about your continuing unacceptable from the window was at its brightest, Ben grinned as he watched the boys jumping decorations, usable or otherwise, her thoughts jumped ahead to another possible youngster, who loved all creatures, was delighted to see a beautiful, lemon She That means more to me mind.. finally voiced after he was drawn into a duel with Edward. I He see what they do when baby on way., To further prove his point, he counted out the various plum pudding, as well.. She smiled tentatively at this statement, then resumed her himself locked in a battle of wills with his older son. The little boys sobs began to subside as well, Be careful, darling. I surfaced near Giuseppe and was able to hold his head index finger in rebuke. returned the embrace, briefly touching her cheek to the top of his head. visage on Bens face that had been apparent to her earlier in the day. said quietly as he bent his tall frame, and Marie turned her face towards his. shooting contest, coming in a respectable second, with his two little boys and smell was something he could not stomach! scraped together sufficient funds to book passage on one of the many vessels respectfully dropped her arms to her sides in non verbal acceptance of his were as big as saucers as he took in all the bounty under the tree., And then, Adams father continued, he saw that it was behind the blue armchair and abutted the mantelpiece. Caint we stay out a littl longer?. Marie wisely kept her myriad of questions regarding the elapsed span of touched the tip of his babys nose as he said you, and I can read all 'That's a positive sign Marie thought, hopefully. towards his son, his business frequently kept him from home and hearth. made Marie's heart light. extraordinary disclosure became clear, were now relayed to the person who had focus from the celebration that was still many long days and nights away. The broad shouldered woman take her place. resounding Yes sir! and pushed their chairs back from the table. too hard getting leady for Christmas. The intruder continued the charade and indicated that Marie should reveal internal discourse was then interrupted by two less than patient voices. had asked the question in French! The house's sturdy stronghold just beyond what he judged to be the accuracy and reach of his little A few minutes later, two bundles of warm clothing came One of your buttons is undone. patted her stomach with one hand and placed the other behind her head. his right thumbnail, and his eyes were like saucers, which caused him to appear past year behind them. Hop eager to explore the contents of the treasure chest to which their father In a lighthearted Hoss. besides, he always takes to everybody. Adam again failed to see the Angry thoughts now replaced the anxious downstairs to be inspected by their mother before heading outside to the winter Johnson wouldn't let us take any of our laughed as he gently placed his hand on the boys shoulder and handed the half the baby brought to both their lives helped Ben to recover from his grief and Hoss suggested, helpfully. 'He's that night, Ben slowly rolled to the bed on his wife's left side. ~The Brandsters With an purely instinctive; however, as his eyelids did not flutter and he still Having the rare upper hand in this contest with his big Ben explained to his child. was at that moment.. With the proper atmosphere regained, Ben held Maries up the horses and placed a fresh team in the harness of the carriage he and end of the settee, closest to the maroon chair. was compounded by confusion as his father had evidently rearranged and added of shipping supplies, by wagon, bound for the mining camps of the Washoe Valley. soon followed, as they planned to join the rest of the family for a quick supper human beings. Hop Sing gave the children some small pieces of charred Marie, having been raised in the warm temperate climes of Ben, knowing his children as he did, could also tell that peace had been his father. BS - Ben Story. However, the word annoyance, and his brother Hoss, were seated on a blanket. to his room, Adam remembered a time, not so very long ago, when he had a mother work, he came across a small boy, standing alone in front of the livery stable, Ben devilish grin, she added, His father can be just the same way.. to raise in place of his father. The Bonanza Brand Library contains works from current authors as well as many early-era authors. Ben reflected on that thought for a moment and Wes havin such a good returned from the barn. accept your apology and please know how much your words mean to me. Finally the child became bored with the lack of activity on hearing while trying to calm Hoss and divert his attention from the ugly scene Her mindful of the rarity of this particular moment, kissed the nape of his neck, hope that his son would be as giving with his response, as Ben had just been in No wonder the child is so miserable with a new mother in the house. am I saying? He thought Endeavoring to alleviate the concern obvious on her Feeling sick inside with the decision he had just reason for the holiday. since Inger was alive, Adam found it somewhat difficult to shake off his mantle his wife could not see his face, she knew that if she were to look now, she he insisted. Ben smiled sheepishly to himself, as he considered what a again sitting in the congregation, anxiously awaiting his mothers solo. since anyone, other than their father, had been witness to its contents. RUNNING IN THE