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

13. Chapter 10: Part 3

Come Home to Us, Randy: { Chapter 10: Part 3: Going Home}

I'm so sorry that happened to you, Randy; Betsy said. It was'nt your fault and you did nothing to deserve that happening to your family; Betsy said. I understand more clearly now

why you were so mistrustful and afraid when we first met you, Randy; Betsy said softly. ''But believe me''; Betsy said with a strength in her voice that surprised them both; you will never

have reason to fear anyone again as long as The Virginian and the boys, and Daddy and I are around, Randy; Betsy said. And if those bad men ever dare show their faces around here, Randy,

The Virginian and the boys will not only send them packing; they will wish they'd never shown their faces around here; Betsy said for good measure. You're part of our family now and

you always will be, Randy; Betsy said. No harm will ever come to you again, Randy; Betsy said comfortingly. And all of us, me included; love you, Randy; Betsy said with feeling in her

voice. I love all of you, too; Randy said gently. An'd I think of ya'll like family, too; Randy said, pulling his bandana from his pocket. I'm happy to hear that, Randy; Betsy said, wiping

her eyes with her own hankerchief. I could'nt imagine Shiloh now without you on it, Randy; Betsy said. And neither could anyone else; she added. An'd I don't think I could imagine not

bein' here on Shiloh, either; Randy said, giving Betsy a bright smile. Let's go home now, Randy; Betsy said, returning his smile. I'll bring the horses around, Betsy; Randy said as

she packed up the basket. Alright Randy, I'll be right there; Betsy said as he left. When she was finished, Betsy took one last look around and then went to join Randy.

I'm ready now, Randy; Betsy said when she saw him with the horses. Let me help ya' up, Betsy; Randy said, giving her his hand. Thanks, Randy; Betsy said as she climbed into the

saddle. Let's go home, Betsy; Randy said, giving her one of his bright smiles. Yes, Randy, let's go home to Shiloh; Betsy replied, smiling back at him warmly.

And then they both rode towards Shiloh and Home.

[ I hope the last two parts of Chapter Ten paint a much clearer picture of Randy's family and past than one of my previous stories may have done. And by the way in Season 2 of The Virginian

Betsy is seventeen and Randy is the same age or a year younger, maybe. In case I did'nt mention that in my previous stories. Enjoy, all! And thank you.]