PT.11
"The Test of Time Conclusion
All the arrangements were made. Doc had made sure that Mike had enough medicine to hold her for the trip home and he gave Chalk strict instructions on what to do if she needed any help and names of Doctors along the way.
Beth had stopped by the Long Branch to say goodbye to Kitty, Doc, Sam and Festus. And then she would finally say her goodbyes to Matt. But they sat and made plans for visits.
It was hard for him now to say goodbye. He was just getting used to the idea of her being around and that she was part of his life. Things were still a bit strained between him and Kitty, but she could see what it was doing to him.
After the train pulled away, they all seemed quiet. Matt went to his office. Doc and Festus were sitting in the Long Branch playing checkers. Newly had gone to Hays for Matt. Kitty and Sam were just cleaning glasses at the bar.
Finally Kitty walked over to Doc and Festus. "When are you two ever gonna learn to play checkers?" Then she showed Festus three quick moves to help him beat Doc at the game.
Matt walked in and looked around the room. Then Kitty looked at him with her hands on her hips. "Well, do you want a drink?"
"NO!"
"Well, then what?"
"We need to settle this in private."
"Matt, I don't want to talk about it." And she turned and walked towards the office door.
"Damn it Kitty!" With one quick swoop, he threw her over his shoulder and carried her up the stairs.
All the while she yelling. "Matt! PUT ME DOWN!"
"Scream all you want. We're gonna settle this now!"
"MATT DILLON! I NEVER…!"
"Yeah I know. But you will now."
"DAMN IT. MATT!"
Doc swiped his mustache and stood. "Well, I think I have things to do in the office. See you all later."
Festus said, "Sam, I think mebe Louie wants to play me sum checkers. See ya."
When they got to the room, Matt slammed the door shut.
"Are you gonna put me down now?"
"Ok. Here you're down." He stood her down.
"Now what is this all about? Making a fool of yourself."
"We're gonna settle this thing once and for all."
"What thing?"
"You know damn well, what thing."
Kitty was standing with her back stiff and shoulders squared. He grabbed both shoulders. "Ahhh, Kitty. What is it gonna take? I don't want to lose you, Kit. I don't want to lose us. I know I was wrong."
"Oh, Matt. No don't. Let's not go through this again. It's over."
"Why, Kit?"
"Why? What do you mean? Because I don't want to do this anymore? Matt, that's why. Yes, it hurt and I don't like that it happened. I hate that it happened. I don't want to share you with any other woman. But, Matt, it's over."
"But, Kitty, we've managed to get through so many things. Why can't we get through this?"
"What? Cowboy, what are you talking about?"
"Kit, it doesn't have to be over. We have withstood the test of time."
"Cowboy. Stop. Listen to me for one minute. We're gonna be fine."
"But you just said it's over!?"
Smiling and cupping his face in her hands. "I didn't mean us. I meant what happened. Like I said. I don't like it but I can't change it. I just prefer not to keep talking about it."
"Well, that's fine by me." Matt said now happy and hugging Kitty. Since he had her close in his arms, he began kissing her neck, telling her how much he missed holding her. "Oh, and one more thing, Kit."
"Yes, Cowboy?"
"This LaFontaine character?"
"What about him?"
"Now can we send him away?"
Kitty Threw her head back, laughing heavily.
"Hey, what's so funny?"
"Cowboy, he left three days ago."
"Is that a fact?"
"Yes, Marshal, that's a fact. Now, since you man handled me, in front of all our friends, I guess you need to do rounds."
"Nope."
"Paperwork?"
"Nope!"
"Hummmm. Well now, how bout a drink?"
"I'll get em." Matt offered.
Kitty walked into the water room and when she came out, she was wearing just a thin lace robe, loosely tied.
When Matt turned to hand her the glass, he nearly dropped it. "Wow!"
"Something you like, Cowboy?"
"Yes, Ma'am." He had already removed his boots. She placed his hat and gun belt in their usual spots. Kitty was walking around him in circles, tantalizing him. When he couldn't stand it anymore, he finally stopped her, pulled her to him, so she was pressed back up to him, and he could wrap both arms around the front of her. Sliding his hand beneath the robe, cupping both hands beneath her breasts, while kissing her neck.
She let her full weight fall into him. "Ohhhh, Cowboy, I've missed you. I've missed your touch. I missed the way you hold me. The way you kiss me. I need you."
"Kit, I need you too."
"I want you, Cowboy."
"I want you too, Kit."
"Now, Cowboy, now!"
Matt picked her up and carried her to their bed. Slow tender kisses, licks and tender touches. Whispers and the melting of the two bodies into one. Blue to blue, body heat to body heat, heart beat to heart beat, each knowing the others sensual pleasures. For the next few hours, over and over, two became one.
Laying entwined in the dark, listening to the sounds of one another's heart beats and breaths. Her soft, sultry voice. "Cowboy. We're one. No matter what life throws our way. We'll be alright. Our love is strong. We've weathered many things. And we've always stood…
"THE TEST of TIME"
Fini