Usual Disclaimer: Just taking our friends out to play, will put them back when I’m through!
“How Long This Time”
Complete
This is an ATC of Kiowa, and what transpired , after Matt once again had to Leave ,but this time , he leaves Kitty’s Birthday party!
“Kitty, I, ummmm, I gotta” …….“I know I know ..How Long this time?” , Oh 3 maybe 4 days…
It was a familiar conversation, one they had, had many times before, ..but this time ….
This time ,he was walking out of a party, ..not just any party…Her party!…Her Birthday Party!
As she watched him walk out the door, she took a deep breath, look around at her friends.. Pick up her glass
Chin held high…”Well, we were having a party here weren’t we?” But truth be told….Kitty had a large knot in her stomach…
Sam ,Doc Festus’ and the Girl at the Long Branch went to a lot of trouble to put together this celebration…
So they all enjoyed themselves…Kitty tried not to think about Matt leaving…But….
After everyone had left, saying their Goodbyes and Goodnights… Kitty turned to Sam,… Sam, Thank You
Thank You for all of this tonight…I know you ’all went to an awful lot of trouble… Awe, ..Miss Kitty..
It was no trouble.. besides it’s your Birthday! And you go to so much to make everyone else’s birthday special…, well , we felt you deserved the same.. Cupping her hand on his cheek…I appreciate that ..very much… Look Sam, Leave this for morning… go on get some rest…it will still be here …(laughing)
If your sure Miss Kitty? I’m sure Sam, go on… Good Night! Yes Ma’am, Oh and Miss Kitty..?
Yes ?… Good Night …And Happy Birthday! Thank You Sam!
Once alone in her room, she curled up in her large tapestry chair by the window… staring out…thinking to herself…. Matt Dillon,…how could you ?… Today of all days? Was this so important that you had to leave now? You didn’t even tell me where you were going.? Once again,.. It your Badge! ..your Job!
And once again….it’s I’m sorry Kitty…..the more she thought about it ..the sadder she became…
Why, Cowboy? , Why tonight? ..Why on My Birthday?
The next day ..she got up ,got dressed.. ,tried to go about her day as if nothing had happened….
She did this for the following two days. Even when Doc came By… Kitty honey.. You seem distracted?
No Doc I’m fine. Kitty I know you were upset that Matt left the other night… putting a hand up….
Quickly she said,..Doc… This is not the first time Matt has left me high and dry.. in a social situation..
Why should the other night be any different? Now if you’ll excuse me I really have a lot of paper work to do ..Orders and all…and she headed for her office. Doc just sat and looked surprised.
Later that afternoon, there was a full bar…Kitty could hear all the conversation, from her office…
As she was entering the bar floor, from the doorway…Four men and Burke.. were in a conversation
And Burke speaking very loudly, said… Can you believe it. .Ed Vale, Let everyone believe that , Kiowa Indians kidnapped his Daughter Melissa, Mrs. Vale even had The Marshal, go out after her..? Then one of the Men added, yeah, and to think that he never told anyone that he was Kiowa!, and that he and Martha didn’t adopt Melissa, she was his daughter by a squaw woman. He Lied to Martha too! Who of thought it?
Then another one of the Men said , Martha knew all along, she just never told Ed. Burke shook his head..
Nah, wait then why did she have The Marshal, go after them? If it wasn’t her Kid? Dunno. someone answered. Just then Sam spotted Kitty at the doorway, then, tried to shut Burke and the others up…
Burke don’t you think maybe you should just stop talking about this?…. Why Sam? Burke asked.
Vale lied to a lot of folks. Then, Kitty.., yelled out.., Burke, you talk to much! And no matter what happened out there ,… it is none of your business! Any of you. She and Sam just looked at one another.
Sam poured her a drink, handing it to her , said .. Miss Kitty I’m sorry ..you know how Burke can be?
Yeah, Sam .. I sure do. Miss Kitty? Yeah Sam? Do you think any of what he said is true? Oh Sam,
I don’t know. But I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough. Sam, I’ll be upstairs ..if you need me..
For the next several hours. .it was the buzz of the town ..all the gossip..
When Matt returned, after making out a report.., he headed for the Long Branch,… running into Doc along the way… Hi Doc…Going my way?, not if your headed for the Long branch…furrowing his brow..
Why’s that? Matt asked with hesitation. Well, Marshal ..Need I remind you ..you left here a few nights ago
In the middle ..nope, ..let me change that ..the beginning, of A certain Redheads Birthday Party..
Does that ring a Bell for you? Look Doc,,…. Martha Vale Came and needed me to help find Melissa
She was taken by Kiowa. Oh, Matt.., I know what happened. As does the whole town. You do , do ya?
So, if you get my meaning,… Kitty Does Too! Now Matt stood rolling his eyes… Doc ?..huh? How Mad is she? Well, Matt I don’t really know? You know Kitty… blowing out a puff of breath…Yeah, that’s what I’m afraid of? Patting him on the back, Good Luck Son…Doc said as he walked the other way.
Walking up onto the boardwalk in front of the Long Branch ,..and looking over the batwing doors..
Not seeing Kitty anywhere, then he entered…. Sam?… Oh, Welcome back Marshal, Thanks Sam.
Sam just shifted his head towards the upstairs… taking another deep breath, he headed for the staircase.. Taking two at a time.. When he got to Kitty Door, he stiffened his back ..then knocked… Kitty?
It’s me Matt…. Can I come in? at first he didn’t hear anything.., then, softly but, sternly,.. It’s open!
As he entered, holding his Stetson ,tossing it around in his hands… he waited.., she had her back to him.
Something to drink? She asked still in a stern voice. Yeah, sounds good. Slowly she poured them a whiskey.. As he sat on the settee.. As she handed him the glass,…he made sure to grab her hand…
Kit, look I know your upset with me.., but, please sit down here and talk to me please? He was making sure not to let go of her hand. I’m Not., she began,. Pulling her to sit next to him, Kit, Honey…Please?
Exhaling , she sat,.. looking at him ,..with a stiff jaw. Honey you ,know I didn’t want to go….
Do I? come on, I didn’t want to leave.., but I had too .. Kit it’s my… quickly both hands flew up…
Matt Dillon don’t you dare finish that statement ! I have heard that statement from you … UGH!
Just tell me …is it true? .. Now looking shocked , Is what true Kit? Is it true.. That Melissa wasn’t really kidnapped by Kiowa? Well, Yes and No… Matt it’s a simple answer. Yes or No? Well, Yes Kiowa took her, but it wasn’t really a kidnapping.. So then it’s true that Ed vale is Kiowa? Kit, how do you know this? Matt Everyone in town knows this ..and apparently more. Look , here is what I know….
Ed vale is the son of a Kiowa Squaw and a White man… but he left the reservation, then later found out he had a baby girl, and brought her home ..to raise. He told Martha he found her. Turns out Martha knew all along Melissa was Ed’s. .but didn’t tell him. Ok, so why did they take her , do they want her back? Kitty asked. No, Not at all… Her squaw Mother ..was dying, and wanted to see her one last time …
But, Matt.. Didn’t Ed know ,when he thought it was Kiowa that there may be a good reason for them taking her? Probably Kit.? But, he didn’t tell me ,.. Or anyone for that matter. So Melissa was never in any real
Danger? No, no real danger. So, You didn’t need to go with Ed , to get her! Well, Kit Honey..
