Disclaimer: as always, this is offered for my own satisfaction,
the only profit being feedback from any readers who are so
inclined. "Gunsmoke" and all parts of that property belong to
Viacom and I intend no infringement on their rights  This is a
"Gunsmoke" MM/After The Credits sequel to "Whelan's Men" (first
aired Feb. 1973), with reference to "Hostage" (first aired Dec.
1972). I presume a few more months between these stories,
however. "Quiet Day In Dodge" (first aired Jan 1973) and others
offer backstory. Several other episodes provided inspiration as
well.  TREASURED by MarMar (started Jan 2005 completed March
2009)  Matt's head pounded, from stress and the lack of sleep or
perhaps from the powdered medicine Doc had forced on him, he
wasn't sure. He just knew that the throbbing in his head matched
the throbbing in his left arm. Doc had cleaned and treated the
gunshot wound in Matt's arm, but he knew from experience it
would hurt and be stiff for a week or two.  The lack of sleep
was due to riding all nig