Chapter 38-The Plan
It has been about a day since Colt and Hosea had met with Milton. The agent was due to meet with the gang. It was around mid-day when they heard horses. Colt stands up and sees Milton, Ross, and another man. They wait for the men to stop and get off their horses. "I hope this is not all you brought for this," John says.
"Of course not. I can't come rolling into Valentine's armed to the teeth with guns and men. That would look suspicious," Milton says. "I brought three men a few more when to Rhodes to get a layout and see if they could get any info. I brought two men to meet with Sheriff Malloy. You know Agent Ross. This is agent Waller. Pick two people Colt, and then we got to meet Malloy," Milton says. Colt nods.
"You should take Hosea and Sadie," Charles says. Colt nods, agreeing with the man.
"Yeah, Sadie and Hosea," Colt says. Milton nods.
"Okay, lady and gentlemen, let's go meet the sheriff," Milton says. Colt nods. They climb on their horses and ride into Valentine. They all stop by the Sheriff's office and walk-in. Sheriff Malloy looks up at him.
"Agent Milton, Agent Ross, Agent Waller. Mr. Matthews, Mr. Morgan, and Mrs. Adler. Welcome, it sounds like we got some work to do," Malloy says.
"That we do, Malloy. We could use your officers for this. It sounds like the entire gang is going to be there," Milton says.
"And you will have my officers for this. I want Colm gone as much as all of you do," Milton says as they all stand by a table.
"If there is a fat man with a beard, there. He is mine," Sadie says with a voice that left no room for argument. They all nod.
"Look, here's what we know Colm will lead his gang on a job at the Rhodes bank. Now, if we are seen, he will pull back and lose this chance," Colt says.
"So how do we not be seen but still trap Colm?" Waller asks.
"We hide. Colm won't do this without a shot fired. His blood lust will win over. So we wait spread out around the buildings in town. Just like you guys did with the job in Saint-Denis. The second we hear the shouting and the gunshots, we move in. There is one way into that bank, and that is the door. We surround the building, so if he tries to escape with dynamite, it won't work. We trap Colm in the building," Colt says to them. They nod.
"What about Colm. Does he make it out of this alive?" Ross asks.
"That would be preferred. Colm should be hanged like the devil he is," Milton says. The others nod.
"Let's say when all this is over, and your gang returns. We do the same thing with Dutch," Ross says. Colt shakes his head.
"No, cause he will come to my camp, and I am not letting my people be surrounded by you and for one man. You will shoot, and he might hit somebody else. No, Dutch's time will come, and so will Micah's but not in my camp. Not around my family. Do I make myself clear?" Colt says.
"You are in no position to made such demands!" Ross roars at Colt. "We could kill you now and get Colt," Ross says.
"Enough!" Milton shouts. "Colt is right. We will not make a move on Dutch or Micah until they are away from his camp. Nobody else needs to die. He's right. We might hit somebody. Right now, our focus is on Colm. We will worry about Dutch when the times comes," Milton says.
"Dutch won't come easy. You won't be able to capture him, and he will leave a trail of bodies behind him if Micah is with him," Hosea says.
"Then what do you propose we do, Hosea?" Sadie asks.
"One of us is gonna have to kill Micah and Dutch," Hosea says.
"He's right," Colt says.
"That is a problem for another time. We know where Colm is going to be. We don't know where Dutch will be or if he'll ever be back. Now we focus on what we can control," Milton says. The others nod.
"Can your men blend in with the people around Rhodes?" Sadie asks.
"That is what some of them are doing now. Why do you ask?" Milton asks.
"Because before the day of the job, send as many as possible to do so. We all can't hide in buildings cause there aren't enough to the bank. We can't overcrowd it would look too suspicious. If they blend in with the crowd, it would be a perfect setup to trapping Colm," Sadie says. Colt nods.
"I would say we are prepared. Get your men ready, Mr. Milton. We leave for Rhodes tomorrow," Colt says. Milton nods.
"We will be staying at the hotel," Milton says. Colt nods. "This is a good plan, Colt. Follow me outside. I have something in my bag for you," Milton says. Colt nods as he follows the man outside. Milton walks outside, and Colt follows him to his horse. Milton reaches into his saddlebag and pulls out papers, which he holds out to Colt, who grabs it. "They are your bounty papers. Your bounties are gone, and the others state that if we are to need your assistance, you will help us as we agreed," Milton says. Colt nods as he puts the paper in his eyes. Nobody saw it. Ross was looking at them from the window with a face of pure rage. "Well, Colt, go rest. We have two more days before all hell breaks loose," Milton says. Colt nods as he walks back inside and tells Sadie and Hosea to follow him. They nod as they walk back outside and head back to their makeshift camp.
I know this is a shorter chapter than the others, but this was meant to be kinda short. Next chapter, we will most likely end Colm. As always, suggestions are welcomed. Until next time.
