PT.14
A few days had passed.. Dan had wired for Judge Brookings to see when he would be coming through the area… Doc decided to make another trip out to visit Kitty with the pretense of seeing if she was still have the headaches? But, he knew ..it was also a way to keep Matt abreast on how she was also.
McAndels Ranch
Maggie and Joe were out by the horse Corral when Doc pulled up in front of the property.. She spotted him … and walked over Doctor Adams wasn’t it? My friends call me “Doc” after all you allowed me to call you Maggie… That’s right I did. Ok Doc! And she smile a bright sparkling smile at him. So, To what do
We owe this visit? Well, Young lady, I just want to check and see how you’ve been sleeping and check on those headaches?…. At the Words “Young Lady” she stopped for a moment… Doc noticed ..something maybe another flash… Maggie, are you ok? Oh!.. Yes of course… why don’t you come inside and I’ll get us something cool to drink.. Joe Sweetheart… something to drink? No , maybe later. I have to get these horses together.. You visit with Doc.. And I’ll come up later… he cupped her face in both his hands… and kissed her forehead…. Doc just watched them …
As she sat with Doc ,… Doc, so tell me …where are you from? He carefully thought ..before answering..
Baltimore originally., but, I live in Kansas now. He watch her face. At first nothing. Oh, that’s not very far? Joe goes there sometimes.. Maybe if we’re there ..we may run into you? Maybe Doc said.
I live in Dodge City. He thought he saw a spark of recognition or at least she was thinking….
Are you married ? No, …..never? She ask. Almost once. Oh, cold feet huh? Then she chuckled lightly.
Joe says we’ve been married 15 yrs. I hard not remembering? Not remembering my wedding?, my husband,? what we were like? What we were like together? There’s a part of me that is scared..Doc.
And I don’t know why?… or of what? Not of Joe.. He’s a Good man.. He sweet…. But I feel like there is something in the way..? I can’t explain it. It’s so confusing.. Like I told you ….
There’s these flashes…. Pictures… Voices… but they don’t make any sense… I don’t know who the voices are? And the pictures … don’t fit? Do you want to tell me about them? Doc ask her. I’m not sure I can?
Do you want to try? Where do I start? Anywhere. he said. Well, I hear what sounds like a soft voice
Maybe crying?… saying Kathleen…? Kathleen won’t let you. Then , she can’t stop us. Then Someone calling for a Cowboy? …Oh, I don’t know ..Doc someone wants a cowboy ..to help…….. Suddenly she grabbed her head….ohhhhh ahhhhh ! What’s wrong? The headache … it hurts… Ok…enough…relax!
Here I’m gonna give you something for that. Oh, Doc ..I don’t want to take anything… it’s ok ..I’m a Doctor… it will help the pain. You just lie back here and relax. Better yet I’m going to take you up stairs
And your going to rest. Oh, no.. it’s almost lunch time… I’ll talk to Joe. Well, Ok. Just for a Bit…
In Town, Broken Arrow
Later , Doc sat with Matt…We need to talk… About what Doc? I was out to see Kitty…
Is she ok Doc? She doing ok. Matt I think she remembering… What? In small flashes
And bit and pieces.. She doesn’t know what it is but it there. Picture flashes and voices… she just can’t put them together yet. And with the head injury ..and the headaches… it making it difficult.
Can you do anything Doc? We can’t rush her Matt. Ah Doc, who am I kiddin’ ? Maybe you were right? Maybe I don’t have the right to do anything ? You said she was happy… Doc looked at him
In amazement! What in Thunder is wrong with you? You over grown Lug!… That Young lady…
Who I happen to watch mind you over the last … oh never mind how many years … Hopelessly devote herself to you !… no Matter how many time she knew you put that Damn Badge before anything or anyone else… still stood by you … and Put her own life on the line For you ! Yeah You !… I’m talking to you !
That Woman out there isn’t Maggie McAndels! She’s Kathleen Russell ! Kitty! Our Kitty !
Your Kitty! You over grown civil servant…Big Lug! That Woman Loves You! And I never thought I see the day that …one of my duties as a Doctor would be is to have to tell you to Wake up!…and Fight for the Woman you Love Man! Stop feeling sorry for yourself…. Kitty needs you.
