PT.5
Old
Flame Revisited
As Matt left the Hotel, Howie couldn’t look him in the
eye…. But, Matt didn’t notice.,.. he was
to angry. He headed first for the office,… looking for Festus’, But ,the office
was empty. He figured he was probably
at the Long Branch and he’d see him later,.. and began his rounds this would give him the time to blow off
steam….
It was close to midnight… and rounds went quick and
quiet….. it was windy and Bitter cold ,
as he approached the Long Branch,.. stopping and looking inside,… even know he
knew who he was looking for wasn’t there…. Sam was cleaning up and closing,...
Marshal ?.. can I get you a night cap … before I leave? Shaking his head, No Sam.. that’s alright,..
I’m gonna call it a night,.. Marshal, it will sure be good to Have Miss Kitty
back tomorrow… nodding, he answered…
Yeah… and turned and headed across Front
street… stopping momentarily to turn and look up at the window ,.. where she
always has a Light burning for him when he’s away. Entering the office, He collapsed onto the
Cot, and thought to himself…. Ahhh
Kitty! Honey I hope you will understand … then thought ,who am I kidding .. Doc
was right… Oh, The Fireworks!
A small stream of Light peered thru the window , stirring
Matt … he heard a Jingling noise,.. then realized it was Festus’ .. shuffling
about…. Morning Festus’ Matt said as he shifted himself up and began to pour a
cup of coffee. Festus just replied with
a muffle, morning Matthew.. never making eye contact…. Look Festus’ about last night?... Festus’ quickly and syly said ,.. Ah
sheeeh Matthew .. you don’t be needing
ta’ splain ta’ me…It’s Miz Kitty you’a
need to splain that shemale ta,’….. still not making eye contact. Look Festus’ there’s nothing to explain …
what you think you saw was… now wavin’ a
hand in the air….Ahh Fiddle Matthew! Ya
don’sta need ta’ tell me …. Festus’
nothing happened. Now Festus’ looked up
at Matt… I sur de’ be plum Tickled that Miz Kitty is’a comin’ in on the train…
Well that make two of us! Matt said. what’da say we go get Breakfast? And he grabbed his coat and hat .. and the
two headed out the door…
There weren’t many people out on the street due to the
blistering cold .. as they walked towards Delmonico’s … some of the store owners were just opening
their shop’s … they approached
Delmonico’s just as Joe was opening up… Morning Joe… Matt said. Morning Joe
Festus’ repeated.. Were Open ,.. come’on in… Git ya some coffee? Joe asked.
Yeah, sounds Good Joe! The
two sat having Breakfast , talking about things they needed to do … avoiding
the subject of Dolly.
Dolly had rose early , hoping to catch Matt,.. she walked
passed Mr. Jonas’ store and decided to stop,.. Mister Jonas’ noticed her
looking around , Morning Ma’am!, is there anything I can help you with? Your new in Dodge aren’t you?... Why , yes, sort of… I was here
many years ago ,.. Why.. I’m a Very Very close friend of The Marshal…she said
in a very flirtatious way. Why I’ll probably be making my home
here… Well that’s nice. he
answered. Dolly noticed Packages
stacked up by the side counter,… as he excused himself …. I really need to get
these together … quite a big order wouldn’t ya say? Dooly remarked. Oh, these are for Miss Kitty… she shipped
them ahead …Wow! Quite the Shopper, this Miss Kitty… Miss Kitty is one of my
best customers here in Dodge… sure be glad to have her back in Dodge …. We all
will … he continued. Back in Dodge ?
Dolly questioned. Yes ma’am ,.. why ,
Miss Kitty lives here in Dodge .. she’s been away on a business trip … she owns
the Long Branch across the street…
OH,.. she’s the woman I heard about ,.. she the owner? Yes ma’am and a Fine Woman at that … why
everyone Loves her here … why she and
Marshal Dillon have been so good to everyone in Dodge… she and the Marshal Have
?…Dooly repeated. now looking like he
just said too much,… well Yes Ma’am… ummmm, then saidcall me when your ready
..I need something from the back… he quickly shuffled thru the doorway…to his
back room….
Matt and Festus’ were just finishing up ,.. when Dolly made
her way to Delmonico’s …. Well , Good Morning Matt,… and Mister Hagen wasn’t
it? Yes Ma’am, Oh please call me
Dolly,.. I’m sure we’ll get to know one another ,..since your working with
Matt.. Matt looked at how uncomfortable Festus’ was ,.. and asked that he go pick
up the mail… even know it was early yet.
Dolly, we need to talk … here sit… Of course Darlin’ … Joe brought out
Hot coffee… seeing them sit back down… Now Dolly … about this notion you have
?, we were a long time ago … but it’s just that it’s history… and I need you to
except that! …. He started. Oh Matt,…If
you’d just give us some time I’m sure you’d feel those old feelings again… I
can be pretty persuasive you know ,especially when I want something , or should
I say someone….! Matt could feel his
jaws tightening. Dolly , for the last
time there is NO US! Then he abruptly
,.. left .
As he was leaving,… Festus’ and Burke were outside ,…
Matthew I’d’a heared the train whistle!
That’s be Miss Kitty’s train!
You’a comin’ ta’ meet ur’ at the Train?
Of course Festus’ I’ll be right
there…. Matt took a deep breath,.. this was going to be interesting… Dolly
standing just inside the door,… Glaring at Matt as she
watched him walk towards the Train Depot….
And under her Breath , “Well now ,.. This sure will be interesting Matt
Darlin’!”
TBC
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