Pt.13
A Promise/A Favor/A Savior
Things had been settling down after Judge Brooker decided to drop the charges.. And declare
Patrick Kinkade’s Death Justified. Everyone in town was amazed,.. but still not sure What it was ,
Molly Kinkade had told Judge Brooker, that brought him to his decision….?
Then, you had your usual people, changing face and saying…I knew ..Miss Kitty couldn’t have done such an awful thing ,..such as what they said she didn’t?, even know they were part of the group, gossiping about her ,…all along. Even Nathan Burke…, standing with a group of men just outside is freight office…
Well I for one,… said it all along , it was a Mistake…!, yes a Big mistake,.. Why Miss Kitty has done so much for many folks here in Dodge….he was spouting about ,.. And the three with him began to squirm..
Clearing their throats, and shifting their eyes… Finally, Burke turned to see Matt and Kitty standing behind him,…listening intently….. “Oh, Miss Kitty?” Afternoon… Oh, Please Burke, don’t stop on my account..
Please go on…! Hanging his head,…aweee Miss Kitty there’s no need …you don’t want to here me go on about….No, Burke I don’t!…especially when it’s all Lies! Then matt added,.. And Burke? Maybe we don’t need to anything about it anymore at all… Sure Marshal, Miss Kitty… The two walked away ,..
Laughing and shaking their heads… Boy, he never stops Does he? I’m sorry Kitty…
Well, I have work to do ,..Take me to supper later? Tipping his hat…Yes Ma’am.. see ya later….
Sitting in her office, going over her book, ..she stopped…Sam, did you need something? When he didn’t answer…. Sam? As she spun the chair,.. standing before her …Pat Jr., holding a Gun…
What are you doing in here? What do you want? That judge might bought that story, don’t know how you conjured my sister into telling’ it but… That ol’ Man … well, I’m different…Look Pat…this is a bad idea….she was watching his every more,.. thinking to herself…Oh Not again! Bible says an eye for an eye! But then again…reaching over and running his fingers across her chin line…. Maybe My Poppa’
Had to much entertainment…but not me…? What are you talking about? she asked. Oh, just maybe I’ll see what Poppa’ was really after? Quickly she slapped his hand away. Don’t touch Me!… what is wrong with you? Your just a boy… then again thinking,….maybe a bad choice of words right now…?
Kitty never worried before thinking Pat Jr. was just a boy,… but then again, he was a Big Boy…and if out of control? Again he reached for her face…Poppa’ was right,…your pretty,… a different kind of pretty!
Look Pat, maybe we can talk about all this?…maybe I can pour you a drink.. I was wrong, your not a boy…
You’re a grown Man…looking at him with a softer look, hoping to distract him and talk him into either putting the gun down or giving herself a better shot at the door…. Do you have a preference ?…a what?
I’m sorry ,..holding up a bottle…. Whiskey? Yeah, ok… as she walked to the desk where she had a bottle sitting… she poured one …handed it to him ,..as he looked away just slightly…she swung the bottle at his head,.. And ran for the door yelling for Sam! As she ran through into the bar,.. Pat closely behind her with the gun cursing her…Sam was there with the shotgun! Hold it right there SON! I’m not your son!
Lady I’ll kill him and you too…after I have my fun with you first!… Just outside the batwing doors
Louie, was sitting on the front boardwalk….he overheard what was happening.. quickly ran to matt’s office,
Mar..shal, Mar..shal! Quick Miss Kitty …Louie calm down , what is it? Matt was trying to understand what he was saying. Louie was drunk as usual… NO, Mar..shal.. he’s gonna shot ‘ Miss Kitty,.. And Sam!
Matt ran passed Louie and across front Street…as he approached the Batwing doors…he could see Pat Jr.
Matt Swiftly,.. Pushed thought the doors,.. Drop it Kinkade! I’ll shoot you too Big Man! Son!, I said Drop the gun…I’m not your Son! This was enough to make him draw…but Matt quickly returned fire …
Matt looked at Kitty, are you alright ?…did he hurt you?.. shaking her head from side to side… I am Now!
Sam?…oh I’m fine Marshal,.. I didn’t want to shoot the boy ,.. But would have if he ….Matt wave a hand
I know Sam! Thank You…. Yes Sam ,.. Thank You, I don’t know what I would have done if you weren’t here? Well, I am here Miss Kitty…and Sam turned and walked to the back room…leaving the two some privacy. Sure your alright kit?…. Yeah, I’m alright …as he wrapped his arms around her he could feel her body trembling. Cowboy?… huh? Would you mind if we had supper here tonight.. no that’s fine.. he said. I just want to close out the whole world… The whole world Kit? Ok , Can I start with Dodge?
With a chuckle, yeah, I think we can manage that! When Sam returned…two men with him..
Marshal, well see he gets over to Percy’s …Thanks Fella’s…..
Mary, Sean and the Girls, had come into town not knowing what had taken place… they didn’t know Pat Jr. came to Dodge with intentions on Killing Kitty… as they made their way down Front Street…
They noticed Sam and the others carrying Pat Jr. across the Street…Mary Screamed!
This drew Matt and Kitty’s attention…as the exited the Long Branch…Kitty’s Eyes met with Mary’s…
Oh, Matt what am I gonna tell her?….Kit , Let me….Matt walked over to the wagon….Helping Mary down
I like it if you’d come and talk with me in my office Mrs. Kinkade? That’s My boy! Yes Ma’am I’m afraid it is… I’m sorry! Just tell me Marshal! Well, Pat Jr. came into town, snuck into Kitty Russell’s private office…held a gun on her,… then threatened her and Sam her bartender… Marshal, Why?
Ma’am , Pat Jr. wasn’t will to except Judge Brooker’s decision… he wanted his own revenge…
When I tried to talk him into putting down the gun.. he drew on me… and I returned Fire…dropping her head, and now he’s dead ..like his Poppa’! Sean, go collect your brother… we’ll bury him Marshal at home…with his Poppa’. Kitty walked over towards them… Mrs. Kinkade, I wish I knew what to say to you?… I’m sorry just seems wrong some how? He just didn’t understand…. And didn’t except what happened. If there is anything we can do… No, Ma’am…, My family has caused enough trouble…
NO!..NO! please don’t feel that way… This is not your fault,…Molly, Maura how are you? Good Miss Russell… we just came in to see Mr. Jonas’ Ma’ needs some notions and things…Miss Sarah, in the dress shop,.. Asked ma’ to help her with some extra sewin’ …Is that so? Sarah usually makes My dresses…
Ma’ does pretty work… Mary? I’ve been holding off having Sarah make me some dresses… but , if she has your help now…would you be interested in…. Miss Russell…you want me to make dresses for you?
Oh, Ma’am I don’t think I ever did things so fancy…Kitty just smiled. I’m sure you will do a fantastic job..
But Miss Sarah…No worry… I’ll square things with Sarah. Well, I’ll make a trip in ,.. for your measurements…? No, ..I’ll ride out to the farm,.. Then I can visit with you and the girls?… Can she Ma’?
Ok Child.. Ok… but I can’t do any sewing if I don’t get ,… my needs… Molly hugged her Ma’…then quickly hugged Kitty!
Matt had a conversation with Sean,… Son, I’m sorry about what happened here. Marshal,.. Ma’ me and the girls… we will be fine… I’ll see to it . I never agreed with how Poppa’ and Pat Jr. thought about things.
But, guess I was ..well to scare to say so… but, now ..I’m the man in the family.. they need me…
It’s gonna be hard work ,but, I can make a go of the farm.,… I know I can. I think you will do Fine Son!
TBC
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