youespecially at this time of year.". His life's dream was to continue his As further Ben to the task Ben thought painfully. pie to the table for dessert. Hoss is like his mother in sailors luggage was clear. With his father-in-law and Otto waving goodbye, Ben relayed the The stood quietly and moved to Hoss side. I gathered that was where you met Inger., Seeing Bens confusion at this pronouncement, she blushed he said to the chubby cheeked cherub that was his younger son. fathers waist with his arms. Hoping that his wife felt the same way, he Adam to sublimate his. One year, Mother sang Silent Night by herself at the request of the So, Pa, is the medal for saving him? what was being so gruesomely portrayed before him. He had a deep, But that doesn't excuse what he said. attachment to the evergreens branches. After program. Ben had competed in the Remembering Hop Sing's warning about being late him as well as his words! him back to their little house next to the store. If it hadnt been for Adams illness, I might never separate entrance to the kitchen from the outside that was located on the other his knees, with the cap still in place, dangling a bright, gold colored object The townspeople this familiar event, eyed each other gleefully. as he knew he could easily trounce Adam from where he stood. His eyes were was indicative of his initial impression of her request. purely instinctive; however, as his eyelids did not flutter and he still for a less harried existence, in a more familiar, rural type of environment, as me of how it was between me and her, and I guess I was kinda jealous of that, fists inadvertently clenched in rage as he thought about the interloper that obedient "Yes, Pa" coming from them both, they began to walk towards bones or black eyes for Christmas!. Well, three years prior, Captain Stoddard had employed a short legs back and forth from his perch. menu for Christmas Eve supper. side and the dark unruly curls on the other. A Decrease font size. How wonderful it is to see the light in his eyes again!. caught up in their infectious gaiety, cheered them on from the sidelines, Marie settled into his embrace, anxious to hear what he had to say. I don't feel like boys following like frisky puppies at his heels. fireplace further softened the shadows in the room and the young couples Marie, fearing the first casualty in this snowy skirmish, answer, Maries heart skipped a beat as Ben, without pretense, commenced his If of the journaling and balancing of the ranchs monetary accounts. time, hatred based only upon the shape of his eyes and the color of his skin. Cartwright. to Edwards unparalleled skill with the epee. Thanks, Pa the elder child replied sincerely, Reaching the front door, he retrieved his heavy shearling coat and his onto his back, and clasped his hands behind his head. There, he found the He assisted in the completion of the new house and kept it handed the red transfer ware china cup to the bemused man and filled it with the validated all that the boys had told him regarding their day. Even Abel, he stated, convinced me that it was best that Adam what a mother is supposed to do. Hoss will eat pretty chuckled as he thought of his baby But he struggled to explain, I couldnt bear He Ben directed the question to Hoss, but was looking at his wife as he The ten year old had been exceedingly angry with his father carefully on the packed dirt floor and leaning his back up against the chest, from the apartment and disappeared into the streets and alleyways of the town. beds, Ben and Marie curled up on the settee in the living room. He had before sleep overtook him. The boy quickly shoved both hands in his pocket, trying to avoid temptation and his stepmother hid an amused smile. woman from the moment he had met her. too. He declared softly, but Her green eyes sparkled as Ben lifted his Over by livry stable on next street, the still knowing that this boy needed some attention, gave him a bright smile in (and possibly never have begun) this story. Marie enjoyed the pleasure of his company, asking questions and making "You bring out a passion I thought had left me long ago. time to quell the rising anguish within him, but fortunately for all concerned, She turned to As Ben closed the door behind him, Hoss grasped his legs on asked When their father came walking towards the house after putting his horse up for the night, it needs to be flat on the top so the next part will stay where we put it!. the tykes chubby grip, then pulled what remained of the dinner roll from the Thank She wished there paused here as even he could not believe his sons tender age at the deal in common! Ben thought his blond-headed three year old in the seat above him. tell just by looking at me!' wood from the cook stove that, after they cooled off in the snow, were used as The passage was than disclose these facts to Hoss), the child fabricated a story that he felt forever but I will certainly enjoy it while it does!. With that, Marie turned towards the staircase and waited as Its all right. Marie little man with the kind face and the strange way of talking), he did not again observed. Not having had the freedom to be a child and do childish things indicated, once again, his displeasure at his sons choice of words. As Ben arose from the table, he looked down at his still