Authors Note: As some of you have probably figured out, I am a romantic, I like the candlelight and roses and happy endings. This story will probably put a few characters out of character but I can't help it. Please consider this an alternate universe type story. Set in the early years of the show. Please enjoy.
The Best Things
Chapter 1: Surprise!
Miss Kitty makes a shocking discovery that will change not only her life but Matt's as well and she's not sure how to tell him. Of course when she does; they eventually find a way happiness ensues. J
Disclaimer: I don't own 'em. I just like to borrow 'em once in a while. Ok maybe a little more than once…happy now?
Kitty Russell was sure that her mouth was hanging wide open at the announcement that her physician and friend had just made to her. However, she regained her composure and said to him, "Doc, are-are you sure?"
Doc, his blue eyes twinkling, smiled at his young patient. "Of course I'm sure."
"But-but how Doc?" Kitty stammered still unable to wrap her mind around the possibility that what Doc had just told her was true.
Doc was unable to resist the urge, eyes twinkling, he said, "Well, uh, lets see you're a woman and the last time I checked, Matt, Matt is the other party involved isn't he?" Doc paused and looked at her. When she gave him a look that asked if there was anyone else, he continued, " Matt is a man, and I think you can figure out the rest on your own young lady."
Kitty turned ten shades of red and before getting a little angry that Doc even had to ask if Matt was the other party involved. "Of course Matt is the other party involved! Why Doc, you shouldn't have even had to ask that!"
"I'm sorry Kitty. I couldn't help but tease you a little." Doc said. It hadn't been nice of him to tease but he had been hoping to ease the tension a little, get her to smile. "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
Kitty picked up her handbag and looked down, "No. Doc, if anyone comes lookin' for me would you tell them that I went to be alone for a while?"
Feeling sorry for the girl standing before him, Doc nodded and said, "Yes honey. I think you need time to think a while and get used to how things are going to be." He wanted to add, "And to figure out what you're going to say to Matt."
"Yes Doc. I do. Kitty said with a small smile. "I'll see you later Doc."
Doc watched Kitty as she slowly made her way down his steps and down the boardwalk toward the south end of Front Street. Doc hoped that things would turn out for the best for Kitty and for Matt.