PT.18
Old
Flame Revisited
The next few days were extremely busy for Kitty… as Planned
Sarah made a Beautiful White Dress with Blue trimming… Sam, and the Girls
planned a Party … without Matt or Kitty knowing … the News spread around town ,
quickly… mostly with the help of Burke ,.. as Kitty always said … he’s more of
a Gossip than woman … Those most
surprised , at the announcement .. were the ol’ bitty’s who didn’t think Matt
should have been spending time with as
they’d say ,..”That Awful Saloon Woman”…
it’s just not proper… a man of his distinction…. To associate with such
trash… ! But Kitty wasn’t going to let them ruin this special occasion… Not
after all these Years!?
Many of the town Folk , gathered at The Long Branch,.. They had always thought highly of Matt and
Kitty… ta’ spite what some said. Doc
was delighted,… that Kitty asked Him to give her away… this was his dream come
true,.. Giving away the hand of the woman he Loved as a daughter…. To the man
he Loved as a Son… he didn’t think he’d
live to see the day! Doc entered the
Saloon,.. Sam nodding his head.. Kitty in her room?.. Yeah, Doc Sarah Carr is
up there with her. .. and the girls…
Doc made his way up the stairs,.. and across the Landing…
Knocking softly on her Door,.. to hear, Sarah answer,… Come in … as Long as
it’s not Matt! As Doc entered the
room,.. he stopped in his tracks when his eyes caught .. the vision of Kitty
standing before the Cheval Mirror…
Swiping His Upper lip, OH
MY! I don’t think I’ve seen a Prettier
sight in all my life! Walking closer
,.. Kissing her on the cheek…. Honey now with a tear in his eye,.. Your
Beautiful! Cupping his face in her hand,
Oh Curly…. Thank You …
Curly?... have you seen Matt ? Smiling tugging his ear,… nodding .. yeah,..
he’s as nervious as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Her face dropped … you don’t think he…. Now
you listen to Me Young Lady,! And you
listen close.. There’s No Way Matt would change his mind about marrying the
Prettiest, gal In Dodge.. Not the way he feels about you! Just then Sam ,.. tapped on the door…
Miss Kitty , Doc… whenever you are ready!...
Kitty took a deep Breath ,… Doc patted her on the shoulder,… Let go ..
Let’s do this … before I’m too old!
That caused Kitty to break out in laughter….Flo stood at the top
landing… waiting for a signal…..
Down Stairs,. Matt stood with Jake , as his Best man… Matt dressed in a Black tailored suit with a
sting tie .. and Matching Hat…. Everyone
stopped and The Piano player began playing a song,.. when Flo gave him a
signal….
Other than the Music, Not a sound could be heard,.. as Doc
walked Kitty across the landing and down the stairs… Matt’s eyes never left the Sight of This
incredibly Beautiful Vision walking towards him…..relax Buddy breathe… Jake
said as he nudged him…. Matt Just
mouthed the Words “ I LOVE YOU” as she came closer,… Then, Judge Brookings …
smiling at the three before him…. .. than began….
Ladies and Gentlemen ,.. we have all gather here tonight …
to witness these two Fine People .. In holy Matrimony! …. First … Who gives this Woman to be married to
this Man,.. Doc Now with eyes filling…..
I do Judge!....Kissing Kitty as he placed her hand in Matt’s…. he went on to say a few words …. Then,… Miss Kitty,.. do you take this man
..Matthew James Dillon to be your lawfully wedded Husband to Have and to
Hold from this day forward, for better
for worse,.. for richer for Poorer , in sickness and in health .. till death do
you Part? With tears in her eyes.. I
do! Now Matt, Do you take this
Woman, Kathleen Annalise Russell, to be your lawfully wedded wife , to have and
to hold from this day forward , for better or worse, for richer for poorer in sickness and in health till death do you
part?…. I Do! Now folks ,… Miss Kitty
has something she wanted to say … Miss Kitty … he said…
Tuning to Face Matt ,..Holding both his hands.. Matt, I have
Loved you since that first day I laid eyes on you in the café, when I first
came to Dodge… I had no plans on staying… But when I saw you ,… well My Heart
skipped a Beat.. maybe two? And over
the years ,.. oh, we ‘ve had some disagreements,.. But , I’ve never felt so
connected to anyone as I do with you… You are my Friend, Companion ,
Confidant.. and ….. well… Matt Dillon ,.. I promise to Love you , share our
lives together .. No matter what that
may bring,… you are My heart… I’ll love you till My Last breath and
Beyond! Matt bent to Kiss her only to
hear Judge Brookings clear his throat,… et ‘ et’ ..not yet! … Judge Brookings
started to finish .. his words when Matt stopped him…. I have something to say
….. Ok Matt .. the floor is yours…..
Kitty I was just a Dumb Kid when I came to Dodge ,.. and I
never thought about My life .. in the sense,.. that I’d be anymore then a
lawman…. But .. I noticed you that day! … I’d have to be Blind not to have
….Anyway ,… You’re right we’ve had a time of it … these past …ummm 20 years…
But all these years .. You were my reason to go on… you were home to me … My
Light … winking at her… Knowing she knew what he was referring too. Kitty I promise to Love you , Protect you …
and share our lives as you said … whatever may come… Kitty ,.. You are My Heart
! … And I’m the happiest man in the
world … that you said Yes … and agreed to be My Wife… “I Love you Kitty
Russell!”
Does anyone here know of any just cause that these two not
be wed here today ? speak now … or forever hold your peace!? Kitty now had both her arms around his
waist…..
Well then , by the Power invested in me … and By the laws of
the State of Kansas… I Now Pronounce you
Husband and Wife!... Hiram Brookings ,.. turned to tell Matt,.. he could
kiss His Bride,… But … Matt had already scooped kitty up in his Arms… To Kiss
her … after a minute,… Brookings,, clearing his throat again… Matt! Matt … Pulling away … Yeah? At that moment the
entire room began to laugh.
Ladies and Gentlemen … it is My Distinct Honor and Pleasure
to Introduce to you ……. Marshal and Misses Matthew
Dillon! Matt May I have the Pleasure Of
Kissing the Bride? as he lean in to kiss
Kitty on the Cheek ,… and saying ,..You are the Prettiest Bride in Kansas..
Just Then Festus’ yelled out … Miz Kitty’s the Purdiest, woman ever…! Which
brought a full room for laughter.
The party and celebration went on for Hours,… Jake pulled
Matt aside,.. here ya go Buddy! … I know you two have a trip planned… But
Tonight is on Me…. Jake handed Matt the Key to His Place…. I’ll be stayin’ in
town tonight…. You and Kitty deserve some time … you know? Go On Man .. Take You Bride ,.. Get on out
of here! Thanks Jake, …Much oblidged! No Thanks Needed Matt!...just be happy….
TBC
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