PT.4
“My Two Hearts”
Festus rode as hard as he could get Ruth to ride, just by chance… he came up on Matt…about 20 Miles outside of Dodge. When Matt saw Festus.. he was surprised. Matthew!… Matthew!…. Festus, what is it? Matt saw Festus’ leg bandaged. What happened? Matthew, Two Yeah-hoo’s came into Dodge… Beat up on Newly…. Then came into the Long Branch, looking for Miz Kitty… they Shot Sam!
Festus ,Slow down here … what did they want with Kitty?…. Matthew they says .this Stokes you took to trial is they Daddy… Festus’ let’s go !… Matt didn’t even give Festus chance to finish the rest of the story.
Sonny, Jeff, Kitty and Beth.. rode for quite some time before they stopped at a abandoned cabin….
Ok ladies…Sonny smiled… we’ll stop. It small but , that should make it cozy… Kitty scrunched her nose and said…Don’t count on it! Jeff get some of that wood will make a fire so the ladies don’t git too cold..
In a sarcastic tone. And git enough maybe Red can cook fur us? Kitty rolled her eyes, wouldn’t count on that either! Come’ on. .git in here… stop stallin’ When they got inside , Beth looked at Kitty…
Miss Kitty … What are we going to do? Honey I’ll think of something… just trust me ok?
You ladies can have the room… Sonny said pointing at the one room in the back. ..with her brow raised..
Oh, how Gallant …of you? You’re a real Sassy one ain’t ya Red? Am I ? just rolling her eyes again.
Here, throw some eats together… you can cook ..can’t ya? Maybe? She said. Tossing a blanket to Beth
He snapped at Kitty…just do it! Oh, alright ..only because.. she hungry too. Kitty looked over at Beth
Nodded and smiled.
Matt and Festus made good time getting into Dodge… he went right to Doc’s office…..
By now Newly was awake… Doc?… Oh, Matt I’m Glad Festus found you… they all left.. about
Oh, a few hours ago…Doc told him. Wait, what do you mean they all’? How many are there?
The two brother’s, Kitty and Beth. What? Beth? What is Beth doing here? Matt, I don’t know…
A telegram came for you a few days ago… Festus gave it to Kitty … but she didn’t read it..
It was from the Arizona Territory…. Festus?.. You didn’t tell me…Matthew.. you didn’t give me a chance..
Doc tugged on his ear.. and swiped his upper lip.. Matt, you know Kitty will do whatever she has to , to protect Beth… Yeah, Doc I know … But is that a Good thing? Matt said shaking his head. I’m just saying…Kitty will protect her. Festus look at them both… Matthew I’ll go round up sum men and we’ll git on the way… we can’t stand here a jawing bout’ this…. Your right Festus’ get every man you can…
Sam started to sit up ….Oh no you don’t Doc said… your staying put! But, Doc ?… I .. need to help..
It’s Miss Kitty .. No, you’ll stay right here before you open that wound. And before newly could say a word… that goes for you too. Festus went down and rounded up as many men as he could ..and closed up the Long Branch…as he did.. he noticed.. on the floor was the telegram…by the door…. Kitty dropped.
He hurried ..and met Matt coming from Doc’s …Matthew, here that there telegram that came fur ya.
Miz Kitty must of dropped it.? Thanks Festus… The men are almost ready …. I ‘ll git Buck fur ya.
While Festus went for Ruth and Buck…Matt opened the telegram…. And started…to read…
Marshal Matthew Dillon
Dodge City Kansas
Matt, I will be arriving in Dodge in a few days .stop.
Chalk and I buried Momma this week .Stop.
It’s momma’s Wish I come to you .stop.
Beth
Matt just folded the paper and tucked it in his pocket, and for a moment…just put his face in his hands.
And to himself…said .. Oh, Mike, I’m so sorry… But I promise.. I will look after our Daughter.
And I’m sorry things weren’t different…. But, I just couldn’t …. I know you understand.
Festus approached him holding the reins of both Ruth and Buck… Matthew, were ready…
TBC
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