I didn’t know that ..then, When Martha came here that night she was really upset ..and well pleaded with me. Look Honey.., I know you are disappointed .. And I am Sorry…I really am Sorry…
I know how much you wanted to spend your Birthday with me.. The stiffness was leaving her body, and she was biting her bottom lip. I Promise ..I will make it up to you. OH? And just how are you going to make it up to me Cowboy? Well, I’ll think of something… but for now, I haven’t seen or held my Favorite Girl ..in almost a week.. ..with a slight smirk, she looked at him…Oh Is That a Fact Cowboy?
Oh, Ma’am That is definitely a Fact! And what do you plan on doing about that Marshal? Now he had worked his way to , slipping his hands around her waist. Burying his face in the nape of her neck….
Ummmmm, Damn I’ve missed you!…giggling, Oh? He was planting Kisses along her Neck, Chin, Shoulder… OH, ! What Cowboy,… Nope this won’t do…! What? Won’t do? Come’ere he stood her up
Rocking her in his arms…slowly inching his way towards the Big Brass Bed…. Now, Miss Kitty..
It seems to me.., you have on way to many garments… again giggling…. Well, cowboy, I can fix that..
Loosening up the buttons and snaps… he began helping…standing behind her… slowly Kissing her bare back…Ummm Beautiful! How did I get to be so Lucky? That’s easy Cowboy ,..Because I Love You!
Now they were both relieved of their clothing… Does this mean you have forgiving me? She Kissed him passionately…. Wow!, was that a Yes? Come’ere Cowboy …I think I need to say it a bit louder….
Pushing him back onto the bed,.. Straddling him…kissing all over his body from head to toe…
Letting him enjoy the sensation of her touch and kisses….Quickly he flipped her over underneath him..
Uh huh…, Tonight Sweetheart,… this is all for you! Matt began igniting every passionate sensation
Within Kitty he had learned over their years together… taking her over the top over and over again ..through out the night….Two became one in no time at all. Then, Once Spent ..Lying entwined in one another’s arms Matt, slipped his hand over to his pocket, then quietly, brushed the Copper Tresses,
Back from her face,… opening his hand in front of her… “Happy Birthday Honey”
Surprised she looked up,… took the small box wrapped in a Pink Bow,… Cowboy what is it?
Well, Open it! Inside the Box was a Gold Heart Locket, when she opened it there was a picture of them inside. ..then Matt said, “Honey turn it over”…when she did ..the inscription said: “Forever in My Heart”
Oh Cowboy This is …tears began streaming down her face.., Beautiful! Honey No matter where I am?
If we’re together or apart ..You will always Be…”Forever in My Heart” The two remained entwined..
The following morning,.. while having Coffee, Doc Look at Matt when Kitty was busy ..so I see you survived? Doc,.. We’re Fine. I explained everything to Kitty ..Doc We’re Ok! Smiling ..Doc nodded.
Good, ..don’t like seeing that young lady upset… Hey what about me..Doc just snickered. Oh ..ahhhh!
Just then .., Sam Came to the table, sorry to interrupted… Mrs. vale would like to see you…?
Kitty Looked at Matt… shaking her head… No, Go on…see what she needs…. But, just then, Martha Vale
Said No, Marshal.., It’s Miss Russell I want to see? Please Ma’am? Surprised, Kitty got up and invited her to go into the office….
Miss Russell, I won’t keep you long.., I just wanted to apologize, I realize that when I came here a few nights ago, to see Marshal Dillon… You were having a private celebration, I’ve since found out that I took him away from that.. And it wasn’t necessary … I spoiled your Birthday ..And I’m Sorry for that.
Ed and I should have never involved the Marshal in this issue. Again I’m deeply sorry. She dropped her head. Look Mrs. Vale… No apology necessary. You were worried about your daughter Melissa.
And all that is important is that she is home safe. Kitty smiled at her and walked her back to the bar…
I don’t want you to think about it any further ..you hear? Thank You Ma’am.
Oh, And Miss Russell… “Happy Birthday” I hope you had a special day in spite , of the distraction?
Thank You Mrs. Vale. After she left, Matt and Doc were curious,…Kitty looked at the two ..What?
Oh Alright she just wanted to apologize for interrupting my party. Doc looked at Matt, you are a Lucky man! Doc looked over at Kitty… what’s this .. He reached for the chain around her neck…Oh…That..
That’s My Birthday Present! Just as Doc flipped it over, he swiped his mustache, tugged his ear..
Then Smiled at the Two ..he Consider to be Like his very own “Yes You Are Young Lady ..Yes You Are!”
And as he looked ,at the two of them, they didn’t realize he noticed Matt had placed his hand a top Kitty’s.
FINI
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
"The Promise"
Usual Disclaimer, Just taking our Friends out to play, will put them back when I’m done…*Wink*
“The Promise”
Complete
"Kitty, I want you to promise me.. Oh Matt!, Kitty! I want you to Promise me, you won’t deal in the Long Branch anymore!… Oh, Alright Cowboy…I Promise.."
This would prove to be a hard.. maybe the hardest promise Kitty Russell would ever have to keep!
Early on In the Long Branch Saloon
Bill Pence was extremely happy with the decision he had made to go into partnership with Kitty..
He learned quick ,that she not only had great business sense, but, that she had a wonderful was with the customers… not only drawing them in… but keeping them. And above all else… She had Great Card Skills! Those delicate tiny hands could deal slight of hand.. quicker than …well…
Bill didn’t know.. All of Kitty’s history in New Orleans.. ,But, he didn’t want to know either…
He would just watch as many others did in amazement ….
This practice of Kitty running the gambling part of the business, well this went on for some time..
Then when Bill decided,.. it was time for him to move on.. while closing up late one night…
Wow! Miss Kitty ..I must say.. We really did a good business tonight! That we did Bill.. she said Smiling back at him. Oh, Miss Kitty.. if you would.. I’ve been meaning to talk to you,…you have a minute?
For you Bill …Of course I do .. Moving over to a table… What is it? Well, See Miss Kitty.. I’ve been thinking for quite some time now.. that maybe it’s time… furrowing her brow…Time? Bill what’s wrong?
Oh, Not Wrong …just it’s time for me to move on… looking surprised…Oh Bill! No Now Miss Kitty..
This is a Good Thing.. you see I’ve been thinking of asking Miss Anna to marry me.. and taking her back to St. Louis.. Taking her away from this life? Now with a slight smiling Smirk…Oh.. I see Bill I think that is wonderful! She’s a lucky woman ..No ,I’m a Lucky man. So, anyway I was hoping…you’d be interested in buying my half of the Long Branch? I figure we’ve been doing well so… Of course Bill.. she hugged him, But you know how much I’ll miss you around here? Miss Kitty I’ll Miss you too.. You were the best business decision I ever made.
Bill and Anna were married, Bill and Kitty completed the transaction of Kitty taken full ownership of the Long Branch, then Shortly after.. They were off to start their new Lives in St. Louis.
Kitty Had Just Hired on a New Bartender.. Sam Noonan,…he decided to stay on with her…
Sam suggested the throw a party to celebrate her Now being the sole Proprietress ..Of the Long Branch!
Everyone came from all over…to help celebrate! The Saloon was packed to the seems….
The night of the party…Matt , came to the batwing doors…scanning the room as he usually did…
Only to see the object of his desire…sitting amongst the crowd ..at a table of cowboys Playing Poker..
Dressed handsomely…in a black satin off the shoulder gown…Dealing one hand after another…
And when he took notice.. to the large amount of cash piled in front of her… Now Matt knew Kitty was pretty good , at some gambling games. .and had a background at a gambling house in New Orleans. .But…
One by One these men were leaving the table…broke! And beside Kitty was a Lock box.. that contained
Items.. That they left with her in exchange for the loan of Money…Which in most if not all cases.. She returned when they came back with the money they owed…! This took Matt aback….
