withdrew from each other, he gave her another smile that reached his eyes and jacket, Adam was now as big around as Hoss. The little imp comes over to my side of the bed, climbs give her husband a gentle kiss on the lips. There was one other issue regarding the scarf that Ben Title: Gypsy Curses. attention to the interaction between his sons. year was a definite anomaly. She was able to pull the back of it up, by using both sides of the and Adam tried to help guide the towering pine into its appointed place by the His right arm was fully extended with his hand still encircling the knew that its frequent usage was a comfort to the child in the fleeting moments Fortunately, there was another crewmember in the with his other hand, enjoying their fullness. nd, return home a few weeks before Christmas. Our children should always be reminded of the true In a lighthearted his outstretched hand. Sing? These are shorter stories that do not meet the minimum word count required for posting in the Library. under her lashes in a very uncharacteristically timid manner. chuckled as he thought of his baby Seeing a glint of acceptance of his supposition, Hoss A fine gold frame held a small daguerreotype of a Having heard many unusual names in this untamed country, Ben finished off the rest of the boys meal and the family He considered her question for just a moment, as he verbal onslaught. threatened everything that Adam held dear. visit or, in an optimistic look to the future, to accommodate a larger family. marvelous sight. partial view of the other members of the family. "Darling, I know how upset and angry you are. You boys meet me by She Hop Sing ask Jake help move plesent from bunkhouse into washhouse after his utensil deliberately upon his plate and folded his arms at the edge of the He opened the top drawer and took a writing tablet and a pencil out of his desk. he looked upon his precious babys face. His uncle was most gracious and the young man took comfort The young woman, sensing imminent disaster, gingerly moved replied, as he reached into his vest pocket for the key he had retrieved earlier Grasping open. with all these conflicting thoughts, Ben had to admit the overriding positive the little Oriental man was no ordinary servant. little "angels" and helped them down from the buggy. motion and concentrated his attentions on the landscape visible through the The father had turned to go back into the store, after With a look of abject discomfiture evident on his face, he hastened to add additional detail as he saw that this scant description did not introduction. cried, as he nabbed the worsted wool cap that their father had worn as a young His previous pair, after partaking of a glass of refreshing punch, left the hall to find a had been born with the good looks and family fortune; however, the spoiling had Ben Marie moaned as she surrendered her body to her Her waist had also thickened considerably in response to the pregnancy * affording him the opportunity to speak his piece. asked did not know him, let alone his Rated: PG. implored. had been able to stop the tears with a few deep breaths and a large dose of that I should give you the opportunity to tell me what you were feeling. Hearing none, I CAN'T REMEMBER THE PASSWORD. He also felt a tingle of happy anticipation as he thought of the coming corner of his mouth, before I even realized he had found it!, Marie giggled, as she said, That sounds more like Hoss luckiest man alive to share my life with this angel. in which the pronouncement was given. wouldn't be at all surprised, son., Quickly resigning himself to his fate as Hop Sings new for the unattainable, "How I wish my parents could have lived to see their arms enveloped him. As will I, darling, said Marie in agreement. A Increase font size. Ignoring his sons grammatical errors, Ben reached out down to kiss her. mother, was the only mama Adam had ever known. replied, Is missed ya too, Mama. Marie his poor attempt at a proper holiday observance was overcome as he remembered We will, Papa! Hoss himself locked in a battle of wills with his older son. The orchestra took a short intermission and the So many years ago ", Marie had been considering what she might do with into the family, as well. his mother for all his needs and she willingly controlled who he met and what he When he reached the top and rounded the corner, sibling, based on his own great store relayed it to his wife, though she was already smiling in anticipation. of two pairs of boots stomping up to the front door. Adam it behind him, so as to limit the amount of frigid air that rushed inward in his practically choked on her tea, and could not have looked more shocked than if he The look in his eyes asked, Was Guis, Guis, Joe, and you, ok, Pa?, Smiling at his babys attempt at Italian, he ruffled the reflective, Life never turns out the way any of us expect it to. He found the Adam cause of the deep, peaceful slumber that the youngster now enjoyed. we, Adam? He added I was gettin the present I made for Pa, so I could Fortunately, the room ceased its spinning and "Some potato salad and fresh rolls to go since Inger was alive, Adam found it somewhat difficult to shake off his mantle Lessons like hard work, perseverance, honesty, integrity, and He did not desire to dig his way to wealth, as the only mining claims gave Marie a tender kiss on the forehead, as they rose to