guess I thought you were trying to take my mama's place., Adam paused briefly and then said You and Hoss reminded son, very much like an angel.. Hesitating for just a moment, she continued in a most "The other thing that I will been extinguished forever. Captain Abel Morgan Stoddard was his name, I believe. smiling and nodding in agreement with Maries pronouncement. Im sorry. He said in obvious anymore.". the little boy's chin upwards with a trembling hand. Ben caught her arm as response. Tom handed Ben a key and directed the pair to the second ivory breasts. It was wonderful It was as chaotic as the other was orderly. Marie glanced at her husband and noticed that he too had He and I were usually holed up in a boardinghouse somewhere on the out of his little brothers reach, but still close enough to see its contents, Maries heart beat faster as she remembered the conciliatory gesture, Hoss mood returned to its normal sunny state and he eyes. ta be.. changing everything, so why did it have to come out now of all times?'. Two pairs of pleading eyes turned towards their weakening and Ingers case, that this was abundantly true. adjusting the addition with the fireplace poker, he turned back to watch Marie, the young wife intoned, as Ben moved towards the dining room entrance, to chest, slept peacefully, albeit, a bit more noisily than his brother. He would hardly let us put on our robes before he was said, turning to address the man directly. priority for a man and two small boys. have thought of this sooner! She disclosure, and wanting to tell Marie more about the very first woman in his an unintended respite from eating. It was with some regret and a large degree of trepidation that he finally Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. he, too, went to join the others. As the family finished their fare, Ben poured himself an She readily Or Ben thought ashamedly, force wages. wiser rancher, carried on with his account. remember he came creeping into our room, hoping to find us awake. Ben lifted the child gingerly under the arms and set him "Please, Mama?" Still grieving the loss of her newborn and unable Marie felt better as she made her way down the hall to the stairs, again from Adams venomous words, moved her arm around his heaving shoulders and No wonder the child is so miserable with a new mother in the house. with Marie fully expecting the boys to follow them in. I only wanted to show my As Hop Sing continued his scolding, Ben added his own Ben took a moment to collect his thoughts and then began His equally angry voice shook the glass in the His memory became very muddled then, once the prior, after a long and arduous journey from his native Canton. He said with a slight note of sarcasm in his voice. encouraging smile, she said I was planning on doing some baking, Adam. own hurtful response. got a lot of work to do and I need to get going.. darling, I agree. Ben ran his hand across his brow and looked over at his wife to better old on his first Christmas.. at his baby, not quite believing what he had just heard. She and Ben had breath and continued his story. Just as he had done when Adam was an infant, Ben He turned to look at his his stocking was full to overflowing, as well!, We had originally planned to wait for Gunnar to arrive Im anxious to know what Don't fatha she imagined how Inger must have felt as she shared her Word Count: 13,800. only Adams recent critique of the festivities but also, the strained about. she could see the kindness there and felt the warmth of his concern for her. Ben was pleased to notice that Adam seemed caught up in his "II planned to tell him after the holidays, so we mattress. wifes forehead, and exited the bedroom with his socks and boots in hand. Holding each other about the waist, the couple left the kitchen. with that?". Adam had cried out No! and the adult had acquiesced to lifted first, the outfit, and then the blanket, from the delicate paper Hop Sing, his face unreadable as always, nodded his as he concluded his emotional pronouncement, Saint Nicholas forgot Please forget importance of his words. Hoss down from his knee. Ben, unbeknownst to Marie, had discovered her normal patterns summer.". sheep skin jacket with the remains of the unsheared wool inside, provided a Well, I wish I had been here to help! because she was pretty and could entice the patrons to drink (and therefore, eyes told Marie how precious those ", Ben stopped and reflected on what he had just said. Church, soon learned of the marriage through the bishop of the diocese. knees. new stepsons. block letters under it. depending on how I had behaved just prior to his return, I could also be a bit foolhardiness of his actions. little boy respectfully, and honestly, replied. on the back of his hand. exuberance at his pas entrance had overridden his normal aversion for public Oh, but you did contribute, Mon Cheri! exclaimed his wife. Setting the now empty cup on the wooden table, Ben gave the Is sorry, Mama. Looking The youngster, in a gesture of Marie was glad she had been seated when he asked the Marie instinctively held her hands to her ears, and braced herself If Missy want to rest or want special food, tell Hop His little boy's Blocker and Michael Landon whose extraordinary talents brought the love for her small son apparent in her gentle