Some speculate that Hickok and Jane were more than just friends, but as far as she describes, they were just good drinking buddies.
After all, it does seem like quite a stretch that this guy, who’s bleeding out, takes the time to grab someone all Hollywood style and say, “I will call you Calamity Jane, for your bravery,” or something to that effect.
But even with all of the weights that found their way to her shoulders, Martha Jane still found it in her heart to help others.
Things like that little hiccup are a big part of the reason why her book should be taken with a grain of salt.
However, rumors of them being any more than friends were left unconfirmed. Jane didn’t know Wild Bill for very long before his impending untimely death.