Sorry for the delay my muse hasn't been cooperating. Stranger and stranger.....went to upload this last night and ffnet said the story

wasn't found looked at it tonight and it's there again.....strange. This part is short but at least it's new and keeps the story moving.

Thanks so much for those who are still reading and sending feedback.

It was after eight by the time Kid knocked on the open sherriff's office door. A bundle of clothes and sheets was under one arm while the other balanced a tray of food.

When Wilcox looked his way Kid introduced himself. "My name is Kid, I work for the Express. I brought some supplies for Hickock."

Wilcox nodded. "You can set them on the desk. My deputy will get to them later."

Kid placed the items on the desk and was about to leave. He'd done what Lou asked, he'd seen Jimmy. Hickock looked fine to him. There was no reason to stay but something made Kid turn back to Wilcox.

"Can I have a minute with the prisoner?"Kid asked not looking over at Jimmy.

Jimmy glanced up surprised at Kid's request. Jimmy had figured that Kid would never speak to him again and he had every right not to.

Wilcox nodded. "But keep it to a minute. I don't want to tire the prisoner out before his big day."

Kid walked over and stopped just in front of the cell door. His hands buried deep in his jacket pockets.

Kid met his ex-friend's gaze as he said. "I just wanted you to know that Lou's okay and that she doesn't blame you."

"I never wanted her hurt, Kid."Jimmy stated quietly his hands gripping the metal bars.

Kid nodded. "You never do, Jimmy but things happen around you. We nearly lost her.....I can't forgive you for that."

"I'm not expectin' you to."Jimmy replied his voice tight. "Tell Lou that I'm sorry."

"I will."Kid promised as he turned and left.

Jimmy sank back down onto the cott wondering what the hand of fate had in store for him.