Kitty?.. Can I see you for a Moment? Sure Matt.. she excused herself from the game.. I’ll sit this hand out boys.. Ok? Walking over to the Bar… Buy You a Beer Cowboy? Sure. What’s on your mind.. Tonight?
Come to keep me company ?.., Checking up on me?,… want to purpose?.. Smiling at him.
No, ..rolling his eyes… Kit?… that’s an awful lot of Money on the table.. ? Yeah I know.. She said with An inquisitive smile. You won all of that?.. uh huh.. sure I did. Kitty, you know these cowpoke ..aren’t Going to take to kindly to losing to a woman?… swatting at his arm…Oh Matt, I can handle a few rowdy
Cowboys! Kitty Please be careful?… cowboy I know what I’m doing. Kit, I.. Just…I hear you Matt!
Over time Matt had been witness to several more times where Kitty had been the center of Poker games..
And winning ..in large amounts….but was also noticing some of these men weren’t taking to kindly to it!
Sam And Kitty were beginning to close up ..there were just a few men at a table still in a game of poker..
Kitty walked over to the table,…how we doing here Boys? Ahhh, Miss Kitty.. one man said. Losing my shirt. Maybe you should all call it a night? Most of them agreed. Except one?… he got extremely angry..
No!, No you don’t you have my money.. You thief! Thief ..who you calling a thief? That quick, guns were drawn…Shots rang out.. Matt came charging through the batwing doors….Only to see One man Dead!.. another shot in the shoulder,… and Kitty had Blood all over her dress… Rushing over to her.. Kitty!
Are you alright?…I think so ?… The Blood?… Oh, it’s his I guess?…. You men get him up to Doc…
Sam, Can you and Festus’.. take this one over to Percy? Sure will Marshal.
Matt walked over to the bar beside Kitty…she handed him a drink…Kitty what happened here?
They were playing cards…Sam and I were going to start closing up.. and then the one that is dead..
Just got really angry ..why? Matt asked. The other man won all his money. She said .
Then before I knew it ..they were firing at each other. Matt went to touch Her arm.. and she flinched.
Kitty?.. As he touched her again.. Ouch! Let me look at this…as he pulled her sleeve aside.. he saw that one of the bullets had creased her arm. Ahh Kit! Come’on let me walk you over to Doc’s Matt I’m Fine..
It’s a scratch… No Kit, Your Bleeding. After a few minutes.. she agreed to go…
On the walk over,…Kit, this can be dangerous.. You being in these poker games! Matt I’ve been playing poker, Farro, and many other games for years… why is now any different? Kitty that bullet ..an inch or two over…? Well I don’t want to think about it…. Putting her arm around him…well then don’t cowboy!
And they headed up to Doc’s office…. Entering the office…Doc.. I have another patient for you…Furrowed brow ..swiping his mustache…Now What in Thunder..? Shaking her head.. Now Doc ..I tried to tell him.. it’s just a scratch…but, he.. Shaking off what she was saying…Young lady.., now you let me have a look at this scratch?…Scratch My Foot!…the man sitting there who had been shot in the shoulder, looked at Matt then Kitty…Miss Kitty ..I, ..I’m so sorry… it’s ok you didn’t shoot me, Kitty said. Doc can I go now? The man asked. Yeah you’ll be good ..just let me see that wound in a day or two… I want you to come with me to my office to tell me what happened, Matt told him. …he nodded.. ok Marshal.. And they left. Now you Young lady.. let me see what I can do here? Doc really I’m fine. Is that so Doctor Russell? Slapping at his arm.. don’t get cute with me…! You know.. Matt is real concerned with you dealing poker in…throwing her hand up… Curly,.. Matt’s just going to have to get use to the fact that gambling is part of my business! Honey, he’s just worried about what might happen to you..?.. Like this ?… Curly this didn’t happen because I deal poker. Alright I said my peace. Getting up leaning over and placing a kiss on his cheek… I know … See You in the morning, for coffee? Sure …
When Kitty walked back to the Long Branch… Matt was right behind her.. Hey Cowboy, finished rounds?
Yeah, took care of that cowboy.. and thought I’d come check on you? Can I buy you a nightcap?
That sound Good… As she went behind the Bar for the glasses.. and leaned in.. Matt took notice ….
Not only to a very pleasing sight… but, also, the corner of a card..! Reaching.. over gently..
Sliding the card out from between her dress and her breast… now holding it between his two fingers…
Do you want to tell me about this?…. Now knowing she had just been caught.. with big doe eyes..
Now, Matt.. That is nothing you need be concerned about…. KITTTTTYYYY!
Taking the bottle and two glasses and heading for the stairs…Coming Cowboy? Exhaling, and rolling his eyes.. he followed her…
Once inside her rooms…she poured them both a drink…. Go on get comfortable.. I’ll just be a minute…
Matt sat on the settee…drinking his drink…determined, not to let her out of the conversation….
He knew he had to get her to stop Dealing ..Stop Deal in the Long Branch.. For her own safety.
He relaxed kicked off his boots,.. tossed his Stetson.. to the chair…along with his gun belt…
Can I get you a refill Cowboy?… when he looked up,… it was as if ..a wind had taken his breath away….
Standing before him.. In a lilac chiffon gown…. Cut extremely low in front.. he almost forgot his train of
Thought… yeah, sure.. another would be good… swaying slowly across the room…this was distracting.
Kitty, Please.. we need to talk! Ok What about ? You! You and Dealing? Now Matt,…No Kitty.. I’m Serious. This is serious… You have to stop Dealing here in The Long Branch!…. Matt.. I can’t!.. This is My.. putting up a hand…hear me out Honey please? I’ve been watching. .and watching the way these
Men react when they lose… and I see the ….TRICKS? So to speak…you do..? Honey this is going to get you killed. These men are dangerous… OH Matt … I’ve been gambling since well… and this is part of my life… Kit, That bullet could have killed you tonight…and I don’t know what I would have done?
Cowboy, I understand.. what your saying but, No Kitty.. You don’t know…So…..this is what I’m saying:
Kitty, I want you to promise me.. Oh Matt!, Kitty! I want you to Promise me, you won’t deal in the Long Branch anymore!… he pulled her close…Please.. ? Cupping his face in both hands….
Oh, Alright Cowboy…I Promise.. This would prove to be a hard.. maybe the hardest promise Kitty Russell would ever have to keep!
She kissed him gently, he now pulled her onto his lap…their kiss ..turned to one of extreme passion…
Matt quickly lifted her up…carrying her to their bed… gently holding her face in his hands…
Kit, Honey.. I, I,…. I know Cowboy…I know….
Blue met Blue, Flesh met Flesh, ..before long ..they were one as it should be….
Fini
Note: now as we all well know.. over the years…This promise did prove to be the Hardest for Kitty to keep
But, when she broke it,…It was for extreme stakes! *Wink* and *Smirk*
“The Promise”
Complete
"Kitty, I want you to promise me.. Oh Matt!, Kitty! I want you to Promise me, you won’t deal in the Long Branch anymore!… Oh, Alright Cowboy…I Promise.."
This would prove to be a hard.. maybe the hardest promise Kitty Russell would ever have to keep!
Early on In the Long Branch Saloon
Bill Pence was extremely happy with the decision he had made to go into partnership with Kitty..
