Usual Disclaimer: Just taking our Friends out to play, will put them back when I’m Done…
This is a idea I had, for a sequel, to “THE LOST” ..it came to me after a discussion, with My Dodge family
about Episodes that were never followed up… So This is My version of What might have been..?
Revenge
Pt.1
“Ahh, Miss Kitty ,can you believe it’s been Five years? Look at her now,.. She’s come a long way”….
July proved to be a dry. And hot ..Time in Kansas… But everyone was looking forward to the hugh celebration, in Dodge City,.. It was also the town anniversary ….The festivities were all planned…
With the air so still,.. This way definitely a morning , Kitty would be up early.. Unable to sleep she was up and dressed… figuring there was a lot to be done…she could hear Sam down in the bar ..getting ready for the days business … sweeping out the large room that would soon be full to the rims…
Descending the staircase, she noticed that Sam had, ready a pot of fresh brewed Coffee…. Morning Sam…
Oh, Good morning Miss Kitty… Your down early..? Shaking her head and smiling… Sam the air is so thick, you can cut it with a knife… I couldn’t sleep.., besides.. shortly we should be busy.. Yes Ma’am
And we’re all ready for ‘um … Well that’s good.. Sam, will you be alright here for a little while..?
Sure Miss Kitty.. there a problem? Oh, No.. Not a problem.. I just wanted to take some thing out to
Bess Ronniger’s Place… Oh, sure .. Mr. Jonas, sent over those things you asked for … if you like I’ll put them in the Buggy for ya’? Thanks Sam,.. I appreciate that… I shouldn’t be long… Festus’ offered to ride out with me.. So I’ll be able to handle everything… the sound of jingling spurs… were like an announcement that Festus’ was on his way… Morning Miz Kitty,.. Sam… Ahh, see here he is now..
Morning Festus’.. Coffee? Sure I will… if’n we got the time…? Oh, Festus’ sit have a cup… I’m not in a rush… are you sure Matt don’t need you here today? Nah, Newly be a lookin’ out for things.. And Matthew is a heading fur.. Jake Worth‘s Place… He is? Kitty said arching a brow. Yeah, Jake needed him to come out bout’ a land problem… Oh, He didn’t say anything. Oh well , I guess I’ll see him later?
Ronniger Farm
Will and the boys were working out at the barn, shoeing a horse, and Bess was getting the children feed and ready for the day. Momma, Mary yelled out…, when can we go shopping for a new dress?…Bess, quietly shook her head,… Land sake girls.. one of these days I’ll be able to keep up with the growth spurts in this house.. As she was talking she heard a wagon approaching…. Exiting the front door she noticed a woman and two men… Well, Good Morning Folks,.. Is there something I can help you with? At first they said nothing…. Then one of the men said : we just be needing some water for the horses… sure can do….
She showed them to the well… and offered them a chance to sit.. A spell… No, that won’t be necessary
The gravel voiced woman said. We need to be making our way to town… don’t want to miss the celebration.. All the while ,.. One of the men were watching the children… just staring … unsure why…
But something was making him pay close attention.. To the girls.! As they pulled away thanking Bess for the water… he looked back over his shoulder, then said… Ma’ don’t know why but she looks like we, know’d her ..? What you be taking bout’ Eugene? That little girl.. The one with the yellow hair…
Oh Eugene we don’t be knowing these folks… just mind yur own self… But Ma’? quickly she back handed him.. won’t be telling you again. As they drove their wagon down the dirt road… they passed Kitty and Festus’ and again he said.. Ma’ did you see’s her? Eugene, you just be in the sun too long.. we be in town soon and you can be cooling down some et’ the saloon..
When the children saw Festus’ and kitty they all came screaming… Ma’ we got company.. someone’s coming.. Then Robbie said.. It’s Miss Kitty!.. and Festus’. is with her… well land sakes Kids…
Give her some room …Hi Bess’.. Miss Kitty?.. what are you doing out here today.. .. Oh, I just had a few things I thought maybe you might get use of… the extra fabric… and some other things.. The little ones stood by her side… Smiling… Oh, and I think ..maybe there’s some sugar candy in there too.
Why Miss Kitty, you didn’t have to do this.. Bess said grabbing her hand and leading her into the house..
Come on kids…, give us some room?… Miss Kitty I’ll fetch these here things directly. .fur ya…
Thank You Festus’… Now Festus’ you bring yourself in here and sit… I have plenty of food left from breakfast.. You have some you hear? Why Miz Ronniger… et’ I won’t hear any arguments..
Then from behind.. Another voice said… Ya best listen .. She’s a tough one Festus’ turning around..
Will was standing behind them…. I learned along time ago not to argue with Mother….
Sitting having Coffee,.. Kitty noticed a few of the girls came running down the stairs….
