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~Epilogue~
Two weeks later, Kitty stood on the platform at the Dodge City train station and hugged Brenda.
“Promise me something?” Brenda said.
Kitty pulled back and looked at Brenda, “What’s that?”
Brenda smiled, “That if you ever need me, you will let me know?”
Kitty laughed, “I’ll be sure to do that.” Kitty turned to Henry, “You take good care of her.” She ordered.
Henry looked at Brenda, “I most certainly will.”
Brenda walked up to Doc, “You be sure to let me know if those doctors in Boston don’t take good care of you.” Doc told her.
Brenda smiled, “I will.” She kissed him on the cheek. She then turned to Marshal Dillon. “I’m glad you got back from Fort Dodge in time to see us off.”
Matt smiled at her, “I promised you that I would.”
“You did, but-” Brenda stopped short, as she realized she was about to say too much.
Matt looked at Brenda sideways, when she wouldn’t meet his eyes. Matt looked at Kitty, and knew the innocent look Kitty was giving him was fake. He guessed that Kitty might have warned Brenda that he might not make it back. Matt gave Kitty a look that said he’d deal with her later. He looked back at Brenda. “You’re an incredibly brave young woman.”
Brenda blushed, “Not really. I needed every bit of support all of you gave me, and I thank you for it.”
Matt smiled at Brenda, “You’re welcome.”
Henry came up behind Brenda, and put his hand on her shoulder. “I’m sorry to interrupt, but it’s time we boarded the train.”
Everyone said one last goodbye, before Henry and Brenda boarded the train.
Matt, Kitty and Doc watched from the platform as the train left the station. Kitty turned and looked at Matt and Doc. “If you two will excuse me, I have a bar to run.”
Matt reached out and took Kitty by the arm. “Hold on a minute, I’ll walk you back. I need to have a word with you.”
Kitty looked up innocently at Matt, “About what?”
Doc knew the look on Matt’s face all too well and discreetly left the train platform, but not before he saw Matt whisper something in Kitty’s ear. As he walked away he heard Kitty utter, ‘Now Matt’ and that made Doc chuckle.
The End