He learned quick ,that she not only had great business sense, but, that she had a wonderful was with the customers… not only drawing them in… but keeping them. And above all else… She had Great Card Skills! Those delicate tiny hands could deal slight of hand.. quicker than …well…
Bill didn’t know.. All of Kitty’s history in New Orleans.. ,But, he didn’t want to know either…
He would just watch as many others did in amazement ….
This practice of Kitty running the gambling part of the business, well this went on for some time..
Then when Bill decided,.. it was time for him to move on.. while closing up late one night…
Wow! Miss Kitty ..I must say.. We really did a good business tonight! That we did Bill.. she said Smiling back at him. Oh, Miss Kitty.. if you would.. I’ve been meaning to talk to you,…you have a minute?
For you Bill …Of course I do .. Moving over to a table… What is it? Well, See Miss Kitty.. I’ve been thinking for quite some time now.. that maybe it’s time… furrowing her brow…Time? Bill what’s wrong?
Oh, Not Wrong …just it’s time for me to move on… looking surprised…Oh Bill! No Now Miss Kitty..
This is a Good Thing.. you see I’ve been thinking of asking Miss Anna to marry me.. and taking her back to St. Louis.. Taking her away from this life? Now with a slight smiling Smirk…Oh.. I see Bill I think that is wonderful! She’s a lucky woman ..No ,I’m a Lucky man. So, anyway I was hoping…you’d be interested in buying my half of the Long Branch? I figure we’ve been doing well so… Of course Bill.. she hugged him, But you know how much I’ll miss you around here? Miss Kitty I’ll Miss you too.. You were the best business decision I ever made.
Bill and Anna were married, Bill and Kitty completed the transaction of Kitty taken full ownership of the Long Branch, then Shortly after.. They were off to start their new Lives in St. Louis.
Kitty Had Just Hired on a New Bartender.. Sam Noonan,…he decided to stay on with her…
Sam suggested the throw a party to celebrate her Now being the sole Proprietress ..Of the Long Branch!
Everyone came from all over…to help celebrate! The Saloon was packed to the seems….
The night of the party…Matt , came to the batwing doors…scanning the room as he usually did…
Only to see the object of his desire…sitting amongst the crowd ..at a table of cowboys Playing Poker..
Dressed handsomely…in a black satin off the shoulder gown…Dealing one hand after another…
And when he took notice.. to the large amount of cash piled in front of her… Now Matt knew Kitty was pretty good , at some gambling games. .and had a background at a gambling house in New Orleans. .But…
One by One these men were leaving the table…broke! And beside Kitty was a Lock box.. that contained
Items.. That they left with her in exchange for the loan of Money…Which in most if not all cases.. She returned when they came back with the money they owed…! This took Matt aback….
Kitty?.. Can I see you for a Moment? Sure Matt.. she excused herself from the game.. I’ll sit this hand out boys.. Ok? Walking over to the Bar… Buy You a Beer Cowboy? Sure. What’s on your mind.. Tonight?
Come to keep me company ?.., Checking up on me?,… want to purpose?.. Smiling at him.
No, ..rolling his eyes… Kit?… that’s an awful lot of Money on the table.. ? Yeah I know.. She said with An inquisitive smile. You won all of that?.. uh huh.. sure I did. Kitty, you know these cowpoke ..aren’t Going to take to kindly to losing to a woman?… swatting at his arm…Oh Matt, I can handle a few rowdy
Cowboys! Kitty Please be careful?… cowboy I know what I’m doing. Kit, I.. Just…I hear you Matt!
Over time Matt had been witness to several more times where Kitty had been the center of Poker games..
And winning ..in large amounts….but was also noticing some of these men weren’t taking to kindly to it!
Sam And Kitty were beginning to close up ..there were just a few men at a table still in a game of poker..
Kitty walked over to the table,…how we doing here Boys? Ahhh, Miss Kitty.. one man said. Losing my shirt. Maybe you should all call it a night? Most of them agreed. Except one?… he got extremely angry..
No!, No you don’t you have my money.. You thief! Thief ..who you calling a thief? That quick, guns were drawn…Shots rang out.. Matt came charging through the batwing doors….Only to see One man Dead!.. another shot in the shoulder,… and Kitty had Blood all over her dress… Rushing over to her.. Kitty!
Are you alright?…I think so ?… The Blood?… Oh, it’s his I guess?…. You men get him up to Doc…
Sam, Can you and Festus’.. take this one over to Percy? Sure will Marshal.
Matt walked over to the bar beside Kitty…she handed him a drink…Kitty what happened here?
They were playing cards…Sam and I were going to start closing up.. and then the one that is dead..
Just got really angry ..why? Matt asked. The other man won all his money. She said .
Then before I knew it ..they were firing at each other. Matt went to touch Her arm.. and she flinched.
Kitty?.. As he touched her again.. Ouch! Let me look at this…as he pulled her sleeve aside.. he saw that one of the bullets had creased her arm. Ahh Kit! Come’on let me walk you over to Doc’s Matt I’m Fine..
It’s a scratch… No Kit, Your Bleeding. After a few minutes.. she agreed to go…
On the walk over,…Kit, this can be dangerous.. You being in these poker games! Matt I’ve been playing poker, Farro, and many other games for years… why is now any different? Kitty that bullet ..an inch or two over…? Well I don’t want to think about it…. Putting her arm around him…well then don’t cowboy!
And they headed up to Doc’s office…. Entering the office…Doc.. I have another patient for you…Furrowed brow ..swiping his mustache…Now What in Thunder..? Shaking her head.. Now Doc ..I tried to tell him.. it’s just a scratch…but, he.. Shaking off what she was saying…Young lady.., now you let me have a look at this scratch?…Scratch My Foot!…the man sitting there who had been shot in the shoulder, looked at Matt then Kitty…Miss Kitty ..I, ..I’m so sorry… it’s ok you didn’t shoot me, Kitty said. Doc can I go now? The man asked. Yeah you’ll be good ..just let me see that wound in a day or two… I want you to come with me to my office to tell me what happened, Matt told him. …he nodded.. ok Marshal.. And they left. Now you Young lady.. let me see what I can do here? Doc really I’m fine. Is that so Doctor Russell? Slapping at his arm.. don’t get cute with me…! You know.. Matt is real concerned with you dealing poker in…throwing her hand up… Curly,.. Matt’s just going to have to get use to the fact that gambling is part of my business! Honey, he’s just worried about what might happen to you..?.. Like this ?… Curly this didn’t happen because I deal poker. Alright I said my peace. Getting up leaning over and placing a kiss on his cheek… I know … See You in the morning, for coffee? Sure …
When Kitty walked back to the Long Branch… Matt was right behind her.. Hey Cowboy, finished rounds?
Yeah, took care of that cowboy.. and thought I’d come check on you? Can I buy you a nightcap?
That sound Good… As she went behind the Bar for the glasses.. and leaned in.. Matt took notice ….
Not only to a very pleasing sight… but, also, the corner of a card..! Reaching.. over gently..
Sliding the card out from between her dress and her breast… now holding it between his two fingers…
Do you want to tell me about this?…. Now knowing she had just been caught.. with big doe eyes..
Now, Matt.. That is nothing you need be concerned about…. KITTTTTYYYY!
Taking the bottle and two glasses and heading for the stairs…Coming Cowboy? Exhaling, and rolling his eyes.. he followed her…
Once inside her rooms…she poured them both a drink…. Go on get comfortable.. I’ll just be a minute…
Matt sat on the settee…drinking his drink…determined, not to let her out of the conversation….
