October 25, 1900

Tombstone. 

This afternoon I ran over to Kate’s and saw Jimmy talking with some people. “Jimmy!” I exclaimed. 

“Natalie!!” he grinned and hugged me tight. “I am so happy to see you!” 

“Mommy told me.. bout your pa... she said I should come find you,” I told Jimmy. 

“Yeah Mr Thomas told me...it don’t seem right Natalie...I thought he was a good person, and that he was in prison,” Jimmy frowned. 

“But prison for bad people and maybe you better now with Mr Thomas only,” I said. 

“I guess you are right… but Mr Thomas say he gonna see my pa get buried in the cemetery...then I can visit him,” Jimmy said as the conversation around us continued. 

“That a good idea. I come and visit him with you if you want,” I nodded and looked over, “Hi Mr. Joe.” He grunted in response, not saying anything. 

“I would like that...we can put flowers on it, and make sure no one mess with it.” 

“Yeah! Mommy still laying down and resting. I told her no moving today.” 

“I heard she got shot...she ok?” 

“Her leg hurt but she’ll be okay. I been helpin’ with bandages.” 

“Who shot her, you know?” 

“I think she glad this over so we can be family. She not tell me but... she said man who did is dead now. So she safe.” 

“But can Mr Thomas adopt me if he my uncle?” 

“Probably would make it easier, wouldn’t it? Cause he already family.” 

“Yes I think he can, Jimmi,” Bree said to him then. 

“I dunno, I just a kid, I not know bout those things,” Jimmy chuckled. 

“That’s all I think. Family should keep family. I not know how these things work either.” 

“That makes sense. Howdy Miss Angel!” Jimmy looked over as the woman came over. 

“Howdy Jimmy,” she greeted him. 

“Hi Jimmy,” Jeff greeted him then as he looked over at us. “Hi Natalie.” 

“Natalie, did Miss Trin give you that candy apple I brought ya yesterday? Miss Bree made it, I got two from the bank,” Jimmy smiled. “Hi Jeffery.” 

“Um... I don’t think she remembered,” I shook my head. “Hi Jeff! How was school today? I didn’t go cause I was lookin’ after mommy.” 

“I not make it either, I been kinda just sittin and readin at the orphanage,” Jimmy said as Jeff ran into the Russ House suddenly. 

“Wanna go with him Jimmy?” I asked Jimmy and then looked over as Miss Angel introduced herself to me. “I’m Natalie. Natalie Paige.” 

“Let’s go get apple from Miss Bree,” Jimmy suggested. 

“Yeah!” I nodded excitedly. “We goin’ to get apples!” 

“Natalie come on!!” Jimmy called out to me as he ran to the bank. 

“I’m comin’! Hold your horsies!” I chuckled and then greeted Bree. “Hi Miss Bree!” Jimmy grabbed an apple for us and I started to eat the candy apple, smiling as it tasted so good. “Thanks Miss Bree!” I said to her. 

“I think Miss Bree best baker in all Tombstone,” Jimmy smiled. 

“Miss Bree if apples have candy on em are they still healthy?” I asked. 

“Not that much candy just rinse mouth soon and enjoy,” Miss Bree said. 

“Natalie did you know Miss Bree gonna be a momma? She tell me yesterday!” Jimmy smiled. 

“When you having baby Miss Bree?” I giggled. 

“Yep Nat. Sixteen days now,” she nodded. 

“Wow. How come husband not around?” I asked. 

“Sick. I am writing a letter right now to him.” 

“Oh that sad. I hope he feel better soon.” 

“He real bad kids,” she told us. 

“My mommy not sick but she hurting in the leg,” I frowned. 

“Ya can tell other kids to get an apple to got same ones in cantina in Diamond,” Bree told us. 

“Okay!” I grinned. 

“I am sorry Miss Bree… ifn I can ever help with anything, let me know ok...you prolly need rest yoreself I think,” Jimmy said. 

“Yeah miss Bree shouldn’t be workin’ with baby!” I agreed. 

“Yes I know honey, you take good care of her,” Miss Bree smiled. “Thanks Jimmi. I love work honey not hurt me. Not hard.” 

“Oh that good,” I smiled. 

“You’re welcome Miss Bree..but if you need help round the house, or whatever, I be happy to help,” Jimmy smiled. 

“You wanna ride that bull thingy?” I asked Jimmy then. 

“What? That giant mean ole bull? uh uh..I see Mr Thomas do it, and he said his bottom hurt,” Jimmy said and I giggled. “Did you see the bed races yesterday Natalie? I hear they were fun to see.” 

“Yes, was fun,” Miss Bree smiled at Jimmy. 

“Natalie, maybe we should head home and check on Mr Thomas and Miss Trin,” Jimmy said then. 

“Yeah okay that sound good. See you soon Miss Bree. Thanks for apple!” I said as we started to head out. 

“Hope they are okay!” Miss Bree shouted out at us as we headed home.