PT.4
“The Test of Time”
Matt wasn’t sleeping much…not knowing what to expect….. All he knew was that he had to figure out
how he was going to explain his unexpected guest to Kitty. He couldn’t keep his mind on anything…
He knew he missed Kitty more then anything and was really excited to have her coming home…
But, when this all hit’s the fan…? He knows what Kitty’s temper is Like! This was something he never thought he‘d ever have to deal with . Then he heard the morning stage…. It may have well, just run right over him. That would have felt better. That was the feeling every time one came in. But, today…
He stepped out of his office…walked towards the stage.. when the door opened, there she was….
Oh, she was a bit older now, hair not quite a Blonde as it was before, but, he still knew her on sight.
Doc, just looked over at him… Matt nodded… As she stepped down. .she walked over to Matt slowly
They stood for a brief moment…saying nothing …..Now everyone was watching….Matt knew this would be gossip later…exactly what he didn’t want. She spoke first….Hello Matt, I know this is your town I came too, But , Can I hug you anyway.. Just as a Hello? Matt , hesitated… then said… Sure, I guess that would be OK…so she leaned up and wrapped her arms around his neck… It’s good to see you Matt.
Then she let go…. How was the trip? He said Ok, I guess… Hot.. when I started.. but it got better.
Well, let’s get you out of the street.. I got you a room at the Dodge House. You rest up we’ll have supper later. Doc approached them… Well , Hello… I’m Doctor Adams. .this Lug forgets his manners sometimes… she laughed. Doc, This is Mike …Mike Yardner. Wow!, I’ve never met a Mike that looked like you?…. Doc? Matt said surprised My Father wanted a Boy. Let’s get you to the Hotel…
After Matt Got Mike checked in… he told her he would come back and take her to supper…
When he saw Doc , down stairs… Doc just looked at him.. shook his head. .tugged his ear, and rubbed is upper lip.. and laughed… Kitty’s coming home… and laughed again…OHHH ! trouble….???.
And you think missing a picnic made her mad????? That’s a cake walk!
Matt and Mike went to Delmonico’s for supper.. and of course…all the town gossips were at it.
They all knew Kitty wasn’t back yet. Burke, was the worst of all…it was around town faster then lightening that Matt was having supper with another woman while Kitty was away. Then , of course
When Festus’ heard it ..he didn’t believe it… he came hurrying down to Delmonico’s to see what all the talk was about… Matthew,… Matthew… he came running in… before he payed any attention to Mike..
Sitting there… Ol’ Burke is a sayin’ your having supper with another she-male while’st Miz kitty’s away.
Now matthew I know’st you a wouldn’t be doin’ somein’ like dat while’st Miz kitty’s away .
Festus’! Matt said while trying to shut him up… Festus’! This is Mike Yardner , she a friend…Mike just looked at Matt… taking notice to how uncomfortable he was. Especially when Festus mentioned Kitty.
Festus, can we finish our supper..? We’re trying to talk about something important. Sure Matthew…
Oh, Barney says this is fur ya… it’s from Miz Kitty. Yeah…Ok Thanks Festus.
Matt,? You look uncomfortable. No, just a bit tired.. haven’t been sleeping well. Now , what was it you needed to explain to me.. That you couldn’t say in a Letter? Matt, You remember how much we enjoyed being together.. While you were at my place? Mike that was a long time ago. Yes I know. And You weren’t you …. I know… You were Dan. Matt, I’m Sick…I’ve been sick for some time now…
What?… Do you want me to take you over to see Doc? No , Matt. There nothing your Doc can do.
What is it?…. The Doctor back home says it’s my heart… a few year back we had a bad influenza, and lost a lot of people.. I survive it then, but it damaged my heart. And it just keeps getting weaker. Matt I don’t have long. Mike ,?… I’m Sorry.. what can I do? Well, That’s why I’m here… I need you ….
I need you to do something for me… well not so much for me …, but for …Elizabeth.
Sure Mike !… anything… wait ..who’s Elizabeth?… did I meet her and just don’t remember her ?
Mike started to laugh… No, you never met her… she was born the year after you left… well nine months actually. The year after..? Matt Do I need to do the math for you?…. Elizabeth is our Daughter.
Matt just put his face in both hands… in disbelief…Our Daughter? Yes Matt Our Daughter.
Kitty was getting anxious knowing she was almost Home… she had missed Matt ..more then usual…
They were finally at a point in their lives… things were going good.. They were content…..
She couldn’t wait to get off this train and away from people and alone with her Cowboy!
She wanted to show him how much she missed him….. She was only half a day away….
She was so excited she could probably run the rest of the way…..
Later Matt had Doc check mike over… she explained everything to Doc that she knew ..about the heart problem.. And then he explained it all to Matt. Then they all went to the Long Branch… sat at the table
They both told Doc about Elizabeth,(Beth) … Matt and Doc just Passed looks between themselves.
Talking without words so to speak…. Then Matt asked : Mike Where is Elizabeth now?
Oh, she back on the ranch…I wanted to talk to you alone first…so I could tell you everything….
Then I figure I tell her. you mean she doesn’t know about me? Matt said surprised. No, Matt
I wasn’t sure I’d find you . Or how you’d take it when I told you? Well, she My daughter.
Oh, and if you see her don’t call her Elizabeth… it’s Beth…unless she’s in trouble…Mike said as she laughed. What do you mean If? Ok, bad choice of words. She said. Doc looked at Matt… So, Miss Yardner… Oh, Doc please.. Call me Mike everyone does.. Ok, Mike do you plan on bringing Beth to Dodge? I hadn’t thought that far ahead yet. We don’t have to decide that all tonight. Matt said giving Doc a look .
Early the next morning… Festus Got excited… he could hear the Train Whistle… he came running. .into
The office… Matthew…., Matthew … The train’s comin’ in Miz Kitty’s home. Thanks Festus’
Matt, Doc, Festus’ all went to the train depot… waiting for the passengers to exit. So many people were coming off … then Kitty. .showed up in the doorway…Looked around…Scanning the crowd….
Then , it was as if everyone disappeared…. And all she saw was the one person she waited to see….
Matt!… Not paying any attention to anyone around her… it was as if her feet left the ground….Matt!
She threw her arms around his neck …OH! I’ve missed you … Kitty , I’m so Glad your Home….
He put her down and said …let get your things and get you home…. Cowboy? You Ok?
Miz Kitty Festus said. Hi Festus.. giving him a hug.. I’m so Plum happy ur home. Me too. Doc!
Kitty, Welcome home.. Honey… I’ve missed You. Miz Kitty , don’t you worry ur self about ur thingys…
I git um ‘ to the Long Branch fur ya. You and Matthew ..jest celebrate you be home now.
Cowboy?… you sure your ok? Yeah, Kitty Just Tired. You been out on the trail?… oh, No.. I’ve been here in town. As, they made their way to the Long Branch…. Mike was standing outside of the Hotel
Watching all the excitement…Burke looked over at her and said: Now the Marshal, will be happy…
Miss Kitty is Home… ! Mike just thought to herself…hummmm ..so Matt, that ‘s the Woman that you left to rush home to I guess? You must Love her… you couldn’t wait to get back to her . And it sure looks like she loves you.? I wonder , did you ever tell her about me?… about us? Well Now …
Will you tell her About Elizabeth?.. Your Daughter….. OUR DAUGHTER!
TBC
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