He knew he had to get her to stop Dealing ..Stop Deal in the Long Branch.. For her own safety.
He relaxed kicked off his boots,.. tossed his Stetson.. to the chair…along with his gun belt…
Can I get you a refill Cowboy?… when he looked up,… it was as if ..a wind had taken his breath away….
Standing before him.. In a lilac chiffon gown…. Cut extremely low in front.. he almost forgot his train of
Thought… yeah, sure.. another would be good… swaying slowly across the room…this was distracting.
Kitty, Please.. we need to talk! Ok What about ? You! You and Dealing? Now Matt,…No Kitty.. I’m Serious. This is serious… You have to stop Dealing here in The Long Branch!…. Matt.. I can’t!.. This is My.. putting up a hand…hear me out Honey please? I’ve been watching. .and watching the way these
Men react when they lose… and I see the ….TRICKS? So to speak…you do..? Honey this is going to get you killed. These men are dangerous… OH Matt … I’ve been gambling since well… and this is part of my life… Kit, That bullet could have killed you tonight…and I don’t know what I would have done?
Cowboy, I understand.. what your saying but, No Kitty.. You don’t know…So…..this is what I’m saying:
Kitty, I want you to promise me.. Oh Matt!, Kitty! I want you to Promise me, you won’t deal in the Long Branch anymore!… he pulled her close…Please.. ? Cupping his face in both hands….
Oh, Alright Cowboy…I Promise.. This would prove to be a hard.. maybe the hardest promise Kitty Russell would ever have to keep!
She kissed him gently, he now pulled her onto his lap…their kiss ..turned to one of extreme passion…
Matt quickly lifted her up…carrying her to their bed… gently holding her face in his hands…
Kit, Honey.. I, I,…. I know Cowboy…I know….
Blue met Blue, Flesh met Flesh, ..before long ..they were one as it should be….
Fini
Note: now as we all well know.. over the years…This promise did prove to be the Hardest for Kitty to keep
But, when she broke it,…It was for extreme stakes! *Wink* and *Smirk*
Thursday, April 5, 2012
"Dear Diary"..Complete
Usual Disclaimer: Just taking our Friends out for a Bit, will put them back when I’m through!
Dear Diary
Complete
Late at night, a extremely cold night…It was exceptionally quiet… all but the sounds.. of the whipping winds.. and the snapping,. crackling sounds of the fire.. burning across the room…
Snuggled tightly in the beautifully brocaded chair.. Wearing a soft Blue chiffon gown with matching robe
Wrapped in the beautiful Rose patterned Shaw…. Wrapped, in such a way she could imagine… the strong arms of the Man who first place in around her…. The room was dimly lit,…mostly by the lamp that, was lit as it usually was waiting for his return … whenever he was away…with a small sniffer of Brandy,.. Neapolean her favorite 1837 …! On the side table, a leather bound book.. beside it, a ink well with Pen …setting down the Glass.. Then Setting the book in her lap… she began think as she glanced out the window now cover almost completely in frost….Smiling…back at her memories…then beginning to write…
Dear Diary,
Here I sit on this awfully Cold Night,…Waiting as I have so many nights before….Waiting, Wondering?
If, … If this will be the time? The time My Cowboy won’t return… I can’t even count , ummmmm
Can’t even count anymore.. The number of nights I sat in this very spot.. and thought these very thoughts..
And I’m sure.. In these very pages…it shows! And I’m sure there will be many someday, someday…
That will say ..I was a fool… and ask, Why?.. Why did I do it ?..Why did I ..sit back and wait?
Knowing, how he felt.. Knowing his dedication to his Job, his Badge… I don’t know that I could ever make them Understand… Some say I have no Home, No Family…Nothing… all because….I…
I just Remember…How beat-up and lost I felt… the first day I came off that stage here in Dodge…
Oh, Yeah I was Tired, Cold Hungry, and Yes.. Miserable!…I had no idea.. None what so ever where my life was going? What my future held or even if I had one? Then, when I saw that Giant of a Man…
with those gorgeous blue eyes…and boyish smile…well? Who was in a hurry? Dodge was as good a place as any to slow down a while a figure things out…. (now drifting her gaze out the frosted window)
Little did I know…All that came along with knowing this Blue-eyed Giant of a Man…?
Getting to know Him..?, And realizing.. well…there was something behind that quiet ..,front he allowed the world to see …Slowly.. We got to know one another, Now ..Let me say this.. I am quite the private person.. Yes I am ..But I found myself ..comfortable enough with this Giant Cowboy.. that I could tell him anything..! Oh it started out small.. little thing here and there…Late night talks after work.. sometimes late night Walks ? After a life of not being able to know who to trust.. well this was nice…We built on this…
Oh, I fell Hard!…But… I learned Fast.. Real Fast.. This Cowboy.. was married!.. oh, no.. not a Woman ..
That would have be too easy… He was Married to a Big Tin Star! And What that meant to me.. Was
There was no room in his life for …anything or anyone… But her!.. she was his Life ,Wife and family!
But, Me being Me…I always thought.. Someday ..some far off Someday?.. things might change…SEE?
We were just kids…? So I held out for HOPE! (Once again, turning to look out the small spaces of window not covered in frost) Sipping another sip of Brandy…ummm
Well a few years went by, Oh,.. He held strong to his convictions…and I held strong to my Temper.. and will!…but, we continued to grow closer.. agreeing. .that if a relationship would happen it would have to be just what it was.. with the understanding.. it would be Non- permanent ..ha ha. There could never be marriage or a family…and they’d have to be discrete in public… Well, we thought we did pretty well? Little did we know we became the….(Now Laughing) The Worst Best keep secret in Dodge City! Or anywhere for that Matter! It turned out most everyone realized.. at some time/point or other.. You didn’t mess with the Redhead at the Long Branch, Unless you wanted to deal with the Marshal.. and You didn’t mess with the Marshal unless you wanted to deal with The Redhead!
For a moment she put down the Book and Pen… stood at the window….wiping with her hand in a circular
Motion…trying to see … her vision was no more clearer… Oh, Cowboy?… where are you? Someplace safe I hope?….
Then, pouring herself another Brandy…sitting back in the warm chair…again reclaiming the Book and Pen.
I never realized how I would worry , until , the first few time I watch Doc.. dig bullets out of him…?
And …then that when I had to really think there was always that possibility …one of those times…..
And it wasn’t long before.. Mace Gore and his gang, came to town… wanted to destroy Dodge..
And that night I thought My Life with it…. When I saw Him lying out there in that street?….
And Doc said….. I went numb….completely numb… a big.. part of me died.. Inside.. that part…
That tell you to go on…that part….just inside your chest….. Oh,. .there was a sound that Doc could detect.. but… For me? It stopped out there in the middle of the street! I wouldn’t have stayed….don’t know where I would have ended up ..but , I couldn’t have stayed…. Luckily, he survived…
Then there were a few other’s Cole Morgan,.. Oh, I shot him…Not a bad aim huh? Will Mannon..
Now there was a character?… That Man was pure evil! See,.. We got to know one another so well
We became so in tuned to one another… there was anything we wouldn’t do for the other…
Now that …didn’t always sit well ..with My cowboy… Like how I handled Dan Whelan?
And his Men…but,.. It all worked out… And handling things like the ransom when we were both kidnapped
And I wanted Him to realized the folks here in Dodge did care and respect him…they put up everything and gave me everything they had to get him back… We both Loved and cared for the citizen of Dodge…
When The Bonner Brothers were wanted…and Virgil Bonner had to be brought to trial and hung….
