Rivals
Summary: Sheriff Burke has to decide which of the two rivals for Miss Katie's affections to pursue.
A drabble written for the WC September prompt: Cowboy.
Neal clambered out the window onto the saloon's awning, clutching his clothes and boots. He dropped them to the ground, immediately leaping after them – as the door to the room behind him crashed open. Using his quickly gathered clothes and boots to cover his manhood, Neal dashed down the street towards the stable, thankful for the moonless night.
"Was that ..."
"Caffrey? Sure was Deputy Jones. Miss Katie must be back in town."
"Shouldn't we go after him Sheriff?"
"I'd rather get the killer he's running from. His rival for Katie." Drawing his revolver, Burke headed towards the saloon. "Matthew Keller."