After Matt and Newly parted ways, the Marshal headed to the jail to ponder the idiocy of the bank robbery in Garden City. He suspected it was an inside job and the bank's branch manager had something to do with it. Since there was nothing noteworthy about Moriarty, he decided to let Burke know he was headed home early and he'd talk to Robert tomorrow.

April smiled as Moriarty recounted some of their travels since they met. For his part, Robert remained mostly silent and just watched his mother's reactions. He still found it hard to believe that she was alive all this time and he didn't know it. But, every look, every giggle and every word was truly her's from what he could remember.

"Robbie," April said bringing him back to reality. "You haven't told me anything about what you've done these last ten years."

"Not much to tell, Ma," Robert said grinning. "I suppose you know by now that I went to medical school after practicing for awhile with Doc."

"Yes," April replied grinning. "I'm so glad you found a place here!"

"I have," Robert said with a nod. He looked up and sighed when he saw Doctor's Morris and Anders walk into the restaurant. He hadn't forgotten they were in town, he just had no reason to see them, until now. "Will you excuse me a moment. I've got to speak to a couple of colleagues of mine."

"Sure," April said as Robert rose from his seat at the table.

April watched him walk over to the two men in the doorway and smiled at her companion. "What do you think? Could he help us?"

"I don't think so," Moriarty said hesitantly. "I'm afraid, your son is to smart. We need someone a little more simple and uneducated."

"Well," April said offhandedly. "That would be his Pa but he's laid up in the hospital right now."

Moriarty nodded slowly as he checked the time on his pocket watch. "We could make use of our time here until he's better by putting on a few of our acts. I'd hate to leave such a large city without doing our job. This could be the largest one we've pulled off yet."

"Whatever you want to do, Moriarty," April said giggling.

Doc looked over the rim of his glasses and watched as Abelia struggled to stop herself from dozing off. "Why don't you take that bed over there and get some sleep," he said when she jerked herself awake.

"I want to be awake when he comes around again, Doc," Abelia replied stretching before letting out a yawn. "I'll be alright."

"I know you will cause I'm not taking no for an answer," Doc said sternly. "Now, go lay down and I'll wake you when he wakes up."

"Alright," Abelia said sliding onto the bed next to Festus bed. "I hope Robert gets back soon. You could use some rest yourself."

Robert finished his conversation with the two doctors from the Boston University before heading back to the table. "Everything alright?" Moriarty asked when Robert returned with a frown upon his face.

"Yes sir," Robert said with a nod. "I just had to say goodbye. They're leaving tomorrow."

"Moriarty and I have decided to put on a show for the town before we decide to head out," April said as Robert looked suddenly disappointed.

"You mean, you're not staying?"

"I didn't really think about it, Robbie," April replied before looking at her companion. "We've gotten quite attached to each other. If he goes, I'll probably go with him. I really just wanted to know if you had come here and that you were okay."

"I see," Robert said quietly. "When were you thinking of leaving?"

"Not for awhile," April said with a broad smile. "I'd like to stay until your Pa is better anyway."

"I think that's a good idea," Robert said with a nod. "Give him a few days but I'm sure, he'd like to see you."

"I know, I'd like to see him," April said smiling gently. "We'll put on a show or two while we wait."

"You'll have to talk to Newly about that and probably the town council but I don't think it'll be a problem," Robert said grinning. "Doc's on it, so I'll have him put in a good word for you."

"Very good," Moriarty said evenly. "We look forward to performing for your town."

"Moriarty is the greatest magician there is," April said excitedly. "I know you'll love the show!"

"I'm sure, I will," Robert replied getting to his feet. "I've got to get back to the hospital and relive Doc. I'll see you tomorrow, Ma?"

"Sure, Robbie," April said with a nod as Robert quickly left.

He didn't want to let on but the fact that his mother didn't intend to stay was bothering him more than anyone would know. Now that he'd finally gotten her back, he wasn't willing to just let her ride off into the sunset with some strange man he didn't trust. Perhaps, he thought with a smile, his father could talk some sense into her.

Moriarty's eyes narrowed as Robert left. He didn't trust the boy to stay out of their business and that would prove to be difficult for what he had intended to do. But, the rewards for being in a city as big as Dodge far outweighed the risks as far as he was concerned. If things got to out of hand, he was quite sure he could cause enough of a distraction in order to get himself and his companion out of town.