"Lifeline between The Hearts",Pt.2

                                                                                     PT.2

                                                                 “Lifeline Between The Hearts”

As the sun was coming up the two entwined bodies.. Began to stir….  Matt looked down, brushing the Amber-copper Tresses, off her face… kissing her forehead … Good morning Honey!  Ummmm!..
In a deep sultry voice … Good Morning Cowboy….  Do you have to go ?  Yeah honey ..I’m sorry..
Morning rounds… But, I’ll come back for breakfast .. So why don’t you roll over and go back to sleep?
I’ll be back in an Hour or two… then he kissed her and got up…. And headed for the water room…
After he finished dressing… as he was ready to leave.. He stopped  and looked as she slept…amongst, the flower petals … Sleep tight Honey… place a kiss on her cheek .. Put his Hat on his head.. And out the door!


Two hours later, down in the saloon….Doc was waiting …reading the paper, and drinking the fresh pot of coffee Sam had made.    As Kitty came across the up stairs landing…  Good Morning Curly!  Sam!
Well, I was wondering when you were gonna come down?    Oh, Curly?  Morning Miss Kitty.  Coffee ‘s Hot!.. Did he leave me any?   Yes I did Young Lady!  Your lucky Festus’ ain’t here yet?   Just then Festus’
Came through the batwing doors… why Miz Kitty,lucky I ain’t here ?   Kitty was trying not to laugh.   Nothing Festus’ Good Morning.    Coffee’s Hot.   Miz Kitty you look plum perty tis morning’ !  why Thank You Festus’…   why’d you go and say a thing like that? Doc said .  Cuz, she does Look Plum Perty.  Well don’t she look plum perty every morning?   Sur she does Doc!   Well then?   Doc teased.   Oh, Doc stop it! ..leave him alone. Festus’ I know what you meant. she said    Sam was laughing .. He always got a kick out of their teasing games.    Then doc looked at Kitty .. So where is our esteemed Marshal this fine Morning?    morning rounds.   Were having breakfast when he’s done. Curly , your welcome to come along?   Maybe I will.

Dodge was quiet for several weeks… It was a nice break.. But, they were all enjoying things like that before
The cattle drovers came through Dodge City…!   That would be a Week of well .. Let’s just say …
That would be a Week!   Business’s do well but , it’s a rowdy time … fight’s … etc.  so for now …

Just as they thought…The Drovers… were just outside of town… The Bosses… had their agreement with Matt.. That they would bring their men in a little at a time… for control purposes …. Kitty hired on a few extra Bartenders and extra girls… to handle the crowds….  Matt deputized a few extra men.

Dodge was busting at the seems…. For at least two weeks .. They were busy!  The Long Branch did a enormous  business,   Matt was worried … There were plenty of fights.. And lots of Poker games going on all hours… But, he made Kitty promise not to play in any .   Or even deal.   And of course she agreed.

Then their worst fears happened… during a poker game two drovers…. Drunk , fighting over one thinking the other cheated… pulled a gun…but instead of shooting.. The other , he shot one of Kitty’s Girls.. And Killed her.    And in all the commotion … he ran out the back door, before Matt got there?  Kitty was sitting on the floor, holding her in her arms, when Matt showed up…    Matt and Doc came in together…..
Kitty What happened?   He shot her!.. He shot her Matt…  Doc quickly check her and said … I’m sorry Kitty… Matt .. She’s Dead!   Who was he do you know?    Oh, Matt he was a Drover.. They were arguing
Over a poker game… the one who shot her and …. As she looked around,… and you!   She pointed to the second man.   Matt grabbed him.    Who is he?  What’s his name? is he part of your outfit?    The Man looked at Matt… Marshal?… No .. he was with another outfit… I think he said his name was “Miller”
Jim Miller!    Kitty was still upset … Matt she’s just a Kid!     He looked at Festus’ clear this place out will ya?    I know Kitty… I’m sorry.   Then Doc said Matt.. can you take her up to my office, till we find Percy crump?  Sure Doc!    Matt?… what about this Miller?   I’ll find him Kitty…I’ll find Him.   Kitty does she have any family?   I don’t know Matt.. I just Hired her.    Matt pick up her body to carry her to Doc’s office.    The rest of you .. Go back to your camps!   You heard the Marshal… Saloon’s Closed!  Kitty said, then looking at    Sam… Let’s get them all out of here…   Sure Miss Kitty… the rest of you girls alright?  Yes Ma’am…   Ok, we’re closing early… yes Ma’am we’ll help Sam.    Thank You!


                                                                                    TBC