PT.15
Chances
Conclusion
On the property was a smaller cabin. It was built by Pete, early on, for help. But later his parents occupied it as to have their own private place near him. This was close to the spring they were the ones who first settled the property when they came south west.
Now standing facing her visitor, in this cool spring, moving closer, he reached out scooping her into his arms. "What on earth are you doing out here all alone, honey?"
Throwing back her head, laughing, "I should ask what one earth are you doing here, Cowboy?"
With her pulled to him, feeling their flesh connecting, the electricity between them couldn't be controlled. She could feel his excitement against her stomach. "Cowboy, we're out in the middle of nowhere."
He was rubbing his hand over every part of her body. He couldn't control himself. "Kitty, I… I…" He began kissing Kitty on her neck and ears, sucking on her lips. "Honey, I need to…"
"Ahhh, Cowboy, I know."
He lifted her, wrapping her legs around his waist, slipping himself inside her, joining them as one. Holding her as they rocked in a rhythm, feeling the cool spring water rush over their body as the both exploded in a their own world of intimate, passionate pleasure. He held her for what seemed like forever. She laid her head on his shoulder. No words were needed.
After what seemed like hours, they had the sudden feeling of being watched.
When they looked up. "You kids are gonna catch your death of cold, you stay in there too long, ya know? Ahh, love birds." The old woman just chuckled. "Here I brought ya something to dry yourself."
Kitty looked up. "Thank you, ahhh, is this your…"
"Awww, no worrys, hey? My name's Emma Tate. I live just beyond the trees. I saw ya when ya dipped in earlier."
Now Kitty's face turned a bit red.
"This spring, it attracts lots a young folks. Me and the mister, we came here a lot when we was young like you. Lost him a few years back. I'll leave ya to get ya self's dressed. Nice to be young and in love!"
Quickly, Matt and kitty dressed and hurried up to the house. Kate sat down and explained everything to Pete. At first he was upset, mainly because she never told him when they first married. But they were both happy when they met Ian and Conner and realized Maggie was not far away.
Kaye pulled Kitty aside. "Kitty, I know we were never real close back at Panecea's, but I owe you a debt of thanks for what ya did for my girl. I know I hurt you taking off with Cole and all, and now that you know Maggie is his child..."
Kitty stopped her. "Kate, that was all a long time ago. I was a kid. Cole is dead. I have a new life, a successful business and wonderful friends.
Kate smiled at Kitty, then said, "And a pretty special man too, from what I hear."
"Yeah, he is. He is a very special man, my man!"
On the ride back to Dodge, Matt watched Kitty as she left. "Kit, did you mean what you said at Doc's, about just taking whatever comes along?"
"Well, Cowboy, some girls do. It's the only choice they have. Not every girl has the option to buy a saloon. Matt, if you asking if I'd make that choice, the answer is, NO! I've made the choice I want for my life. Now, Marshal, can we…"
"Wait, one more thing."
Exhaling, "What's that?"
"The cards…"
"Yeah, what about them?"
"Kit, honey, please? No more?"
"I promise, Cowboy. I promise I'll try, I'll try my best. Now can we just go home, please?" Then she snuggled up on his arm, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Matt, everything in our life is about chances. And we always take chances. You take them every day as a part of your job. I took them, with good intentions behind it."
"Kitty, I just worry about you and I want to keep you safe."
"Cowboy, I know that. I love you, Cowboy. Life is Chances. But as long as we have each other…" She looked up and *Winked*
FINI