PT.17
“Lifeline Between The Hearts”
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado
After getting Matt into town, Kitty had Check them into the Hotel…and stayed by his side night and day…
While sleeping curled up along side him,… she felt his arm pull her in close.. under his chin… Kit?
You awake?…uh huh…a little….you? Yeah…. Kit Honey … I’m sorry ..I’m sorry I worried you…
Readjusting herself…leaning up to now look at him….. Cowboy ..you have nothing to apoligize for..
I don’t know what happened , all I know is I put you through a lot of worry and pain…? No, No…
Matt… No Kit You had no way of knowing if I was…. Wait… I always knew you were still with me Cowboy… remember you are my Lifeline… I could feel you with me ….I never gave up ..never!
Did I hear you say something about the girls … looking at him smiling…Coming Home? Yeah…
They’re Coming Home… Jesse’ has been with us for a few days now… Jack Allison .. Of the Bar “A”
is his Uncle. Their going into a partnership together… Well then Kit we have to get Home…
Starting to giggle… Home! Yeah Cowboy…. Let’s go Home….
Dodge City, Kansas
Once Matt had been able to get up ..and move…. Which was quite faster then Doc wanted.. they got the first train back to Dodge City. Waiting for them was everyone ..of course… news traveled that they were on their way…. They got back just Two days Before Beth got to Dodge…..
Monday at noon… They all waited as the Train pulled into the depot…. When Beth stepped off the train onto the platform ..she was surprised to see Jesse’ … Sweetheart?.. what are you doing here? I explain later
Kitty?.. Daddy?… Oh ..Com’ere… she jumped at both of them… Ohhh wait lil’ girl.. go easy on your ol’ Dad! I’ve missed you Both so much…Uncle Festus’ Pap-Pap Doc…she was hugging everyone….
Kitty took her by the arm … let’s get you home and something to eat.. And we can hear all your news….
She and Jesse’ smiled.. at one another…ok… I’m starving!…Kitty laughed out loud ..she’s your daughter Cowboy! Mary will be here tomorrow… yes I know then we’ll have both our girls here….
After Mary showed up the next day.. Kitty decided to have a party for their homecoming….
Once the party was in full swing… Beth stood up … Everyone ! ..Everyone! Can I have your attention for just a minute please?….. I have something I want to say ..well two something’s…laughing.. she continued
First, There’s something My Sister Mary And I want to Say to our parents while were here in town….
Mar, come up here with me?….. Mary walked up beside Beth…. Dad?… Kitty?.. No That won’t Do …
We think it’s time ..if it’s ok with you …Mom if we call you Mom from now on? Kitty’s eyes filled with tears…Oh Girls …of course …Yes!… I’d be honored! Next…. While were in town… We’d like it if the two of you ..re-new your vows? Matt and Kitty looked at one another…then at the Girls…What?
Doc Now swiping his Mustache… Did you think you could hide it forever? You raised some pretty smart young woman right here! Beth and Mary together said… Yes we Know your Married! But ..we want to be a part of it this time? Matt now with a flushed face.. and his boyish grin… Well Mom?… are you proposing again Cowboy? Doc laughed. Kitty ..it took him long enough the first time… if you wait for it again….then he just shook his head laughing… without thinking she broke out in laughter… Marshal you have a date! YEAAAAA! Beth and Mary ..were jumping up and down….. Ok now,… Jesse’ she put out her hand to him….. Mom, Dad , Mary… everyone… Jesse’ have something we want to share with you all,
In about six months … were going to have a Baby! The room went silent! Kitty looked at Beth …
Her eyes filled with tears… Oh sweetheart? Then she hugged her…. Daddy?.. Are you ok? Yeah.. I just never thought about being a grandpa ! Kitty smiled at him.. well Cowboy start thinking about it…
Grandpa! Well that makes you Grandma! That will be enough of that …laughing….at him.
With all the excitement…Doc pulled Kitty aside… Honey you alright? Oh, sure Curly… it’s wonderful for the Kids!.. I mean.. I know…what you mean…Just makes me realize… it wasn’t meant to be.
I want to see you in my office later… make sure your alright…sure Curly…
Later that night…when they were alone… Matt noticed.. Kitty was distracted… Kit, what’s wrong?
Nothing.. why? Kit honey this is me.. Remember… she was sitting brushing her hair…
He slid behind her…nibbling at her neck…Missed you Beautiful…. Missed you too Cowboy…
How Much? Giggling…. Ummmm. Cowboy…we can’t ….? Kit, I know what Doc said but…that never stooped us before. Matt… That’s not it… now he could see her face in the mirror… Honey, what?
UGH!…. I didn’t want to have to tell you … What Kit? She got up walking over to the Settee ….
Matt pour us a Drink…? And come sit with me… we need to talk…No, I need to talk….
He poured them both a drink… sat down next to her on the settee… Kit your scaring me….
I’m sorry I don’t mean to do that… I just need you to listen to me… Cowboy ..? Do you remember the Night you set up for us before you left? Sure I do …How could I forget that ? Yes ..It was beautiful!
Something happened that night…something between us…. Ok Kit.. what am I missing here?
Matt Please let me finish… this is difficult as it is… she was biting her bottom lip…. Cowboy , we made a Baby that night… now waiting for his reaction…. A BABY? I didn’t know till after you left … and then so much was happening…, I wasn’t feeling good ..but I thought … and , now she was starting to cry….
Kit Honey …it’s ok…we’ll figure it all out ..I know I said ..I never wanted a family.., but look now we have Beth and Mary?…the tears were falling harder… what Honey ? It’s ok… NO!, ..No it’s not ok…
Matt I lost The Baby… Not completely sure Why?… I’m not exactly a young Woman anymore… and after everything I’ve been through over the years… and then what happened with Miller and Walker? Did They?
No! ..No Matt …Doc says I probably wouldn’t have been able to carry to full term anyway…because of ..the damage to my body … He drop his eyes… Cowboy ..I’m So Sorry …. He pulled her close to him encircling her in his arms… No, I’m Sorry I wasn’t here for you…. But I’m here now … we’ll be ok…
You still have Me Kit!… and They Girls!. .were a family…. Hey and we’re gonna be Grandpa and Grandma!…she started to laugh and bury her face in his chest…. Hey , Mrs. Dillon.. Ummmm
Have I told you today How Much I Love You? Hummmmmmmmm let me think? Com’ere you
I love you Mrs . Dillon… I love you Mr. Dillon…..
TBC
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