Jude Bonner and the Dog soldiers… they would have hurt Sam , Burke and Poor Mr. Jonas right there on the floor of the Long Branch had I not come forward,.. Like he wanted ? And I knew they weren’t going to give me up… Ok, I know he was up-set with me for that ,but, what was I to do ..let them slaughter those men? No, No.. I just couldn’t. But, It wasn’t Matt’s fault… no matter what they did or would have done.. I know to this day ..he still blames himself…, And I love him for wanting to ….
I would have given my life.. And I know Matt would have given his as well….
Oh, Yeah I know I left several times…swearing up and down … I was NEVER going to see Him or his DAMN BADGE.. again! But, who was I kidding? That was my hurt, scared feeling talking…and when My head and Heart…battled it out…My Heart Won!… Oh, and it helped when he came to get me….(Smiling at the thought)
When he disappeared.. for all those week, and I thought he was never coming back…
Then when he did and I found out he was held up in the Arizona Territory? Turns out he didn’t know who he was?.. Or where he was from? I was so relieved.. Then angry when I found out about the rancher that took care of him.. Mike… Oh.. Mike was a Woman! But, once again, after I put my hurt and temper aside
And , Doc made me understand…that he didn’t know…Us..?.. Me? Well….
It been a long time now, No he hasn’t changed his mind about some thing, but,…all in all
That’s alright! Doc has been a father figure to the both of us…and we Love Him for that!
Sam, Festus’ Newly…even Chester and Quint…They will always be our Family… and Yes.. Matt did have a daughter(Elizabeth) with Mike .. As (Dan)
As For Matt and Myself…. No We never Married!…. Not before a preacher…or in any formal way..
But, for US…? The last Twenty plus years… We have been to one another.. all that is Most Important,
“Friends, Companions, Confidants and lovers” and who could ask for any more of a marriage then That?
We are Two People One Heart, One soul, One Mind…. One Love! Till our Last Breath and Beyond!
Slowly, her eyes were drifting…she closed the book partially…in her lap…. Not hearing the Door open
The large figure filling the doorframe ….he just smiled. He quietly removed he outer garments…
Boots, Hat and Gun Belt… then carefully lifted her body from the Chair… carrying her to the large Brass bed they shared for so many years…just as he was about to place her down… she tightened her hands around his neck… ummm Hello Cowboy.. So glad your Home….Is that a Fact?.. he said with his usual Boyish grin. In a Deep Sultry voice… Oh, That’s a Fact Cowboy! You know Ma’am.. it’s quite Cold out there. .Tonight…? Well Marshal,,… Will just have to see what we can do about warming you up?…
Ohhhh..? Sounds good to me…quickly he shed himself of the remainder of his clothes …within no time at all… Like Many times over the years… Two Body’s became One.. Entwined.. in the passion of the Love that had sustained them …
Later …an added entry….
Dear Diary,
No one needs to Understand!…We Do!…
Fini
Dear Diary
Complete
Late at night, a extremely cold night…It was exceptionally quiet… all but the sounds.. of the whipping winds.. and the snapping,. crackling sounds of the fire.. burning across the room…
Snuggled tightly in the beautifully brocaded chair.. Wearing a soft Blue chiffon gown with matching robe
Wrapped in the beautiful Rose patterned Shaw…. Wrapped, in such a way she could imagine… the strong arms of the Man who first place in around her…. The room was dimly lit,…mostly by the lamp that, was lit as it usually was waiting for his return … whenever he was away…with a small sniffer of Brandy,.. Neapolean her favorite 1837 …! On the side table, a leather bound book.. beside it, a ink well with Pen …setting down the Glass.. Then Setting the book in her lap… she began think as she glanced out the window now cover almost completely in frost….Smiling…back at her memories…then beginning to write…
Dear Diary,
Here I sit on this awfully Cold Night,…Waiting as I have so many nights before….Waiting, Wondering?
If, … If this will be the time? The time My Cowboy won’t return… I can’t even count , ummmmm
Can’t even count anymore.. The number of nights I sat in this very spot.. and thought these very thoughts..
And I’m sure.. In these very pages…it shows! And I’m sure there will be many someday, someday…
That will say ..I was a fool… and ask, Why?.. Why did I do it ?..Why did I ..sit back and wait?
Knowing, how he felt.. Knowing his dedication to his Job, his Badge… I don’t know that I could ever make them Understand… Some say I have no Home, No Family…Nothing… all because….I…
I just Remember…How beat-up and lost I felt… the first day I came off that stage here in Dodge…
Oh, Yeah I was Tired, Cold Hungry, and Yes.. Miserable!…I had no idea.. None what so ever where my life was going? What my future held or even if I had one? Then, when I saw that Giant of a Man…
with those gorgeous blue eyes…and boyish smile…well? Who was in a hurry? Dodge was as good a place as any to slow down a while a figure things out…. (now drifting her gaze out the frosted window)
Little did I know…All that came along with knowing this Blue-eyed Giant of a Man…?
Getting to know Him..?, And realizing.. well…there was something behind that quiet ..,front he allowed the world to see …Slowly.. We got to know one another, Now ..Let me say this.. I am quite the private person.. Yes I am ..But I found myself ..comfortable enough with this Giant Cowboy.. that I could tell him anything..! Oh it started out small.. little thing here and there…Late night talks after work.. sometimes late night Walks ? After a life of not being able to know who to trust.. well this was nice…We built on this…
Oh, I fell Hard!…But… I learned Fast.. Real Fast.. This Cowboy.. was married!.. oh, no.. not a Woman ..
That would have be too easy… He was Married to a Big Tin Star! And What that meant to me.. Was
There was no room in his life for …anything or anyone… But her!.. she was his Life ,Wife and family!
But, Me being Me…I always thought.. Someday ..some far off Someday?.. things might change…SEE?
We were just kids…? So I held out for HOPE! (Once again, turning to look out the small spaces of window not covered in frost) Sipping another sip of Brandy…ummm
Well a few years went by, Oh,.. He held strong to his convictions…and I held strong to my Temper.. and will!…but, we continued to grow closer.. agreeing. .that if a relationship would happen it would have to be just what it was.. with the understanding.. it would be Non- permanent ..ha ha. There could never be marriage or a family…and they’d have to be discrete in public… Well, we thought we did pretty well? Little did we know we became the….(Now Laughing) The Worst Best keep secret in Dodge City! Or anywhere for that Matter! It turned out most everyone realized.. at some time/point or other.. You didn’t mess with the Redhead at the Long Branch, Unless you wanted to deal with the Marshal.. and You didn’t mess with the Marshal unless you wanted to deal with The Redhead!
For a moment she put down the Book and Pen… stood at the window….wiping with her hand in a circular
Motion…trying to see … her vision was no more clearer… Oh, Cowboy?… where are you? Someplace safe I hope?….
Then, pouring herself another Brandy…sitting back in the warm chair…again reclaiming the Book and Pen.
I never realized how I would worry , until , the first few time I watch Doc.. dig bullets out of him…?
And …then that when I had to really think there was always that possibility …one of those times…..
And it wasn’t long before.. Mace Gore and his gang, came to town… wanted to destroy Dodge..
And that night I thought My Life with it…. When I saw Him lying out there in that street?….
And Doc said….. I went numb….completely numb… a big.. part of me died.. Inside.. that part…
That tell you to go on…that part….just inside your chest….. Oh,. .there was a sound that Doc could detect.. but… For me? It stopped out there in the middle of the street! I wouldn’t have stayed….don’t know where I would have ended up ..but , I couldn’t have stayed…. Luckily, he survived…
Then there were a few other’s Cole Morgan,.. Oh, I shot him…Not a bad aim huh? Will Mannon..
