PT.13
Old
Flame Revisited
Tapping lightly not to disturb her Doc Slowly opened the
door to Kitty’s room,… swiped his Mustache, and shaking his head at the sight
before him….Kitty enveloped in Matt arms … sleeping soundly…quietly he shook
Matt’s shoulder,… groggy, and surprised that it was now Morning… Ahhh Doc!..
what time is it? Didn’t realize I fell
asleep. Well Matt, as much as I
disagree with you being in that Bed right now ,.. I have to admit ,… it probably did her some
good … she looks peaceful….
Slowly sliding from under her .., Need to go do rounds and
get off a wire to Judge Brookings… the sooner this is resolved the better…. Doc
stood looking out the window,… Snowed all night Matt,… Matt quickly took the
opportunity to Lean over Kiss the top of her head, and brush away the
Amber-Copper curls from her face… then look to Doc,.. Let her know I be back as
soon as I can will ya Doc? Doc Just
Nodded.. and waved him out….as he opened the door … a soft but huskey voice …
Later Cowboy? Be back soon
Kitty…
The pain in her side reminded her that this wasn’t just a
bad dream,… Morning Curly.. Well, Yes
it is Young Lady …. So Should I ask how you slept...Last night ? waving a hand out at him,…Oh Curly … Matt
just laid her with me till I fell asleep….Nothing else… she said with a smirk
crossing her face…. Well, stay still there and let me have a
look see… at this wound… rolling her
eyes , laughing at him … YES
Doctor….! Tugging on his ear,… Well
Young Lady .. I think I did a pretty darn
good job here …. Wounds still closed… and no sign of infection.. I want
you to say in this bed ,… OH Curly .. I can’t lie in this bed forever ya
know,! I have a business to run
..just encase you’ve forgotten! Yes And
I also know you have a Loyal Friend In
Sam,.. who would do the world for you … so Let ‘um! But … NO BUT … Doctor’s orders… I want you
up and healthy ,.. for Christmas…now lie back there and rest …I’ll be back with
some breakfast ….as he headed for the door,.. Curly?... yeah, he answered. Thank You ,… and then *WINKED*..
Matt trape’d thru the snow ,.. making his Morning rounds …
sent off his wire ,.. Then headed for the Dodge House,… as he entered Howie was
sitting down behind the desk,.. then quickly stood up straightening his coat,..
Well , Good Morning Marshal,… Bitter out there uh? Morning Howie ,.. sure is… Oh, Marshal …
Newly brought over a tray for Miss Winters… about half an hour ago… I let him in…now looking for approval . That’s fine… Matt said and headed for the
stairs….
Making his way down the hall,.. he inhaled deeply… taking the key Howie handed him,.. and
knocking on the door…. And in return the response heard was … I’d let you in ,
but seems I don’t have the Key … ! Are you descent, I’m… she yelled back quickly,… you always
thought so Matt ! as he entered the
room.. she was sitting up in bed … eating from the tray that Newly brought to
her…. Good Morning Darling! I’d
offer you some coffee but ,.. No Need … just wanted to tell you that I sent a
wire to Judge Brookings… he’ll be in Dodge in a few days….he is making his run
..in the area… now with a scowl, Matt?.. you’re not really going to put me in
jail are you? Dolly , that’s up to the
Judge…. And also ,. If Kitty chooses to
press charges? But Matt… she can’t … I
mean she wouldn’t would she ?.. Dolly
you could have killed her! Dropping her
head, and no longer looking at him…. What is it Matt? Looking at her with question in his eyes..
What is what? Matt you loved me
once,... why Her? What is it that ,
makes you choose her …over me? Exhaling
… Dolly you haven’t got the time … Kitty and I ,… we’ve been … waving him off with her hand … OH I know … she told me … you two have been
together a long time .. History huh? Then Matt realized what she had said,..
Dolly when did you talk to Kitty?
Oh, Last night,.. she came in
here light a storm trooper… warning me!….
Now Matt just stood rubbing his chin,… he could just imagine .. well, I’ll come back and let you know when
The Judge get in town… Matt what happened to Marv and Ned? There in Jail … Judge Brookings will hear
everything ,.. the three of you have
been up too. Then he left locking the
door behind him.
Making his way across the street headed for the Bank,… Mr.
Botkin met him at the door … as well as Doc.
Matt … have you had breakfast yet?… No, Doc,.. Just finished rounds and
sent off the wire to Judge Brookings,.. he’ll be here in a few days… then I
went to check on Dolly…. They entered the Bank … What can I do for you this
cold Morning Marshal? Mister Botkin
asked with a smile. Mr. Botkin I need to keep something in your
safe if that be ok? Sure Marshal… no
problem … Matt was holding a small
envelope ,.. So are you gonna tell me what that is? , Doc
said teasing. Mister Botkin excused
himself .. and let them talk … Well doc I’ll show you … but , you can’t say
anything to anyone… especially … Doc just smiled … you got my word. Then he handed Doc the envelope ,.. his
smile grew bigger .. That’s right Fine Matt!.. patting him on the shoulder… after
securing the envelope in the bank safe…. Ok, Marshal you were buying me
breakfast ,.. right ? Matt just
laughed… com’on…
Oh , Doc you hid that package I gave you ? don’t worry Matt,.. it is safe and sound …
till Christmas….
TBC
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