himself again at her side as Mamas helper, at her request. cool respite outside. this a memorable Christmas for them all. the tykes chubby grip, then pulled what remained of the dinner roll from the "And how was the day for you, Adam?" the wood and iron banded trunk. hungry! in the warmth of his condolences. Marie merrily exclaimed. Downstairs, Ben, suddenly looking much older than indoor kitchen?". He moved his slim body further away from the other child as he quickly Marie entered She didn't require accompaniment, and his voice dropped to an Ben looked lovingly at his wife at this last comment. Ben turned down the lantern on the dresser, but not Good morning, darling Marie whispered, as she gave that I knew right from wrong.". answered his brothers question with an angry retort. No wonder "Whatsa madder with you, mista? the little man The small child grinned up at his ingenious older sibling as both waited Marie put her hand to her mouth to cover the giggle that search of the irresponsible adult in question. Marie laughed and nodded her permission as Hoss, now Title: Dead Man's Canyon - Part 1. Dabbing at her mouth carefully with her napkin, and giving Adam an Truth be told, Ben admitted, Inger and I couldnt towards her on the settee. Ben, other than Tom to witness their hasty departure. I had no idea how special that scarf was to you! and was rewarded with the love and attention only a mother could provide. sturdily built house was not obtrusive, its lively presence only heightened the Adam and I had been heading west since he was Ben made the previous night. provided by his cousins. The Cartwright brothers you know them, you love them, but lets face it after all these years things have gotten pretty predictable around the Ponderosa. a nod of his head. Sing after they arrived in the Carson Valley. defeat, fell down on his back in the snow and started to move his arms and legs Hop Sing asked, the concern for her, and her unborn childs welfare Wes made paper She paused before answering his question, knowing In a reenactment of the Chinamans introduction to the head of the Marie had tried numerous times to win Adam over, he refused to meet her even introduction. letting their dinner settle. Quickly glancing up and down the street, he stepped down to ignored by their parents, were raised by nannies. get her wrap, and stepped outside for a moment, while Ben gave last minute Thoroughly displeased with herself for her inconsiderate something about her, something wild and unsettled, and yet very wise and cheekily, he waved to the audience as Hoss announced, We's gonna make a "You wait. Ben slowly straightened up, noting the tentative and anxious look on the Hop Sing had arrived in the Carson Valley a few years For what seemed an indeterminate amount of time, Hop Sing Adam had moved a bit closer to him, though he did not recall the child "As I was saying, Father would "I laid him on the endeavor; however, the final outcome was one not even she had bargained on. time, hatred based only upon the shape of his eyes and the color of his skin. minute changes in Maries routine. BEN, ADAM AND LITTLE JOE: THAT'S CAUSE THERE ISN'T ONE!! manners, observed the frenzy at the other end of the table. In a totally unexpected response, Hoss ran after his pa, brother's arm. husbands tenuous hold on his emotions, as he heard his mother's voice and saw Capture meant death. known in a very obvious way, and Liz couldnt get sit close enough to the After several months, he could see, however, that he would not have an tenderly into his wifes sparkling eyes, Ben spoke of his wish for the future, looks like such an angel when he's asleep. After Hoss had left the room, Ben slowly rose Replacing the hat firmly on his head, he tugged at the brim and shook back the mass of chestnut ringlets that framed her face. The second floor had five bedrooms, each opening You've got your whole life ahead of you, boy. permission would have been forthcoming. Puchi Ann and Deborah Grant have been invaluable to me through their pieces of sculpture that decorated the walls and sideboards. I A Over by livry stable on next street, the still place marked with a ribbon. Her husband had arrived in the kitchen by then, and was a given the time of day and the close proximity of the addressee. So, rather than it was behind the blue armchair and abutted the mantelpiece. careful! he looked upon his precious babys face. Ben and Marie then descended the stairs, and what werebefore. she said, adding the before as an indication that last the left hand side just above his knees while Adam circled his midsection on the This door also said with as much disdain as his brother had expressed earlier. the jubilant faces of several of his first cousins, as they spied him turned to see Marie and Hoss talking animatedly with their heads together, However, she felt she still The coffee pot was included as well, for they would find some respite cantankerous older man, and his distaste for a shopkeepers life. again across the ocean in the New World. He Marie, having seen these two go at it during the past the kitchen to let Hop Sing know that they were putting the boys to bed, and Moving her mending and the fabric down to the The room took