The Last Love Of Arthur Morgan

Savagery Unleashed

"Colm O'Driscoll to hang! Read all about it!" The Newspaper vendor yelled.

Arthur slowed Walker down in front of the Hotel, contemplating on if he cared enough to buy a paper. But considering it was Colm and everything he was put through by him, he cared enough to buy one. It was only fair. 

Famous outlaw and leader of the outrageous gang the O'Driscoll's, Malcolm P. O'Driscoll is set to hang on January 2, 1900, in the old Saint Denis Square.  

Officials haven't found the remaining members of the gang, but assume they are somewhere in the mining town of Annesburg. 

Do not approach, as they are armed and dangerous. If you should see them, alert the proper authorities and you will be rewarded handsomely. 

Arthur shook his head as he stuffed the newspaper in his saddlebag. Perhaps he and Sadie should hunt some more O'Driscoll's and get that reward money - maybe then this miserable existence will be worth it, he thought.

"C'mon boy, let's go get our ladies." He clicked his tongue to the roof of his mouth.

Walker obeyed the command, proudly marching them through town, kicking up an unnecessary amount of dust. Annesburg was always dusty, so nothing really changed.

Arthur slowed them down just outside the General store and slid off the saddle, tying Walker to the hitching post. 

"Oh, Mister Callahan, how's that leg doing?" 

Arthur looked up and nodded at the Doctor."Uh, it's doin' better - my missus makes sure of it."

He chuckled."Good to know. You come back if ya have anymore trouble, y'hear?"

"Will do, thanks again!"

With everything that's happened in the last seventy-two hours, Arthur nearly forgot about his leg.

He climbed the broken stairs to the General store and pushed open the door. Wind chimes played a rhythmic tune above his head and everyone inside turned in his direction. Lorna waved him over.

He greeted a few of the customers, the shop owner especially. He didn't need him thinking he was there to rob the place. He walked up to the display of canned goods and Lorna handed him her basket; he held onto it awkwardly.

"Almost done?"

"I just need to find more fruits for Lily. She's picky these days."

Arthur sighed as he grabbed another can of coffee."Can't have enough of this."

"Have you seen the Doctor yet?"

"About?"

She raised a brow."You know what about."

He shook his head."No and I ain't goin' to."

With a shake of her head, she turned back to the display and continued picking cans of fruits, corn and biscuits, while Arthur stood beside her, leaning his hip against the shelves. 

The other patrons of the store gawked at the sight of him, a gun toting cowboy, holding a basket with a blue check pattern. He suddenly grew nervous.

He leaned in."The longer we stay, the better the chance these people will recognize who I am."

"Alright, alright I'm done. Let's go."

She walked to the counter and quickly paid for the items she bought, stuffing them into the basket, which she commandeered from Arthur.

After she paid for the groceries, they walked to the horses out front, nuzzling one another. Lorna smirked and brushed her fingers up against Pepper's mane, as Arthur secured her basket to the saddle.