PT.8
“The Test of Time”
Matt went about his usual night rounds… it was quiet, this gave him time to mull over everything that had taken place.. Thing actually went better telling Beth he was her Father then he thought it would…
Probably because she never knew Johnny Yardner. But .. He was still a stranger to her…and there was so much neither one of them knew about the other. So much was going through his mind now…
he has a full grown daughter.. well almost.. Anyway… now I have to worry about who will find out.?
And then there is the fact that she is about to lose the only Parent she ever knew…, then , when that happens
He didn’t know what to do with a daughter? There were things she’d need help with? ..things she’d need a Woman for …? Which then brought him to Kitty… He knew what all this was doing to her! How this was hurting her.! After all the Year’s he had told her over and over again.. Why they couldn’t have the kind of Life she wanted…. The House , Home, a Family… all because of my Job ..This Badge…
Then he looked up to the upper level of the Long Branch….. It was Dark… but then again.. There were still customers down stairs… maybe all wasn’t lost yet…? She said she needed time….
I know Kitty Loves Me… he thought to himself. She’s hurt right now…But, I know she still Loves me….
She said she needs time… she didn’t say we were over.. That’s got to be a good sign? Oh, who you kiddin’ Dillon..??? Why didn’t you just tell her the truth years ago… now it’s come back to bite you in the ….
Matt turned Quickly… only to see Doc … You take to talking to yourself now have you?… laughing at Matt. Doc!.. I didn’t hear you sneak up on me … Yeah, I know…still snickering. So, what’s on your mind, Matt? I figure about now you need to talk? You know Doc… I really don’t think it would help!
Let me guess..? Kitty is Sore at you? Beth too? Matt jumped in about there and said ..well No, Beth surprised me…? Yeah at first she was.. because she thought I knew about her and didn’t care… but after , Mike and I explained things.. She was ok. She not dealing to well with the news about Mike.. But that to be expected? And Kitty? Doc,… I.. I don’t know what to do? Matt, give her time.. Just give her time.
There is No one… and I mean No one.. In this world.. That Loves you more then That Woman Loves You!
She’s hurt … what’s been dropped on her is exactly what you have told her for over twenty years that .. You two could never have.. All because this , as Doc tapped on Matt’s Badge. But she accepted it because she did Love you …. And Not only did she learn that you were with someone else… Matt quickly said …
But Doc ..You know I had no idea …Doc put his hand up to stop him … Matt, Yes I know you didn’t know who you were … And deep down when she has time to think about it .. Without the anger… she Knows that too. You two will get through this Matt.. Have a Little Faith. Now I’m going to Bed. Good Night.
Matt decided. .he would stop at The Long branch… Sam was behind the bar… the crowd was dwindling down As he walked to the bar.. Sam just Smiled.. Marshal?… can I get you a beer? Sam, No. .I … Marshal, she went up a few minutes ago. Thanks Sam. I’m just gonna take these things in the back … then lock up………..Sam, figured he give him a chance to head up the stairs if he wanted.
Matt took the stairs two at a time… then when he got to the door… he knocked lightly…. And waited…
Kitty called out … Sam what is it? you need me for something? He took a deep breath, then answered
Kit, it me… Matt! Oh, Matt, it open… As he entered the room… he stopped .. And just stared for a moment…. Kitty was with in a few feet from him… in a Beautiful Soft Lilac Chiffon Gown … with her Copper curls falling down her shoulders….. Everything in him wanted to scoop her up in his arms…
And let her know how much he Loves and Wants her… Well, Cowboy you gonna just stand there …or do you want a drink? Yeah, a drink sounds good… he said with a slight studder… Kit, are you alright?
If you mean .. am I gonna throw something at you?… don’t worry.. I’m not. Matt, honestly ..I don’t know how I feel .. But, I’m trying. It’s not easy… not at all. Kit, honey I know…… do you? Do you matt?
You know while I was away ..in San Francisco… I counted the days… till I’d be back here ..to be with you
And when I got off that train….and saw you …I felt like I was going to burst! Then when, we walked up the street.. And I saw her standing watching us.. I knew … I just knew .. Something ..something was wrong?
But Kit, it doesn’t have to be? This doesn’t have to hurt us. Kit, if we just try .. We can get past this…
Matt, I know when I met you .. I know what I was… and you did too… But when I came to Dodge…
Even when I came to work for Bill Pence, I only worked on the floor.. I left that part of My life.. behind
Kit, wait we don’t have to talk about that? No, Listen please?… Matt, You have been the only man.. I’ve
Now he moved across the room and pulled her into his arms… Honey , Stop.. I know…
And I like to say that too… and I can .. If you think of me speaking in terms of my Soul, Mind and Heart.
Kitty what happened between Mike and me.. It was Physical… it wasn’t me in the same sense…
I wasn’t me…. Do you understand that? It would have never happened if I knew who I was…
He just continued to hold her as close as he could.. Hoping she wouldn’t pull away….
Kitty Please tell me we will be alright?…. I need you Kit! I love You… Please don’t throw us away?
Thay sat together on the settee… holding one another…
Their silence was interrupted by a knock at the door… Miss kitty, I’m sorry to bother you but , there’s someone looking for the Marshal… Thank you Sam.. Kitty said. He’ll be right there. I guess you better see what that is….? I’m sorry Kitty.. I’ll take care of it and… don’t worry about it….
Matt went to the landing… Sam who ‘s looking for me… then he saw Beth… It’s Me Marshal…
I’m sorry ..I know it’s getting late.. I saw you come this way … I was hoping we could maybe have breakfast tomorrow.. And talk? If that’s ok? Yeah, yeah that’ll be fine… and you don’t have to call me Marshal… Matt said with a boyish smile. Oh, well I wasn’t sure what to call you? Ummm , can I just call you Matt for now… Dad feels strange.. Just yet? Sure Matt ‘s fine. Ok, then Good Night Matt.
When he came back to the room… Kitty was Sleeping on the settee…. He just smiled..
Walked over picked her up carried her over to their bed placed her down softly…removed his boots and
Outer clothes…and curled up with her …and just held her while she slept. He just wanted her to know he was there… and always would be..
TBC
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