Now there was a character?… That Man was pure evil! See,.. We got to know one another so well
We became so in tuned to one another… there was anything we wouldn’t do for the other…
Now that …didn’t always sit well ..with My cowboy… Like how I handled Dan Whelan?
And his Men…but,.. It all worked out… And handling things like the ransom when we were both kidnapped
And I wanted Him to realized the folks here in Dodge did care and respect him…they put up everything and gave me everything they had to get him back… We both Loved and cared for the citizen of Dodge…
When The Bonner Brothers were wanted…and Virgil Bonner had to be brought to trial and hung….
Jude Bonner and the Dog soldiers… they would have hurt Sam , Burke and Poor Mr. Jonas right there on the floor of the Long Branch had I not come forward,.. Like he wanted ? And I knew they weren’t going to give me up… Ok, I know he was up-set with me for that ,but, what was I to do ..let them slaughter those men? No, No.. I just couldn’t. But, It wasn’t Matt’s fault… no matter what they did or would have done.. I know to this day ..he still blames himself…, And I love him for wanting to ….
I would have given my life.. And I know Matt would have given his as well….
Oh, Yeah I know I left several times…swearing up and down … I was NEVER going to see Him or his DAMN BADGE.. again! But, who was I kidding? That was my hurt, scared feeling talking…and when My head and Heart…battled it out…My Heart Won!… Oh, and it helped when he came to get me….(Smiling at the thought)
When he disappeared.. for all those week, and I thought he was never coming back…
Then when he did and I found out he was held up in the Arizona Territory? Turns out he didn’t know who he was?.. Or where he was from? I was so relieved.. Then angry when I found out about the rancher that took care of him.. Mike… Oh.. Mike was a Woman! But, once again, after I put my hurt and temper aside
And , Doc made me understand…that he didn’t know…Us..?.. Me? Well….
It been a long time now, No he hasn’t changed his mind about some thing, but,…all in all
That’s alright! Doc has been a father figure to the both of us…and we Love Him for that!
Sam, Festus’ Newly…even Chester and Quint…They will always be our Family… and Yes.. Matt did have a daughter(Elizabeth) with Mike .. As (Dan)
As For Matt and Myself…. No We never Married!…. Not before a preacher…or in any formal way..
But, for US…? The last Twenty plus years… We have been to one another.. all that is Most Important,
“Friends, Companions, Confidants and lovers” and who could ask for any more of a marriage then That?
We are Two People One Heart, One soul, One Mind…. One Love! Till our Last Breath and Beyond!
Slowly, her eyes were drifting…she closed the book partially…in her lap…. Not hearing the Door open
The large figure filling the doorframe ….he just smiled. He quietly removed he outer garments…
Boots, Hat and Gun Belt… then carefully lifted her body from the Chair… carrying her to the large Brass bed they shared for so many years…just as he was about to place her down… she tightened her hands around his neck… ummm Hello Cowboy.. So glad your Home….Is that a Fact?.. he said with his usual Boyish grin. In a Deep Sultry voice… Oh, That’s a Fact Cowboy! You know Ma’am.. it’s quite Cold out there. .Tonight…? Well Marshal,,… Will just have to see what we can do about warming you up?…
Ohhhh..? Sounds good to me…quickly he shed himself of the remainder of his clothes …within no time at all… Like Many times over the years… Two Body’s became One.. Entwined.. in the passion of the Love that had sustained them …
Later …an added entry….
Dear Diary,
No one needs to Understand!…We Do!…
Fini
Monday, April 2, 2012
"The Season's Of My Life"..Complete..
Usual Disclaimer: Just taking our friends out for a bit.. will put them back when Finish, No Profit to be made here!
“The Seasons Of My Life”
Sitting back making himself comfortable, running his hand through his hair, swiping it across his Mustache,
Then tugging on his ear….breathing in deeply…looking around the room…then exhaling!…..Ahhhhhh
The Seasons of My Life? He took a look around, at all the faces.. In the room…saying to himself:
Galen…Ol’ boy….no complaints here…! There’ve been good days …? There’ve been bad days?
But all in all… then his mind drifted back…., It all started many, many years ago……
I was born and raised in Baltimore…that would be Baltimore Maryland!… Good City. Born to a good family of modest means…grew up wanting to help people, animals… when I was old enough.. and out of school?… I went on to Medical School…Johns Hopkins!…Fine Medical training… then.., well…
I began to feel the need to go where I could do more good…branch out? Go where I be more needed!
So, I followed that urge….. And as many people did ..I headed West…. Stopped in a few towns along the way… then,…when folks started settling….along the prairie …I also made my Home…. Kansas!
home became Kansas!.. A Small town Dodge City, Kansas A cow town ..it was rough ..Wild ,No Law
Cattle Heards…running through it….Gun slingers…there was definitely a need for a Doctor….
I made Real Good Friends here… No!.. Let me correct that….Great Family here…Why Matt ,Kitty,
Sam, Festus, Chester…and so many others over the years… after I settled here in Dodge City…..
Before Long , the Government sent in a Marshal…In the beginning…there had been a few…couldn’t keep them…it was a Big Job for any man to be expected to take on..? Then Marshal Adam Stryker.. came on board.. Good Man…and with him a Young Deputy…Matt Dillon…, He was a Big Fella’ The two worked hand in hand… Marshal Stryker.., lasted a few years…but then ..when he had a personal issue…with the Death of his wife… and a accusation of Revenge …he was sent to prison…His Young Deputy, Matt Dillon
became Marshal…This was a good move…Matt was a Good Man…Honest, Loyal, trustworthy, dedicated,
He gave his all to Dodge City.. And to his BADGE! We became close…after all.. I was his Doctor.. and took care of him every time he was injured… There were always some Outlaw putting a bullet or a knife in him, It had to be his strength, size , youth.. and most of all determination.. that pulled him through…because, I sure know there were some times I questioned … even with my skills …how he made it? He talked to me often,.. I knew he hadn’t really had to many personal relationships…Oh sparatically
..Then …One day…One miserable cold rainy day.. when the stage pulled in… descending from it…was
The absolutely.. most Beautiful Young Woman… Red Hair, the Bluest eyes… Had I been twenty years younger…Smiling at the thought. It didn’t take a genius to know that when these two saw one another….
Well that sparks…would… Ok.. Maybe not quite that fast.. being the stubborn lug he was…
But I watch their relationship Blossom.. over the years…. It was really something else..? I never saw to people so connected… so in tuned… they knew one another so well…so much so they could almost finish
The others sentences…Oh, they had their ups and downs…Boy did they! But underneath it all… those two would give their very lives for the other.. as well as for the folk here in Dodge! Which they have proven many times over…Oh, they thought they hid their relationship so well…? In Public they were discrete…
But …They were “The Worst Best Kept Secret In Dodge” all the Citizens knew……
Miss Kitty Russell was The Marshal’s Woman.. and that The Marshal was Miss Kitty Russell’s Man!
And as for me…? To me these two Well…? I Love them like … The Son and Daughter I never had!
Kitty watch me and help dig more bullets.. out of matt.. nurse him back to health.. she was basically , a nurse to me.. whenever I needed one ,besides running her own business ,The Long Branch Saloon.
She could be as tough as Nails ,but then again.. she had a soft side ..she made a point of taking care of anyone who needed it… Louie, the town drunk… making sure he ate.. And stayed warm…making sure families who didn’t have …got enough.. whoever she could.. without anyone knowing.
