The Kid smiling in pleasure at the fiery blaze of colour surrounding him, heard footsteps, but didn't turn, recognising the wonderfully familiar sound of his partner.

"Here ya are, Kid, I thought you'd fallen down a badger hole or something, since you bin out here so long."

The Kid far too content to even attempt a smart response simply replied softly. "Ain't it beautiful Heyes?" He continued to stare at the sight he'd dreamt of so often in prison.

Heyes laughed softly, squeezed his shoulder lightly before joining him on the fence to watch the colours fade into night.

X

Heyes and four of the gang headed quickly in one direction as the Kid with the rest following him, rode hell for leather in the other. The ten thousand dollar take had been split evenly between the two groups.

Heyes and his companions after finally losing the overly determined posse arrived back at Devil's Hole as the sun set. Heyes fired his gun and smiled in some satisfaction as his partner's head appeared out of the hidden entrance, his face wreathed in a broad smile. Heyes raised his hand in greeting before leading the others quickly up the stony path.

X

Back on the trail, riding in silence because the fierce disappointment of yet another Governor change leaving them facing a further year of 'keeping out of trouble' meant even Heyes could find little to be positive about.

Then in front of them the sun rose and Heyes found himself smiling slightly and in an effort to lift both their spirits pointed at the beautiful dawn. "Well Kid, it's a new day and we ain't in prison yet."

"That's the best you can come up with Heyes?" Though Heyes was relieved by the undercurrent of amusement in his friend's tone.