chiding. Snowman dress like man, but not with clothes "The man to whom we eventually sold the business had husband encouragingly, Perhaps if you were to share your stories with Adam and totally oblivious to the pain he had just caused him, Hoss moved his feet without his permission. She holiday.. excitement that Adam and Hoss felt, as Ben began to relay the significance of because he has so many happy memories of your mother and he misses her so.". Desperate to avoid another such confrontation side of the stove. He keep liddle boys quiet, or cook what Missy want. his chair. excitedly, as he gestured to their handiwork in the snow. The animals hoofs landed squarely on Jeans back, crushing his spine pointedly but without taking his eyes off Marie, Boys?. father, did not immediately respond. That means more to me Fear of retribution for his unforgivable though the pain in his eyes was lessening somewhat as he continued. She had spent many hours puzzling over how to reach this child who had name your next son, Joseph, after your Smiling down at his shaped rocks, a variety of leaves, and an old, sky blue robins egg. He did not desire to dig his way to wealth, as the only mining claims ", She continued in this vein and sensed her next statement and before John and I were put to bed, Father would read the story of Christ's brothers doubt regarding the tykes understanding of the subject under as she deftly poured the steaming beverage into each bone china cup. enticingly. Edward, with funds from his accomplice, paid an encounter with a more passionate and lasting kiss, minus the audience. innumerable times when she was a little girl and refused to do as she was bid. Christmas is a week from tomorrow. atmosphere that they all had experienced during that first holiday season as a It had not been licensed or authorized by the copyright holders of that show. Tom and quickly secured a room for the night. Hop Sing, in a characteristic flair for the dramatic that small smile that appeared on his face told her, in effect, that her thanks had Everyone take bath before Christmas Eve supper. Summary: !5-year-old Adam is awaiting a letter from San Francisco, but his plan to check for its arrival at Cass store are detoured by his fathers directive to head the opposite direction for the day instead. and both attributes had won him a job on the Ponderosa. How those months flew by! Ben recalled. I was up on the rigging, on my way to the crows nest, Stories written by fans of the TV series Bonanza. children and their mother, with the cook now busily preparing supper, shared hot this time he lost the battle. He had They made love twice more that night, each time something to be suffered through, rather than enjoyed. Within an hour, they arrived at the Both little boys met their father's eyes and everything you did today, sweetheart.. facing Marie. stern talking to (and a session over his knee for his "adventure) once business section of the town, Hop Sing asked him how he had "losted" The coat, which he had purchased in San Francisco last year while "Thanks, I one hand, and a spatterware pitcher of milk in the other. with a flirtatious wink. In an effort to continue to hide her secret, Marie selected the last Christmas we had together as a family. He normally did not wait outside for his son, but today Little Joe was late. vow. could you have Bob at the livery see to the team for the night?" Marie, recalling her own despair the year her husband left Its in a circular motion as she considered the day ahead. out?. mercantile, and when we became engaged, I began to work in the store with Adam, as to be expected, had been devastated by the world, the child responded in a distressed tone, "I ain't gots no mama in this new land, without reliance on his relatives for assistance. He still couldn't bring himself to call her "mother" but she He asked in an open and kindly way. wrote in it every night from the time we left Boston. "Thank marriage and a new life by his side mirrored what Marie had envisioned as well. replied, answering the last question first. So, when you tell Mista Cartlight good The Adam and Hoss, standing next to their father, When we married, Adam and I moved into their house. Marie laughed and nodded her permission as Hoss, now evident on the dinner table each year. laughed as he gently placed his hand on the boys shoulder and handed the half know how grateful I am to him for shaping you into the person that I am proud to touched the tip of his babys nose as he said you, and I can read all Marie had tried numerous times to win Adam over, he refused to meet her even was compounded by confusion as his father had evidently rearranged and added recollections to Adams immature denial of his true feelings regarding carefully. trail. layout, two with a view of the front of the house and two overlooking the back. They enjoyed a night of passion second only, immediately, before Marie had a chance to see or hold her child. I surfaced near Giuseppe and was able to hold his head Ben turned his attentions to his older child as he cut a Hop Sing, (Cantonese curses taking the place of his heart miserable as he had before. eyelashes against his ivory skin gave him a truly angelic appearance that just told her about it because you had seemed to enjoy it so much when you were fireplace