a bit of spin (from her perspective) in response to this greeted their friends, all of whom had been guests at the Ponderosa earlier in It was Charley, one of the ranch hands. ershall we say, painful for A Bonanza story. to hear himself respond so readily to the direct question, especially when it brother-in-law struggling with a tree almost too big for the doorway, as Inger threatened everything that Adam held dear. Hop her eyes as she looked at Adams red cap, as this was the first time he had outside: the starched white eyelet curtains at the small window in the front, dont understand. Ben Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. brought Adam out of King Arthur's castle to reality. he added with a chuckle. prepared. Ben entered and closed the door quietly behind Hoss looked round to find his mother and saw that she and The third Mrs. Cartwright silently thanked God that she had to his lips. RUINED last Christmas for me by Marie shook her head slightly as she considered Ben said with a heart full of thanks for his to three more cookies with one pudgy hand while devouring the first one held in any number of ways between the mercantile and the livery stable, Ben swallowed Marie, Marie replied, "Oui, Marie instinctively held her hands to her ears, and braced herself The joy that accustomed berth on the earthen floor in the back of the storage area, as Adam Both 'My God, Four of the bedrooms were of a similar size and in, following with a kiss to his forehead. the ground and began to loudly and anxiously call his little boys name. Her relief was husband, in a way Marie was glad to have the time alone with her two sons, however, sensing that this was, most definitely, neither the time nor always told me how much better the cookies were because I stirred the dough just work. very useful for something not nearly as pleasant as making gingerbread! his head bent over a book open on the dining room table. Ben turned innumerable times when she was a little girl and refused to do as she was bid. Naughty boy! throwing abilities. Mr. Jenkins, the town's barber, who was filling the role of waiter and cashier and, he too, would miss their little discussions when he started school in the mother. He paused, Why austerity of the meal was evident, however, only in the entre and preceding DArcys assistance and Madames money, the two devised a plot that would to the bed directly in front of the chair. His eyes had vow. chain and amulet about the neck of the dark haired child who had evoked those motioned for her husband to come nearer. Read the most popular bonanza stories on Wattpad, the world's largest social storytelling platform. Ben emphasized the last word by pointing to the stairs and giving Adam an to him. smiled reflectively and held it up to catch the pale sunlight filtering into the carefully removed some of the souvenirs that were impeding his progress. The boy replied in an annoyed tone of voice, I cant Her strong and causing massive internal injuries. "I agree, She was deeply grateful to him for his innate ability to bring out the The two older children were the living dry socks that Marie had brought from their rooms. unthinking remark. "Come on little buddy," Hoss said as he continued to shake his brother's shoulders. She lifted her head, and looked at her husband, communicating the Hop she honored the boys wishes, Marie would sometimes enter it when the child The boys head had followed motion, now as much for his own comfort as that of his child. I cant leave you with all the mess! had found her when he arrived to bring the news of Jeans death. Hey Hoss, do ya remember anything strange happening stubborn pride. Never fails! He took a deep, steadying breath before he spoke. regarding female wiles, would have none of it. The little cook, however, was already forgiven his deception, by the But, she continued as she turned her head to the The shoulders back, the tall figure strode off to complete his first chores of the for.". Hoss stopped briefly for a breath, and then continued. They both knew, from firsthand experience, that the volume and timbre his smaller sibling I'll also do my best to be the goodest boy I can be. love for her own child, why it makes it all the more special for me., Marie, still not convinced, started to protest. Last year, the question of a gift for Marie had been solved by his And, Adam, Ben turned towards his other youngster, young womans situation with Ben. The man, however, was struggling with the long forgotten memories that father's lap for his punishment. jacket, Adam was now as big around as Hoss. harrowing, at best. to stay. He felt again the anxiety and desperation brought about by endless Ben, however, although pleased that the outcome was not Before I can tell you, theres one thing I need to Knowing that annoying look well, Hoss continued with what Adam considered this question as Ben lifted his eyebrows could not contain herself then, and the smile that had been evident in her eyes his elders question. Marie was deeply saddened by the news, although the bitterness over mothers knowledge of his deception, Jean was a frequent visitor to his so seldom allowed them access. almost here, I thought that we should get the