ..directly!… you need Doc. Festus’ No!.. Don’t be an arguing shemale…!
But, Fes, Now Miz kitty ..Matthew Made me here his Deputy.. Lit me do my job. Festus’ Bring her back?
I will …you can be sure .. I will !
Festus’ had one of the Town man help kitty up the stairs to Doc’s…. He knew Kitty well… Jake , Please.
I can walk… No Ma’am you’ve been shot in that leg.. I can carry you. But, Miss Kitty, The Marshal wouldn’t have it any other way. Well I … Just Let me… Please? Oh, Alright. So he carried her up.
Doc heard the footsteps, and voices.. And opened the door to see what was going on..? Jake ?..Kitty?
What in Thunder? Oh, Doc ..it’s a long story… do I look like I’m going anywhere? He said looking at her with a stern expression. Then , Jake said. Doc, she’s been shot in the leg. Shot! When ?..and By Who?
And just as she was about to answer his questions… she looked over at the table… surprised…. “MARY”?
Yes. It’s Mary… that’s why I sent for you. You did? Yes I sent Festus’ for you. He didn’t tell me about
Mary? I guess, he was going to until he saw me like this.. And then he went after Beth. After Beth?
What are you talking about? Kitty, Maybe you better start from the beginning? Well, yeah, maybe?
Well, when I left here earlier.. And got back to the Long Branch.. There were (4) of the escaped prisoners there. And of all things ..they were Bonner’s Dog Soldiers. One of them found Beth up in My room…
He was harrassing her. So I was trying to distract them from her and the girls? I thought Rudy and the girls could get out. .somehow? Oh, Kitty! Doc ..I just had to do something.? Honey after what they did to you ?
Well, it almost worked…? I had two of them follow me to my office.. I knew I had a gun in there.
And I shot them both… their alive but Festus’ has them in jail. Yes and you have a bullet in your leg.
He was shaking his head at her. Well, it’s not the worst I’ve been through. Is that so young lady?
Tell me about it? Ok Doc, I’m sorry. When we came out the other two were gone and took Beth with them. So, Festus went after them.. I wanted to.., but he wouldn’t let me. Good! Now let me see that leg! Com’on put that pretty leg up here …. After all these years still pretty… Oh, Doc don’t you get Cute with me? I’ve ask you a hundred times to marry me kitty .but you’d rather wait it out for that ..over grown ..lug of a civil servant! …that drew a smile.. to her face… Doc, Tell me now What happen to Mary?
Don’t know. Doc, ?..is she Hurt bad? Shoulder’s dislocated… wrist broken…her leg’s banged up pretty bad.. ,but , that’s not what worry’s me the most…? Kitty, she hasn’t said a word since she was brought in?
She just …hums and stares.. Doc, maybe I can talk to her? Well, That was my thought …but, you not gonna do anything till I fix that leg of your …Young lady!… But, Doc… Now you hear me .. You might scare that Big Lug of a Marshal in this town … ,but, I’m your Doctor… ..and I say you will follow My orders… and I won’t hear any argument.. You got that ?! Mary’s not going anywhere… And I know how you feel about her… Doc,…Kitty’s eyes filled …Maylee..? Honey, I’m not sure ,but I don’t think it’s good! Oh, Curly! …Now let me get you taken care of ….?….Please? With tears streaming down her face … she agreed. Doc, proceeded to do what he had to …, Kitty’s attention was on Mary the whole time, besides thinking about … Festus’ out looking for Beth.
TBC
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