PT. 9
“Grandpa Was A Hero”
Matt, Festus’ and Colonel Forbes… headed towards the ol’ shack… by the abandon freight Yard…
And just as they approached it they could hear Beth , arguing with the two Men inside….
Forbes, looked at Matt.., Dillon,.. I don’t know the woman in your life all that well, but, I…
Festus’ jump to respond… Colonel, They’s the Best Women you’d ever know’d… and the Plum Prettiest
Two women you’d laid you eye balls on! Y’ Miz kitty is the Prettiest redheaded woman you ever did see
And well Missy Beth …she is Pretty her ownself! And everybody in Dodge Loves um’ … Deputy, Begging your pardon.., I didn’t mean to offend … ? Well then don’t! Matt just rolled his eyes…
Matt , Deputy Hagen mentioned Miss Kitty… Kitty Russell? Yes Colonel.? These men they were the same from the Jude Bonner gang ?… The same, not all were sentenced to hang. Is she …Oh, Yes..
She’ll be fine …so she says.. Colonel I’ve learned not to argue with Kitty.
The closer they got to the building.., the louder they could hear Beth yelling … Matt was thinking to himself…. And to think , she not kitty’s daughter… ? Shaking his head. The three surrounded the building.. And quickly after seeing them thru a window… or what was left of one…? He signaled
To Festus’… then kicked in the door.. Drop the guns.. And Beth hit the floor to get out of the line of fire.
Matt shot one and Festus’ the other. Both were Dead! Beth ran to Matt… Daddy! Hugging him.
Ok Honey , .. Are you ok? Did they hurt you? Or did you hurt them? Daddy???? Matt just hugged her tight. Daddy is Kitty alright? Sure honey.. She worried about you. Daddy I’m sorry I didn’t help her.
I wanted to ,but she wouldn’t let me..? I’ll explain.. Beth ..You don’t have to explain Kitty to me…
Beth We Love You… Let’s get you Home… as they walk down the street…oh, Dad? You might want to
Re-phase that…? Look….
Dodge was now looking much like a Ghost town….
As they arrived back to what was the main part of town, most folks were trying their best to pitch in together… and salvage whatever and as much as possible. Part of the Long Branch was still standing..
So they use that as a first aid station… Mr. Jonas’ store was pretty much gone so he was donating food and supplies to whoever needed it. Doc’s office was now leveled. So he was working out of the Long Branch. Many of the local farmer’s and rancher’s were now coming into town because ..some had no homes left to stay in. This was fine for now … it wasn’t winter. Many figured they have to try to rebuild
Or leave.? When Beth saw Kitty , who refused to stay put… she ran calling her name…Kitty!
Oh, Beth Honey … your alright…….. Hugging her . … Honey easy… I need to breath. And to sit, said the voice, from behind her.. Oh, Doc!.. I can’t ..there’s too much to be done.? Matt?.. I give up …
I have yet to decide if it’s , the Red hair, being a Woman… hey, watch that.. she and Beth said in unison..
Or just being around you too long!… Matt just laughed.
Matt we have an awful lot of people inside with injuries… ummm, Matt can I talk to you alone?
They walked away from the other’s… what is it? Matt it’s Mary. She hasn’t said much ..but, it’s
Something she did say that’s bothering me…? What’s that Kit? Before the Twister hit town…
I was sitting holding her in Doc’s office and suddenly, she started mumbling.. Momma Gone.. Well kit?
No Matt wait…? Then she said , Men … Scared…. And No Home! Well I understand the Momma gone part and the No Home Part.. ,but Matt…? What do you think she meant by Men… scared? Did you ask her? Oh No.. I didn’t want to push her…Matt , What if something awful happened out there… Do You think any of these Men were there? Could be Kitty. Could be. Poor baby…Oh Matt.
Suddenly Kitty felt someone behind her…grabbing onto her… Miss Kitty….. Scared,…Scared….
Mary, Sweetheart…I’m right here ..your ok …nothing ‘s going to hurt you … Mary wrapped her arms around Kitty… and wouldn’t let go… Your baby… Scared… Oh, Matt… It’s going to be ok Kit..
We’ll make it ok……
TBC
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