Mother's Love,PT.14,Conclusion

I’m jumping time forward here ,… all the events that took place , are in “Grandpa was a Hero”

                                                                                                PT.14

                                                                                      Mother’s Love

                                                                                        Conclusion

                                                                                Another   7 yrs. Later…

Kitty and Sam ,.. now in an empty Saloon…after a busy  Night, exhaling a deep breath… tossing  the rag she was wiping the tables down with ,.. as Sam was turning up Chairs… The long Branch had now converted into a Restaurant, since the temperance movement swarmed across Kansas.. . Sam, Just leave it … your exhausted!... and it will all be here in the Morning… Just go… Go get yourself a Good Night Sleep..         But Miss Kitty?… shaking her head and tossing her hands up… No, Sam ... go on… it’s not that important. She walked Sam to the door , to lock up behind him,.. as he  left,.. she heard footsteps… familiar Footsteps… Well Hello Cowboy !.. didn’t know you were back?  Just got in now Kitty ,.. left  Buck at Moss’   Say,.. I know it’s late and all, But, do you think you might buy this tired cowboy a nightcap…shaking her head standing with her hands on her hips…. Well only if you think the Marshal in this here town wouldn’t object?... Oh, you just let me handle him.. and beside I think he kind’a has his eye on you Ma’am.. so he’ll probably overlook it….   Now smirking at him ,.. come’on Cowboy… I need one too…

Matt Locked the doors behind them ,.. while Kitty grabbed a Bottle from her private stash, and tossing her head to the side towards the stairs… follow me…. And ascended the stairs … with Matt on her heels..

Once in their rooms… His Stetson, tossed to the chair,.. gun belt placed on the hook in it’s usual place….The flickering light in the corner of the room next to the window caught his eye…                                Kit, you know …That light burning...in that window , is what I look for whenever I’m away.. it my beacon,.. beacon   guiding me to where my heart belongs… slowly walking up behind her as she poured two glasses of whiskey… UMMMMM I missed you ... he whispered in her ear,.. then nibbling on her neck…  Well now Marshal “ is that a fact?”   Yes Ma’am “That’s a fact!”  slipping his arms around her ,.. and  taking both glasses and placing them on the table,… turning her to face him… Kitty Honey,… Every day I think I can’t Love you any more … well,… the next day comes and I find I was wrong!  Honey You are still . Shhhhhhh, Matt… NO Words…. Show Me… show me how much you’ve Missed me and How Much you Love me…!     Ahhh, I thought you’d never ask!… scooping her up and carrying her to their Bed…

Slowly they relieved one another of their clothing… curled up in one another… Matt found he was no longer tired…  Instead  ,.. he enveloped Kitty into his large arms pinning her beneath him…Kissing her with all the passion he could stir up.… then tracing those tantalizing  kisses down her body ….. sending her into a  whirl of sensational eruptions of passion… Hot Flesh to Hot flesh… the Hunger in Them, that lasted for hours,  exploded. To a point ,..Firework on the 4^th of July could match.

Lying spent in the early dawn hour of the morning,..  rapped in one another… No beginning , no end…

Cowboy ?.. .Hummm?   I was thinking…she said as she run her fingers across his broad chest, …..             OH?  I’m I in trouble ?    slapping in a playful fashion, Oh You ,.. No, of course not!  I was thinking about us, and Our lives… Kitty !  No not what your thinking at all… Just that Matt,… I know now we’ve made the right decisions… Our Life hasn’t always been… now clearing her throat,  well what some would say as …ahhh.. uneventful?... Matt said as he chuckled.     Ok that works.. But Cowboy,… I wouldn’t  trade ,not one day… if it meant not being right here with you!   We have two beautiful Daughters ... a passel of Grandchildren, wonderful friends.. and most of all at the end of the Day… Each Other!    And I couldn’t ask for anything more….He turned to face her,.. Honey your right … it’s been rough over the years.. a time or two…. Ok maybe more  ,but … I couldn’t have made it this far without you by my side!  Leaning over to Kiss her on the forehead. Kit, you've been a wonderful Woman ,.. to me .. My strength  a wonderful Mother to our Girls… I sometimes Think I cheated you out of a life you wanted… Now propping up to face him… Matt Dillon you have not cheated me out of anything … I told you .. I wouldn’t trade my life with you and our family for … well for anything in the world.. I Love you Matt Dillon!.. don’t you forget that!.. Oh,… I won’t .. you won’t let me , now pulling her close into him …snuggling up close under his chin… “I do Love You Cowboy… and have ever since I first laid eyes on you…!  Good !  snickering at him. Good Huh? Yeah , because I  have loved you since that day too.. Weather I was will to admit or not? Reaching   around him tighter Good night Cowboy.., Good Night Honey!

                                                                                    FINI   

Mother's Love,PT.13

Ok, Now this is where the story ties into My previous story …”Grandpa was a Hero”                                this connects the two stories…                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                 PT.13

                                                                                        Mother’s Love

                                                                                         15 years later…

A lot had changed in Dodge , and for all the folks in Dodge… especially Matt ,Kitty and their friends…

A few years Back,… Matt  found out how his past could come back to haunt him… even if you didn’t remember  what it was or who it was … but now to his surprise ,. Came in the form of a Child!,                           a daughter Elizabeth (Beth)  .. a child born of his 6 week ,… run  with amnesia…. Mike Yardner’s health was in question ,.. so she felt she needed Matt to know  about their daughter…Now 17  yrs. old.