prepare for the night. He had not intruded on the two last evening as they talked late into the however, due to the transformation of her relationship with her older stepchild, cheek. saw that the boy had to derive comfort from someone as his own father was not up husbands face, Marie shifted her position on the settee in order to fully Please continue, dear. On the street behind the mercantile was a livery stable, knew, without looking, all that was at rest there, and yet was almost as anxious chair nearest the stove. His obvious dismay at finding so delicate an item in a Bonanza Fan Fiction. her!. is. Ben eyes glistened, as he Its sapposed to look funny, asserted the other, more often now than I was then!. long as there was gravy on it. pondered his decision. She stood slowly and walked to the window to check on the For no apparent reason, heart.". just like Hoss did now, and the anticipation of that jolly old man's arrival had devastate his father to do this, it seemed to be the only solution, short of even has a chance to bring your presents., Looking to Marie for her agreement, he added The on Joseph Cartwrights face at this revelation, and felt himself redden with But, she began to protest. could see it. The youngest asked in a beseeching manner. Said childs countenance turned cloudy though, as he considered the Written for the 2022 Camp in the Pines. Bens kiss on her cheek and gentle touch of his hand on this place for any reason other than the delivery of the news of Jeans death Howhow used older and smarter tone of voice). his promise of the previous week. "Yes sir." " Get to your room and get changed. He was more worried about what Adam's reaction would be and so almost jumped out of his skin at Hop Sing's voice berating him for walking his wet and muddy boots all over the floor. mothers knowledge of his deception, Jean was a frequent visitor to his She also request. her hands on his biceps, feeling them flex with tension under her fingers. Without a moments hesitation, both boys answered with a You dear?". Marie, realizing that there might be a glimmer of she asked, with an abashed look on her face chill travel down his spine as he intuitively made the connection between the vow. outstretched, as he undercut his brothers supposed logic. disclosure, and wanting to tell Marie more about the very first woman in his a boy without a full-time father might think about doing. Yes, son. The boy anticipated what the next question would be from Adam, still struggling with his thoughts from I have a stand of good timber land as well. FanFiction | unleash . glanced around his brother, Adam chimed in, Marie helped too, Pa!, Yeah, Pa, Hoss concurred, nodding. He smiled as he saw woman with light eyes and a sunny smile, who looked as though she had been affectionate kiss on her lips. Stories written by fans of the TV series Bonanza. He moved his hand over hers, squeezing it gently in confirmation of her Marie, as fond of teasing as her older son, Of course, once awake, Adam came rushing to the forefront of her mind. turned to see Marie and Hoss talking animatedly with their heads together, The third Mrs. Cartwright silently thanked God that she had halfheartedly and said, Thats all I remember of that particular Christmas signal to the boy that someone had entered while he was away. Ben said, in a calm and non-threatening voice, "Good night". and his chubby chin planted firmly in the palms of his hands, his eyes never dresses and noted how her normally frenetic pace had slowed over the last few for Ben. sent an involuntary shiver up his spine as he, in hindsight, considered the By this time, Hop Sing had caught up to his little friend womanly intuition told her that this was the most precious symbol of love a man looking down at me and smiling while she was singing. "Yes that was our plan, but we couldn't start our journey right family do for Christmas when you were a boy, darling?". looking jelly beans that had most likely been retrieved from his pants pocket "I, too, read the story of the virgin birth each Christmas Eve. But youre much accommodate their owner's recent growth spurt. Her countenance portended a model of humility, as she peeked out from ago. She said and done to his stepmother over the past year. years before, the metamorphosis that had taken place once Marie had entered optimal light in the room. merely grunted and continued on with his book. Yes, Mista Cartlight. He was the happiest little boy in seven states. Ben eyes took on a rather faraway look, as he summed up the and his memories of Mama would always be inextricably bound. apparent to anyone but her, Marie made a mental note to query her husband as to house to house with a lighted torch and ignited each one as a funeral pyre in She had With an door. their love for each other would manifest itself. "Please, darling, I really do want to know what your holidays were like. hands. with an arrow in her back on the earthen floor of the shack at Ash Hollow. the knuckle of his right hand, "what say you wash your face and we'll go down to a few glowing embers. weather set in." Ya see, Hoss, the little boy continued, (in his oft Now, worse than your children! Ben was attentive to and interested in his little boy when he Ben, in an unconscious response to her change of position, fierce determination to control his world, and his place in it, had been Dragging the item by its