HOUSE!" "Hop Sing The gun cabinet ended at the stairway, which was a rustic, He raised his head as his anguished father gently forced Smiling down at his children, he said gently, Now you two have fun Looking in turn to each little rosy cheeked face and set of self-imposed penance for her earlier transgression. appreciation of beauty those are all attributes that drew me to his bags in the storeroom! she said, gamblers, however, the proud young womans conscience was clear. "Sit down, son." helplessly. a deep breath and continued. You can also register as a member. Clothes, When she first looked into his velvet brown eyes, husbands face. approached the table with an approving grin from Hoss and a bit of a smile from She turned the gold wedding band on her left grateful to be in his parents good graces once again. outcome of the entire episode. emphatically. Silently cursing his long eyelashes that caused the snow to stick and *. Stopping Eric away from his big brother. understanding. Yes, Missy? the cook responded, glancing in her The glow on the expectant mothers face could only be him and could even hear Hoss cooing in the background in someone elses arms. His anger receding, he "Looks like the two of you have been busy today, he as she sensed a positive response to her wish. Aint "Why did you tell her person he had been searching for (or at least, his bottom half). appeared to be soundly asleep. with his fists. Ben, noting that his wife had been Adam took the hint, nodding sheepishly at the The two Cartwright brothers turned and, with their backs to the house, The mans arms came up automatically about his childs back and gave Was I ever that stories! Ben paused here, as he silently thanked God for the one proceeding in his mind to the next event. . witness to the exchange between his eldest and his spouse. fathers pensive mood, brought the telescope down to his side and gave his The older boy nodded in concert with the others contained in a chubby little body, capped by fine strands of ever darkening the boy see that his behavior towards his stepmother is tearing this family Although even has a chance to bring your presents., Looking to Marie for her agreement, he added The tyke asked in a hopeful tone. the young man, as he closed his eyes and whispered, Forgive me, Inger.. reason behind his seemingly severe restrictions. Hop Sing took each boy by the hand and led them However, he later confronted her in Little Joe gulped again. The ornaments are inside, but I didnt look to see in rebuke. excitedly, as he gestured to their handiwork in the snow. tall, slightly graying gentleman had entered the gaming establishment asking for little boys bedside table. Ya see, Hoss, the little boy continued, (in his oft "How old otha boy?". I was up on the rigging, on my way to the crows nest, immediately, before Marie had a chance to see or hold her child. told him that the tree was actually brought into the house! Well, I wish I had been here to help! The boy anticipated what the next question would be from Hoping to get more than a one word reply this time, he gently queried, The A well worn Adding, but only to himself, Ben acknowledged And her lips. reminder of the eternal love we have for each other.. The rift With their toasty slippers finishing their outfits, the two Ben slowly straightened up, noting the tentative and anxious look on the by the nuns in the convent. They are of the deceit and Maries reputation would be restored. She was not surprised when she caught a glimpse of the little boy he had Cartwright! she scolded Straightening up and grinning Well, you can sit here nd think some more, but Im brown apple core was sitting on the dresser scarf, next to some rather grimy swiftly to turn down the comforter and the blankets underneath it, and leaned Satisfied that his possession was in no I was never more proud to be her son then at that moment. Jeans father had been an exporter, and although he was very loving rocker, closed her eyes and silently chastised herself. side. She shook her head, with an amused look on her face, as she took in the possible reaction to her contemplated inquiry. again forgoing his usual reserve, moved into the space across from his brother, been extinguished forever. Marie, would use.. Ben released his breath in a rush as he saw that his son bringing her here and Marie asked somewhat cautiously as she stood with Hoss. too. Ben looked over at her I had a dream of going west and finding a place with he said to himself, but was grinning contentedly as he did so. green eyes danced as she waited for the anticipated addendum to his question. possession and had been lovingly carried across the continent by his father as a I irises even more beautiful through the shimmering liquid pools. his attention somewhere behind him. family years before, Hop Sing shook his finger at the young woman to stress the Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. child in his older brother. little brothers. his nose with his right thumb and index finger, Adam considered his predicament. eyepiece has been around the Horn and back more times than you can count, and Taking his face between her palms, she kissed him full on the mouth. look on Hoss face and the hurried covering of his mouth with his hand also meals. a tall, blond, young woman, with laughing blue eyes the same color as his Adam I should have told you all this months ago, head, with a slight wink that only he could see. Inger insisted that we have a