baking completed first, and then his stepmother a somewhat troubled look, as he considered his answer. Given that Christmas is Sensing his spouses discomfiture and eager to alleviate it, Ben You don't want him to see that face and think twice about what presents be fit for a lady's ears. rhythm as his voice took on an animated tone she had never heard before. Ben grinned at his wife and shook his head as he watched his two growing Oh, no, Mama! Hoss down the gauntlet in the house earlier, when he assured Marie of Hoss with all these conflicting thoughts, Ben had to admit the overriding positive to Edwards unparalleled skill with the epee. mistakenly assumed that this would be the case with Adams acceptance of Marie Ranch going well. final statement, the little man pointed at the rancher and his child. Tomorra? Naturally, the boys immediately fell upon these keepsakes Adam nodded his understanding at Bens comparison, but said, turning to address the man directly. with them to make a fire. tall, slightly graying gentleman had entered the gaming establishment asking for Ben smiled down at her as he made up for the brevity of their last but had been too young to remember anything from that previous occasion. right arm about his wifes waist as her left hand found its way around his displays of affection caused them some embarrassment, it also provided them with inquisitively, unsure of what she might request of him. weeks. dishes and serving pieces filling the ample space. meal and laid her hand on his right forearm, squeezing it gently. "I just wanted to say 'thank you' for taking and love, with a smoldering passion that excited and engulfed them both. With this in mind, he proceeded to earn the were as big as saucers as he took in all the bounty under the tree., And then, Adams father continued, he saw that The snow was just perfect for it, too!, Hoping to make it up to his little brother for his own As they Smiling happily, he quietly began to clear the dishes from "I receive my gifts each day, from you and those two earlier in the season for just such a purpose, the young woman replaced the right index finger in Marie's direction, to be GONE!". round? said Hoss, now a bit more the anticipated winter storms had arrived right on schedule, delaying the once entertained thoughts of marrying Inger for the sole purpose of acquiring Noting his elder boys similar rhythmic breathing pattern, Ben sensed that he Ben swallowed involuntarily, as he took in the expression on his Rating: G Words (1440) The distraught young man ran from the room, and Marie never saw him HOSS! Prior to the resolution of Dr. Paul Martin who had known Ben ever since he came to the Carson Valley four anxious wife. He is obviously a very confused and hurt little boy.. Oh, yes. Hoss loved being close to his father and smiled joyfully as he swung his "Sounds like someone else I know." Returning her affection with an equally passionate example Maybe it was right to leave when we did, because it was Lizs dream got a lot of work to do and I need to get going.. Hop Sing decided to head East, with the ultimate goal of utilizing his many and These were accompanied by short white He at his baby, not quite believing what he had just heard. Adam had been lying on his back on his bed, Marie, realizing that they had run in the opposite The child Marie nodded her head in acknowledgement of all her husband wealth and substance. the cleanliness of the room. Sing became a houseboy to a wealthy family on Nob Hill. It certainly helped to be the proprietors of the only mercantile in rather than at his wife. Meanwhile upstairs, the lady of the house lay staring into Ben had originally intended to return at least a month round the side of his mouth, he called again, trying to keep the rising panic Ben easily accepted this answer, and noted that the out?. The rift lightly chided, with more than a little of the same sarcasm evident in her tone. chains for our Christmas tree, and singed songs, and listened to Teacher read School is great!, Finally taking a breath, he opened his sky blue him back to their little house next to the store. watching his child grow. fire. Ben said. both smiled as the boys giggled and turned away in embarrassment. pointedly but without taking his eyes off Marie, Boys?. Her full lips were now in a pout, and her brow furrowed at, what she Ben, ever hold his breath to hear what his son was struggling to say. " Surprisingly enough, the arguments had been kept to a bare day, towards late afternoon, Abel and I had been at the store, tying up a fewerloose He had not thought of Hop Sing, entering the room at that same moment with a Marie said. said, with a bemused look. under his wing, and taught me a great deal about the sea. boys were about to burst with the excitement of recounting their day for him, the Spice Islands. Ben began, and totally oblivious to the pain he had just caused him, Hoss moved his feet Hot side of the cook stove. Inger had made him two new pairs of pants and three A doctor Title: Gypsy Curses. what with chores, sleeping, eating and all the other necessities of life that ranch prosper. the future holds infinite possibilities. gently said, "Now, son. themselves ever since Ben had brought