Matt awoke alone in bed the next morning. Worried, he looked around before pushing back the covers. "Kitty," he said stepping out of the bedroom.

"Down here, Matt," Kitty yelled from the bottom of the stairs. "I'm going with you into town so I'm making us a quick breakfast."

"Alright, I'll be down in a minute," the lawman said relieved.

Kitty set two plates on the table as Matt walked into the kitchen carrying his boots.

"Smells good," he said taking a seat as Kitty did the same. "You're not hungry," he said watching his wife pick at her food.

"I think, I'll just stick to toast," Kitty replied nibbling slowly.

"You going to go see Doc today?" Matt said as Kitty nodded.

"I'm sure he'll have some sage advice on how to deal with this upset stomach I've got," Kitty said smiling broadly.

"I'm sure," Matt replied with a mischievous grin.

"Newly," Matt said greeting the deputy when he entered the jail. "Got that wire back from Hayes?"

"Sure did," Newly replied pouring the Marshal a cup of coffee.

Matt tore open the message and quickly scanned it. "Seems we've got the right men," he said handing the paper to Newly. "They're wanted in several towns for rustling among other things."

"Not to mention the added bank robbery charge," Newly said as Matt nodded.

"Morning, Doc," Kitty said entering the physician's office.

"Kitty," Doc said heading toward the stove. "I was just about to get some coffee. Can I get you a cup?"

"No, thank you," Kitty said taking off her hat and coat.

"So," Doc said sipping the black liquid. "To what do I owe this visit?"

"Well," Kitty replied softly. " I've been having an upset stomach lately, mostly in the mornings. And I was wondering if you could tell me what to do about it."

Doc smiled broadly as he swiped at his mustache. "Well," he said nodding. "There's a few things I could recommend."

"I'm sure you could," Kitty said smiling. "Are you happy for us?"

"Of course," Doc said quietly. "But you'll have to be careful, your age and all."

"I know," Kitty said evenly. "And I will be."

"There," Robert said taking a step back to admire his handy work. "The shutters have all been hung, Pa!"

"Abelia will appreciate that," Festus said joining his son on the walkway in front of the house. "Anything to keep ol Doc from taking ma head off."

Robert smiled as Festus started back into the house. "You really don't mind that I want to study medicine with him?"

"Mind," Festus said with a snort. "Course not. No one better at it then that ol scudder."

"But I thought you always called him a quack," Abelia said with a wink as she joined the conversation.

"Aww foot," Festus said with a laugh. "That just ta get him riled up, don't ya see."

"Yes," Abelia said nodding as Festus turned around at a knock on the front door.

"Miss Kitty," he said answering the door. "C'mon in here and see us."

"Thank you, Festus," Kitty said looking at him. "Doc said, you were up and about."

"Wal, of course I am," Festus said huffy. "Can't keep us Haggens down."

"Only if you sit on them," Abelia said putting an arm around the other woman. "How are you, Kitty?"

"I'm good," Kitty said smiling. "I came to share my good news with you, before you hear it in town."

"Alright," Abelia said pointing at the kitchen table. "Sit down and tell us what's got you so excited."

Festus took a seat next to Abelia as Kitty sat down directly across from them. "I'm going to have a baby," she said smiling broadly.

"Oh, Kitty," Abelia said returning the smile. "Finally, I'm so happy for you and Matt!"

"Golly Bill," Festus said with a nod. "I bet ol Matthew could hardly believe it."

"Oh, he believes it! I think he's been wanting it worse than I do," Kitty said with a gentle laugh.

*ending this story here! Already have some ideas floating around my head for a new one if ya'all ain't tired of my imagination;) *