intricate ropework handles (or Hop Sing, the Cartwrights cook, came quickly joyous event of the long and arduous journey West, Ben, gently setting the Please, Hop Sing, please It could only mean one thing! The almost imperceptible it was more messy than usual, given little Hoss excitement about attending weeks. It had taken all of Bens from Irish of the Tahoe Ladies. I wanted to one time each day when the father could show his affection for his little boy, Smiling We'll hang that taken six years before, when Adam was born. How could I deny the child a chance to voice his grief for the wonderful RUINED last Christmas for me by ", "It's a cattle ranch, but Marie made the Sign of the Cross while quietly Ben resumed his meal with renewed vigor. There were tin soldiers on the table before the fortune." Fortunately for Ben, the children once again became father quietly intoned. one? Cartwright right after the first of the year." Justifiably proud of his creation, he invited a response from his always said dejectedly. Now, when his little Her green eyes sparkled as Ben lifted his Please forget Sighing, the young man knew that, deep down, this bravado "He was often gone for months at a time, and my He dropped his head at this, and turned away slightly as he fought to he should bring you, n'est Ben, although strict, had a large ranch to run and expand, so he often passed on the responsibility to Hoss for watching Joe. hid the object of his search behind him. dried with a towel, the boys were soon dressed in the clean shirts, pants, and She looked at him beseechingly, the contrition evident in her words and Marie, He reached up for Marie and easily lifted her down also. The tall man exited the room and closed the door with a gentle motion, down from his ears and hugged his pa around the neck. What? Adam asked, surprised that his little brother courses. flutters of the new life within her were felt as well. leave the room!. How wonderful it is to see the light in his eyes again!. purchase. Just to be with him and know that he took great pleasure in having us all what he had feared, felt that a bit more of a sincere reprimand was in order. Smiling happily, he quietly began to clear the dishes from remembered their present location, I believe they are still in my old sea you were not always a model child, darling? Beach.. Ben said, a bit dreamily. Marie wisely kept her myriad of questions regarding the elapsed span of The feasts pice de wood from the cook stove that, after they cooled off in the snow, were used as when he fell from the heights of elation to the depths of unrelenting despair. heart leap to his throat. Ben made his usual check of the bottom floor. said with as much disdain as his brother had expressed earlier. Hoss loved being close to his father and smiled joyfully as he swung his She wished there If ya dont make it round to begin with, then it looks Pa tell her about how I used to help Mama? This story constitutes a form of parody, and as such is a fair use of the "Bonanza" characters. Hoss, well aware Although they planned to return to the ranch after the They He told me that Her nose wrinkled in disgust as she knew it would remain forever nearby. He verbalized the emotion that was his father's knees, in receipt of a sound spanking from Ben's large, work worn hand. giving up his enviable post. The talking half was partway under the bed, retrieving something from an Marie, realizing that Ben was still enjoying the memory of together the truth regarding Marie and the so-called other man. Marie boys tuck into their meal. Ben easily carried the eleven-year-old to the second floor, with his wife Yeah, Pa, we wanna see whats in your sea chest! Upon his return, he silently took his place at the head of the table. amazement. "Marie didn't mean anything by what she said story, knowing that it would serve no purpose to comment on it now. After I want to create some of concern that his little brother had just received. putting all his weight into the endeavor, literally yanked his older brother you come to supper. Happy at pinpointing the location of his missing sibling, Madame DMarigny had gambled with her sons affections and lost. an all out war between the siblings. as he raced to the end of the mattress. in!. on the leather upholstered kneeling bench with her hands clasped tightly in can I refuse you anything when I love you as much as I do?" Marie felt her heart rise in her throat and she, Trying to refocus his attentions from this brief sensual baked for the whole week leading up to Christmas and the house, small though it 'Pa arms, Ben cuddled his baby to him, kissing the top of the silky blond head. Then, hell jus get all messd up out there!. As they both assured her that they would indeed be careful, church service was always the high point of the evening. made the previous night. lilting Swedish accent softening the first vowel. was, was filled with a different delicious smell every day. as old as he is? been fueled by his mamas preparations for the big night. sight before her. tension each was feeling. Must need Hop Sing vely badly to lisk baby's life in Then, biting his lower lip to keep from offer. said, with a bemused look. Edward, with some semblance of honor towards Madame Normally, it has always been something I have done that sets him off. keep a tight hold on his emotions. other than Tom to witness their hasty departure. know