Sam ..He was always a Loyal Man ..a Great Friend…would do anything for anyone. A Big Man with a Big Heart….Sam, He came to me first,.. Then Chester.. Matt’s First deputy…A Simple fella…Good hearted…
He was like the brother Matt never had…sometimes glued to his side…oh,.. I teased him ..but it was all in fun… Then…
Festus’ came to me… Now there was a character…? Festus’ was a hill man…couldn’t read or write…
Didn’t care to either! Would give his eye teeth for his friends….And probably much more for Kitty…
She held a special place in the Hill man’s Heart!.. as he did in hers. It was difficult…after Samantha died
She was the first woman I let myself get close enough to, … to think about Marriage? Then when the virus
… that was it…I just surrendered myself to being available to my patience… and My friends…
And I am…. They come to me one by one…. As they need…..were almost all here…When Kitty came to me…My heart was breaking…… She was so broken,… I wanted to make it all right for her…!
I held her,…. we cried together Then we decided we’d wait together…So , With My Arms tightly.. around
Her shoulders… with her head resting on my shoulder… Were all here now …Waiting for Matt…
I promised her I will wait with her for as long as it takes…? We all did….
Suddenly,…Two Large Hand were a top the Batwing Doors,…. And when I looked up….There in the doorway…filling it completely…. Was the man I held in regard as My Son at Heart…I nudged Kitty…
She stood ..walked to the middle of the room… “Hello Cowboy” we’ve all been waiting for you!
Welcome Home!
4 June,18??
4 June2011
So, as I was saying…a Man can’t ask for a fuller ,more fulfilled …life!…Better, more Loving Friends
No, Make that Loving Family.. then I Dr. Galen Adams… Found ..when I choose to make my journey
West and settle in a Place.. called Dodge City Kansas. And, To Fulfill all “The Seasons Of My Life”
Fini
“The Seasons Of My Life”
Sitting back making himself comfortable, running his hand through his hair, swiping it across his Mustache,
Then tugging on his ear….breathing in deeply…looking around the room…then exhaling!…..Ahhhhhh
The Seasons of My Life? He took a look around, at all the faces.. In the room…saying to himself:
Galen…Ol’ boy….no complaints here…! There’ve been good days …? There’ve been bad days?
But all in all… then his mind drifted back…., It all started many, many years ago……
I was born and raised in Baltimore…that would be Baltimore Maryland!… Good City. Born to a good family of modest means…grew up wanting to help people, animals… when I was old enough.. and out of school?… I went on to Medical School…Johns Hopkins!…Fine Medical training… then.., well…
I began to feel the need to go where I could do more good…branch out? Go where I be more needed!
So, I followed that urge….. And as many people did ..I headed West…. Stopped in a few towns along the way… then,…when folks started settling….along the prairie …I also made my Home…. Kansas!
home became Kansas!.. A Small town Dodge City, Kansas A cow town ..it was rough ..Wild ,No Law
Cattle Heards…running through it….Gun slingers…there was definitely a need for a Doctor….
I made Real Good Friends here… No!.. Let me correct that….Great Family here…Why Matt ,Kitty,
Sam, Festus, Chester…and so many others over the years… after I settled here in Dodge City…..
Before Long , the Government sent in a Marshal…In the beginning…there had been a few…couldn’t keep them…it was a Big Job for any man to be expected to take on..? Then Marshal Adam Stryker.. came on board.. Good Man…and with him a Young Deputy…Matt Dillon…, He was a Big Fella’ The two worked hand in hand… Marshal Stryker.., lasted a few years…but then ..when he had a personal issue…with the Death of his wife… and a accusation of Revenge …he was sent to prison…His Young Deputy, Matt Dillon
became Marshal…This was a good move…Matt was a Good Man…Honest, Loyal, trustworthy, dedicated,
He gave his all to Dodge City.. And to his BADGE! We became close…after all.. I was his Doctor.. and took care of him every time he was injured… There were always some Outlaw putting a bullet or a knife in him, It had to be his strength, size , youth.. and most of all determination.. that pulled him through…because, I sure know there were some times I questioned … even with my skills …how he made it? He talked to me often,.. I knew he hadn’t really had to many personal relationships…Oh sparatically
..Then …One day…One miserable cold rainy day.. when the stage pulled in… descending from it…was
The absolutely.. most Beautiful Young Woman… Red Hair, the Bluest eyes… Had I been twenty years younger…Smiling at the thought. It didn’t take a genius to know that when these two saw one another….
Well that sparks…would… Ok.. Maybe not quite that fast.. being the stubborn lug he was…
But I watch their relationship Blossom.. over the years…. It was really something else..? I never saw to people so connected… so in tuned… they knew one another so well…so much so they could almost finish
The others sentences…Oh, they had their ups and downs…Boy did they! But underneath it all… those two would give their very lives for the other.. as well as for the folk here in Dodge! Which they have proven many times over…Oh, they thought they hid their relationship so well…? In Public they were discrete…
But …They were “The Worst Best Kept Secret In Dodge” all the Citizens knew……
Miss Kitty Russell was The Marshal’s Woman.. and that The Marshal was Miss Kitty Russell’s Man!
And as for me…? To me these two Well…? I Love them like … The Son and Daughter I never had!
Kitty watch me and help dig more bullets.. out of matt.. nurse him back to health.. she was basically , a nurse to me.. whenever I needed one ,besides running her own business ,The Long Branch Saloon.
She could be as tough as Nails ,but then again.. she had a soft side ..she made a point of taking care of anyone who needed it… Louie, the town drunk… making sure he ate.. And stayed warm…making sure families who didn’t have …got enough.. whoever she could.. without anyone knowing.
Sam ..He was always a Loyal Man ..a Great Friend…would do anything for anyone. A Big Man with a Big Heart….Sam, He came to me first,.. Then Chester.. Matt’s First deputy…A Simple fella…Good hearted…
He was like the brother Matt never had…sometimes glued to his side…oh,.. I teased him ..but it was all in fun… Then…
Festus’ came to me… Now there was a character…? Festus’ was a hill man…couldn’t read or write…
Didn’t care to either! Would give his eye teeth for his friends….And probably much more for Kitty…
She held a special place in the Hill man’s Heart!.. as he did in hers. It was difficult…after Samantha died
She was the first woman I let myself get close enough to, … to think about Marriage? Then when the virus
… that was it…I just surrendered myself to being available to my patience… and My friends…
And I am…. They come to me one by one…. As they need…..were almost all here…When Kitty came to me…My heart was breaking…… She was so broken,… I wanted to make it all right for her…!
I held her,…. we cried together Then we decided we’d wait together…So , With My Arms tightly.. around
Her shoulders… with her head resting on my shoulder… Were all here now …Waiting for Matt…
I promised her I will wait with her for as long as it takes…? We all did….
Suddenly,…Two Large Hand were a top the Batwing Doors,…. And when I looked up….There in the doorway…filling it completely…. Was the man I held in regard as My Son at Heart…I nudged Kitty…
She stood ..walked to the middle of the room… “Hello Cowboy” we’ve all been waiting for you!
Welcome Home!
4 June,18??
4 June2011
So, as I was saying…a Man can’t ask for a fuller ,more fulfilled …life!…Better, more Loving Friends
No, Make that Loving Family.. then I Dr. Galen Adams… Found ..when I choose to make my journey
West and settle in a Place.. called Dodge City Kansas. And, To Fulfill all “The Seasons Of My Life”
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