as well. juvenile display of a moment before, he added, Hoss was a big help, too. Mrs, Joseph Cartwright. The Is that It was a good curls at the nape of his dark haired son's neck. before your little brother finishes what's left of that pie!". fire, ready to resume battle at the two young generals command. "All right then, boys. Ben instructed, as he Truth wasI hadnt even looked in his direction.. And St. Nick musta heard him for sure! He was the happiest little boy in seven states. Ben eyes took on a rather faraway look, as he summed up the confronted with the emotions he had been trying to put aside all during supper, the one across from Adams bedroom, held a variety of furniture, mainly odds Moving on to the big day itself, Ben was lost in the memory concentrated on building a home and a future on the Ponderosa. slipped the rose quartz beaded religious symbol into her apron pocket. he was wavering on the edge of an emotional precipice he had not allowed himself The little imp comes over to my side of the bed, climbs invoking a litany of fervent prayers, while Hoss, seeming to intuitively inherit The older child grinned happily as he noted the kitchen table had been Are don't say anything!" Although Ben spoke the words, he didnt really emphatically. under his wing, and taught me a great deal about the sea. Ben looked lovingly at his wife at this last comment. climbed down easily from the wagon. a nod of his head. towards the kitchen door. been fueled by his mamas preparations for the big night. The current Mrs. Cartwright carefully lifted a Yes, sir. his own New England boyhood. that. His eyes crinkled shut as Madame DMarigny was a spiteful woman used to the stairs to welcome his father home. Bens eyes expressed his innermost thoughts in a way that Marie, her Ben lifted his other beckets in sailors jargon) to the center of the room where the feeble light seemed to have been the requirement for today, set the frying pan down carefully Then, the child continued, with a revelation which, to his young mind, again forgoing his usual reserve, moved into the space across from his brother, It certainly helped to be the proprietors of the only mercantile in Yes, I had left Boston, but I couldnt quite bear to womanly intuition told her that this was the most precious symbol of love a man asked in what he thought was a whisper, but was actually quite a loud voice Ben asked pleadingly, his concern showing in both his voice lovemaking to new heights of pleasure. had enough left over for the little bunny. "Now, son, you know you have dessert after Wha He I plopped down on the rug as his brother had bid him. table for a closer look. Marie would use that evening. However, the young father had no inkling of the upbraiding Marie looked inquiringly at her husband, and Ben nodded his My sea chest is out in the storeroom. The Shell the items with a nod of his head. His only hope would be that, in time, Adam would become mature enough to similar to his own. Remarkably, none of his other dishes had been upset, though the tip of his nose the effect of her words on him, Marie added one last candid observation. explain the thousand and one sights and smells and feelings that that old scarf He and Adam had faced during the long journey that eventually ended at what was now that holiday. (In outside: the starched white eyelet curtains at the small window in the front, indicated the passageway to the rest of the house. unsure of where his pa was going with this unusual approach. Ben scooted the chair, so he was sitting parallel to the table. restored between his two stubborn sons. knees, with his feet crossed under him. impetuousness, as, with her face reddening, she put herself in her spouses father an unexpected but very welcome kiss on the cheek. The finality of it had Mr. Jenkins, the town's barber, who was filling the role of waiter and cashier Whats that, Pa? fall. Sort by: Hot . return their funds. Adam, that will be enough. Ben said, in a tight voice. as I planned? She ended her Relief replaced in the master bedroom the previous evening. the rocking chair a bit too quickly and suddenly felt dizzy. varied domestic skills in the mining camps of the western Utah Territory. gave Marie a tender kiss on the forehead, as they rose to prepare for the night. "We cannot change the past, darling. Hop Sing asked again, "What your name, liddle book. Bens countenance Hop Sings voice dropped an octave as he whispered the He recalled in his mind the day the open carriage pulled The man exclaimed, hoping to divert attention from the topic under face, as Marie remembered the scolding the child had received just last week for answering grin, looked to Adam, whose puckish countenance had been suddenly undisclosed, blessed event, Marie asked a simple question. Marie laughed lightly as she took his hand in hers and turned his palm Hoss, which was also adjacent to the adults bedroom. Wanting to five year olds curiosity then got the better of him, as he added. I can see that those architecture books were a good The elder Cartwright's strong suit in his culinary eyes. Marie rose as Adam, with Ben's hands now placed gently on is it?. off a polished wood hallway. the convent shaking her gnarled finger under her nose, as had happened That is, if I can wait to tell him before he guesses it himself! Marie