This took it’s toll…. But in time , he and Kitty came out stronger for it,.. for Beth!... Matt sure never wanted to dig up that topic again but   ,now there was a young girl involved… His Girl.. and she needed her Father,.. especially now that she was about to lose her Mother… 

Several other events , entered into their lives and into the lives of their loved ones… 

Over the years, they had seen Mary grow into a Beautiful Young lady,... she is 15 now ..almost 16…     after watching her first steps , first day of school, first dance…which Mayee  Bains always made a special effort to Keep in touch with Kitty and Matt and keep them a big part of Mary’s life… even to the point, as she was getting older and health was no what it use to be…Maylee made a visit to Breckinridge the young lawyer who settled in Dodge many years before… asking him to draw up Paper’s in the event of her demise .. Kitty would be Mary’s legal Gaurdian…  Mary who now referred to kitty and matt as Aunt Kitty and Uncle Matt…          all the was left to do is have Matt and Kitty agree…  But this really wouldn’t be an Issue… 

Matt was slowing down with his duties… letting Frank Reardon Jr. the son of his best friend son… Newly was now taking on more of the Doctoring duties, since Doc, was now getting ready to retire.. Newly now with a new bride  who help him a great deal with the patients. 

Beth had gone East ..to school, at Kitty suggestion, after reading Mike’s letter to them about making sure she saw something other then ranch life before making a decision … to carry on in her mother’s footsteps.    And she did and enjoyed the experience,.. later meeting and marrying  a young rancher Jesse Clayton.. and Making Matt and Kitty grandparents…but This meant her moving away to Springfield Colorado.   But they made several trips to visit ,.. especially for the birth of the twin boys and then their Daughter …

As time went on Matt still had dealing with many outlaws that he had sent to prison ,.. still coming back looking for revenge…even the few of the Dog Soldiers that escaped ... a nightmare relived !,they ripped through Dodge ,.. setting fire to everything in site… But , in a face to face confrontation with Matt … met their demise… in the middle of the smoldering streets of Dodge. After also terrorizing   farmer’s along the way… Newly’s wife being one of them.  And Maylee and Mary  Bains…  slowed only by the twister that swarmed across Kansas… This horrific event… brought Pain and heartache to many ,…. One being Mary Bains….

                                                                                TBC

Mother's Love,PT.12

                                                                         PT.12

                                                                                Mother’s Love

After a big celebration Kitty had given for Mary...and   Maylee… the next week seemed very quiet.

Matt had notified Sarah’s Aunt and Uncle John and Ellen Moore   ,that he had rescued Sarah from her father, and explained to them everything that took place,… after given enough time to heal from his injuries cause by sawyer,.. the came to Dodge ..on the stage to reclaim Sarah…

Sarah wanted to come into town the night before her Aunt Ellen and uncle John came in,..  to have one more night to spends with Kitty… sitting alone in Kitty’s room,.. Sarah ... was quiet...then while fiddling with the things on Kitty’s vanity table,… she turned to Kitty who was sitting on the Settee.. Miss Kitty,.. I’ll Miss you when I have to go… now patting the seat beside her ... Sarah came and sat … Your going to be with your family sweetheart… but, maybe when your Family gets here we can ask if it would be ok for you to visit,. I think Mary would like that. ..I know I would!   Really?.. and maybe you could visit me?  I think that can be arranged.. and I do hope you will write me?... Oh Yes Ma’am I will …. Sarah threw her arms around Kitty.. squeezing her tight…Thank You!… oh, no need to thank  Me … No, really ..you did things for me that …well Sarah stopped ,.. lowering her eyes… after what my father did to you ..and those men…?  Shhhh Sarah, you had nothing to do with the way they behaved…I’m so ashamed Miss Kitty!.. No, No  don’t be …I just want you to grow up and be more of the wonderful Young Lady you are…Deal?  Yes Ma’am..I promise…  oh, what about all the beautiful things you brought me ..? what about them Sweetheart?  Kitty looking puzzled.  I guess I can return the dress I’m wearing after I get home? ..the other things are in My room….. Sarah Wilson,… you will do no such a thing…They are your! But ,.. No, No buts I insist!... kitty gave her a big warm smile.  Thank You again,.. she said . once again throwing her arms around kitty..

Early the next morning,… Matt waited for the stage, as it pulled into the depot…. Not knowing for sure who to look for…but, there was an elderly gentleman who got off first, .. then he saw a tall Thin woman with dark hair and dark eyes… step out ,he moved quickly to help her ..then,. Behind her was a man tall slender build,… Thank You Sir.. for your assistance … My Pleasure Ma’am   I’m Matt Dillon United states Marshal, here in Dodge, would you be the Moore’s ?    Yes… Marshal the Man replied. Yes we are … then it was you who wired us about Sarah?   Nodding .. Yes Mr. Moore… Sarah will be happy to see you… she’s been through a lot,… but , she doing good.  Well Marshal,… where is she?   I’ll take you to her Mr. Moore….   Matt , showed them to the Long Branch,.. she in a saloon? He blurted out.  Well, she is with Miss Kitty .. a friend.   But in a saloon? He repeated.   Sarah stay outside of town with a woman Mrs. Bains,..  but came in last night ,.. she was anxious for your arrival.    As they approached the batwing doors, Matt reassured them Sarah was never in the saloon during business hours.   Well ..Marshal I hope not?... No Ma’am  I can say with certainty ..she was not,.. Kitty would never allow that!   

