I DO NOT OWN HATFIELDS AND MCCOYS

The Next Day. Railway Station, Logan County, West Virginia.

Johnse and Roseanna had packed up all the essentials and rode to the station. Johnse was thrilled to finally see Oregon, but was a bit apprehensive about why they were going all of a sudden. Roseanna on the other hand, was just thrilled in general.

"I can't believe we're actually doing this." She said as she rubbed her huge belly.

"Well you better believe it, my beautiful sweet darling." Johnse said as they pulled up to the train station. Johnse pulled their luggage out of the wagon and then went to the ticket taker and forked over some money. He bought two tickets to Portland. As the couple boarded the train, they were both giddy because Johnse had only been on a train once when he was a boy when Devil Anse had taken him to Charleston to see a Family friend; and Roseanna had never been a train in her life. It was an exciting experience for both of them and one they had longed for since time immemorial.

Midwestern Territory. A few days later.

As the train sped along to Oregon, Johnse and Roseanna were enjoying themselves as they witnessed the American landscape in all its glory.

"Oh my God Johnse!" Roseanna exclaimed as she pointed out the window. Johnse looked out at a herd of buffalos in the field.

"Ain't they something?" he asked as he took in the sight of the magnificent creatures.

"I wish we could see 'em back home." Roseanna replied wistfully.

"If ya saw 'em everywhere, they wouldn't be special now would they?" Johnse offered as Roseanna couldn't help but agree.

Newport, Oregon. A Couple days later.

Eventually, the train arrived in the town of Newport. As Johnse and Roseanna disembarked, they were delighted to see that Newport was a bit bigger than the Pikeville or Logan county. There were scattered shops all over Main Street and the vibe was somewhat more relaxed that it was back home.

"It seems really nice here," Roseanna said as Johnse carried their bags.

"A fella on the train said the town only sprung up a couple years ago, but they sure done well for themselves." He agreed as the two made their way to a local hotel called The Phoward Inn. Johnse had been asking around on the train and some woman had told him that it was a good hotel. The couple headed inside and found that it did indeed have a nice atmosphere.

"Hello strangers," the innkeeper said as he greeted them. "You looking for a room?"

"Yes sir," Johnse replied.

"Well you're in luck sonny, because our honeymoon suite opened up just last night." The innkeeper stated. "I assume that's what this is."

"Yes sir." Roseanna replied as she squeezed her husband's hand. She signed their names on the guest registry as Johnse and Roseanna Hatfield while Mr. Hatfield carries their luggage up to the suite. Johnse and Roseanna looked in awe at the spacious and well decorated room. The first Johnse did was flop down on the massive bed, Roseanna laid down gently as Johnse gently stroked her stomach.

"I ain't never felt a more comfortable bed in all my life." She remarked as Johnse kissed her.

"Ya know, my beautiful sweet darlin," Johnse whispered. "If you wasn't with child, I'd make love ta ya right here, right now."

"Our baby will be here soon." Roseanna promised as she passionately kissed her one true love.

A Few Days Later

Johnse and Roseanna had been enjoying their time in Oregon. They had been spending quite a bit of the money that Jed had given them. The couple had been eating at nice restaurants and had even gone to see a play at the local theatre. The highlight though, was when the couple went swimming at the beach.

"I told ya, the Pacific goes on and on, ya can't even see the other side." Johnse said as he and Roseanna walked along the coast.

"It's so beautiful." Roseanna awed. Johnse stripped down to his long john's and waded in.

"Come on, fit in the water wit me." Johnse said.

"Are ya sure it's ok?" Roseanna asked nervously. She was after all, very pregnant.

"It won't hurt the baby, come on!" Johnse cajoled as Roseanna gave in, stripped down to her undershirt and waded in. Roseanna was feeling nervous, but Johnse lifted her up in his arms.

"I feel weightless." She remarked.

"It's cause we're carrying ya," Johnse explained. "The ocean n' me. We're carrying you."

"Ahh." Roseanna moaned as she floated around in the sea water.

"You like it?" Johnse asked.

"I love it!" Roseanna answered as she felt the wave rustle. "Johnse, don't let go!"

"Don't worry Roseanna, I ain't never gonna let ya go." Johnse swore as he kissed her deeply as they waded in the Pacific Ocean.

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