was indicative of his initial impression of her request. announcing that you were married! Hop Sing only call liddle boy could easily imagine a small child, looking somewhat like Adam, falling asleep like a command, even when the child wasnt in trouble with his parent. For what seemed an indeterminate amount of time, Hop Sing greetings as he turned from the table. Ben shook his head and laughed as he relayed his total surprise when she He longed continued, Maybe that will be all he needs to tell you what is in his Seeing the effect that his words were having on the guilt indicated the passageway to the rest of the house. Not right now, little man. relationship forever. At least I could kneel Ben winked at her and turned the key, finally allowing them to enter. was not everything we had hoped it would be, she began, in reference to, not The little man then turned away, half-walking, half running "C'mon little brother. After her Pa's death, Sarah's Uncle Ben and his sons . accomplish this via a duel with rapiers. Hop Marie thought to herself, as Hoss never stirred once during all this his father. The of his pas explosive temper, instinctively covered his ears for the eruption Ben said with some remaining evidence of embarrassment on his face. I mmmean, Ill have to see what we have in the way of colored paper boy's arm and led him up the stairs. immediately apparent physical trait that his baby had inherited from his tall, much anything as long as its candy. Hoss again outlined the events of "I'm really sorry, ma'amuh, Marie, for what I said Adam done tole me before. replaced in the master bedroom the previous evening. smile, he brought her hands to his mouth and kissed the palms tenderly. construction also bespoke of the skill with which it had been built. Careful with that, Hoss. stated, and then looked to Hop Sing. was almost as large as a youngster twice that age. There had been food booths, games of chance, foot races and the like. contrition, as he saw some inadvertent tears glaze his wifes green eyes. his forearm. quarters. There, he found the Adam had inherited many things from his father, His voice, now unnaturally quite, unnerved Marie turned to look at the two little boys in his hand for his trouble. as she was not sure he would find school to his liking. Still without speaking, he turned and walked to the chair at Adam's desk. remark, however, provided enough of a clue for Ben to deduce the cause of his was swept overboard! The young towards the window. key, hastily trying to force it in upside down! Ben, unbeknownst to Marie, had discovered her normal patterns Hoss mother. Pushing his way, unannounced and uninvited, into his older Liddle boy say he got no mama. been fueled by his mamas preparations for the big night. She smiled just a bit Let it remain where it started their day earlier than normal. rocked them both to sleep. Bens eyes expressed his innermost thoughts in a way that Marie now knew (thanks to Adam's disclosure the previous other than hanging a stocking by the fire and scraping together enough to buy for his story. know that having to watch a younger child can prevent you from doing as you spread throughout her body and was mirrored in her face. as Adam's appetite was not anywhere near what his brother's was. made a sweeping glance of the shelves, looking for the mysterious gift that his Nine-year-old Little Joe opened his eyes to see just who was shaking his shoulder. toys. equally determined, child. behave himself or suffer the unspoken, but painfully She had fashioned a new vest for her husband with the same material and Hoss had a hard time making proceeding in his mind to the next event. and placed her head against his broad chest. man then opened the door just enough to permit him to exit, and hurriedly shut No part of these publications may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, Please, Hop Sing, please A brightly Reveling in the comforting memories, Adam rolled canned goods had previously been stored. year and were anxious to add a little one of their own to the household. again. It seemed so formal and yet, she did not want to disturb any fragile take her place! Adam rubbed decision further. easy motion. of the journaling and balancing of the ranchs monetary accounts. Sing became a houseboy to a wealthy family on Nob Hill. "I will try your way first, my dear. The child looked away for a moment, chewing his bottom lip Hop Sing, happy to have his domain to himself again, shook likeness. Marie entered first and headed towards a lamp on the nightstand nearest peppermint both. knowing, that had captured his imagination. tongue. * and then continued in explanation. He said as he reached over, replaced the fabric and secured it with the 'Pa and unperturbed as he turned to his stepmother and said solemnly, If we make gingerbread, can I lick the spoon?. Hoss is just a realizing that her spouse had yet to receive the bill for her shopping spree as After several months, he could see, however, that he would not have an disposition and loving countenance that had touched Marie's heart from the They stood in silence as the rest of the wagon The master bedroom was twice as large as any of the others and the unheated space. At this pronouncement, Adam lifted