Matt and Festus moved back into the car and made their way over to where Newly was talking to Wilbur Jonas. The store owner was visibly shacked and frustrated that little had been done for his wife until now, "I just don't know what's taking so long," Jonas said as he looked from Ellen to Newly.

"Mr. Jonas," Newly held Jonas by the shoulders, "We are going to do everything we can to save your wife, but you have to understand that she is in a very difficult position," the young deputy stated.

Matt stood behind Jonas, "Newly?"

Jonas turned to Matt, "I don't know why this is taking so long! That is my wife down there!" Jonas pointed to Ellen.

Matt pursed his lips, "I know Jonas. Newly, Festus and I are going to try our best to get her out from under those seats, but it isn't going to do her or us any good if you continue to act this way," Matt tried to be firm and yet understanding.

Jonas sputtered, "Do something. Anything to save her," he pleaded at the marshal's mercy.

Matt placed his hands firmly, yet gently on Jonas' shoulders and turned him aside, "Let Newly in to have a better look at Ellen. We'll go through this together, okay?"

Jonas felt his stomach flip and he slowly nodded although everything around him was a blur and his whole body became numb from the stress. He moved backward and bumped into a seat where he lowered himself. Even the words that were being spoken were muffled - it was almost as if he'd slipped into a trance.

Newly lowered himself to the floor and pulled the lantern closer. With his left hand he swept under the seat closest to him to try and feel if there was any hope for Ellen Jonas at all. He slowly moved along the floor before he pulled his hand out. It was covered in rich red blood. Newly looked up to Matt and Festus - both were looking at his hand. Newly flexed his jaw muscles and moved over to the other side of Mrs. Jonas to have a look from that angle. He shook his head and sat up, "We might have a chance, but we really need to act quickly," he said as he stood and hooked the handle of the lantern off a piece of metal protruding from the ceiling.

"What do we do?" Matt asked as he moved closer.

Newly looked at Matt and Festus, "whatever it is we do, we have to be fast and careful," he sighed.

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Kitty watched Burke and Louie get Doc into the bed in the back room. She was confidant that he wasn't going to go anywhere on his own steam so she could leave him resting, "Thanks Louie. Burke. You both stop by the Long Branch later and I'll buy you a drink or two," she smiled and followed them out of the doctor's office.

"We'd better get back to the wreck," Louie said as he moved down the stairs. Pheeters was a noble breed, and many in town wondered what had turned such an intellect into the man he became. Burke grumbled at taking orders from Louie, yet he knew they had to return to the wreck to further assist.

Kitty followed the men down the stairs and walked across to the saloon. She found Sam sitting with Joe Morgan. Kitty smiled as she entered the room, "Sam."

"Hello Miss Kitty," the bar keep started to stand, but Kitty placed her hand on his should and moved to a chair next to Joe. The farmer's light blue eyes still seemed a little dazed, but at least it looked like he wasn't about to pass out at the drop of a pin.

"That is one horrific crash," she smiled at the younger man.

Joe nodded and then turned his eyes to his clasped hands on the table, "I have to take blame for it," he said softly.

Sam shook his head at Miss Kitty who noted the barkeep - her eyebrow rose in curiosity as she looked back to Joe, "Oh?"

Joe nodded, "I should have stopped Leo months ago, but..." he baulked at his own words.

"But what?" Kitty asked softly.

"I couldn't. I'm weak and my sister..." Joe held his right hand over his face in disgrace and he sobbed, "all of those people..."

Sam stood and motioned to Kitty to join him at the bar. Kitty stood and followed and then stopped, "Who is he?"

"His name is Joe Morgan. He's a farmer who got caught up in this group of would be train robbers," Sam began, "and the only reason he was involved was because of his sister who is quite ill and needs an operation of some sort," Sam stated.

Kitty looked over to the younger man, "He's seems pretty decent," she looked back at Sam.

"Miss Kitty, I don't think he's got a mean bone in his body," he too looked at the farmer.

Kitty smiled, "I think you are a pretty good judge of character. Keep and eye on him. I'm going back to the train to see how Jonas is fairing," she said as she was leaving.

"Oh?" Sam questioned.

"Ellen is trapped in the passenger car," she said with sorrow.

Sam only nodded at first, "Tell Wilbur I'm thinking of them both."

Kitty swallowed and smiled weakly, "I will," she said as she turned to leave.

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Newly reexamined Ellen Jonas and decided what was best for her - timing in this case was going to mean the difference between life and death for the older woman. "Festus I want you to lift on his seat right here, and marshal, you on his one right here," Newly pointed.

"What are yo goin' ta do, Newly?" Festus asked as he maneuvered into position.

Newly knelt down and drew a deep breath - his eyes remained on the chairs and Mrs. Jonas, "I will be pulling Mrs. Jonas free and I hope, "he looked down at the older woman, "That she will be all right," he tried to smile.

"Do what you have to, Newly," she smiled back at the young deputy. He nodded and then looked over his shoulder to Wilbur - the store owner seemed to be in shock brought on by the stress of the situation. Newly had no time to deal with him at the moment. In fact, Newly wished that Doc was right beside him to guide him through the next few tense moments.

However, it wasn't to be the case, "Okay, let's get this over with," Newly said in a relatively calm voice as he hooked his hands carefully under Ellen Jonas. "On my word, lift," Newly said and then wet his lips and repositioned himself. Matt and Festus looked at each other and drew deep breaths and as soon as Newly said "now" they both pulled the seats upward. Newly pulled Ellen free and she gasped before she passed out.

Newly motioned for the men to set the chairs down and then reexamined Mrs. Jonas, "By some miracle she is still alive," Newly looked up to Matt. "I need a stretcher to carry her out of her," he quickly returned his attention to Ellen.

Festus scooted past Newly, "I'll get you one, Newly."

Matt placed his hand on Wilbur Jonas' shoulder, "Jonas?"

"Huh?" the store owner looked up at Matt and blinked.

"Newly you stay with Ellen. I'm taking Jonas to the Long Branch," Matt stated as he helped Jonas up and walked him to the exit.

Again Kitty stood at the platform and waited for news. "Matt?" she thought the worst noting the look on Jonas' face.

"Kitty get him over to the Long Branch. Newly is with Ellen and, well, she is still alive," was all Matt could offer. Now the fate of Ellen was not only in her hands, but Newly's as well.