When they entered, Sam was stacking glasses behind the bar, ... Morning Sam, Kitty in her room.. Morning Marshal  ,.. Folks.   Yes, Miss Kitty hasn’t come down ... but I know she is awake.. I think she is in with Sarah?  Shall I get her for you?.. Thanks Sam… Sam headed up the stairs

Will you folks like to sit… Coffee?  The two just looked around as if to inspect the place… No Thank You Marshal,.. we’ll be stopping for breakfast ,.. then we mean to get the next stage with Sarah… Matt looked over at John Moore,…so I assume your recovered from your…..Yes it took some time from what that animal did .. but our doctor says I’ll be just fine.. Glad to hear that Mr. Moore.. !  then Ellen Moore cleared her throat,.. Marshal?... yes Ma’am, may I ask you  did Jeb Wilson hurt Sarah in any way?  Oh, No ..Not at all … she was frightened.. but physically no!   Sarah doesn’t really remember her father much … see Laura ,..Sarah’s Mother is ….  was My sister, and after he killed her , and we think Sarah witnessed it … we took her to live with us….Marshal how ?… How what Ma’am? Matt asked . How did that man get out of prison? Mrs. Moore .. Jeb Wilson and several of his friends .. planned an escape.. he insist all along he didn’t murder his wife…., but …. I know all of that ,… but how can anyone let this happen… Sarah is just a child.   Just as she said that ,.. Sarah was at the top of the stairs on the landing… I’m 14 Aunt Ellen!.. I’m almost a Woman….   Now dear Child … You have a long way to being a woman… she rose up .. Now let me look at you dear… well now don’t you look pretty?  Where did you get this dress? Oh, miss Russell took me shopping… after all I only had what I was wearing.  Oh, well there won’t be any need for these things at home… ,But Aunt Ellen?   Just then Kitty followed her down the stairs… Hello,… I’m Kitty Russell!... pleasure to meet you both.   It’s been a pleasure have Sarah around … it’s a credit to you both , that she is such a delight…    Ellen Moore couldn’t help but notice some of the bruises still on Kitty face… kitty realized what she was staring at… then, said ..oh, this isn’t as bad as it looks….     Now looking concerned… Did Jeb do this to you?   No ,..one of his men.   Oh My!    Aunt Ellen ,.. it was Miss Russell ,who kept me safe ..from Father and his men…she protected Mary and me.. from them.                  Mary? Who is Mary.. a bit excited ,.. Sarah said . Oh Mary’s a baby…Aunt Ellen she’s so Beautiful…  Yes child all Babies are.     Mrs. Moore Mary is my god child the daughter of a friend… she was with me when…when I was taken… they thought she was Mine .   do you have children Miss Russell?  Oh, No,... but , I love her as if she were my own.   Smiling  at the thought.   Well, Sarah .. we need to have Breakfast, before our stage leaves… So soon...can’t we stay a little?   No dear, we need to get back … Uncle John’s work calls so we should go now ,.. thank you Marshal,.. oh, and Miss … Russell kitty finished . they took Sarah by the arm…but she pulled away,.. turning back to Kitty.. Thank You,.. I will Miss You so Much…. Oh, Aunt Ellen,… Maybe I can come visit The Marshal , Miss kitty and Baby Mary ..some time?   Oh, Sarah I don’t know …. Please … we’d love to have her … Kitty added.   Come dear we’ll discuss this later.   And out the door they went.    Kitty turned to Matt.. but, before she could say anything,.. he said … Kitty it’s her family … there’s nothing we can say or do!... well I … Et’ Et’ … No Kit… leave it alone…

After Sarah and The Moore’s finished breakfast,… they headed for the depot,… Kitty had Festus’ take Sarah’s thing to the depot a head of time.. then walked down to see her off.     Now Sarah, you remember   what we talked about?... You’re a wonderful young lady… I’ll write you as soon a s we are home Miss Kitty… I’ll look forward to your letter.  She kissed Sarah’s forehead, then hugged her tight… Bye –bye sweetheart…  Mr. and Mrs. Moore have a safe trip… thank you … Matt and Kitty watched as the stage left town…. Matt?...I,  .. wrapping his arm around her waist… I know Kitty  ,I know!   And they walked off   together!

                                                                                                TBC

Mother's Love,PT.11

                                                PT.11

                                                                                      Mother’s Love

Matt ,Kitty Doc, along with Maylee and Sarah..and some of the town folks… all gathered at the Dodge City Church….  Kitty had brought Mary a beautiful white Lace dress,.. and also decided to buy something special for Sarah as well.. after all when Sawyer kidnapped her ..she didn’t have but what she was wearing…    all gather outside the church… and entered together…  ahhh, Mary looks so pretty, Mrs. Bains! Sarah said smiling down at Mary… Yes, Sarah she does … Miss Kitty you over did with this beautiful Dress…. And Sarah ..your looking quite Beautiful too.   Again smiling ..Thank You ,.. Miss Kitty took me shopping..I didn’t have … stopping her  Maylee said … shhh.. shall we all go in and sit…?

As they found their seats,… Mrs. English came into the church along with her husband the Reverend well, Good Morning everyone!  Good Morning Reverend ,the group replied. Everyone, now that we’re all here, take your seats please, Today is a special day, Today we shall baptize Little Mary Bains! Mrs. Bains Please bring Mary up… and..  he hesitated… clearing his throat… The  Godparents?   Maylee turned to Kitty and Matt… smiling… Marshal , Miss Kitty… as they walked up to the podium…. Maylee handed Mary over   to Kitty…. The Reverend ,even know he has his doubts… proceeded with the baptism…after the formalities were through,.. Maylee looked to Matt and Kitty… Thank You ..Both you you,… then, proceeded to turn to the rest of the congregation …excuse me folks ..I have something I’dlike to say to you all…Please?     Matt ,Kitty ..the reverend and his wife..all looked wondering what she wanted to say?