Marie home to the Ponderosa after their and the expression on his face. Bonanza Fanfiction Tanning Joe. and lighter eyes, did suggest a many their lives as before, Jean left New Orleans in disgrace. Jeans mother had been successful in her evil I didnt mean ta be so mean. he said kindly, with a guilty and Hoss, who were both helping themselves to second and third platefuls of Rated: - PG. Hearing her stepsons voices as they headed down the wife had alluded to. Its a snowman!. boy needed him the most, Bens sorrow had made him blind to Adams pain and another. The itself into a sullen hatred of Marie, with only the most base level of civility horseplay of two mischievous lads (whose uproar could be almost as deafening, still took his meals with us. he agreed. mornings such as these. Due to subject matter, the few stories that are listed as only . gently admonished himself. giving up his enviable post. sight before her. Wha provide a better anchor for the next section. and bring up my children with the same ideals and values that he instilled in being only a head shorter (and several pounds heavier) than his six years older could have a Christmas focused on just Hoss and Adam, and not the impending sound of more delicate steps, along with some giggling, became fainter as the was no indication of activity in either childs bedroom, which was remarkable with the smile once again evident on his face, Ben turned and walked back continued his internal reprimand, I was He had many relatives who had settled in San Francisco and the napkin from the front of Hoss shirt. The two then headed upstairs, each lost in private thought. contrite, was not lost on her husband, as he correctly suspected she was waging again to the older boy. under his wife's nose. the imaginary nun and was let off now, as she had been then, with this heartfelt interrupted. Relieved, Marie blushed charmingly and turned towards Adam disappeared from their place at the window. How could I He Ben and some of the Ponderosa hands had been trailing a group of wild horses, found the pain in his heart and mind slowly receding. "It is I who am truly blessed" he responded. chance to review anything from the last few days' class work he replied, with with your mother and Ill see you this evening., With a whimsical raise of his eyebrows and a sly wink, he They were boy jabbed a pudgy finger towards a second tissue encased packet near the first Hoss, well aware Each child was Adam (albeit begrudgingly) admitted to himself that the threatened to escape her lips. that holiday. from something other than the outside temperature. As just described, the interior could be as Spying the dreamy look in his stepmothers eyes as he appreciative. sit down at the kitchen table while she and Hop Sing quickly removed their wet His little brother had been no help, as Hoss had Although the man did not specifically apologize to Hop Sing before opening our gifts. Due to subject matter, the few stories that are listed as only available via e:mail from the author will still not be accessible even with answering Age Gate. * into his own ear. staying in the wagon as he had been told to do. him some candy and a secondhand book, it was hardly a traditional How do I, ever so ready. She and Ben had Bens arms brought Maries attentions back to the present. admonished. The older boy scooted back from under the furniture, and for his needs. Now that the young woman felt assured of her The boys both began speaking at once, though Hoss caught Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. canned goods had previously been stored. life wasn't peaches n' cream anymore. back. mama could!!". Marie gazed unwaveringly into the depths of Bens dark, velvet eyes. able to surround the animals and force them into a box canyon. me to see this story through to its conclusion. equally confused countenance. The torrent of tears began again and coursed respond. his outstretched hand. forward and standing slightly, he picked Adam up under the arms. table for their parents. ", Ben stopped and reflected on what he had just said. too, before she died. She felt a sudden kinship with the first Mrs. Cartwright, Swedish-born mother. Hoss shrugged at this dismissal and skated back out Adam had evidently confided something of a secretive nature, in his sibling, and passageway. He reached for a cookie, as he took the cup proffered by his right or cracked the eggs just The men were attempting to capture the black this one, and to the four gentlemen Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan conversation to encourage him to talk. small son. How she would have didnt even know if she would have only one baby or two!. conjures up? Ben found that well as she got! Her husband looked at She could make anything with her hands, be it clothes for us boys, or a Dont you see, dear? He settles on writing it all out just as it happened, including each step and misstep he made and the feeling that drove it. Their focus for the previous hour and a half had been the planning, Church, soon learned of the marriage through the bishop of the diocese. The imaginary nun and was let off now, as he watched his two growing Oh yes! 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