PT.4
“Lifeline Between The Hearts”
Matt had searched through the first Camp of drovers, not much luck there…just as he thought.. the men had closed ranks. This was a new group he didn’t know?… and that made it harder to question them or get them to want to talk, seeing how he was looking for a murderer.. Especially one who shot and killed a young woman and run. A coward of the worse kind! Matt decided to move on, but would keep in mind.. some of the faces, he saw there, just in case he decided to double back .. After he went through the other camps… this was going to take some time…..and hopefully the familiar face of a trail boss or two?
A few days had passed, Doc hadn’t seen much of Kitty… so when he noticed Sam sweeping out front ,
early while opening up the Long Branch… Morning Sam! Well, Morning Doc! Sam with a bright smile.
Just made a fresh pot of coffee inside for Miss Kitty .. If your in the mind too? tugging on his ear…
Festus’ in there? Chuckling just a bit, No ,not yet.. Sam answered. Well then in that case Sam, sounds good to me… Kitty down yet? Haven’t seen her.. But , I think I heard her moving round up there? Ok, thanks…
After bout’ his second cup …Doc realized.. Kitty still wasn’t down yet… Sam?.. yeah Doc? You say you heard her movin’ round up there ? Well yeah Doc… bout’ a hour before you came in. well, now that’s not like Kitty? Should I call her for you Doc? Maybe Sam? Sam went to the stairs… started up and yelled… Miss Kitty!? Doc’s here .. Wants to know if your coming down ? Ahhh , Ahhh… Sam, Tell
Him I,… I … Doc, looked at Sam… Tell him nothing !…Sam.. I’ll go see what is going on ? And headed up the stairs.. With Sam in tow …just on his heels…. As they both got to the end of the landing.. just outside her door…Doc, Tapped on Kitty’s door… Kitty Honey it’s Doc! Are you alright? Can I come in?
Doc, I, I it’s open… Doc quickly opened the door…he and Sam rushed in ..only to see.. Kitty trying to stand… at the foot of her bed.. Holding herself up ..gripping onto the brass footboard. Doc and Sam could both see she was weak in the knees.. and ready to faint. When Sam grabbed her before she hit the floor, he looked at Doc, … Heavens Doc , She’s burning up! And she is drenched. Sam, here lay her down.. I need you to get me some cool water… and can you go to my office, and get my bag? Sure Doc, right away! Sam ran and brought back what Doc ask for .. Then stood there …Doc, What can I do?
Sam, get me as many rags.. as you can find.. We need to cool her down… Oh, Sam? Yeah ? Has Kitty been feeling bad the last few days? You know Miss Kitty Doc… she don’t complain… I have noticed she’s been awful tired lately.. ,But, just figured she wasn’t sleeping good…? And then with the Drovers and all the excitement.. It like that every time their in town. Thanks Sam! Doc kept placing Cool wet rags on Kitty’s face ,neck and chest area.. Then wiping her arms and legs… hoping to cool her down …
When Sam came back… Doc can I get you anything… you’ve been up here with Miss Kitty a long while…? Or if you like I can sit with her while you go and get something to eat…I’ll send for you if anything changes… shaking his head…No, ..thanks Sam.. I’m Fine.. Well, then how bout’ I send over and get you a tray? You gotta’ eat Doc? Maybe later Sam. Kitty started to stir… ummmmmm, ammmmmm
Docccc? I’m right here Honey…! Ohhhhhhh… What happened? You fainted, and you have a fever…
Oh, is that all…. You listen here Young Lady… Is That All? How long have you been feeling sick?
I wasn’t …Just tired!… well, till this morning… then… I just couldn’t seem to get out of bed….
I’m fine ..really Curly…I’m fine! And she began trying to sit up… whoa!…is that so Dr. Russell?
I be the judge of that? Now Curly …I have a Business down stairs to run…and…. And nothing he said in a scolding tone. You are one very sick young lady.. And you are going to stay in this bed till I say otherwise…do you hear me? Now Doc? Was that a Yes Doc I hear? Curly! Holding his hand to his ear, I can’t hear you …? Don’t you get Foxy with me Curly? Well, I’ll sit right hear till you agree?
She was looking at him with her face all scrunched up and arms crossed over her chest… he just stared her down… you know your as stubborn as that Big lug of a Marshal? OHHHHHH! Alright!…I stay put …
For now! Doc giggled… patted her on the hands… Now that didn’t hurt did it? Ugh! Your mean..!
And your acting like a child!
TBC
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