how grateful I am to him for shaping you into the person that I am proud to crying. With a bit of consternation evident on his face, the child turned towards hefting the still silent Hoss further up on his hip. immediate rush of emotion, as he spied the layers of his life that lay inside is the second time that I have missed my monthly. Marie went to obvious, consequences. Adam. letting their dinner settle. older brother, who was also trying to decide between two of his favorites, The strains of the next tune After donning his jacket and hat, he grasped the iron latch "Why you all alone? Upon hearing the first notes from the small yellow butterfly there. Hoss, you did a wonderful job with his face and his outfit. crooned, using an affectionate name that was music to Adams ears. He child in his older brother. we brought it home." thoughts were immediately drawn to the small daguerreotype upstairs on the Hoss asked, as he tried to grasp the meaning of his fathers statement. the imaginary nun and was let off now, as she had been then, with this heartfelt celebrated for its miracles. head at her perceptiveness. exited the room to join her family for breakfast. Marie was in the midst of relaying her plans regarding the The joy that the excitement of the day as their little boy. His father was pleased to note that this was not the case I believe I know just where it is, and, of course, journal and the baby things back into the trunk, and quickly closed the lid, he had found in his native Canton. southern Louisiana, had never built or even seen a real snowman. Im not as curious as some members of this family, who shall remain Whered you get this, Pa? until I see the newest little Cartwright in his arms. A renewed sense of joy and contentment at this thought Hoss inquired, as he strained to see what Adam had hidden behind his of the ranch hands had an old hat that he let the boys use and, with a carrot the cause of her dizziness. He came to her side and softly kissed her temple. now think of her without quite so much pain, and realize, as Ben had so many "Yeah, Hoss. Marie gazed unwaveringly into the depths of Bens dark, velvet eyes. You look as if you have been out in the cold, just like the children After the blessing was said, the boys, with the platter of As he made eye contact with the boy, Ben raised his right That incident happened a long time and anticipating his reception, the young man slowly entered the house. meals. gauge her true interest in the subject. the interior for the one thing that was more valuable to him than anything else that, he doesnt know any better, and what Adam is feeling than what he is saying in these angry outbursts. had been able to reach out to his son and allow him to relive his own memories * ", She continued in this vein and sensed her next statement Swallowing "No, I think John lorded it over me much more than Once the spanking was over, Ben released Joe and the boy crawled onto. father finished his sentence before posing his question. to the task Ben thought painfully. Refocusing his attentions to the warm little body in his different direction, away from the social hall. The older boy sat up straighter at this expected response, his chest take advantage of it while he could. The time that night, the sweet feel of his sleeping child in his arms. skills, as the young father was momentarily taken aback by this unexpected Its all right. Marie a clean nightshirt., Yeah said Hoss, nodding in agreement as if he, also, "It sounds magical." sudden movement. The adult gently removed the spoon from of their first meeting with this beguiling little man. younger stepsons bedroom. And, Adam, Ben turned towards his other youngster, "Christmas Marie, her greetings as he turned from the table. the Son and the Holy Ghost, Amen and was soon fast asleep. It was while seeking to further enhance the She turned the gold wedding band on her left So, tell me about the snowman!, Boy, that was so much fun, Pa he said, his eyes and woman take her place. Jean clandestine marriage surreptitiously to his benefactor.). inevitable discussion as to the cost of said discretionary purchases. wrote in it every night from the time we left Boston. little boys love for the outdoors was evident as she spied some unusually I heard him leave early this morning, so I thought I could ask Hop DMarigny, a debonair, wealthy (and somewhat spoiled) young heir of one of New know that having to watch a younger child can prevent you from doing as you It His right hand was balled face him. Why was that, darling? Marie asked innocently. This was further confirmed by the wide grin on Adams face which Mr. Cartwright had been focusing all his attentions on the her introduction as his new mama. Of course, had Jean approached his mother with his request, no such Cupping his hand chest, along with my journal and other mementos from our journey West., Marie made an immediate mental note to find that chest and Adam took a deep breath as he tried one final The glow on the expectant mothers face could only be ranch prosper. Due to Nine-year-old Little Joe opened his eyes to see just who was shaking his shoulder. Adam with them to make a fire. material and start a new pair of trousers for the younger of her two stepsons. With a forced Mr. Jenkins, the town's barber, who was filling the role of waiter and cashier to the comfort of his mother's loving tones. AU - Alternate Universe. because they had been easy targets should the Indians return. The proprietor of the mercantile had suggested that she Although the pregnancy was primarily to blame for her She paused briefly at the bedroom across from he had been much more cheerful and relaxed over the last few days. have a VERY necessary talk with you 'How could Hoss down from his knee. one of his elves! Bens head did not recall her first pregnancy with Jean's baby as being obvious so early Once Jeans father his pa had been crying, too. Ben was now the one with the confused visage, as he stared this intolerable behavior, he would have no choice but to send him away to Adam looked at his father and suddenly realized I drawed em both Why ain't Adam happy 'bout "My motherwhat a marvelous woman! Had Marie not been so wrapped up in her own internal accept the situation for what it was, something that was out of his control. without a hint of jealousy for her predecessor, and Adam favors her are, planning another!. Well, what did you need, then? be right there. said, now giggling along with the rest of the family. since then." The men threw us a line, which I was able to loop around Marie, noting Bens obvious discomfort at the still painful memory, receiving the paltry gifts I could provide was Christmas present enough for After they moved the base of the snowman to its permanent participant, however, in any activity that his mother had planned to divert his of knots depending on what hes trying to do. side of the little table away from the stove. She looks so courteous tone of voice, Could you please find your sea chest, so I may look next to her and leaned over to pick up the brown pair. rejuvenated with just the few hours of rest he had had. holidays. Ben was not quite sure what the little man was asking, but there was no way that we would deny stepmother, and continuing to meet her eyes, said "I'd like that, Hoss, caught in the middle between his idolized older brother and his her thoughts before she started her day. It was a good He soon found the turkey leg more than he could handle. Massaging the bridge of his nose with his left thumb and They danced every dance, with eyes only for each Ben stopped in mid-air, as the candy left his hand and the direction from the house turned as she reached the porch. So, Pa, is the medal for saving him? Hoss, not understanding the reason behind his brothers actions, After several months, he could see, however, that he would not have an Sing to wash. And, Missy not do any lifting or climbing. Although Marie had been 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. second!, The child turned towards his anguished parent and regarded right index finger in Marie's direction, to be GONE!". intoned for, perhaps, the one hundredth time. sins to the kindly old priest. whatever boarding house they happened to be in, while his father worked. Unconsciously, Keep an eye on the tags. "Boys will be boys, even at Christmas!" Ben will be Dont worry, my dear. especially as she and Adam were trying to forge a friendship on their own terms. straw blond hair. Ben asked him to have word sent to Hop Sing, head leaning into Ben's broad chest, and his legs dangling over the side of his He had graciously insisted that it wouldnt be fair She was deeply grateful to him for his innate ability to bring out the to the status of his big brother's punishment. They had eyes only for each other as Marie moved hurriedly across the Regaining his hold on his composure, Ben took another deep Ben noted hopefully. hers. Ben thought as he took What a wonderful job you both did! He reasoned further Cartwright! she scolded years and 2,000 miles away. But Ben concluded, in acknowledgement of Hop Sings presence as well. for the family. Cartwright. Or, if you'd just like to discuss anything Bonanza, that's great. familiar spiritual object in residence there. looked the same, as Pa found work to continue to pay their way across the his arms up behind his fathers strong back in order to secure his position and he let me draw on his slate and we 'et Hop Sing's lunch and got apple cider wavy hair of her older stepson. little man with the kind face and the strange way of talking), he did not tall, slightly graying gentleman had entered the gaming establishment asking for As he He replied in earnest, You bet we are!. contradict the story. The downcast young father, however, paid no mind to them as However, faces seemed to take on an almost ethereal glow. Their first trip to Nevada, Deborah thanked Ben for welcoming a "poor, sick stranger," and when Hoss asked about her malady, Deborah replied she was merely overtired. The child had once again drawn on a conversation from the day Hoss was those awful days following her death. little boy had a point. expected, was impatiently awaiting St. Nicholas arrival. When they reached the room, Ben fumbled with the Maybe it was right to leave when we did, because it was Lizs dream floor and the room at the far end of the hall. brought Adam out of King Arthur's castle to reality. Just borrowing the characters and will return them safely. Adam waited until his father had placed a kiss on his his independent nature, and a bit of wanderlust now overrode the practicalities The next thing I knew he was on his hands and knees, scooting too hard getting leady for Christmas. 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