This is truly a remarkable episode. It is both horrific and touching. As Matt tries feudally to prevent the hanging of Jude Bonners brother in order to save Kitty's life. She is brutally beaten and brought back to Dodge and shot in front of the town. She clings to life as even Doc cries over how badly she has been treated. Matt gets back and sits for hours by her side telling her "I need you Kitty" . She awakens enough to be aware of what he says and in her weak state cries. He takes off his badge to go after Bonner and kill him. He tells Festus and Newly that they should stay back -this is his fight. They tell him they are going. They stay close behind and catch up with Matt only to be told thanks for all the good years but to take the men of Dodge that followed and go back. Thankfully they don't. They let Matt have his fight but surround them from behind to watch and guard their friend. Ultimately they save his life. I will agree maybe a last scene back in Dodge would have been good but they really did show the great love of Matt Dillon and Kitty Russell. As truly close as two people and a town ever could be. Wonderful!