"Always"

Usual Disclaimer: just taking our friends out to play, will put them back when I'm done!

Pt.1

Winter, was just beginning to break and signs of spring were appearing around town. A small stream of light peeked through the window of the second floor of the Long Branch just as the cool breeze blew the Irish lace curtains inward. As it blew across the room and over the large brass bed, the two sleeping entwined bodies began to stir.

"Twitching his nose where the long copper-amber, now slightly golden tresses, were spread across his lower face, he brushed the curls away and rolled towards the woman who for years has held his heart.

Then, in a deep sultry voice: "Morning, Cowboy."

Snuggling against her, "Ummmm, morning, beautiful."

Then a slight giggle. "Cowboy?"

"Huh?"

"Do you think maybe we could just stay here (giggling again) for the rest of the day?"

"Honey, as much as I'd love to…"

"I know, I know. You can't." Then she leaned up and kissed his chin.

"But before I go, let me say good morning." Sliding his hand around her waist, pulling her to him, burying his face in her neck, kissing along her neck, her ear, her chin, till he covered her mouth. By now he was a top of her in a deep passionate kiss.

Pulling away slightly, she could feel how aroused his body was. "Well, Marshal. Good morning to you too."

Before she could utter another word, all he would say was "Shhhh! Let me enjoy." He gradually worked his way to kissing every part of her body he knew would create extreme pleasure for, well, them both.

When she could no longer stand it, "Oh, Cowboy. I… I need you now. Now please?"

"Yes, Ma'am." Running his tongue straight up the center of her body till she pulled him close, wrapping her legs around his waist, melting the two together in heated passion.

Laying breathlessly entwined, her head on his chest. "Cowboy?"

"Ummm?"

"Hear that?"

"Ummm?"

"Our hearts! Strong and full of love."

Later, Matt went about his rounds as Kitty sat having coffee with Doc and Sam. They were laughing about
different events over the years.

Doc finally stopped in mid-sentence. "Oh, there it is."
"What Doc?" Kitty asked.

"I hear it coming. Just listen, you'll hear." Suddenly the sound of spurs.

"Oh, Doc, it's just Festus." Kitty said.

Swiping his mustache. "Yep, and my day is now ruined."

Giving him a scolding look, "Now you cut that out. He hasn't done …"

Before she could finish, "Yeah, just wait. He'll remedy that, you'll see."

Festus came through the batwing doors whistling. "Morning, Miz Kitty, Doc, Sam."

Smiling, "Good morning, Festus. Why you so chipper this morning? Kitty asked.

"Why, Miz Kitty, I've bin…"

"Here it comes." Doc added.

Swatting his arm, "Stop, Doc. Where've you been?"

"Up ta Silver Creek a fishin'. Catched me sum fish. See here?"

Just then, Doc asked, "And what else is that you have in your hands?"

Shaking off the papers he was holding as well, "Oh this here is mail. I was a over at the post office so I got yur mail too, Miz Kitty. Yur's too, Doc."

Kitty and Doc just stared at him. The mail now was covered in fish juice. Doc gave Kitty a look. "SEE."

She was now holding back a laugh. "Well, thank you, Festus. Appreciate it." As she was shaking off the letters she asked. "Festus, would you like coffee?"

"Oh no, Miz Kitty, Matthew needs me in the office. He has to go to Hayes."

"What?"

"Sure, he was a gonna tell ya his own self."

Doc shook his head. "But you took care of that, didn't you?"

Kitty was no longer amused. "Doc, have another cup. I'll be right back!" She headed across Front Street to Matt's office.

Matt had his back to the door, packing his gear, when he heard the door open. "Good, Festus, you're back.
Not sure how long I'll be, but…."

"Well, I guess that answers one of my questions."

Turning quickly, "Kitty!"

She was now standing with her hands on her hips. "Were you just going to leave?"

"Look, Kit, I was coming over to tell you. I just got the wire this morning. That trial I was at last week…"

Furrowing her brow, "Yeah?"

"The Judge granted an appeal so I have to testify again."

Dropping the stern look, "Well…"

"Look, Kit, the sooner I get there, the sooner it's over and I get back."

"Yeah, I know." She said wrapping her arms around his waist.

"Hey, leave the light on for me, will ya?"

Smiling up at him, "Don't I always, Cowboy?"

"Come on, I'll walk you back to the Long Branch."

As they walked, "Uh, Kit? Where were you today?"

"What?"

"Why do you smell like you were fishing?"

She just let out a loud laugh! "Come on, I'll tell you all about it over coffee." The two walked arm in arm across Front Street.

TBC