Outlaws take over Dodge; Leaving it up to the towns people to take matters into their own hands with Matt presumed dead.

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.")

Some musings on the beginning of Matt and Kitty's relationship, inspired by my favorite Barbra Streisand song, "Comin' In and Out Of Your Life."

A beloved friend from Kitty's childhood makes a surprise visit to Dodge.

After suffering a devastating loss, could the grieving process lead Matt and Kitty into the arms of others? Whispers, rumors, and clues cause suspicious minds in this angsty tale about roads that if taken, may lead both the Dillons to make the biggest mistakes of their lives.

Another Matt and Kitty meet each other story, but I think you can never have too much of those.

That's all the time Matt ever had to decide whether to shoot or not.

What starts as a fun-filled day with the Ronigers turns into quite the opposite for Kitty and Ruby.

When I recently saw Johnny Cash's exquisitively touching music video for the song "Hurt," I immediately thought of the opening scene of "The Badge"(Season 15 Episode 19). **For the record: I do not collaborate with any other writers anywhere, nor write "companion pieces." I take full responsibility, credit, and criticism for anything posted here under my pen name.

A post series K&M story, that's a sequel to my story, A Way Forward. You don't have to have read that one, to follow this new one. Just know that trouble seems to follow Matt and Kitty!

Inspired by hearing Van Morrison's warm and heartfelt "Crazy Love."

When Kitty becomes seriously ill and requires emergency surgery, Matt Dillon finally understands what she goes through every time she sees him injured.

Thinking about The Badge brought me to how the lyrics of Paul McCartney's Beatles tune Yesterday would fit Matt's thoughts as he dealt with recovery from his wounds & Kitty's departure. He'd want to turn his yesterdays into tomorrows in order to do more than go through the motions of living.

The thoughts of Matt, Chester, Doc, and Kitty during "Kitty Shot." (Season 6), including the sound of the gunfire before Kitty was shot. Each character will have his/her own chapter.

Kitty has a vision for a new business venture at the Dillon's idyllic Spring Creek Ranch, determined to create a legacy for Sara, Jake and Luke, and an exciting new opportunity for Dodge. Maybe just a little bit TOO exciting! Will Matt get more than he bargained for? 12th in the "There's Always Tomorrow" series.

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.

Dodge City finds out what lengths would a father go to for his child.

Kitty gets some tragic news, and wishing to keep it a secret, decides to never again set foot in Dodge or to see Matt again.

What do you get when you take scenes and characters from "Matt's Love Story," add some MM's/ATC's, and mix them up? Answer: A sequel to my very first fan fic, "She Knew."

After 20 years in Dodge, with the age of 40 not so far away, Kitty has to make some choices. Matt copes with Kitty's decision while dealing with a growing danger. (I might be getting better at this summary stuff).

Matt's introspection following the events of "The Favor" Season 12 Episode 25, plus a little artistic license.

After Matt Dillon is reputed to be dead, Kitty loses her will to live and becomes seriously ill. Oneshot.

An outspoken friend of Kitty's visits Dodge and gives Kitty Russell and Matt Dillon a much-needed wake-up call about their relationship. Oneshot.

Alternative ending to 'Sam McTavish, M.D.' What would have happened if Dr. Sam had not died? Oneshot.

Will Kitty ever make it home after her latest stagecoach voyage? After all, even Matt has given up hope of ever finding her alive…