After much thought, I've decided to put all of my "Ruby Dillon" stories here. Chapters 1-6 are from "Matt and Kitty: A Timeless Love Story." Any other story that relates to Matt and Kitty's life with Ruby will be here. (Chapter 1 (Life) has an extended ending from what was written in "Matt and Kitty: A Timeless Love Story.")

Will Kitty ever make it home after her latest stagecoach voyage? After all, even Matt has given up hope of ever finding her alive…

If you need a dose of Matt and Kitty (and who doesn't), I'll be posting short stories here. The stories will be independent of one another. Ideas for the stories may come from scenes from the show, a line spoken by one or both of them, or whatever pops in my head. I don't own the Gunsmoke characters. I hope you enjoy reading these Matt and Kitty stories.

There hidden secrets that Kitty has kept from Matt for more than 10 years. She has moved from Dodge to St. Louis to keep the secrets safe... But why does it feel like it's her undoing? and everything is unraveling around her? The story is rated T just to be safe.

When Kitty Returns To Dodge with Young Thad...There are Questions...And A Conversation that needs to take place... So,This is How I believe it may have went.

Sometimes things in life are unexpected. This series will contain unexpected events in the lives of our favorite characters. These stories won't necessarily be in chronological order.

After the abusive ordeal by Jude Bonner and his gang, the beginning of the healing of Kitty's body and soul.

POV: Matt... We've all seen Kitty reminisce about the First Day she laid Eyes on her Cowboy.. . So, this is How I think things Might have been for Him? Enjoy!

A few words on the touching moments from such a brutal episode.

Everyone has intentions! A Matt and Kitty story 6 years into Gunsmoke. It starts with Kitty on a stage-coach, what could go wrong?

A quiet little story about Doc.

It takes a tragedy for Matt Dillon to realize that he had been taking Kitty for granted. Oneshot.

A revelation leads to a snap decision that has lasting repercussions for the Dillon family. How will each family member cope with the emotions caused by the winds of change? This is a continuation of the storylines introduced in "One Good Turn."

Not being together is troublesome for both Matt & Kitty. Even when they finally are both in Dodge they face a challenge from a new Long Branch hire.

Thoughts inspired by the heartbreaking "Nina's Revenge" (Season 7, Episode 12), and James Wright's beautiful poem "A Blessing."

What happens when someone from Kitty's past shows up? Will it cause trouble for the Dillon family?

Festus sets out to make sure two characters from the episode "The Predators" get their happy ever after.

Some thoughts on Kitty's path to full ownership of the Long Branch. I have amended the rather nebulous timeline of the Long Branch to have big Sam (Glenn Strange) as head barkeep while Kitty was still half-owner.

In the continuing adventures of Matt and Kitty Dillon, Matt forges new alliances and enemies down in Indian territory. Doc faces unforeseen challenges and life choices, while Kitty races to secure her growing family's future against insurmountable odds. 11th in the "There's Always Tomorrow" series.

Matt retires but has one last job to do. Matt, Kitty, two kids, and a stagecoach. This is about life's struggle.

Kitty and Matt adopt four year old Mary after her mother's death. Sam and Matt are on the trail of counterfeiters. Babies are born, there is a wedding, there are old characters and new characters as Dodge City grows and heads toward the 20th Century.

Polly Cade (Louise Latham) in "Waco" Season 14 Episode 11, was unforgettable to me. I am currently writing a longer, different-subject story, but this came to me yesterday.

Kitty thought Matt Dillon was a decent man. Was she mistaken? I'm not sure how many chapters this story will be. I hope you come along for the ride and enjoy it.

Kitty is asked to make some sacrifices in order to come to the aid of a seriously ill friend. Will the strain of her complicated history with this friend, combined with serious rumors, unravel the ties that bind the large Dillon family together? One must read "The Contract" and "Revenge" to be able to fully enjoy this topsy-turvy ride.

An MM from "Pucket's New Year" (Season 2)