Telling the People

A few hours later Matt and Kitty were waken by soft whimpers. Kitty was just about ready to go check on the girls when the door crept open and Maddy pitter-pattered in. She slowly made her way to the bed and crawled in between Matt and Kitty. She snuggled up to Kitty then asked, "I sweep with you?"

Kitty laughed softly before she said, "Yes you can sleep here with us tonight."

Just as they were about to dose off again, Kit started bawling. Libby quickly scooped her up in her arms and packed her to Kitty. Maddy scooted closer to Matt to make room for Libby to join them. Within moments Kitty had the baby lulled back to sleep and settled her on her chest. The small family slowly drifted off to sleep.

The next morning Kitty woke first and smiled at what she saw. She was lying on her side with Kit nestled securely in her arms and Libby lay close to the baby. Maddy lay on Matt's chest with her head resting on his heart, he had his arms tightened around her so she wouldn't fall. It was just perfect or at least it was to Kitty.

Matt woke up and tried to stretch only to notice the weight on his chest. He looked down and smiled at the little girl asleep on his chest. He turned his head sideways towards Kitty and saw her staring loving at him. He spotted the baby nestled safely in her arms and Libby resting between them. He chuckled then asked, "Is this how it's going to be from now on?"

She smiled then replied, "Sometimes but I intend to have you all to myself most nights."

He grinned then shifted so he could kiss her good morning. Libby and Maddy's giggling broke them apart and prompted their own mirth. "Alright girls go get dressed for breakfast," Kitty ordered in good humor.

She watched the two older girls run from the room then laid the baby in the center of the bed with pillows surrounding her. She and Matt rose from the bed to get dressed. Matt finished the quickest and attempted to dress the baby in the clothes Kitty had laid out but wasn't having much luck. Kitty laughed as she watched Matt then offered to help him. Within minutes Kit was dressed and whining for her breakfast. She collected the girls and Matt then headed for breakfast.

Doc and Festus were enjoying their breakfast when the group walked in and beckoned them to join them. They accepted and within minutes the girls were digging into their plate. The adults laughed at little Kit, she seemed to be wearing more of her gravy than she was eating. "Matthew what's goin' happen to them there little girls?" Festus asked concerned.

Matt glanced over at Kitty who smiled at him then said, "Kitty and I are going to adopt them after we marry."

Doc and Festus just stared at them with their mouths hanging wide-open. "Well it's about time you come to your senses," Doc said happily.

"When are youins figurin' to get married," Festus asked.

"Well that depends on if we find a ranch today. We were hoping to find a home before we marry," Matt answered.

"The Higgins place is up for sale," Doc offered.

"Matt I've always loved that place. I have dreamed of a house like that ever since I was a little girl," she confessed.

"Well I guess our first stop will be the Higgins," Matt said amused.