Taking a deep breath,… I’m Maylee Bains, most of you all know me…  Most of you all know The Marshal and Miss kitty as well…. When My husband Eli Bains  ,and I first came here to Dodge to settle and start a family .. we thought of Dodge as a growing town of wonderful people.. and I’d like to think we weren’t wrong… Well our plans changed… as most of you well know Eli   died here in Dodge .  so our plans change dramically… I had not only lost My own baby girl at birth , but now Eli too.  Then I was blessed…Because of the kindness and generosity of the Marshal … and YES Miss Kitty … I have a daughter… Mary!    Now, I know a lot of you are thinking...in light of the events of the past few weeks.. why did I ask ,.. The Marshal and Miss Kitty to stand here in church for Mary’s baptism… well I’ll tell you why…   taking a deep breath,.. and glancing to Florence English,    it happened that this  awful , horrific time … outlaws wanting revenge on the Marshal,,.. for only the Lord knows what?... they took Mary and Miss Kitty …and also this young lady sarah... in the shuffle… but!.. it was the wonderful and Caring Woman that Miss Kitty is.. that she did whatever was needed to keep Mary and Sarah, safe… risking her own life at the hands of these horrid men….to protect both Mary and Sarah with no thought to her own safety!....Mary’s Birth,.. was   a sad event for her young Mother ,but , in Loving her enough to give her over to another to see her daughter had a better life … a good life… Miss Kitty became Mary’s Mother if only for a short time… and in her Great heartwarming Love for Mary … brought her to me…which filled the emptiness in my heart and soul,… and I will forever be thankful and most greatful to both Mary’s natural Mother and Miss Kitty for stepping in when the Marshal brought Mary to her… and with the events that took place,… I feel that the Lord knows.. .it is only a Mother’s Love that we three woman have for Mary,… that will bond us together forever. Only a Mother’s Love,… brought us all here today to celebrate Mary’s Life!  And I wish to have ...Mary enjoy the love of everyone … to be sure she has a wonderful Life!   She then turned to kitty ..Hugged her ,then Matt thanking them for standing there in church ..agreeing to be Mary’s godparents!  

                                                                                                TBC

Mother's Love,PT.10

                                                PT.10

                                                                                      Mother’s Love

Two days went by when, Kitty finally insist that   Doc let her go back to her own rooms at the Long Branch…

All the gossips in town , Thanks to Burke,.. .were buzzing with the stories of what must have happened ?     as Matt, and Doc escorted Kitty home,… people stopped and stared.   Some remembering the last time she looked in this shape.   Kitty tried not to look at anyone , then, she decided ,,NO! she wasn’t going to hide from anyone… now staring directly at Burke.. who was standing just outside the Saloon doors… her stare was enough to burn a whole in him… Yes , Burke.. I was Beaten  ... !  ahhh Miss Kit…. Now shaking her head…I don’t want to hear anything…. And she walked passed him abruptly … as she entered the bar,   she could feel all eyes on her…. But, before she could say anything, Doc , place a  hand on her forearm,… Kitty maybe you want to go up and rest?  Sam looked over from behind the bar,… Miss Kitty, I’ll bring you something to eat , if you like?   Thank You,  Sam.  And she headed for the stairs…

Maylee had kept Sarah out at her place,…while Kitty was recuperating,.. Sarah had told her while they sat down to eat...after Mary was asleep… all that she knew about what had happened.  While they were talking, they heard a buggy pull up ... Maylee didn’t get much company… so she quickly went for the door… only to see The Reverend English’s Wife Florence ... climbing down out of the seat….            Well, Hello Mrs. English…to what do I owe this visit… ?  Good Afternoon Mrs. Bains.. I just thought I’d pay you a visit to see how Baby Mary is doing after that horrific ordeal with that…giving off a shiver,.. That Russell woman!    Why, Mrs. English ,.. you mean Miss Russell.. snooting her nose to the air,.. Yes that saloon woman… Poor Baby Mary !      Mrs. English?...I don’t quite understand your attitude…  Why , Kitty Russell , and the Marshal brought Mary back to me in perfect condition…  well, The Reverend and I … we, we talking...and  we think ..it would be a terrible mistake …for you to ask ..That woman to stand in church with Mary!  Sarah, overheard, Florence English’s remarks about Kitty...and burst through the door way … excuse me, Ma’am…?  Miss Russell is the reason, Mary and I are alive and well…before she could say another word ,.. Florence English...in a huff said …Young Child ,.. how dare you be so rude and insolent to me?...  children should be seen .. Not heard!     Quickly  , Maylee jumped to Sarah’s defense… Mrs. English,.. ! … I don’t know why you felt the need to come all the way out here to …       then Florence English... quickly...Why that woman .. doesn’t  belong in decent society…in a snobby tone.  Now, Maylee was steaming….. Oh, but you don’t seem to mind  ,when Miss Russell donates to your To husband’s church,.. and to the orphan ‘s fund… and not to forget all the things she has done for the folks in Dodge… Why Miss Kitty Russell is one of the most decent , Kind and Upstanding women in this town!  And I would be Ever so Proud to have Miss Kitty and the Marshal stand for Mary…!   Now I think we’re through here.,. and turned and with her arm around Sarah,.. walked back into the house…                  Sarah dear ,.. we’ll take a ride into Dodge …see how Miss Kitty is doing...ok?    Yes Ma’am...I’d like that!

Matt had followed Kitty to her room to help her settle in,…. Kit, maybe you should rest.. .until Sam comes with your food?    Nodding in agreement…   then as he turned to go… with a sadness in her eyes…. Cowboy … stay Please?   Shaking his head ,..ok…I’ll stay…if you crawl into that bed and rest… she did as he said… Kitty, if you want to talk….No…! not now…not yet…Matt ?...lie here with me Please?    He tossed his hat to the chair,… and hung his gun belt on it’s usual hook…slipping beside her on their Big Brass Bed. Sliding his arm around her to envelope her holding her close to his chest…Kitty snuggled her cheek up on his chest,… and wrapped her arms around his large frame….Kit, your  gonna be alright …your safe now… I am now cowboy!  Listening to the sound of his heartbeat  she slipped off to sleep.