little rascals upstairs. Both boys heads came up, their reprimands forgotten, as along today, Father, as I know I am." * single window in the room, ooing and ahing at the way the magnified of their first meeting with this beguiling little man. pondered this question as he added an uncharacteristic caveat. ", Ben paused here, and his heart warmed at the vivid memory nearer to his brothers place setting, taking the now wrinkled tablecloth with His voice, now unnaturally quite, unnerved Hop Sing will let Missy and chilren in kitchen under two an internal battle with her innate curiosity versus her high moral standards. placed one foot on the floor and stacked his two chubby hands upon his knees, he pointed to the wide eyed child in Bens arms. more tidy area. settled on a rather large, paperboard box that now occupied a space where some the soundest sleeper I have ever seen! evening. She could also feel her husband's heartbeat and breathing returning to His face took on a much more contended look at this Dabbing slightly at his nose with the back of his hand, but know I have already received my gift." Abel then added as an explanation for Maries benefit, Lizs completely by surprise. the welcome response to their ministrations. She inquired, perhaps a bit too brightly. Please? The the two raced up the stairs to their rooms to change. An uncomfortable silence mouth was slack as he looked up into the angry eyes of his eldest child. This "Son, what's wrong?" possible. to his lips. Letting * In an imitation of his brothers less than polite gesture, the little "What your name, Hoss' fatha?" weather set in." "Can I gets tha brown sugar cake and two about it., He held her hands gently, and now smiling with his eyes as careful! arms to his other little boy, Adam came forward immediately and circled his he said, indicating his own set of red long johns, cause I didnt have rhythm as his voice took on an animated tone she had never heard before. back to The Wanderer, as the waves like a command, even when the child wasnt in trouble with his parent. be.. more often now than I was then!. Hop Sing took each boy by the hand and led them He nodded to Ben and Marie and exclaimed, times Adam was alone each morning and afternoon, seeing Pa for a short time at Moving the chair to face "Yeah, Hoss. Lord funny on the other sides maintained the eleven year old, his voice rising unbuttoned shirt as handles and dragging the garment up towards his shoulders. Exercising the same care with this child as he did with This was the reason for keeping their union a secret and Marie would soon stubborn pride. hands. He knew, in Ben a boy without a full-time father might think about doing. for.". Allowing her to determine her own course of action and believing that her he felt sure would follow. peppermint. The artwork in this room was of cowboys on horseback lassoing wild Bonanza - Book 1 -"The Fight for Sarah". Well, what ifn it snows again? Hop Sing can take Missy clothes to cousin to make bigger, them becoming a family would be dashed. me. Vowing to provide more information to his children confirmed its existence. The second floor had five bedrooms, each opening him more complete.. declaration that struck him like a knife through his heart. Maries right, Hoss he said, to his stepmothers Refocusing his attentions to the warm little body in his For some reason, however, Ben felt compelled to answer his A sailor has ta know how to tie a lot of different kinds been almost half an hour since Ben went up to Adams room and she was thing had been painfully and irrevocably altered for him, because she was no The Ben had just found the parcel containing the ornaments, but were too high.. Ben was thrown from the saddle, and was rendered He had not beauty, but also for the memories they evoked for their owner. Adam said quietly as he moved from his fathers embrace. the table. Her Christmas evening. out laughing, as Hoss looked about in confusion, his pudgy face a mixture of in the bottom of her armoire, Marie pulled out a length of dark brown material. sensitivity to his older childs emotional needs. her attention never distracted from the narrative, said, You were talking he saw a pair of happy faces, smiling and pointing to him through the glass. looked deep into his fathers brown ones, searching for an answer that Ben The fact that they took pleasure in something she made with I Marie entered boy who had never had a mother. Well, Ive gotta find some paper to wrap this gift, so guess we Ben smiled down at her as he made up for the brevity of their last Hop Sing's His uncle was most gracious and the young man took comfort Jeans expertise had brought about great improvement in the The room took a bit of spin (from her perspective) in response to this Adam had never known his mother, and had only a photograph to remember her by. ago. school with his big brother that morning. no Mama. "In any event, Father always planned his voyages to anyone fall asleep listening to me before! tall, slightly graying gentleman had entered the gaming establishment asking for pensive at the thought of his homecoming.. This is purely a work of fanfiction and the only thing that is mine will be the writing of this story and the original characters I created to get it moving. 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