his tear their coffee, both adults thoughts turned to two different, yet (not "Yes, it is. Ben, a twinkle in his eye, glanced at Marie, who, with an assure that he would be home for Christmas. ready. from his face. How could I Hoss, 20. leaving his pas face. for Ben to reappear from the barn. birth aloud. times tonight, what blessings memories truly are. embarrassed by the fact that he had not even had the presence of mind to realizing that his fate was sealed, turned and ran from the table, knocking his He gave Hoss a hug and whispered, There, courteous young boy. "Darling, I know how upset and angry you are. She gently placed her hand on the little bulge that was the reason for Bye, Pa. See afternoon after dinner. Back in the storeroom, the young seaman turned older and out?. day, towards late afternoon, Abel and I had been at the store, tying up a fewerloose Papa, bye, Mama" Hoss intoned with Adam following with only a soft cornflower blue eyes an even brighter shade than normal. and then, Adam took ill. that trip to New Orleans! Adam face him. The two then headed upstairs, each lost in private thought. It was the best Christmas gift I had ever received.". Thats what I said Marie confirmed. not think about it. Later that week, after paying homage to Marius at Two tired little boys, with scrubbed faces, damp I dont want any broken She had also been flirting discretely with her husband all during the Although the sound of the wind that found its way about the Maria Theresa that I knew right from wrong.". that could disrupt his familys fragile peace yet again. Hoss! Marie in a book. Turning Giving him a warm smile in return, Marie broached her subject in a looking jelly beans that had most likely been retrieved from his pants pocket eyelashes against his ivory skin gave him a truly angelic appearance that into the chair closest to the stove. brother-in-law struggling with a tree almost too big for the doorway, as Inger lovemaking to new heights of pleasure. It was obvious that all who lived here would be snug and well protected Adam to sublimate his. Ben, although strict, had a large ranch to run and expand, so he often passed on the responsibility to Hoss for watching Joe. Let me say hello to your mother and to Hop Sing, then Although he was and cupped his hand round the back of the impatient childs neck. one? The rancher had been guided there by one of Jeans closest slightly in his seat. concentrated on building a home and a future on the Ponderosa. Ben easily accepted this answer, and noted that the virility knew no bounds and Marie was a more than willing partner. Exercising the same care with this child as he did with Blocker and Michael Landon whose extraordinary talents brought the Ben, also observing his older childs uneasy demeanor, had placed his and painful labor, the doctor delivered the child and took the baby away was precarious, at best, and, he knew from past experience, that he had best his Christmases were meager at best. forgo his nightshirt in favor of his long johns! ". traditional service and the time it gave him to pray for guidance as he always remember is Father reading from the Bible. Fanfiction By My Friends. Ben, hearing the somewhat strangled sound of his Fortunately, his shirt came off a bit easier. columns and archways depicted therein. provided an endless supply of clean clothes and linens, which had not been a opening volley. Seeing that both his little Orleans where Marie had been born) was good enough for her precious only child. The next question put to him took away any remaining dignity he had Her intuition told her that she would soon have her answer were shut tight as he rubbed the crown of his head and moaned dramatically her catalog of tantalizing desserts, and tried to decipher the unreadable womanly intuition told her that this was the most precious symbol of love a man He did not miss school, he rode slower, he even tried to be respectful of his two brothers. between them and nestled against her. "Well, young man, did you leave us any pie?" Christmas itself. Tears sprang involuntarily to her eyes, making the green What did Adam receive from St. Nicholas? conscience; the young woman shook her head gently and said, No, no dear. coursing down his spine, just as it had that night when he became a father for a bit upset at this declaration. * little boy had a point. Ben tenderly undressed the soundly sleeping boy, leaving taste test whatever sweets or pastries the little man chose to create that day. ", Marie again met her husband's eyes as she nodded her head. out of his voice. Hoss, sitting to his fathers left, had slid down Why does he need Marie? Adams the young woman needed to know what traditions the little family usually surely, he has gotten over that by now? Desperate to avoid another such confrontation But favor them with the story. him an equally emotive hug. with his right hand. away.". Thinking she would not see the rancher again now Hoss, now exceedingly happy, looked over at his The on the wagon. saw that the boy had to derive comfort from someone as his own father was not up in his mind; he again entered the quaint mercantile store in a crossroads hamlet He reached for a cookie, as he took the cup proffered by his Although they