"Careful now," Doc said while surprising the placement of Matt upon his exam table.

Festus and Sam took a step back as Robert and Doc stepped forward.

"He gonna be alright, Doc," Festus asked as Doc never looked up. "Yes! Now, you better go get Kitty before she hears what happened from someone else!"

"Yes'm," Festus said taking another look at Matt before he left.

Going down Doc's stairs, he stopped at the bottom and retrieved Robert's discarded gun and nodded as Percy Crump retrieved, Cy's body.

"What's this?" Festus said picking up a piece of paper. He put it into his pocket before going for Kitty.

"Found it," Doc said before extracting the bullet.

"How much damage did it do?" Robert asked while handing Doc a clamp with some gauze attached.

"Less than I would have thought," Doc replied packing the wound. "Looks like that nicked artery is the worst."

"Good," Robert said handing the older physician what he needed to close the wound. "That was only the second time I had to handle a damaged artery and the first time, the patient didn't make it."

Doc finished closing the incision as Kitty rushed though the door. "I'll finish," Robert said as Doc nodded.

Cleaning his hands on a wet towel, Doc approached Kitty with a gentle smile.

"He'll be fine, Kitty," Doc said taking her arm and leading her toward Matt.

"You're sure," Kitty replied while running a hand though Matt's hair. "He's so pale?"

"He lost some blood," Robert said covering the Marshal with a blanket. "But it wasn't a dangerous amount."

"What happened?" Kitty asked looking from Doc and Robert to Festus.

"Cy showed up," Robert said nodding at Festus. "And Matt went to arrest him but the man surprised us by ambushing him from behind the Long Branch."

"That reminds me," Festus said pulling the paper from his pocket. "I found this where Matthew fell!"

Doc opened the message and quickly scanned it before breaking a smile. "This is from the Governor's office," Doc said meeting all their eyes. "Not only has it been determined that Cooper was taking bribes but they also found enough evidence to show how he bought the guns that had been used in the escape attempt."

"What's that mean for, Pa," Robert asked as Doc continued.

"Well, it says that Judge Brooker's determined there isn't enough of a precedent to charge Festus with a crime so the matter has been dropped."

Thank, God," Robert said excitedly breaking out into a smile as Festus followed.

"I got ta tell, Bee the good news," Festus said as Doc nodded.

"That's a good idea," he said tugging on his ear. "I think, that's exactly what she needs to hear!"

A week past and Doc finally relented and let both his patients go home.

"Now, remember what I told you," Doc said sternly looking at Abelia and Festus. "No worries, get plenty of rest and most of all stay calm."

"I know," Abelia said squeezing Festus hand. "I already heard it all from Robert."

"Well," Doc replied swiping his mustache. "The only reason I'm letting you go home is because I know he'll be there to keep an eye on you!"

"That's right," Robert said stepping into the office. "And, guess what, Doc! It's officially ours!"

"The old hotel?" Doc asked as Robert nodded. "Yes, sir! The council just approved it, we can take possession of it tomorrow!"

"Well, I'll be," Doc said looking over the deed. "Never thought this day would come!"

"I've already wired the architect in Boston," Robert said eagerly. "He'll be here in a few week!"

*Ending this here but will continue soon! And thank you all for the great reviews! You guys make my day ;)*