PT.9
Old
Flame Revisited!
Matt and Festus’ made their way
through the heavy Snow,... following what there was of Jake’s Wagon Tracks….
Soon not far out of Dodge,.. Festus’ saw what was looked like a Body,partically
cover in Snow…. Matthew, I’a see sum
thin’ looks like it mebe Jake… they both
rush to examine the partically Snow Clad Body… quickly jumping off Buck and Ruth…knelling
down brushing him clear,… and rolling him to see if he was breathing…. Matt placing his fingers at his throat…
Festus’ he’s still alive,… we got to get him back to town,… then Matt noticed the blood on his Coat… what bother Matt more
was the blood was coming from his back…. Festus’ quickly took some branches
from a nearby tree, and a Blanket from Ruth, and made a dragging gerney…Mebe
not to comfortable Matthew ,but it will hold’um to Dodge. Matt was wondering what had happened out
there ,.. all Jake’s things were in his wagon...so it couldn’t have been a
robbery? And being Back Shot….
Long Branch business was slow,.. most folks didn’t travel
into town, after dark.. with the storm hitting. Sam was behind the bar , just
wiping down and cleaning glasses… when suddenly he look up and Two men stood
before him, Hey barkeep … got somethin’ back there to warm a ol’ Cowboys
bones? Whiskey? Gentlemen…Sam responded…
Yeah give us a Bottle…Sam handed them the Bottle, and returned to what he was
doing,… the two men sat and looked around … looking at one another,.. Hey Ned,
this is like a Ghost town tonight… isn’t this where you said she was? I expected , somethin’ a bit more lively…. Don’t worry
Marv, will find’ur …. Ya know Marv, this here is nicer than most
towns … ,now laughing,.. yeah … could be ripe for the pickins? Ahhh forget that for now ,.. let’s just
find ‘ur… No Woman is gonna steal from me and get away with it! Sam could hear what they were saying… but
pretended not too.
Backing up slowly ,… not sure what to expect… Dolly,
threw on the robe Kitty had tossed at
her … then, Kitty still steaming,… SO, Your Dolly Winters? Nodding her head, Yes. uh huh ….Well, I’m Kitty Russell!, and I’m gonna
tell you a few things and like I said your gonna listen,… Oh, I know who you
are …Dolly said with slight attitude in
her voice. Good! , Kitty answered. What gives you the notion that Matt is
marrying you? Don’t think your, Ohhh, Matt was my first Love and you know
what they say about First Loves… she was now baiting Kitty, you should have seen him when I first came to
town he attended My every whim….now grinning.
Matt Dillon is a Gentleman… And Oh, I know all about you Dolly
Winters,.. And I have certainly dealt with several pieces of trash,.. such as
you are… That’s not how Matt
feels ,… why when he had drinks here in this very room .. just Last night ….. he could hardly keep himself from …..Dolly
could see Kitty was getting more angry…
What’s the Matter Kitty?.....realizing someone can come take him right from
under your nose……? Matt would never….
Dolly then cut her off,.. Oh but he did ..if you don’t believe me … just ask
that nice little whiskered fella Festus’
was it? This won’t work! .Kitty said..
I know Matt and he wouldn’t have done what you say… are
you so sure Kitty? Continuing to bait her.
Stepping towards her … I’ve known
Matt for nearly twenty years,… and I’ve seen your kind try their best to… OH so I see you think Matt loves you
… she began to laugh. You think he’s
your man? As Kitty move towards her
again, Dolly didn’t notice Kitty’s
movement.. grabbing Dolly by the arm..…. Let me tell you something,… your messing
with the wrong person,… I’ve know Matt Dillon a long time and Yes .. He does Love me ! and what we have! He is My Man!…and don’t
you think for one minute that I’m gonna stand by and let you come between us ..
not that you could! … Dolly now trying to stand up from being knocked back on the
bed….YOU HIT ME? Oh Darlin’ … that the
least of what I’ll do if you insist on interfering in our lives…..Now I want
you out of Dodge! Or I can’t promise
you what I’ll do . We may not be man and
Wife , but were as married as married can be … Now … like I said I want you
out!. Again Dolly repeated,
You hit me You wild Bitch!.... Kitty quickly turned and slapped her again….
Ignore me and I just might Kill you!..
So I suggest you cancel the order for the Wedding Dress….now Dolly
looked surprised… How’d you know about that?
she asked .you weren’t even in town… You didn’t think we have friends
here ?... like I said , it’s been a lot of years .. and our friends are
Loyal…..YOU LOSE, Miss Winters!
As Kitty made her way down the stairs,… Howie , stood
looking at her with question in his eyes..
Oh Howie wipe that look off your face … She’s alive!... Oh Miss Kitty I
, I didn’t ,.. now raising her brow… and smirking at him,… Howie I know damned
well you heard every word….. and she turned and walked out .
Howie quickly ran up the stairs,… to check on his guest….
Miss Winters ? What who is it ? she
answered. Are you alright Ma’am? It’s Howie , the desk clerk. She opened the door ,… looked at him,… with a
small trace of blood trickling down her lip … Can I get you anything
Ma’am? Yes! Whiskey….. right away … and
he hurried down to the desk. Dolly standing looking out the window , watching
as Kitty made her way across the street….I’ll get you for this … I swear I
will…
Kitty pushed her way thru the batwing doors,… and slammed
the doors closed …. SAM?.. Pour me a whiskey … Please? Miss Kitty are you alright ? he asked. Yes I’m Just fine ,.. peachy… she began
rubbing her hand ,.. then realized Sam was staring at her…. Softening her face
… OH Sam I’m sorry ..I didn’t mean to bite your head off… Miss Kitty it’s none
of My business but, …. Oh, Sam it that Woman….Oh, you mean Miss Winters? I thought so ,Sam said now dropping his
eyes. What do you mean Sam? She asked, now
furrowing her brow….Oh Miss kitty it’s not my place…. Tightening her lips….
Sam, Just tell me… Please? Well Miss Kitty,.. it’s just that before you
returned,.. Sam Swallowed hard,.. she seemed to be quite familiar , with The
Marshal. But I must say ..He didn’t
…throwing up a hand, don’t Sam… I don’t want to hear it…. And she stomped up
the stairs….. while the Two men sat quietly watching….then looked at Sam,….
WoW! … Now there’s a wild Cat!
Festus’ and Matt pulled Jake slowly down Front street
through the Snow…. Festus’ get Doc, Matt told him.… and I’ll try and carry him
… Festus’ ran up Doc’s stairs two at a
time…. DOC? .. DOC? Sitting at his
desk,... going through his Journals,.. he heard Festus’ yelling,.. and as he
busted through the door … Doc? Hold on
there ,.. What in tarnation are you yelling about?… he asked Rubbing his upper
lip. Doc, it’s jake! He been back shot!... well why didn’t you say
so.. I jest did you ninny! As Doc
headed for the door ,.. Matt was carrying Jake in….Matt , put him here on the
table…. Doc, He’s breathing , but …. Ok.. Just let me in here and have a look…
where’d ya find him Matt? Taking a
breath,Matt then said, On the road out to his place, His wagon came in empty
earlier… and there was blood on the seat…. Doc, Is he gonna be ok? Matt asked. Will just have to see,.. and hope.
TBC
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