Come Home to Us, Randy

by Western Gal

How the events of Season Two's 'A Man Called Kane' solidified the love that Judge Garth, Betsy, The Virginian, Steve, and Trampas had for Randy before Season Three's new beginning. And how that love helped Randy deal with the near death experience caused by his outlaw brother

9. Chapter 9: Part 1

Come Home to Us, Randy: Chapter 9: {Riding over Shiloh}

It did'nt take Betsy long to finish the dishes, change into her riding clothes, and head down to the barn to find Randy. Morning, Betsy; the Virginian said when he

saw her. Good morning; she replied pleasantly. How's Randy this morning, Betsy?; The Virginian asked. He's alright so far; Betsy replied. I'm going riding and I've asked him

to come along with me; Betsy added. Where are you going this morning?; Betsy asked curiously. I'm going into town to wire your father about when he might be back,

Betsy; The Virginian answered. Well, since you're headed to town, could you mail this letter to Daddy for me, please?; Betsy asked. Sure, Betsy; The Virginian replied,

putting the letter in his pocket. See you later, honey; The Virginian said as he galloped away. See you later; Betsy called out. Where's the boss goin', Betsy?; Randy asked,

leading their horses over to where she stood. He's just headed into town, Randy; Betsy replied. Would ya' like me to tie that basket onto your saddle, Betsy?; Randy asked.

Yes, thank you, Randy; Betsy replied as he tied it on. Up you go, Betsy; Randy said, helping her up. Thanks, Randy; Betsy replied, smiling at him. Where do you wanna go,

Betsy?; Randy asked as they rode through the Shiloh gate. Oh, I've got a place in mind, Randy; Betsy replied. It' s a place that I have'nt shown you yet and it's really

pretty; Betsy said smiling. I think you'll like it a lot, Randy; Betsy said as they rode along the trail to the cabin in the hills where she and her daddy had lived.

How far is it to this place, Betsy?; Randy asked. We'll be there in a little while, Randy; Betsy replied. Okay, Betsy; Randy said as they rode on.

And so they rode on, through Shiloh's range-land and valleys, and into the hills above the range-land, until finally they arrived at the cabin where Betsy had spent part of her life

before living in the Shiloh ranch-house. What is this place, Betsy?; Randy asked when they arrived. This is where Daddy and I lived when Shiloh was being built, Randy; Betsy

replied. It's real pretty, Betsy; Randy replied, taking in the view around him. It is that, Randy; Betsy said, climbing down from her horse and untying the basket. My, it must

well after noon!; Betsy exclaimed quietly. I reckon, Betsy; Randy replied. The sun sure is high enough for it to be past that time, Betsy; Randy remarked. Do you want to see

inside before we eat lunch, Randy?; Betsy asked. Sure, Betsy; Randy replied.