Later , Sam had brought supper up to Kitty’s room, tapping on the door lightly…it’s me Miss Kitty ..have a tray here for you…    Matt opened the door,.. Marshal…Doc says Miss Kitty should eat something...so    I brought this over from Delmonico’s … got some for you too.   Smiling at him …Thanks Sam .. I’ll see she eats …Oh,… and Marshal Mrs. Bains is down stairs...with Sarah...they wanted to see Miss Kitty...Oh Sam…I,     Sam it’s ok …let them come up, Kitty said softly…Matt ..It’s ok.   Well Sam you heard the lady…Bring them up….

A slight tap on the door  ,..Matt opened it ...Mrs. Bains ?...Sarah?     Marshal, I hope we’re not disturbing .Miss kitty but, I just wanted to come and see how she’s doing?   Mrs. Bains…it’s alright ...Kitty , said motioning for the two to come in.     Oh, Miss Kitty.. it’s nice to see you looking better..  won’t you sit please? Kiity asked .   Ok but just for a bit… don’t want to tire you much.?   Oh, don’t be silly ..it just a few cuts and bruises…    actually Miss Kitty ,.. I just wanted you to know ...I’ve halted the arrangements till your up and feeling better…Arrangements? Kitty said furrowing her brow.  Why, Yes Mary’s baptism!     Oh, Mrs. Bains…?. Please it’s Maylee … well, Maylee I wasn’t  sure after everything that has happened.. you’d still want …     Miss Kitty … !  of course I want you and The Marshal.. to stand for Mary..I haven’t changed my mind.   If anything , Now more than ever ..I know you are the one I’d want to stand for Mary.   No matter what anyone thinks?      What? Kitty said in surprise.   Oh, nothing.  Maylee?   You know how this town gossips.  And I will not give that sort of thing any credence.    So. ..I told the Reverend English ...we will do this Next week ..if that’s ok with you?   I, I, ...now Miss Kitty...I won’t take no for an answer. So it is settled.  Next week.  She just smiled .

                                                                                                TBC

Mother's Love ,PT.9

                                                PT. 9

                                                                                     Mother’s Love

After checking out Baby Mary , and Sarah too at Kitty’s request, Doc suggested that Matt take Sarah to get her a place to stay…But, Matt hesitated… Doc, I need to know Kitty is ok?  You Big Lug… I’m gonna take care of Kitty  ,.. Just as soon as you give us a little Privacy…Matt, How much do you know about what happened to her?  Well just ….just what I can figure for myself from looking at her…   now shaking his head , swiping his Mustache,… Matt just go … give me time alone with her...I’ll take good care of her… Come back in a little bit…huffing out a breath ...Matt agreed.

Reaching into his desk drawer ,… pulling out a bottle of whiskey,..   taking a glass from the cabinet next to his medicine chest..   took a deep breath, and walked towards the door to the back room.

Taping lightly on the door announcing his presence ,... Kitty, honey can I come in?  he said in a soft tone. Sure Curly! she answered in a tired voice. when he opened the door, The vision he saw, …  Kitty was still sitting on the edge of the bed,.. she had removed  what was left of her crisp white shirtwaist ,.. and top shirt,.. now, sitting wearing only her slip and corset,..  saying Nothing, he pulled up a chair, poured the Whiskey in the glass,.. the slowly handed it to her…Here Honey, drink this … Your doctor’s orders..  saying not a word,.. he took the glass from is gentle hand… and with no expression,.. swallowed the whole glass…   The ageing Doctor, gently reached up and touched her cheek…This will heal Honey,..    still getting no answer,… Kitty Honey, .. do you want to tell me about it? She hesitated , then her sad azure blue eyes met his caring expression… Curly.. He can’t know….he can’t ever know!.... Know what Kitty?  He said now changing his position…to sit beside her….putting his arm around her to comfort her. Matt can’t know what happened in that barn… she said as tears began to far again.  Curly it was awful!  It was as bad as Bon… she couldn’t bring herself to say the name.  Curly … I can’t do this to… Wait!,    Doc said. wait one minute.. I’m gonna say something to you and I want you to listen to me…really Listen! with a raised brow Kitty eyes turned to meet his again.. Now, Kitty Russell,.. I’ve known you for a long time,.. and I Love you like you were my very own Daughter.  What happened to you out there was not your doing,… Honey you were abused by that… That?…shaking his head…you did whatever had to be done to protect Mary Bains and That young girl...you didn’t ask to be abused.   No one would think different...I don’t Kitty honey I’m proud of you !.. And  something else…  That big lug of a Marshal… He Loves you with everything he’s got!... even know … he has a hell of a way of showing it…But trust me, He Loves you.. Heart and Soul!  Curly, I know how it almost destroyed him when those…. she swallow hard. Closing her eyes and lowering her head… again tears fell…. I can’t put him through this again…        Kitty, this is about you,…Matt will be fine…I had to chase him out of here till I take care of you.. he didn’t want to leave your side….    Enough about Matt, let me take a look at you?   See what I need to take care of here….lifting her chin with his finger….Doc began cleaning the wounds on her face,..split lip cut just under her eye… it was extremely painful for him to see this woman ,he Loved as a daughter, so beaten and swollen …then, he looked in her eyes,… Honey I need to check and see if you are ok   … I’ll be careful  Kitty laid back on the bed and let Doc do what he needed to do …after…. He gave her some Laudenum       so she could get some much needed rest…placing a blanket over her … he leaned over and kissed her forehead… you rest ..I’ll bring you something to eat in a bit.   Slightly smiling,.. Thank You Curly..