McAndels Ranch
Later after her short nap, she decided to go looking for Joe.. out by the horses… Not finding him there Maggie, saddled up a horse.. And rode out to where she knew the men were working….she soon seen
A handful of them … Hello Boys , Joe around? Up over the hill Ma’am. Ok Thanks. Still not too familiar
With the entire property… she wasn’t paying attention to what they were doing. But, she was enjoying the nice day.
Matt had decided to ride out to the ranch.. And talk with Joe… about Murray… figuring he could feel out the situation a bit.. And make his next move from there. He heard explosions … but didn’t know what it was coming from? The Men working were using explosive to break through dams for water….
When one of the explosions went off…Maggie was right in the vicinity … they didn’t see her.. The loud noise spooked her horse.. It took off out of control… right for a cliff that was over a small canyon.
Both Joe and Matt saw her headed right for it…. Both at this point were yelling her name … Joe yelling Maggie!… Matt yelling Kitty! The last they saw she went off the horse.. and was nowhere in sight!
Once Doc and Frank, realized where Matt had gone .. They followed behind… just to make sure ..he didn’t do anything …well hotheaded. When they didn’t find them at the house.. They began looking around the property… hearing the explosions… Frank wanted to go looking…. Doc you can stay here but, ….
I’m coming along…. When they got closer.. They saw the men running… and heard Joe and Matt yelling
Maggie , Kitty!… then they heard her screaming…. HELP!… HELP! Somebody…HELP!
When she went off her horse.. She went just over and down the side of the edge of the canyon…
And was hanging onto a branch… Matt Reached her First… Here Give me your hand…?
Oh, You!…. Never mind that… give me your hand? I can’t let go… yes you can… Don’t look down…
Hey ,look at me.. Right here.. Honey look at me… now give me your hand I won’t let you go… I promise!
I can’t hold on anymore…. She was trying not to cry.. Honey … listen to me … You Trust me … Your not gonna fall ….! slowly, she began to let go… Matt grabbed he hand… she started to slip ..she screamed…
No!.. Honey I got you…. Quickly , Frank held Matt’s legs… pull her up Matt! Then he told her to let go with the other hand and grab his.. When she did .. They pulled her up … falling back… he held her tight….
Your alright now .. Your safe!… with out thinking she had her arms wrapped around his neck…. Tight!
Matt buried his face in the nape of her neck…. Quickly , flashes of the same pictures from the night on the porch came back ..Joe came running up Maggie Sweetheart!…are you alright? She stood up brushed herself off.. Started to run to him…, he was standing with his arms outstretched… Maggie ?
Just then Matt called out …Kitty? Kitty? She stopped…frozen in place…. Again Joe ..Maggie ?
Placing both hands on either sides of her head…. Hearing both of them calling Maggie …Kitty, Maggie …Kitty… Flashes of pictures ..going round and round in her head…. Finally Matt …Kitty Honey ..I need You… I love you! Then softly ..she spoke: Cowboy? She began to tremble…Yes Kitty.. It’s me…
Are You really here? I’m right here Honey…Turn around… slowly she began to turn.. tears trickling
Down her cheeks…. OH, Cowboy! She started to run but clasped to the ground on her knees… Matt running to her. I’m here Kitty… I’m right here ! Matt wrapped his arms around her… holding her tight…
After a few minutes… Doc came over … Honey let me look at you ?.. Doc, yeah Honey it’s ol’ Doc!
Frank ?… Yeah Kitty it’s me…. Suddenly , she looked up… Cowboy, she looked over her shoulder…
Give me a minute will you? Joe was standing with his Men… Kitty, slowly walked over to him …
The men disburst… Ma’am. Placing her hands on his cheeks…. Oh, Joe? I… I .. am sooo sorry
With tears running down her cheeks…. I don’t know what I can say to you … to make the right?
How do I make you understand? All I can say is that Matt to me is what Maggie was to you…
I have Loved this man for better then half my life… and we’ve been through so much together.
I will never stop Loving him.. Just as you will never Stop Loving Maggie.. I know that ..Because
I’ve seen first hand ..Just how much Love you have for her.. And always will! My Dear sweet Joe
I think a part of me knew deep inside I wasn’t your Maggie… But, if I gave you back a little piece
Of your life with her then maybe … wiping away her tears… Thank You …Maggie! But Joe?
Shhhhh! You will always be in My Heart! Slowly she leaned up on her toes.. And placed a Kiss
On his Lips…. And then place her hand on his Heart! Thank You , My Dear Sweet Joe!
TBC
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