Ch 21
The small town of Sweetwater gathered on a cool afternoon as they buried James Butler Hickok. Teaspoon said a few words as the riders lined up to throw flowers down on his casket. The town's folk slowly walked away leaving Teaspoon and the others.
"This is what he wanted. To die. He got his wish." Teaspoon said.
"It was a nice service." Said Emma
"He would have liked it." Said Kid.
As the final person left, Emma looked at the others.
"So when are y'all moving on to the new station in Rock Creek?"
"Well I've taken the job as Marshal so soon as my replacement gets here. I'm sending Kid and Lou on over to start getting things ready."
"Sam is getting ready to head back to Omaha. It's been a week. He asked me to marry him again and I said yes. I'll be heading out also since my job here is done."
"What about the old station?"
"I'll hang onto it for a while. In case one of my kids need a fresh start one day."
"When are y'all leaving?" Said Teaspoon as Sam walked up.
"Day after next."
"Bout the same for us."
"How do you think your new deputy is gonna fair?" Asked Sam smiling.
"Well I think as soon as he is all healed up, my son will be perfect for the job." Smiled Teaspoon
Noah, Buck and all the others came over and watched as the grave was filled in.
"And what is his name again?" Smiled Noah
"James Hunter of course."
"Your son?" Smiled Cody
"And a damn fine one at that!" Laughed Teaspoon.
"Well let's get to packing. We got a long trip ahead of us!" Smiled Lou as Kid wrapped his arm around her.
They took one last look at the grave marker of James Butler Hickok. They turned smiling as they walked out of the cemetery for they knew they had James Hunter waiting impatiently for their return.
The End