Doc , left the room,.. Kitty pulled the cover up around her neck… and let the tears roll….                                 When Doc entered the outer room, Matt and Maylee were waiting … Doctor Adams ,.. Is Miss Kitty gonna be alright? Maylee asked.   It’s gonna take some time but yes.. Matt , the physical wounds will heal,… but the emotional ones… Matt it almost as bad as when …..Doc just tugged his ear,.. rubbing the hair on his upper lip, pulling Matt aside… Matt she’s worried about how your gonna feel about … Knitting his brow… DOC!  I Love Kitty!... Nothing that happened out there is gonna change that…                              I know that… Doc, said , but, right now she’s not that sure.   Doc, can I go see her? Give her some time to rest .. I gave her some Laudenum, I want her to rest.   Can I just sit with her?  Till she fall to sleep..?      Ok, but I want her to rest…!   I see she does, Matt said as he headed for the door.

Quietly matt entered the back room,.. gently he sat next to Kitty…taking her tiny hand in his large one.. she knew from the gentle touch of his large hand, it was Matt. In a harsh whisper,.. I’m Sorry Cowboy!    I, I,….. Shhhh , Kitty you just rest like Doc says.   I’ll be right here, when you wake up… her chin quivering and tear filled eyes and a tear trickling down her bruised cheek….. she nodded… no words were needed, he leaned over and placed a soft kiss on her forehead.   As she drifted off to sleep….. Matt’s watched as she slept.. his heart breaking for the woman he loved more then life….in a soft whisper… I Love you !

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Mother's Love ,PT.8

                                                Pt. 8

                                                                                     Mother’s Love

Newly and Festus’  , ... Gathered the Wilson, Carter ,and Hawkins and put them in the back of a wagon they found in the barn… as Kitty, Mary and Sarah exited the house with Matt… Kitty looked to Newly and Festus’ with question in her eyes…, Newly knew what she was thinking…, Ma’am, he’s… closing her eyes and lowering her head… Thanks Newly…   Miss Kitty?... he had it coming…Shaking her head,.. Newly Please ?...  Matt pulled her in close ,.. Kit, it will be ok…  Matt you know how I feel about Killing….Matt just nodded.  Sarah’s eyes targeted the wagon ,.. that now carried her cuffed Father and his friends… Kitty place her arm around her and softly said, ... Sarah, we’re ok now ,.. he can’t hurt you .. ever again… Matt and I will see you get home to your Aunt and Uncle safely… But, Ma’am … that man Sawyer,… he , He hurt Uncle John… I promise we will send a wire to your Aunt and Uncle to see that they are alright…

Matt, Kitty, Mary, Sarah  Festus’ and Newly, rode out of the ranch… and headed for Dodge…

Matt? ...  Maylee …she must be terrified…?   Kitty ,.. I won’t say she wasn’t but I assured her we’d bring Mary home safely….  Sarah  ,.. interrupted …Marshal… Miss Kitty took real good care of Mary and Me…she didn’t have to protect me! … he was my Father , but that didn’t matter.. she still protected me I’ll never forget … Matt broke in with,  Sarah ,.. Someday this will all just be a memory… unpleasant, but  it over now… No Marshal ...I mean .. I’ll never forget ...Miss Kitty and what she did to keep little Mary and me safe…         I know I’m young , but I don’t know … or have I ever heard of many woman that would stand up to four men like she did … Marshal,… does Miss Kitty have children?    Blushing a bit ,.. No, No Miss Kitty doesn’t… Smiling at him, … she should,… she be a wonderful Mother!    Marshal?...Is Miss Kitty your Woman ?   Now embarrassed by the girl’s question, Umm …Ummmm   Well… she sure thinks a lot of you...Sarah said with a smile.   Then looking off in a distance…you should think about it…Matt just cleared his throat…

As they reached the edge of Town ,.. Burke being the Public announcement vessel he is …start yelling … It the Marshal,… and Miss Kitty!... but their not alone…. Doc and Maylee, ... could hear him and came out of the office…. Rushing down the stairs, … Maylee called out Mary’s name… Oh, Marshal ..Thank You !.. Thank You so very much… I was so worried… Matt stepped down of the horse,... then helped Kitty and Sarah down…. Maylee reached for Mary...pulling her to her breast….Doc’s eyes focused,… on Kitty...Honey  , you come with me,.. and before you even think about it… I’ll have no argument!.. Kitty now exhausted,… Doc I don’t have the energy to argue with you…. As Kitty and Doc started up the stairs..Doc could see the pain on her face … Honey ,,.. ?   I’m ok curly… then Kitty could feel, a hand on her arm.. Miss Kitty, Thank You, for taking care of Mary… Oh Maylee,… I would never let anything happen to her…suddenly Sarah  looked at Maylee …. Ma’am ,.. I’m Sarah,…  Hello Sarah...Maylee said wondering who this young girl was.    Ma’am … Miss Kitty was wonderful out there… She risk her own life for Mary and me to be safe… I just want you to know that..!  Mary is a beautiful baby  ,.. and   I saw out there how much Miss Kitty loves her…. Maylee placed her hand on Sarah’s cheek ….Thank You Child, I know how much Mary is Loved… and that Kitty Loves her …   Miss Kitty,… I’m sorry for what you went through …. Maylee said.  now looking at Kitty’s injuries... Maylee, I did what any Mother would do….. than, Doc helped her up the steps…

When they entered Doc’s office, … Young lady… I want you to go in that room and lie down… I’ll be in , in just a minute.. Kitty didn’t argue… but to say ... Doc, Sarah… can you see if she …. Rubbing his Mustache.. and nodding .. I will honey   I will.. you just go and get out of those things… she walked into the other room and closed the door,… sat on the edge of the bed ,... exhaled.. then the tears began to fall….

