Tombstone Estate

[Doc Holliday]

Life continued on for John Holliday having just returned from a iridium run from Omicron Delta. Entering his Estate house, he closed the front door and as he hung his trench coat on a hook by the door, he began calling for Midori.

"Midori, Dahlin," he shouted, "I'm home." He stood for a moment awaiting her reply but there was none. Confused, he headed to the "Wild West" room of the house and called again for her but still, no answer.
He just shrugged, figuring she had ventured off somewhere and went to check his messages in his office.

An incoming message from Midori answered his question. She was visiting her parents on Honshu and would be away for a few days. She was also visiting old friends she once worked with and began working on her life as a Zoner. With a kiss and smile, she ended her message with, "Love you, Baby. See you soon."

No messages of great importance crossed him. He cast his votes for some Council issues and replied to a request from of all things, Harvesters. Included in his messages was an encrypted message from Gallia. Securing the door of his office, he listened to it carefully. By the time it ended, he was smiling. Under his breath, he said, "things are falling into place."

Satisfied, he left his office to find his friend, Grady McCue, standing at the front door. With a smile and a handshake, he greeted him.
"Nice to see you, Grady. I trust you and the family are well," Doc inquired.
"Very much so, Lad," replied Grady. "While you were away, these came for you." Grady then produced two large envelopes and handed them to the good doctor. "Nothing bad I hope," asked a very curious Grady.

Doc opened the first envelope and found what he had been waiting for from Cambridge. Not only was he a dentist but he now had his certification as a medical doctor. He held the papers up and waved them a bit and with a smile said, "Grady, with these, I can now treat the many clients I see all over Sirius...and beyond...with full medical."
"Well congratulations, Doctor," responded Grady, "all those late hours finally paid off." He then got serious for a moment, "You know, a lot of refugees could use someone like you to help them."
Doc then placed a hand on Grady's shoulder and with a rub of approval, "I do when circumstance allows. I do it for many. Remember, I long ago took an oath to save lives."

The Doctor then placed the envelope on a table and opened the other one. Again, a smile crossed his face.
"Grady, you have a lot more land to watch over now," he announced, "The Estate is now 5,000 acres in size."
"I welcome the work," Grady replied, "let us drink to it."
"You, Sir, will get no argument from me," replied an approving John Holliday.
He then grabbed two shot glasses and a bottle of his finest whiskey and poured each man a drink.
Then they raised their glasses.

"To the Tombstone Estate," declared Doc, "may it continue to grow and prosper."
"And to you, John Holliday M.D. as well as D.D.S.," declared Grady. With a clink of their glasses, they drank.

"Grady, I think we should mount up and go check out our new grounds," declared the doctor.
"I agree, Lad," approved Grady.
With that, Doc got into his riding attire and headed to the stable where Grady had two caballas mounted and ready for riding.

*more to come*

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