PT.15
“ The Heart will bring us Home”
Conclusion
They were now closing in on what was the end of the Journey…only 30 or so miles to go.. for the Troops to settle the Willets family… Then Matt ,Kitty ,Festus and Doc could continue on to Dodge. It was early morning.. And some of the smaller Children… were playing off away from the camp and out of the blue
There was a shot fired….The colonial.. ran to see where it was coming from.. but could find nothing…
Then, One of the children came running crying.. That someone was shutting at them.. It had been a farmer
Who wanted them off his land… the children without knowing ..ran onto his property…
Even seeing the colonial didn’t matter.. he wanted no excuses… This was just what the Willets Family hope they wouldn’t have to deal with when they came to Dodge City.
Matt, Kitty.. wanted to make sure that this Family.. That had done so much for Matt … would be ok.. Before moving on to Town. As well did Doc and Festus. Although they knew they’d be seeing them in town often. Festus had offered to come out and help with anything they needed to get settled. Which was an opening for Doc to tease him….. Your offering to work? I never thought I’d see a Hagen work!
Oh, You Ol’ Scudder! Matt Knew there may be problems, but, he plan to check on them regular…
It was now time to make their way …Doc, made a point to let Momma Mabel, know she should come to town often and stop to see him… and they could share Idea’s… I’d like that Doc!…she smiled.
Then she approached Matt…and you.. Marshal?… You Listen to your woman there.. And the Doc..
They know what’s good for you…. And a Woman’s TLC always trumps medicine anytime…then she winked at him…Matt’s face went Red…Yes Ma’am she turned to Kitty, Miss Kitty, she said…
Don’t you take no Sass, from the Big Man …His Bark is Bigger than his Bite…Kitty, Just smile at her and said , Momma Mabel, I found that out a long time ago… and beside I found out just how to handle the Bite too. Then they Both Laughed together… and Gave one another a Hug…Thank You , Momma Mabel..
I am in your debt….Oh…Nonsense, she said ..you just take good care of him…Kitty said Oh, I will ..you can count on it. They finish all the goodbye’s and were on their way into Dodge…..
Finally, that evening.. Matt, Kitty, Doc, Festus and the Colonial all pull down front street….drawing attention.. of course… Doc insisting. Matt come up to the office with him so he could make sure he was
Ok after that long ride… Newly, rushed to help.. seeing them coming in. Matt not like all the fuss, …
I can walk you know.. my legs work just fine.. Sam, came from the Long Branch.. surprised to see Kitty
Miss Kitty..? Oh, Hi Sam, ..before she could say anything.. Sam started, in.. Are you alright?… the stage ..
Claude, brought your Bags a few days ago.. And said he didn’t know where you were….? Sam, Sam.. Stop
It ok! I’m ok… I’ll tell you about it later… it’s a long story… I’ll be back in a minute…and she headed up to Doc’s office…. Entering Doc’s office…. She just shook her head.. At it again are you?
Doc.. I’m Fine ..I’ve been shot before and I’ll probably be shot again…I feel fine. Matt was insisting.
Oh, so you’re a Doctor now ?..Maybe I should retire.. or maybe we should change Jobs..? Laughing ,Kitty
Said Oh, that would be good! Listen you too… I can hear you all the way down stairs.. Matt your gonna rest at least for a few days… and that’s not a request! Now Doc, is he fit to walk over to the Long Branch?
Well, I think .. He can do that ..!..Doc said ..winking at Kitty…well, then Cowboy.. hop to it let’s go..
And that’s not Doctor’s orders that’s Mine!….. Now looking over at Doc.. Matt ..rolled his eyes.. laughed
And winked….Yes Ma;am.! Right behind you!
Walking through, the Batwing doors….Sam and everyone in the Barroom cheered that they were back a safe. Then when Matt looked over at the Bar.. His face dropped… standing at the end of the bar…
He hear a familiar voice… Well, Marshal “Big Fist”… Good to see you back on your feet….*grinning*
Matt’s jaws were tight. You don’t stay down for long do ya? Matt Clinched his jaw ..Holly!.. what do you want? Kitty sensing Matt’s tension …Look, you two…stop this…give Holly a Look of irritation ,
She ..turned to Matt,…Let’s just get you settled… Matt , Just ignore him, Please? Sargeant , what are you doing here… ? He just gave her that devilish smile.. why Miss Kitty.. I just came to pay My respects…
Taking a deep breath…letting it out……Sargeant Holly…ok The Long Branch is a Public place…
She turned to Matt… Matt , come on…Let’s go in the office.. Knowing they could take the back stairs.
