"Just that quickly, Kitty was back to chewing the inside of her cheek. She didn't need a single reminder about how long the men had been gone. Now Frank was going to head down to that godforsaken place, and risk getting sucked into the same pool of quicksand that had swallowed up her husband." 11th in the "There's Always Tomorrow" series

Polly Cade (Louise Latham) in "Waco" Season 14 Episode 11, was unforgettable to me. I am currently writing a longer, different-subject story, but this came to me yesterday.

Kitty thought Matt Dillon was a decent man. Was she mistaken? I'm not sure how many chapters this story will be. I hope you come along for the ride and enjoy it.

Kitty is asked to make some sacrifices in order to come to the aid of a seriously ill friend. Will the strain of her complicated history with this friend, combined with serious rumors, unravel the ties that bind the large Dillon family together? One must read "The Contract" and "Revenge" to be able to fully enjoy this topsy-turvy ride.

Matt retires but has one last job to do. Matt, Kitty, two kids, and a stagecoach. This is about life's struggle.

After much thought, I've decided to put all of my "Ruby Dillon" stories here. Chapters 1-6 are from "Matt and Kitty: A Timeless Love Story." Any other story that relates to Matt and Kitty's life with Ruby will be here. (Chapter 1 (Life) has an extended ending from what was written in "Matt and Kitty: A Timeless Love Story.")

An MM from "Pucket's New Year" (Season 2)

A Matt and Kitty Christmas story in one chapter.

If you need a dose of Matt and Kitty (and who doesn't), I'll be posting short stories here. The stories will be independent of one another. Ideas for the stories may come from scenes from the show, a line spoken by one or both of them, or whatever pops in my head. I don't own the Gunsmoke characters. I hope you enjoy reading these Matt and Kitty stories.

A few moments from "The Hat", Season 13 Episode 6

My fanfics that focus on Gunsmoke movies and Matt and Beth's relationship, with exception of the first one will be posted here. Some fanfics will be MM/ATC to the movies, while others will be my own made up stories. Matt and Mike were never together as a couple in the movies and they won't be in my fanfics. I just can't put them together.

A short look into Matt's musings.

Most are extremely brief, all will be stand-alone vignettes, completely unhindered by plot. ;-) Some sweet, some bittersweet, some humorous, some poignant, all romantic. When you get to the end of the "chapter" it is over. The end. If you like 'em, I've got seven or so already written, another half dozen partly written. If you hate 'em, I can quit at any time. Thanks, lj

Inspired by Jack Smith's book "Spend All Your Kisses, Mr. Smith." He was a columnist for the Los Angeles Times for over thirty years, wrote ten books, and was a very wry, intelligent man, and a wise observer of life.

Kitty and Festus have an "adventure" when two Haggen cousins come to town.

A MM/ATC to "Hostage" (Season 11) This is not the terrible episode with Jude Bonner.

I sometimes imagine my own season 20 with Kitty still being there! This might be an episode. Kitty gets a disturbing note. (still not too good at this summary stuff, I know).

A lawman is often faced with the darker side of humanity, dealing with evil deeds and tragedy. How can he keep from tumbling into that world forever?

Ten years after her contract with Mannon ended, Kitty is living her dream. But will that dream turn into a nightmare when revenge is sought for the demise of Will Mannon? Buckle up, Gunsmokers!

There hidden secrets that Kitty has kept from Matt for more than 10 years. She has moved from Dodge to St. Louis to keep the secrets safe... But why does it feel like it's her undoing? and everything is unraveling around her? The story is rated T just to be safe.

During a busy summer week, Kitty's feeling a little lonely. A charming young man from Texas is there to keep her company, but he's got other plans in Dodge City when Matt is forced out of action by a bad tooth and a lot of liquor. Rated T for light swearing, drinking, and some descriptions of bullet wounds. One-shot, based on the radio episode "Kitty's Quandary."

Title says it all. Since it's now fall, somehow this story wrote itself and I went from there. Just Matt and Kitty enjoying company.

What if Sarah Drew ("Long, Long Trail") didn't die?

September has rolled around again and it's time for the Dillons' sixth anniversary! Matt has had to miss four out of five. Doc has a party planned. Will the sixth be just another one of Kitty's disappointments? Tenth in the "There's Always Tomorrow" series.

Matt's gun arm is seriously wounded in the episode, the Disciple, but people can be wounded in different ways. Is it true that time heals all wounds? (Yes, I'm still bad at this summary thing).