Walk Please!.. Bess said softly…It was Mary, Amy ..and Katie.. Bess and Will decided to call her Katie after Kitty.. Seeing that she brought her into their lives… Oh My .. Katie you are growing like a weed right before my eyes… Katie came over rather quickly…. Wrapping her arms around.. Kitty neck…”I missed you”! she said softly… Well I’m here ..like I said I would…. I’m sorry I haven’t been out sooner…
Let me look at you… Katie was 17 now… she had changed so much.. Bess and Will had done a wonderful Job.., with cleaning her up, teaching her to talk,.. Even to read… it was a slow process but.. With the love of the family.., and the security.. She knew she was safe. Well are you girls looking forward to the celebration on the 4th… In Tandem they all said: Yes Ma’am.., Ma’ says there’s gonna be a dance…
Smiling up at them,.. Yes That’s right.. And I sure hope you will all be there..? Ma’ you said we can go …
Ok, For a bit… but ….. We know, we Know .., Oh, Bess ..I’ll be there ..and Matt, Newly, Festus’ they’ll be fine..
Well, Maybe since Miss Kitty brought me some pretty fabric… and some dresses.. Looking over her shoulder… “which she shouldn’t have” I guess we can put something together for the three of you…
Now you all have your chores… go on ..or there won’t be a dance… Ok, We’re going.. Thanks Miss Kitty!
Your welcome girls… Bess I don’t know how you do it… I swear you’re a saint! Laughing……
Bess looked over at Kitty.. she was watching Katie… Bess knew Kitty Loved the Children, but that she had a special place in her heart for Katie…. Gosh Bess,.. She’s growing up so nicely… you and Will have done wonders… Just then Bess sat down and put her hands on her face…. Bess what is it? Oh just thinking….
“Ahh, Miss Kitty can you believe it’s been five years,… Look at her now,.. She’s come a Long way!”
Yes Bess she has,… Five years?… She sure has come a long way from when I first found her or she found me!? Did I ever thank You.. For all you both have done.. I didn’t know what I was going to do…
But, I just knew I couldn’t leave her out there in the badlands… and she couldn’t go back to Juble Creek.
No, Miss Kitty you did the right thing.
Back In Town
Driving their wagon down front street, they pulled the wagon behind the stable… I guess we be staying here? Ma’ ya said we can wet’r throats.. A bit when we gots here…? Oh, Alright, but be quick bout’ it…
O’kay Ma’ saw us a saloon just down the street…? They all entered the Long Branch…stinking to high heaven….Bottle Barkeep! Then they sat at a table… Sam went to give them three glasses… we not be needing them there glasses…. The bottle be fine! Sam just rolled his eyes.. OK! Have it your way….
Ma’ this be some fancy place…
Matt stood , at the batwing doors, scanning the room, as usual…not seeing Kitty, he asked Sam…
Kitty here Sam? No Marshal.., she’s out at the Ronniger farm, Oh so that’s what Festus’ was up to this morning? Yeah, he went with Miss Kitty… She said she wouldn’t be long.., she was just taking some things out for the children.., shaking his head, I should have known..!, Sam I think Bess and Will are on to her ..by now… Smiling, Me too Marshal.., But Miss Kitty has a soft spot for those kids…
Yeah, But she’ll never admit it… Between me and You Sam. “Is that a Fact?” turning quickly…
Kitty?.., I didn’t know you were back..? Of course you didn’t.. Cowboy! What’s this about a soft Spot Sam? Oh, Nothing Miss Kitty.. The Marshal was just saying…Wait… Matt said stopping him from finishing his sentence.. You said… Oh Stop Both of you…It was just a few things I had lying around…nodding his head,… Sure it was Kit! That’s enough out of you Cowboy.. Thought Festus’ said you had to go to Jake’s place… Yeah I am Later. All the while The three at the table were watching every move Matt and Kitty made… Looking at the men.., her boys,.. She said : “You be remembering him?” he’s a big one… Sure Do Ma’… he be the one that locked us up …. Don’t you worry,.. Momma will be lookin’ out fur us now…. Matt looked over at them,.. Not sure why they were familiar… Kitty do you know them? Not that I can be sure of…Why? Oh they came in just before you Marshal.. Sam added.
Kitty stared at them briefly… Something doesn’t sit right, Matt… but I can’t put my finger on it!
Slowly the three got up and walked out not looking at Matt, Kitty or Sam… Just moving swiftly…
Well, I have a lot to do before this celebration get underway.. So , I’ll see you after you get back cowboy?
Sure Kitty, maybe supper?.. Placing her hand over his.. I’d like that…Sam just moved away to give them the moment….
Out side,.. Standing together,… Ma’ do you be thinking… that she looks like the woman …?
TBC
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