Lifeline BetweenThe Hearts",Pt.7

PT.7
“Lifeline Between The Hearts”
Topeka, Kansas
Festus’ rode up to the sheriff’s office on Ruth…when he entered, he found the office empty…turning to leave, two men were just outside… You fella’s know where I kin find me the Sheriff ? They looked him up and down… laughed.. Got something’ important do ya Whiskers? Festus’ temper started to flare…
look here you yea-hoo’s…it be that ..I need to jaw wit’da Sheriff ..on Law business… now do ya know’d where he is or not? Yeah, in the grave… and they walked away laughing… aw.. Fiddle!
Then he went to the saloon… walked up to the bar, howdy! What’ll it be Mister? A beer.. and I be needin’ to see ur Sheriff? Well, Mister.. Sheriff Reilly was killed… ! I know’d that.. Festus’ said.
Who be in charge … now? The barkeep … motioned to the man sitting at a table with one of the girls…
Names Moran… he’s a Deputy. Obliged! Festus’ took his beer and walked to the table….
the two stopped talking.. looked at him… can I help you? My Name’s Festus’ Hagen.. I’m Deputy
From Dodge City …. I need t’a jaw wit ya… Moran furrowed his brow… what’s this about Hagen?
Matthew… who? Matthew Dillon the Marshal.. in Dodge? Oh, Dillon, yeah he was here a few days ago. He brung you a prisoner …Miller…Jim Miller? Well, no … it turns out that he killed Miller and two of his friends… buried them out on the prairie somewhere? Just left me the paper work.
And you jawed with Matthew did ya? Well sure.. Why? Did Matthew know bout’ Sheriff Reilly bein’ killed? I dunno ? Ya didn’t tell um’? No why? Him and Matthew were friends… And Matthew was due back in Dodge.. And he ain’t got back…. Was‘a Matthew hurt? No, .. just tired… took his horse to the stable and then checked into the hotel for the night… we had breakfast the next morning.. Then he left…

Dodge City
Doc and Newly were having breakfast, at Delmonico’s…when they heard commotion out on Front street…
They could hear Burke… loudly saying … That’s BUCK! .. And the Cowboy riding along side him saying… Yeah, I thought this was The Marshal’s horse too…. Both Doc and Newly hurried to the street…
Newly looked at Doc…. That is BUCK!… I know that …Doc said.. Buck, began to walk away from them all … and when they looked.. He was walking towards … Kitty… she had come out onto the front boardwalk of the Long Branch…. With no expression…. She walked calmly over to Buck… grabbing his reins… rubbing his nose…. Hey ol’ Boy… where you been … ? Did you bring me My Cowboy?
No one dared to move…. Sam get me an Apple…? Sure Miss Kitty… he didn’t dare argue with her…
Doc and Newly made their way towards her slowly…. Honey, There could be a lot of explanation for…
For what Doc? With things being so quiet.. You could hear Burke say… does she know Marshal Dillon
didn’t come in with Buck? Oh, Burke Shut up would you! Doc snapped. I was just sayin’ …
I know what you were just sayin’ …! Miss Kitty how bout I take Buck to Moss’ for ya? Newly ask.
Why Newly? Newly looked at Doc… then Doc … Honey , Buck needs water and feed.. Let Newly do this… Ok? She nodded… and Doc guided her back into the Saloon… Kitty, let me take you back up…
No, No,… I was right Doc…. No, Now Honey… Many men have lost their horse… she shot Doc a look…
Not Matt! Not unless, …unless …. Oh, why haven’t we heard from Festus’? Doc?… he not coming back this time is he? Now Kitty… don’t you go thinking like that….

Topeka, Kansas
As Festus’ went to the stable to get feed and water for Ruth…. He decided to talk with the hand there…
Howdy!… well, hello… I’m Jeb… what can I do for ya Mister? Ruth here needs sum … water and feed?
No problem…you wanna wait? Sur!… say.. did ya tend t’a Marshal’s horse whil’st he was ’a here in Topeke’ Sur did Mister… why? Matthew’s My friend…. And I’ma lookin’ fur ’m well he wasn’t here long… I watered and fed his horse…nice Stallion… What’cha say ? Oh, said .. Nice Stallion.
Nah, Matthew don’t ride no Stallion… he rides a Buckskin… ! Tan with black markin’…
No, Mister this was a chestnut Stallion… beautiful animal! I know my horses…. Now Festus’ was worried
What did he look like? Who? Jeb ask. The man on the Stallion? I thought you said he was your friend?
Matthew is my friend …! But, I’m gittin’ me the idea that me en you ain’t jawin’ bout the same man?
Ok, he was about 5’8” dark black hair… Hold ur taters! That sur ain’t Matthew! It’s not?
No… Matthew is a Big Fella! I’ll be back directly…. Festus’ went lookin’ for Moran!
TBC
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