As they went through the office door…Holly , looked over at Matt and says….Careful, Big Fist…
You never know when I’ll be around… you never know….? And starts laughing….
Kitty, just put her arm around Matt … Oh, just come on… Don’t pay him a Mind…
Going up the back stairs to their room….Matt sat in the large wing chair…Kitty turned down the bed
Trying to make thing comfortable …Matt…? How about a drink? Sounds good… Kitty?
There’s something I’ve been meaning to talk to you about… what’s that Matt? When I came to see you
In St. Louis… I …I … well …Kitty I… Kitty came back in from the water room…Matt, she said. We don’t have to talk about that now. Yes ,Kitty we do. I made you angry…I hurt you. Kitty came and knelt on the floor in front of him. Cowboy that’s not important right now. Kit, I mad an assumption… Matt, Yes You did. But Matt.. we can talk about this later. I guess what I’m saying is …I should have asked you why you were there? Cowboy, Your just not going to let this go ,are you? Ok, come here… and she took his hand and lead him to the settee … Matt, If you remember correctly I wanted you to make that trip with me.
But when you couldn’t????? I changed my plans in St. Louis. Yes , I know… Matt added. Let me finish , Please.? I changed my plans to go earlier.. So , William Lemp, kindly invited me to be the Guest of….
And once again Matt chimed in… oh, yes he kindly wanted you to be his guest… to have you alone.. huh?
Matt Dillon! Are you going to listen or what??? William Invite me to be the Guest of He and His wife Claudia… and his Parents , John and Hilda Lemp. .. Matt now had a look like a Boy who just got caught with his hand in the cookie jar… Yes , a guest of the Family. His Family’s home. Cowboy this was a Business Trip.. well, at least part of it was.. Or would have been… The Lemp’s own a Brewery. They have a new brew, they want me to sell here at the Long Branch. Something they have developed. “Lager”
Plus once I toured the brewery plant I decided to make an investment.. I made an offer to buy shares in the company. Don’t you see..? Matt, I’m not going to be able to run a Saloon forever. So, I figure.. Between the money I have coming in from My gold mine, in Pix Axe. And if the investment I make here…. And a few other’s I have… I’ll do alright if I decide to get out of the Long Branch, or just become a silent partner. Cowboy, ?..
Don’t you understand… now sitting very close… and tracing with the tip of her finger nail.. The edge of his Jaw…then his bottom Lip… There’s no room in My Life for any other man
And especially … in My heart… Just you ..Cowboy.. Now giving him just a slight Pout….
And a flutter of her long lashes…. Woman do you think, you can seduce me with those pouty lips ..
And that Body…? Kitty , stood…saying nothing just began.. Losing one article at a time…
As each one hit the floor… Matt’s breathing got heavier and heavier….gradually she was over near the Big Brass bed…..she pulled a few pins from her hair and shook her head… looked over at him… “Is it working.. yet Cowboy”?… Matt, responded with a quick.. ”Your damned right it is”!.. Kitty just laughed.
Well then why are you all the way over there…Cowboy? Not anymore I’m not!.. as he quickly. .made his way across the room….scooped her into his arms.. smothering her with Kisses.. Kissing her eye lids, her nose…her neck… her shoulders…..down her breasts…. Then , before long.. He looked ..Blue into Blue
Their body’s became so entwined….you no longer knew where one started and the other began…they became one! Hour’s later, Lying in the dark…in each other’s arms…Matt, in his baritone voice ..said
Honey, “I love you” …I have for a Long Time and always will , Please don’t ever forget that… ?
Cowboy, “I love you “…I’ve Love you since the Day I laid eyes on you …and always will…
They were quiet for a moment.. then Matt spoke….Honey, Kit.. I heard you.. Ya know?
When you came to the camp.. when you laid you head on my chest.. I heard you.. And Yes I do Remember… When we said: No Matter what, “The Heart will bring us Home” and here we are!
Fini
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