The
Longest Journey
PT.5
Kitty and Matt Left the Kelly Family to enjoy their new
addition.., and try to catch some sleep….
After Just a Short time Matt startled awake…. Having the feeling someone was lurking
around? Get up quietly to examine the situation, found nothing. When he returned, Kitty was waiting, Cowboy? What is it? Go back to sleep Kitty, it was nothing …
thought I heard an animal. With a
raised brow, Cowboy! How long have I
known you? Kit, nothing to worry about… look we be leaving in an hour or so…. So try
to get some rest you had a long night.
Matt, You know those two were supposed
to meet up with some others, ? Do
You think they know their now in Jail?
That’s a Possibility,… come ‘on let rest..
A small stream of light began breaking through the trees..
Like a beam…. Matt had stayed awake
..propped against the tree…holding Kitty while she slept…he sat for a brief
moment watching as the light bounce of her hair…glistening …her
Golden-Copper-amber Tresses… floating across her shoulders and down her
back….as she snuggled close to him with her head on his broad Chest. This a
Place she always felt safe and secure.
Very lightly he leaned down placing a soft Kiss on her head…stirring
her… UMMMMMMM! Morning Cowboy! As she tightened her hold around his large frame.
Morning sleepy head! Ummm , Is
that Coffee I smell? Yeah.. it is. Oh , Good I could sure use some… they both
got up stretching.. Kitty was …trying
to pull herself together, when she felt two large arms fall around her….and
pull her tight…. Kit, I haven’t had a
chance to tell you … Well…You
Know…smiling she turned to face him ..cupping
his face in her hands…placing a Kiss gently on his lips...I know Cowboy,
I know!... Knowing how he struggles for words. The, they felt the presents of eyes…..
As they turned…6 eyes were on them… smiling… Morning
Marshal!.. Miss Russell! Mrs. Davis
has Breakfast ready, if’n your
hungry? And then Lil’ Joe giggled. Kitty smiled back at the Boys, Thanks you
..Yes.. Matt you go on I want to check
in on Mary and The Baby first. And she
walked away….
The three boys stood smiling at Matt… then Matt asked
…Question Boys? With a twisted look.
Marshal ? She your Woman? Matt scrunched his face… Why? … in unison they replied...She’s Pretty! Hey!
When you grow up you’ll get your own, now
didn’t I hear something about Breakfast? The three boys ran off laughing….
When Kitty ducked into Mary’s wagon…she was feeding the new
baby girl… Good Morning!.. How are you feeling ? Oh, Good Morning Miss Russell, ... Please Kitty ,remember? Yes of course. I,
We want to Thank You so very much for all you did…. She wasn’t even due to
arrive yet. Well Mary in my experience,
These little ones have a mind of their own.
Can I get you anything? Kitty asked.
Oh, No… Thank You, you’ve done so much already… just then Joe joined
them. Joe and I, wanted to say
something to you.. We were hoping you
wouldn’t mind.. if We Called her after you? Since ...well you were so helpful
in her getting here safely?..... Oh, Mary , Joe ..That’s not necessary. No really we want to. Well, then in that case I’d be honored!...
Thank You…What Is Kitty short for…
smiling.. Oh, Kathleen… Well then, Kathleen it is! Kathleen Mary Kelly! Kitty sat tearing up….then brushing away the
tears… let me get you something to eat you need to keep up your strength… we’ll
be pulling out soon...I want to help Maggie… get things ready… again Thank
You. Then together both Joe and Mary
said… No Ma’am… Thank You!
After breakfast, wagons packed, they all pulled out with
hopes of catching up with the others in the wagon train… They rode for a few hours, When
Mike Davis rode up along side
Matt, Marshal...can we chat a bit...sure Mike!.. what’s on your mind? Looking
over at Kitty…smiling… Privately Please Ma’am? Nodding in agreement…certainly… as she rode
ahead. Sorry about that Marshal… Just didn’t want to alarm the lady… What is it Mike? Just wondering if you’ve noticed the three
men that have been following us since we left camp… they seem to be laying back
a bit? No, Mike I’ve noticed… And I
think they are aware That I’ve noticed? Do you know them Marshal? Not exactly.
But I think they are following Kitty and me? But Why?
About a weel ago Kitty was kidnapped off a stage coach .. during a
robbery.. she was recognized as a friend of mine… The two that did it are now
in jail...but these are friends of theirs.
Marshal are our families in danger?
I won’t let that happen Matt
answered.
Within a short time the three riders closed in the
distance…. The sun was going down ..and it was getting near time to stop for
the night… Matt informed Joe what was going on
they agreed , not to alarm the woman.
That of course didn’t work with Kitty, she could read Matt all to well…
Matt, I know you and the Men don’t want Mary and Maggie to
know about those three out there… but?
Now Kit,.. Matt Don’t Now Kit me… I’m a part of this.! Kitty just let me handle this please? Matt I can’t just sit back and….. Yes you
can and you will! Matt Dillon! Grabbing her by both shoulders…Kitty
Please? Damn you are so stubborn,
Matt Dillon! Yeah, Like You! Can you
just stay with the Woman? Keep them
safe? Do you think they will try to
come in now that it is dark, Matt?
Most likely,Kit. But, we’ll be waiting for them!
Matt , Joe and Mike we sitting by the fire, when a men rode
in on a horse, all three jumped up….
Hey there fella’ can we help you? Your
Marshal Dillon Right? Who wants to
know? Names Benson! I’m the scout,
riding with the wagon train, just about a day or so ahead...on our way to
California. We heard there were a couple of families looking to join up with us
that had a late start…just looking out for them… furrowing his brow.., is that so? Matt replied. Thought I recognized you from a week or so
ago ? weren’t you in our camp ?.. looking for a Woman .. in trouble I believe? Yeah that right? Well any luck finding her? Yeah, she’s fine! Good to hear. And sign of those families? Joe and Mike replied, Yeah, that would be
us! We had a late start… well your only
a day behind.. I’d be glad to help you out any way I can .. the wagon master is
aware of you coming . Much oblidged
Benson! The Marsahl here has been kind
enough to accompany us along the way.
Oh, Marshal , are you aware of three rider .. lingering back just a bit
behind you’ll ? yes we are. We are sure their up to no good. Matt said.
Well, be happy to stay .., if you could use the extra eyes? Oblidged.
Benson sat by the fire and joined them for coffee!
TBC
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