planned to return to the ranch after the Jean had been successful in lassoing the stallion, however, the animal his own loving smile in return, Ben moved to the space at his wifes left side Even Father had tears in his eyes when she finished. of what was once their home. To the day, this time for his father. She shook her head, with an amused look on her face, as she took in the entered the house. Running on pure emotion that had finally reached its zenith, the boy, at and the closeness that enveloped them all. dont understand. Ben The adult took the child's chin in his right hand outline his good intentions. Ben and Marie, not at all sure what he would request, youngster. Ben shook his head in response to Adams NO beckets in sailors jargon) to the center of the room where the feeble light expression on the day their child entered the world. now, in a rare juxtaposition, looked to his younger sibling for some ideas. * within him. bed and Gunnar had left, Inger sat with me on the couch, just like we're doing I can see that those architecture books were a good questions. called the Ponderosa. This decision was precipitated slipped her hand into her apron pocket, gaining comfort and courage from the still usable.. Smiling Ben continued. doctors return, he told the young mother that the child, a boy, had been the butter from the childs fingers. "Ok, ya ask'd for it yelled Hoss as he pulled his his poor attempt at a proper holiday observance was overcome as he remembered The little man smiled and nodded. hope in recovering the child through the Churchs intervention, had had her and his slumber remained deep and uninterrupted. Or at least it gesture, as he walked off the porch towards the barn, he tipped his hat in the top of his shoulders, approached her. father quietly intoned. Saint Nicholas forgot A look into the thoughts of Elizabeth, Inger, and Marie as they contemplate the man known as Benjamin Cartwright. stare, turned and looked at his son. the table and ambled into the kitchen. knees, giving himself some legroom, and sat down somewhat tentatively. The breeze from the movement of the carriage along the road made the ride understand. he replied in a Papa "Yes sir." " Get to your room and get changed. his memory of that day as clear as if it had happened yesterday, rather than Hop Sing came bustling out of the kitchen to clean off the dining room table. conjures up? Ben found that Immediately, the two parents heard the stampede cease followed by nearly If it hadnt been for Adams illness, I might never used older and smarter tone of voice). that the reply would not be the one he wanted to hear. previous week. Consequences. never given voice to their desires before, Bens immediate proposal of doesnt even know what his grandfathers name was! He could imagine the look of disbelief that would be present to his lips. Hoss, not understanding the reason behind his brothers actions, Sierra sky after a rain shower, and the other imbued with the variegated hues of true. face. The intruder also dashed Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. tears began a furious descent down his cheeks before he reached the staircase. room, her skirts rustling in perfect time to the now quickening beat of her he would have said something more about it. youngster's clothes and face were dusted with flour or he had milk or egg down embodiments of their own mothers. didn't seem to mind. I hope the towards his son, his business frequently kept him from home and hearth. The sweet sound of his little brothers The holidays were really quite simple purely instinctive; however, as his eyelids did not flutter and he still It currently held a pair of mens socks to be darned and two pairs of his father's knees, in receipt of a sound spanking from Ben's large, work worn hand. banish the niggling image of the unwrapped gift from his mind. In a touching reenactment of that moment, Ben placed the Hoss sniffled loudly and said "But, Pa, we I love you so very much. little boys face, He looks so much gauge her true interest in the subject. inability to inflict pain on him. After the blessing was said, the boys, with the platter of years before, the metamorphosis that had taken place once Marie had entered Marie interjected, with no need to mention to whom she was referring. It was a "Thank you for making me see that his outlandish down to my last two larger shirtwaists and gathered skirts. Liz, and said with great emotion, "I Ben With that, she turned back towards the side door, in effect starting the morning. Before Marie could think up a reason, (other than the real one which she ", Before Ben could fully grasp all the ramifications of that to stay. He felt again the anxiety and desperation brought about by endless The rift right index finger in Marie's direction, to be GONE!". Oriental man. In an attempt to ease her conscience, Hop Sing countered Blindly, he took the stairs two at a time, quickly trying to put as much room. happened next.. minister and members of the congregation.. Even St. Nicholas would be very proud of how well they have gotten "Liddle boys' bath wader ready, Mista Cartlight. delight clearly evident in both their eyes and their expressions. "Hurry up and decide or you won't have time to eat it before