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Mother's Love,PT.7

                                                                PT.7

                                                                                     Mother’s Love

                                                                                        Dodge City

Maylee Bain’s had decided to return to town… worried about Mary she didn’t want to sit at home not knowing anything… First, she went to the Long Branch to see if Sam had heard from Matt or Kitty? Sam , told her he hadn’t heard ,but , was sure Matt, Festus’ and Newly would find them and bring them back safe. While they were talking , Doc came through the doors… Sam!.. Maylee? What in Thunder are you doing here this time of night?...  Oh,.. Doctor Adams.. I just couldn’t sit home alone ... not knowing if My Mary is ok and safe.   Now Maylee, I want you to listen to me … really listen to me… then looked at Sam.. Sam, will you bring Mrs. Bains a brandy… and a beer for me?   Yes of course Doc!.. Sam said as he turned towards the bar.   Now turning back to Maylee… now you listen to me… Mary is in very good capable hands .  no matter what is happening Kitty would never let anything happen to that baby!.. nor will Matt.  But ,Doctor Ad...   Nah ..shaking his head and swiping his Mustache, Now you just trust me… Kitty would give her very life for that little girl.    I can’t lose her Doctor … and your not going too.   And you can take that to the bank!    Sam sat the glass of brandy on the table in front of Maylee… here you go Mrs. Bains… Miss kitty’s favorite… and then sat the mug of beer down for Doc.    Sam.. looked at Maylee,.. if you don’t mind my saying so Mrs. Bains… Doc’s right .. I saw Miss Kitty with your Mary…. She  Loves her.   And Miss Kitty would never allow anything to happened to her… Why Ma’am.. Miss Kitty would put her own life on the line for Baby Mary… I know she has done just the same for me and a few other’s here in Dodge .she almost died to save us from harm…..  now lowering her eyes and trying to force a smile back to Sam and Doc,.. Yes, Sam I believe .. I remember !   Now Maylee Doc added ,.. I insist you come up to my office and wait with me… Oh Doctor.. I…   before she could finish, Doc insist .. I won’t take no for an answer.. besides you can get some rest while we wait…. Oh I couldn’t … Yes you could.. I insist … when Mary get home she doesn’t need an exhausted Mother!   Maylee nodded in agreement.

                                                                                   Wilson’s Ranch

Kitty still trying to fight her way free,… screaming for him to let go of her .. he hit her several  time knocking her into a hay pile….. yeah , this will do just fine… tearing at her blouse… still kicking and scratching at his face …. Again, he hit her this time knocking her out!    Not really how I want this Red , but , then he continued to pull at her clothes … pulling up her skirt… he was determined to take her any way at all.. even un-conscience .. he began kissing at her neck and breast,.. forcing himself into her….Kitty started to stir,.. fighting  more to push him off her… screaming,  she found her hand touching a metal object and grabbed hold a swung it… to hit him in the side of the face and head… it was enough to knock him over.. enough for her to pull herself up and run…. Bleeding and bruised .. and clothes torn… she ran towards the house knowing Mary and Sarah were still in there…. Bursting thru the door… running for the girls… Wilson stood quickly … what is going on?   As Kitty turned back to look at him… now full of anger… That animal … Your Boy!   Wilson saw the look on Sarah’s face… then saw Kitty’s battered face and body… before he could ask,..  Kitty , in a Vile tone said , He’s in the barn… !   Sarah rushed to Kitty … what ?... are you ok?... now tears filling her eyes…this brought back memories of her Mother… Kitty now wiping the blood from her mouth from her split lip,… nodded to Sarah… not wanting her to know anymore then she needed to know.   Is Mary alright Sarah… Yes Ma’am… she’s sleeping.. then   Sarah look and walked towards Wilson… Why are you doing this.. who are you ?   I want to go Home!   Wilson stopped in his tracks…. Don’t you remember me?    No!.. who are you?  Why I’m your father.  Wilson said with hurt feelings.      You Lied … you said I was safe here !.. Why’s you let them hurt her… she has a baby!    Not again?… and she put her hands over her face… and began to cry.  Wilson reached out to touch Sarah’s shoulder… but she shrieked back… What do you mean again?   My Mother… My Mother was…    now sniffling … My Mother was hurt and killed the same way.     I saw it all!     I want to go home ….Please?   Your home is with me Sarah… No! My home is with Aunt Ellen and Uncle John.    I don’t know you.   Kitty was now ... holding her in her arms… shielding her from Wilson. Then Kitty yelled at him .. are you happy now?  You’ve shown her who and what you are … and your boys….

Matt Festus’ and Newly were approaching the house and heard the yelling coming from inside … Festus’ you and Newly go around the side and back…I’ll stay here…  Wilson took a step towards Kitty and Sarah…   Flinching ,.. she looked straight into his face . stay away from her … turning Sarah towards her side… I won’t let you hurt her… Now Yelling, she’s my daughter!... Mister Wilson … your gone to Jail… or you’ll be dead.. if Matt finds us .. and I’m sure he will!    Sarah looked at Kitty,… Who’s Matt?   Glancing at her she whispered ,…  he’s the Marshal.. and My friend…. Hold Kitty tightly… Mary’s father?    Exhaling,.. No Sarah… Mary’s not mine.. she belongs to our friend,.. Then  Why?    Why What ?  Sarah  asked.  Why did they take you … and Mary?    They escape from Prison.. The Marshal .. arrested them for…… Kitty hesitated…. That’s not important right now…   Sarah, come here to me! Wilson yelled out.. But she tightened her grip on Kitty… then just as Kitty yelled back … I told you .. . you can do what you want to me but you won’t hurt these Girls!. Suddenly the door flew open … and all Kitty heard was … Hold it right there don’t any of you move! .... Sarah scared … Kitty !.. another one!    Shhhh. No Honey .. he’s the Marshal!... Oh Matt!   Matt was trying not to focus on Kitty’s battered face… Newly and Fetus’ followed through the door… Boys Tie them up!..  and put them on the horses!... your gone to jail!.. and this time your staying there till they hang you!... as Festus’ and newly took the three outside… Kitty looked at Matt…. Oh , Cowboy am I glad to see you… Oh ,  there’s another one in the barn.   Is he… shaking her head, I don’t know .. I knocked him out I think…  Matt lightly touched Kitty’s face… Kit?   You alright?... nodding ,.. I am Now… I am Now!       She fell into his arms … Matt can we go home?   Uh huh.. Oh, Matt this is Sarah .. Sarah Wilson.. she’s his daughter… he kidnapped her too.   She was living with an Aunt and Uncle…Matt tried standing Kitty up… he could see the pain in her face.. then saw the tattered look of her clothes….  Kitty what hap.. Matt,.. not now Please?    Shifting her eyes to Sarah. Come’on.. let get you cleaned up… Matt took off his coat and wrapped it around her shoulders.. Kit, you sure your alright …. I will be …!    She said as she slid her arm around his waist.

