"The Heart Will Bring Us Home"Pt.12

                                                                       PT.12

                                                   “The Heart will bring us Home”

Matt was out numbered with trying to get his own way… with having not only Doc and Kitty looking after Him…but Momma Mabel too.   And she let him know she had a lot invested in his getting well.. it was her reputation!…  Kitty hadn’t left Matt side for two days, finally Doc insisted she go and get something to eat, stretch her legs, while Matt slept….she tried to protest, but Both Doc and Momma Mabel wouldn’t hear it.
Momma Mabel, took Kitty’s hands in hers and looked in her eyes…then saying… Trust me Darling…
I can see this Man, means the world to you…and if I’m right?… you mean the world to him just the same!
So, let’s keep your strength up… so you can be here for him.. For a long time.. What do you say..? Hum?
Kitty, shook her head and smiled slightly… Momma Mabel, You are one special Lady…Thank You.
I won’t be long…Kitty turned then turned back .looking at Momma Mabel….then walked over to her and gave her a Hug.  

 Kitty enter the Tent that was set up, for meals… figuring she could get coffee… Amos was there with his
Brother’s…but her approached Kitty…Ma’am, he said… How is your Marshal friend?   Amos, he’s doing fine. Thank you for asking. And I want to also Thank You for getting me here as quickly as you did.
Can I get you anything, Coffee ? He asked. It over here.   Thank You that would be great.
While , Kitty and Amos were talking ..Will came up behind her… Kitty…?   She turned quickly.
Will…!   Good Morning.  How is Matt..? He asked her.  He better.   Kitty I’m sorry this is happening.
You have nothing to be sorry for Will.   Kitty, I know how much pain this causes you…. And..
Just then Sarah, approach them.   Well, I should have known?   With the raise of her brow…Kitty,
Looked at Sarah…Known What?   Sarah huffed and said That I find the two of you together.
I’m sorry ..did I miss something here Will?   No Kitty, I handle this.. as he tried to usher Sarah away.
But Sarah insisted on staying.   I understand, You are Will’s …How should I put it…hummmm…
Long burning Flame…perhaps?     Well, I don’t know what you think you understand but…Miss…?
I’m sorry ..who are you…?   Will then said… Kitty, this is Sarah Bradfield,  the colonial ‘s sister…
Sarah’s jaw stiffened…..Oh, just the Colonial’s sister. .huh?  Well Kitty Will seems to have left out..
That we have been together for the past two year’s… and are getting married!  At least thought we were?
Kitty now looking at Will….with a raised Brow….  Will, added Sarah I was not finish talking…I was going to say and My fiance’.  Kitty Smiled. And said well ..Congratulation!  I wish you both, all the best, Kitty said.. Then excused herself…walking away… Will felt he wanted to explain to Kitty.. Why he didn’t tell her in St. Louis.. About Sarah, but could tell.. Kitty really didn’t want an explanation.

Kitty , Found a spot by the stream to freshen up  …sitting by the water’s edge….Sarah found her there…
Am I intruding?  …Sarah said.   Kitty looked up.. smiled … No, Not at all. .just thought I’d freshen up a bit.
It seems this place is away from everyone?   Kitty..?  Yes?….I know this may be prying ,but, How did you meet Will..?   And what was your relationship with him?   Sarah, Shouldn’t you be talking to Will about this?   Kitty, I’m Asking You…?   Besides, Will doesn’t talk much about his Past…    Look Sarah, I am No, threat to your relationship.. None at all.   You have to trust in that.   Will Saved My Life Once…And ..
That’s it..!    I will always be very grateful to him for that.. Both Matt and I will always be grateful for that.
The most important thing is … looking to your future…that is what you can control…not the past.
Now, if you will excuse I need to get back to Matt.   

When Kitty returned to Matt’s tent…. Will was sitting talking to Matt… Well, now …  Am I interrupting anything?   They both just looked at Kitty…. Will, stood.. Walked over to Kitty… Kissed her on the cheek
It’s like I told you before… I will never forget you!…. And he left.     The she looked over to Matt….
Giving him a Look.. With her hands on her hips.. And eyes brows raised.. Head tilted…. Ok, Cowboy…
What did I just Miss?     Ahhh, Kitty……  Will, Just…well he was  just….  Well spit it out, she said.
Kit, were you gonna, tell me he was in St. Louis?   Matt…. Yes..! I would have told you when we had a chance to talk.   I didn’t know he was there… I ran into him, on the street.. while I was shopping.
I was as surprised as …well, I was surprised.    Matt we can talk about all of this later ,when your better.

                                                                                    TBC