The
Longest Journey
PT.7
Mike Davis, quickly lead Matt to his camp and wagon , with
Kitty in his arms,… Marshal, Just tell us what you need.. anything , anything
at all? Matt place her on the wagon
propping her head on things Maggie gave him that were soft,.. Maggie brought
him cool water and began soaking cloth and wiping her face and neck, . Marshal,
My Lord what did they do to… and her words faded… Is she?
Matt was listening for breath sounds… then he looked up.. she’s
breathing! Shallow but, she
breathing… The three young boys were standing
to the side watching…, the Lil’ Owen,
who usual say very little… piped out….
“She saved you!”….. I saw it….
“She saved you!” they all just looked
at Owen…. Then Matt turned to the young
boy, looked him in the eye,… Yes Son,… That she did! With wide eyes, Owen looked straight in
Matt eyes,… studied him close…, rubbed his little chin,.. then said, well now
.. it’s your turn to save her! Joe
started to say Owen!... Matt threw up his hand to stop him, No .. Your Right
Son,.. And that’s exactly what I’m going to do My best to do! Pa’ always says that’s what you do for
family , and people who are special to ya’, ain’t that right Pa’? Matt scrunched his Face, thinking to
himself,…” out of the mouth of babes…!”
Yes Owen that’s what we do , Joe answered. Now you boys stand back… Give us some room
here.. you hear? .. all three in unison
.. Yes Sir Pa’! and they backed away…
Marshal , we’ll take care of those Men for you.. you stay
with Miss Russell, Joe said. Thanks Joe
, appreciate that. Marshal, I’ll get
you some fresh water , be back directly.. Thanks
Once he was alone, he leaned in close, hold her hand… Kitty,
Kitty ..I’m here Honey.. your gonna be
alright! Please, be alright? Kit, I need you!, and .. I know I’m not big on words, but,
Honey… Honey , Please, You have to
be .. I Love you! Then sitting silent,
he heard her start to moan,,, then she began to cough,.. reaching for her
throat,.. AHHHH Matt she horsted out… I’m right here Kit..
shhhhh.. don’t try to talk… just
rest! My Throat? Yeah it’s gonna be sore…. Just try not to talk…hard to breath? Cowboy?... yeah.. you … you alright? Smiling at the thought , that she was
worried about him,.. Yeah.. I am Now..
Thanks to you! So tired… yeah , I
know.. Just rest.. I’ll be right here….her eyes closed…
After a day or two of rest , Kitty felt well enough to get
up and move around, Matt couldn’t convince her otherwise..! The group decided to get on the trail….
While riding, , Matt ?.. .. They wanted the Money ya
know? They seem to know we had it… Well Kit, they knew I was the U.S. Marshal,
so they figured I kept it with me to
return it. And Kitty , I should have
listen to you when you had a bad feeling about Benson,… Matt don’t… No Kit.. you told me ..It’s over now
Matt.. just leave it alone, OK? Let’s
just go home… AHHHH Home that sounds so Good….
Yeah, by the way , Miss Russell.. You still owe me a home
coming.. I believe… smirking at her… Oh, is that a fact Cowboy? Yes Ma’am That’s A Fact!... the next thing heard was a loud barrel laugh
.. that everyone could hear!
After a days ride, They all caught up with the Wagon Train,
The Wagon Master.. greeted them…
Marshal, Welcome back!.. and I’m
happy to see you found.. your lady friend… Yes, Jed, This is Miss Kitty
Russell… Kitty this is the Wagon
Master, Jed Carson… Mr. Carson it a pleasure..
Please join us for supper.. I’m sure you are hungry? Ma’am let me help you down… Thank You and
it’s Kitty! Ok Kitty, call me Jed…I’ll have to ask
one of the ladies if they have tea? Oh,
no , Coffee ‘s just fine… they sat had supper, then Jed suggested they stay till first light...for a fresh start… Marshal, we can find room … Not a problem…
Matt watched Jed closely, he knew he was flirting with her…
At First light, The woman were up starting breakfast, and
getting the wagons packed for the days run…. Kitty wanted to say her good byes to the
Kelly and Davis families… Matt talked
with Jed…
Mary and Maggie were fitting in well with the others…
children were playing and blending in…
Miss Kitty, over here….Mary, Maggie, I just wanted the
chance to thank you both , for taking such good care of me after…, well Thank
You both so very much, and I wish you all the best of luck in California…Mary
handed baby Kathleen to kitty, Hello Little One… smiling at the little face
wrapped in a blanket,… that tugged at Kitty’s heart strings.. I hope you all
will write and let us know, when you get settled in your new homes.. you can
find us in Dodge city Kansas, You can address it to me at the Long branch.. The
Long branch? Yes, I own it .. it’s a saloon.
You own a business, Maggie said taking a deep breath… smiling at her…
Yes Maggie I do. Hugging both woman…
Bye Now… suddenly the three boys ran over to kitty… Miss Russell!... Hello
Boys… Are you and The Marshal leaving us?
Yes we are.. we’ll miss
you..Lil’ Joe said .. looking shyly at her… I’ll miss you ‘all too. Quickly they all hugged her.. then heard
Matt say Hey .. .. Didn’t I tell you three .. she’s taken….Yes, sir Marshal!.. Oh Matt…Kitty
said smirking at him. Marshal we were
just saying Bye… Ok Boys… One by one
they offered Matt a hand.. Good-bye Sir… Kitty
tried not to laugh….Bye Boys ..!
Matt and Kitty headed off the side road, towards Dodge
City…. Away from the wagon train…..
TBC
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