Doc wiped the corner of his mouth then set the napkin down next to his plate. "That sure tasted good, Kitty." Kitty sat quietly across from Doc and sipped on a coffee while he ate the first meal he'd had in several days. "I can make more..." She said over her cup.
"Oh. No...I couldn't eat another bite, Kitty. It was mighty fine though." Doc smiled as he picked up his cup and drank the last of the coffee then extended the empty cup to his host. "I will have another coffee though..." Kitty smiled and started to pour the coffee when they heard a knock at the door.
Doc looked at Kitty and shrugged. "It's open." Kitty announced. Both their eyes looked to the door and saw Matt standing in the hall. "May I come in?"
Kitty laughed. "Why not. Three's a crowd, but we're not exactly having a party either."
Matt removed his hat as he stepped through the doorway. "How ya feeling Doc?"
"Oh, I'm getting there Matt. Still a lot of pain, but that's to be expected." Doc wiped his hand across his moustache. "I have a feeling though, that this isn't just a social visit..."
"You haven't lost your touch for the obvious..." Matt mused then sat in a chair near Kitty And Doc.
"It's about the trial, isn't it?" Doc settled slowly back into the winged arm chair and sipped on his coffee.
"Right again. Doc, I don't want you to feel caught between what you saw and your ethics..."
Doc set his cup down and looked at Matt. "I know what I said when I wasn't feeling so good - I was upset with this situation...and I am. But, Matt. You know I will tell the truth...my story...what I saw. And man killing another like that...well it isn't right...not that killing a man any other way is. You know what I mean..." Doc ticked his head in assurance.
Matt nodded. "I do and I know you will do what you have to Doc. You always have." Matt smiled at his friend. "Judge Brooker would like to start the trial tomorrow. Are you up for that?"
Doc looked at Kitty and then Matt. "I am. Matt, I would like to get this over with too."
"I know you do Doc. Just checking." Matt stood and started to leave. "And Doc?"
"What Matt? The doctor's crystal blue eyes lifted to the marshal's.
"Thanks. And I'm mighty glad you're feeling better." Matt smiled and placed his hat on his head before stepping out into the hall. Kitty smiled at both men. She felt the fondness and care that they shared. Kitty looked to Matt. "Will I see you later?"
Matt smiled. "You can bet on it..."