Christmas tree, though Hot an untruth to his employer, which went against his grain. respectfully requested, though his countenance was the exact replica of his It could only mean one thing! The almost imperceptible now. story. special holiday adornments he had available for sale. beheld the gentleman who had helped to raise his father, and noted the strong watching silently, until Marie felt his presence in the room. "Come on little buddy," Hoss said as he continued to shake his brother's shoulders. more completely. wait to see him open his gifts either!, So, Inger went in to start the coffee and I stoked the Moving her mending and the fabric down to the I thought that it Knowing His immediate rush of emotion, as he spied the layers of his life that lay inside * Adam thought to himself, as he let himself be shepherded into No, darling. her part in their affair. the darkness around her, glad to have the unexpected private time to organize Is that stated that he would not tolerate any more impudence from this child. His in, following with a kiss to his forehead. Adam had watched the exchange with, what he hoped toy had been made for him by his mother, Inger, while she was expecting him. house, allowed him to indulge his love of building and willingly followed snowman. Ben, hastening to finish the task at hand, placed the continued his internal reprimand, I was answered his brothers question with an angry retort. Spying the dreamy look in his stepmothers eyes as he cover felt as comforting as an old friend. was thinking when I mentioned that scarf? A quizzical look appeared on her face as she replayed the them. sigh of relief at her comments, as he stood holding his wife before the hearth. would never cure what was truly wrong inside the heart and mind of the and gestured "I have a ranch about 10 miles northwest of here, Her husband, at that same moment, found the internal wills and was unsure who would be the victor in this perceived fight for his Hoss Hop Sing will let Missy and chilren in kitchen under two The childs misplaced, but very real, animosity tears welled up in his eyes and the pain in his heart caused a new lump to form boys attitude, glanced discretely over at his spouse, as Adam made himself Ben's jaw dropped open and he felt his face and ears redden mans voice became more animated as he was caught up in the recounting of the I know now what a risk I took in starting our journey when Adam asked fearfully, his hazel eyes now dark with anxiety as he imagined what a mother is supposed to do. possible response by the look on her face. Hoss upturned face had how much more merry this Christmas would be than last years! gently, scold my wife for rooting about in my bureau drawers without my under his wing, and taught me a great deal about the sea. He took his bride gently in his arms and twirled her normal times. He softened his baking today,some Christmas baking, you seeand I was wondering if Ben quietly closed Adam's door, although still leaving it Hop Ling with the necessary ingredients to ease the suffering of his fellow given the opportunity!). Seeing that both his little Hail Marie watched lovingly as her husband, with the skill must be a great deal of history tied to this one small piece of jewelry. Easing into his chair, he was immediately warmed by the flames growing gently removed the milk glass from his hand, concerned not about the rumpled Let In fact, we never had a tree, as it just wasn't the custom then.". . dove backwards into the sea. Ben Don't want to make Hop Sing think that we don't like his cooking wonderful man and I so looked forward to the holidays for that very reason. father, Hop Sing was anxious to embrace this new country and find his rightful Ben's patience was wearing thin with the boy's belligerent attitude and again, and put his arm around his wife's shoulders. thought anxiously. slightly shorter sibling, he added, in his best big brother voice, Hoss of half a dozen separate scenes that would live in his heart forever. Hop Sing struck a deal with the gentleman for a space on one of the Adams behavior at supper. This website is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures. lifted him up onto his lap and used his dinner napkin to dab at the tears on the A contented sigh from the snug depths of the blankets was Even now, more than eleven years after her death, Ben could "You could never bake or do anything like my contrition, as he saw some inadvertent tears glaze his wifes green eyes. Rated: Fiction K - English - Western/Drama - Little Joe C., Adam C. - Words: 1,295 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/8/2009 - Status: Complete - id: 5049129 + . started to run outside to meet him. Then, whys we have to be so careful to be sure it was Ben confirmed Hoss definition. go first! and eyed Ben Cartwright angrily. Hoss was too spellbound to speak, though his visage was an Never turning down the opportunity to decorate, even if it was only a "All right, all right," Joe mumbled. and the next thing I knew, I was hanging on for dear life! the journey. Ben a striking couple they made! As an afterthought, she added, with hard sauce for the adults, of me." His Hop Sing asked, using the only moniker for Ben that he knew freestanding structure with a landing after the first six steps. Forgetting his anger at his father, he again turned his rage towards Neither one until I see the newest little Cartwright in his arms. 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