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Mother's Love ,PT.6

                                                PT.6

                                                                                     Mother’s Love

Festus’ was still able to follow the tracks from the three horsesv   ,.. he knew he was on the right track , because he figured that running into the Graham’s and Artie giving him the Broach. he had rode back , to show it to Matt. Festus’ well knew he saw Kitty wearing it before he had remarked on it a few times, he also remembered that Matt had given it to Kitty  ... for Christmas.   When he had rejoined Matt and Newly  ,.. he pulled the Broach from his vest pocket and handed it out to Matt, saying.. Matthew this here is Miz Kitty’s… just run into a family that says they done seen her with two other fellers… and a Lil’ baby… Matthew they ‘a told me Miz Kitty helped their boy…. Knitting his brow, Matt looked at Festus’ .. what do you mean helped?   Well, Matthew,  .. it’a seemed that the Boy was snake bit.. and the Mister feller says Miz Kitty took good care of’um.. then them two fellers wit her push on to go….Miz Kitty gave that there Bobbley thingy to the boy and say be sure to show it to Doc?  Said he’da know what it was…   Matt shook his head … Yeah, Festus’ Kitty’s leaving us Bread Crumbs… What’ she be leavin’ a bread crumb fur?   A Clue Festus’ a Clue…Matthew it be Night maybe we should camp?    No! Festus’ Kitty and Mary are out there . .. and I’m not stopping… Boys … we need to find them.. Newly chimed in.. sure thing Marshal!  Will git ‘ur done Matthew ... will find Miz Kitty and Baby Mary ...and they rode on…

Back at the ranch house , Sarah.. seem to be staying close to Kitty and Mary… staying quiet..     Then , when the Men were across the room,.. she slowly leaned into Kitty and asked,     are you his woman? What? Kitty said looking at her in surprise.  Are you his woman? Sarah repeated. No!.. I’m not… Sarah lowered her eyes.  Do you know why were here?   Puzzled Kitty looked at the young girl searching her face… Sarah  ?.. you do know who he is right?   No Ma’am… I don’t … that man, pointing to Sawyer, who brought he to them, came to my home.. and stole me.  Said I’d understand when we got where we were going.   I just want to go Home ... with Aunt Ellen.. and Uncle John… they must be so worried about me .. this man hurt uncle John and Tied Aunt Ellen up … said if she told the sheriff.. someone would come and kill them…. Do you think they are alright?.. Aunt Ellen is with Child.   Oh, Sarah.. Yes.. I think they will be just fine… Kitty wasn’t sure what else to say to Sarah to reassure her.   Then Sarah … sat quiet for a Moment... then looking at Mary.. fussing in Kitty’s arms… Your Baby? … Kitty began to say ..Oh She’s no... then Sarah finished.. she so Cute…    Is her father … Dead?   Did they take you too?    Can I hold her? ...I’m good with babies...Kitty turned and handed Mary to Sarah… this was keeping Sarah distracted… from the men across the room. Kitty sat back , briefly closing her eyes in thought…Oh Cowboy Where are you,?...  we need you   Then the man sawyer that brought Sarah to Wilson,.. got up from the table.. walking towards Kitty and Sarah… We Need water , he blurted out… go on.. there’s a well just outside … Get it yourself!.. she snapped back.  In a swift movement.. he grabbed her by the arm… Sarah can watch the Kid… go get the water!    And tossed her towards   the door. Stumbling   to keep her balance… she went outside… Kitty couldn’t see a thing.. it was pitch black… where’s the well ? she asked in a snarky tone.    That’a way! Pointing …   Kitty could feel him burrowing thru her body with his eyes.     She grabbed the bucket by the door and began walking … she saw the well by the barn… and when she started to lower the bucket into it … suddenly she felt his hands at her waist… spinning around fast… get your hands off me!... slapping his face.  Catching his cheek with her nails… AHHHH! You Bitch !  now grabbing at her wrist… You’re a wild cat Huh?    Let go of me  !  now  struggling to free herself.   I know just how to tame  the wild right out of you Red!...          Kitty could feel the fear welling up in her chest.   This man Sawyer ,.. reached for a handful of her hair.. dragging he towards the Barn,.. Kitty kicking and fighting the whole time …..

Festus’ .. was riding just a head of Matt and Newly… to look for signs… the he spotted what looked like a fence just at the top of the hill… Matthew !.. Matthew they’s a  Ranch jest up younder… Matt and Newly hurried to catch up with him…. Matthew? think Mebe they folks here might seen Them Yahoos and Miz Kitty ?    we’re gonna find out Festus’  and they headed up over the hill and looking down on the ranch … it was dark all but,.. a light coming from the window.

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