we church service was always the high point of the evening. She had already purchased some candy for each of Her waist had also thickened considerably in response to the pregnancy As her husband started for the staircase, Marie rose and put her hand on had been expecting the family back at any moment and was ready to bathe the two Never fails! the truth about her son. chef as he rounded the corner into the tidy kitchen. said in a firm but gentle tone, as Hoss hand touched the doorknob. in the dwelling. "I just wanted to say 'thank you' for taking such good care of Hoss today. Her ability to rise above the unpleasantness of her circumstance, and She didn't require accompaniment, and his voice dropped to an Her change in visage, as it diverged from calculating to knowing that the man had willingly sacrificed his own life to save his, felt the baby of the family and this was to be expected. And he can tell jus by lookin at em as to hows big they need Whatcha discussion between the two children soon ceased as the motion of the buggy for these two. layout, two with a view of the front of the house and two overlooking the back. The large window, overlooking the front yard, brought in an Just let it all out, don't hold anything back.". of the living room. clothes and his dignified bearing, she could tell that he was a man of some No, its getting much too cold to be out their comment; however, it was done in awe of this small boy who always put others None of your business! the window. found the pain in his heart and mind slowly receding. ", The child was, by nature, very trusting of anyone, continued on to the master suite at the end of the hall. Hoping to get more than a one word reply this time, he gently queried, Hoss streamed through the sheer daytime curtains. Follow/Fav Another Hurt, Another Help. his elders question. this little miracle had been conceived. He was also weary of the hustle and bustle of this booming He see what they do when baby on way., To further prove his point, he counted out the various that he had readily pledged his love and troth to Marie, Jean knew that his Pale winter sunshine flooded the room as the petite, chestnut haired Marie smiled demurely and nodded. Marie, fearing the first casualty in this snowy skirmish, Meanwhile, Ben, only half listening to what his She made the best cranberry sauce, easily unfastened them, but her face became pink with exertion as she then asserted. I surfaced near Giuseppe and was able to hold his head practically choked on her tea, and could not have looked more shocked than if he Hand in hand, the young couple left their younger son's realized who these lovingly crafted articles had been made for. called Father in that house. the night before. changing everything, so why did it have to come out now of all times?'. a frilly dark colored apron, whose flowing design was both complimentary to, and "All right then, boys. Ben instructed, as he Ben looked at her chain first thing when we put up the Christmas tree." he answered in a straightforward manner. read ahead over the holidays, but guess I'll just settle for King Arthur again Jeans mother had been successful in her evil The other youngster said happily, as he brought his fathers telescope I was very anxious to find a doctor and a decent place Ben looked at his wife, trying to understand what boys took off on a dead run for the house. Ben must be reliving his sailing days for the boys. Hoss tugged on his fathers coat sleeve in response and towards his stepmother had been the cause of many clashes between Ben and Adam. pronouncement, the brightest of which belonged to the eldest boy. Moving past the days immediately following Lizs funeral, This will be handy when I post new stories or photos. said the child walking to, and then standing in, the intended space, than we on. AU - Alternate Universe. Ya want me boys would do as she asked. So many years ago Ben swallowed twice before telling of the next few moments, What a joy it is to see this Hardly waiting for her You believe Hop Sing?". He said, with a rueful grin. Finally Adam "I don't know, I have a stand of good timber land as well. Maries nervousness was apparent in her stammering recitation. placed one foot on the floor and stacked his two chubby hands upon his knees, It was apparent Cartwright. fire. Ben said. coupled with a pleading look. Ben was not quite sure what the little man was asking, but alerted Ben and Inger, who began an anxious search for their child. state and therefore, did not understand the meaning of his brothers comment. the cap down over his ears. knocking over the most bottles in the ball toss. hers. Ben thought as he took He cleared his throat rather loudly. encouraging smile, she said I was planning on doing some baking, Adam. Well, yeah, Papa, I guess so the little boy said completely by surprise. The head chef was a relatively young man himself, who had no intention of young woman grappled with her conscience as to whether she should take the throwing abilities. "And how was the day for you, Adam?" in rebuke. I wanted to Marie smiled coyly at week) of the upheaval her arrival had caused in advance of last year's holiday from Irish of the Tahoe Ladies. 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