PT.3
“My Two Hearts”
The trial and hanging had taken place , and Matt was on his way back from Hays… this was something.. that never sat well with him, he had to be there for it but, if he had the choice… he ‘d rather skip the hanging …. Being gone so long… he was tired.. Which made the ride back seem longer…
Newly was still in Doc’s office…. It took several stitches to close the cut on his head.. And Doc wanted to watch him for any signs of concussion ? Festus, couldn’t find newly at the office.. so he was, asking around, if anyone had seen him.. When Mr. Jonas’ told him that he Thought he saw Miss Kitty taking Newly going into Doc’s Office …so when he went there..Doc told him what had happened…and Festus
Went directly to The Long Branch, but, Just as he got there…. Jeff came up on him….putting a gun to him,.. Easy there whiskers….! I’ll take the gun…They were still on the boardwalk outside …..
Inside, Sam, was saying … Miss Kitty, I’m sorry ..I tried to not to say …just then Sonny, realized…what Sam was about to say….So you lied to me barkeep?…then shot at Sam…that was your first mistake…..let’s make it your last! Kitty was still in shock at the presence of the arms coming around her calling her name and hearing the shot.. at the same time…! She turned, to see …Oh, Beth! Sweetheart, what are you doing here? Then turned to Sam, …Sam?…Oh, My God…Why?… Why’d you shoot him?
Sonny, looked at her a snickered… I make the rules here Red….. When I ask questions.. I don’t like being lied too… and he lied to me…! Beth looked at Kitty…Miss Kitty , what’s happening here? Oh, Honey
I’m not sure yet ,but it’s not good… …. Jeff pushed Festus in the bar…Look what I found… ?
Whiskers here was going to be a Hero… Kitty looked up, Festus? Then Festus said What is it you yah-hoo’s want here? Don’t concern you whiskers…. Looks like we found what we were after…!
And just What’s That? Kitty inquired sarcastically . Why you haven’t figured that out yet Red?… You!
Beth was looking scared… Miss Kitty , what do they want with you? Do you know them? No Sweetheart,
I don’t… But I know their kind. Then she said …Beth, it’s ok.. just stay calm, Just what do you two want with me? Kitty was now hoping , Beth wouldn’t mention Matt…or who he was to her. She figured she could handle this herself. And who are you anyway? Sonny looked over to Jeff and said …ain’t it just like a woman.. to ask so many questions ? Well, Red your our ACE in a hole… or something’ like that…
See, The Marshal, he tracked our Daddy…and made sure he saw him go to trial….. And he testified again him… so now they gonna Hang ‘um….. Kitty inhaled Deep!… thinking to herself ..Oh My God Not again? Before she could even exhale Beth blurted out , …. If you hurt either one of us.. Matt will hunt you down like the Animals you are! My father will Kill you if it’s the last thing he does!.. Kitty turned and yelled …Beth NO! cringing ….Oh Beth ..! Although she understood Beth was proud of Matt, she knew she just handed them another hostage. Kitty , hugged Beth , Oh sweetheart, … What did I Say? Oh, Honey …forget it… it doesn’t matter now…. .. Well, Now Sonny started, so your Dillon little girl ?
As he run his hands over her hair…. Kitty Snapped, take your hands off her! Relax Red… I’m not gonna hurt her. Just keep your hands off her. She repeated. Pulling Beth closer to her. Like I said Red, I make the rules… look you have me… Sam, needs a Doctor, Let Beth take him to The Doctor’s office…
He’s bleeding bad… Nice try Red… but No! Please? She ain’t goin’ nowheres …! You don’t need her..
You came looking for me …you found me… Miz Kitty, You can’t let these yeah-hoo … use you to git to Matthew… Festus said to her. Festus, Please, Sam needs help… We have to do something…
Miz Kitty I promise you… if’n I git me the chance.. I gonna git on’um like ugly on ‘a ape….! Oh, Festus?
Sonny and Jeff were getting restless…. Not hearing any word on what had been happening with their Daddy in Hays….? Then , the young boy who brings the town paper.. came by and tossed it just at the batwing doors. Jeff saw it and picked it up… The article made the front page…he looked over at Sonny and read:
“Jack Stokes” hanged in Hayes! Notorious outlaw, wanted for the Murder of four families… was hanged
In Hayes , today…Stokes, was apprehended By Marshal Matthew Dillon, of Dodge City, Kansas. And brought to trial. Dillon testified at the trial. Jury was out one hour, and found him guilty. And sentenced him to Hang. Also wanted are his two sons…, Jack Jr. (Sonny) and Jeff, where about’s unknown.
Kitty and Festus.. Just stared at one another… it was obvious ..where both their thoughts had gone…
Their minds both went back to Jude Bonner and the Dog soldiers…and the hanging of Virgil Bonner!
Kitty began feeling sick to her stomach… but then realized, she couldn’t let herself go there…..
She had to think about Beth and doing everything she could to keep her safe. Everything.. she could.
Both Sonny and Jeff …were now …fuming!.. Uncontrollably . Dillon will pay for this!.. he’ll pay!
Kitty learned into Beth, Sweetheart… Please…Don’t say anything…. Please? I’ll handle this….
Just trust me on this… Finally Sonny, grabbed Sam by his shirt…. What are you doing?.. Kitty shouted.
Shut up.. Red! Stand up barkeep… you whiskers…get him out of here…go on…take him. .like red said to a Doctor…! But first…and when Festus turned to ask.. what? He shot Festus in the leg. That will slow you down some…! What is wrong with you? Kitty asked. He’ll live Red! Now go … that Doc will be busy for a while…. Now you two…Up! Beth grabbed tight to Kitty’s arm…
Matt was half way to Dodge… looking forward to a hot bath and a comfy bed.. Preferably ..with Kitty.
As tired as he was.. He was always glad that it seemed that Buck knew the way to Dodge……
Festus managed to get Sam and himself up to Doc’s office…. With the help of a few men in town…
Sonny was right Festus’ wound wasn’t bad.. Just enough to slow him down… Sam’s was a bit more
He had shot him in the shoulder.. And he had lost a lot of blood… but Sam was strong…. He was just concerned for Kitty and Beth. Doc removed the bullet…. He was busier then ever, with all three
Men in his care.. Festus wanted to go right back …to protect Kitty and Beth. Doc suggested, that maybe it be better if he found Matt? Especially now that Beth was involved also. So Festus headed out.
Kitty tried stalling, but it didn’t work for long…Sonny, said they were leaving and he was taking them with them….. Wait she said. Look like I said before, you came looking for me… you have me. Leave her here,
She just a child… she was looking at Beth trying to motion not to say anything ..no matter what she heard her say… Now why would I want to do that Red? Two of you make this all the more interesting…
Look Stokes, she has nothing to do with any of this…nothing! No! She goes! Then he forced them out the Door! Were gonna take a nice ride….Saddle up Ladies!
TBC
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