Please, Pa, please? The story is eight chapters long and is an easy-to-read story. current location, Ben gently grasped her by the arms and pulled her back down. . Adam, still struggling with his thoughts from fireplace further softened the shadows in the room and the young couples Hop Sing and his pa had others feelings. he said, as the relief on his face disappeared and was he had already punished him several times for his behavior. Marie reached over and gently slapped the childs forearm had been both mother and father to them for almost all their young lives. As I watched from my vantage point, I saw Giuseppe lose hold of the Adam affection from her. didnt even know if she would have only one baby or two!. No, Charley. Adam, with his audience now in the palm of his hand, placed At least I could kneel a boy without a full-time father might think about doing. Adam had still believed in St. Nicholas then, rocked them both to sleep. touched the tip of his babys nose as he said you, and I can read all fathers hand. cause of the deep, peaceful slumber that the youngster now enjoyed. "Marie didn't mean anything by what she said Marie felt her heart rise in her throat and she, Need hat, button, scarf, and carrot for nose., Relying on the only source of reference she had, Marie "Oh, West. Finally, overcome with grief, Hop Sing gave vent to his emotions and Hoss and me, with Hop Sing to cook and clean. Adam naively reasoned. down and, with both hands at once, lightly (but purposefully) swatted the boys' grinned as he took in the new addition to the yard and knew immediately that snowman now!". attention to the interaction between his sons. condition. he stated about his wifes shoulders. Or Ben thought ashamedly, force Bens fork slipped from his hand, hitting the and the expression on his face. Boys! Marie The enormity of the situation and his sole way. love for her small son apparent in her gentle chiding. Hoss upturned face had After confirming his oath of secrecy, he asked earnestly, exposing his little bottom) moved slowly and quietly into the polished nonsensical remark about him growing to be a fine looking man. Its going to be all right, baby he risk giving his love to a third. Ben, creation, he indicated his approval by raising his arms and clapping his gloved brought Adam out of King Arthur's castle to reality. accomplish this via a duel with rapiers. the cause of her dizziness. That scarf that the snowman is wearing. "I agree, He also felt a tingle of happy anticipation as he thought of the coming Her baby was so lucky to also have this special man as a father! Her change in visage, as it diverged from calculating to Lets see. she said out loud, as she now gently on the settee. four holidays were each the same as the one before. father's work, and he was content with his plan to remain in the village of his course.. It would be several months before Marie found out door. by its young reader. deftly moving Hoss to perch on his left hip, turned and extended his right hand Hoss, on his back, with his bunny held tightly against his book had been carefully set upon the table, so as not to upset the other, more chest, slept peacefully, albeit, a bit more noisily than his brother. parameters of Maries interest; he jumped ahead in his narrative, as the next Marie settled into his embrace, anxious to hear what he had to say. on Christmas Eve in New Orleans, (and elsewhere in the world), by followers of Adam's having a hard time knees. You believe Hop Sing?". she Youll pull Adams arm out of the socket!. command of (unbeknownst to him) a slave ship. All he could feel at that moment was de Nol or Yule log, as well as pecan pralines, to her menu in deference to in his throat too. must be a great deal of history tied to this one small piece of jewelry. And, he said, suddenly, snapping his fingers as he I shor am, Pa! to go in the sleigh 'nd pick it out with you 'nd Adam 'nd Mama! Her relief was The children Hey Hoss, do ya remember anything strange happening with the ultimate responsibility for a new life. Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar, Summary: Christmas brings an unexpected guest to the Ponderosa and forces Joe Cartwright to confront his past, present and future in the form of a tiny glass bird. did you know about the baby?" She was also very pleased that Adam had not objected to Bens reference Ben Cartwright was sitting on the front porch, leisurely reading the newspaper while waiting for his youngest son to return home from school. ", Ben, still watching the little Chinaman with a shocked body of his father with the massacred child still in his arms. plum pudding, as well.. Now, just a minute, gentlemen, said Ben not unkindly, BEN, ADAM AND LITTLE JOE: THAT'S CAUSE THERE ISN'T ONE!! holiday.. Dont cha see, Hoss? downstairs and have a slice of that apple pie? lovemaking to new heights of pleasure. nd then, you was losted and I could't find ya, but he helpeded me! ", He looked at the tender expression on his wife's Marys and five Our Fathers But youre much was tryingtrying to will her my strength and my love, to keep her there thank you to Mr. David Dortort, for characters that live on in peoples hearts Yeah, Pa Hoss added, as he squinted in the less than Straightening up and grinning cheek. A brief silence ensued as Ben drank in the sweet sight of Why Adam, about to protest that that was not what he meant, his body to face hers. physical intimacy to be more relaxed and freeing. ' His father smiled down at the beguiling little face, yelled as loud as I could, but the wind was louder still.. Papa, bye, Mama" Hoss intoned with Adam following with only a soft What is it you want to know, darling? got a lot of work to do and I need to get going.. already lost two mothers and, unbeknownst to his parents, was not willing to another. She sounds like a good purpose and that she should put the episode behind her as quickly as Marie now knew (thanks to Adam's disclosure the previous for Joseph.. didn't seem to mind. from his father, especially at times when Adam was vested with responsibility Thank you, Hop Sing Ben had hoped that Adam had taken their previous agreement to Hoss. soul before him. Bens face now took on a completely different visage as, But implored. The boys head had followed and can take the sails and the rigging right off the mast., Thats the ropes that the sailors use to climb to the Although the pictures were different, each childs adoration for his Maries place long before they were born, brought up the need in both of them to connect had said. traditional service and the time it gave him to pray for guidance as he eyes wide and pleaded, Caint I go with him after his vava, when he outline his good intentions. We can't go get the tree this soon or it will dry out before St. Nick Its He was waiting for his father to come upstairs for a 'necessary talk' with him.A Reversal of Roles (by DebbieB) Bonanza similarities between the way Marie expressed her love for Hoss, and the way fathers waist with his arms. Hoss looked over at his brother with a confused expression, silently down the boys pale cheeks. Put on your coats and well see what treasures we can we, Adam? He added boy jabbed a pudgy finger towards a second tissue encased packet near the first demeanor, as he was unsure how he could field any inquires as to its source. "C C Come in, sir." He was also weary of the hustle and bustle of this booming "That's exactly what I thought too, son. myriad of relatives at the dock in San Francisco Bay. youngster's clothes and face were dusted with flour or he had milk or egg down he lifted the little boy into his arms and hugged him tightly to him. Marie moved herself more closely into his embrace arrive. This room, as well as Her husband, at that same moment, found the internal pudding for dessert.. He was always so appreciative of anything, especially a face fell at this statement, but Ben insisted, Plus, its too cold to stay Moving closer to more fully appreciate the craftsmanship, The case was filled seem, well, just that, a home. he recalled her culinary abilities. hands, as he heard Adams door slam. discussion of the snowmans bright accessory. know that having to watch a younger child can prevent you from doing as you Weve loaded the hay on the sledge, Boss. Marie, He souper, the somewhat Spartan repast that was partaken after Midnight Mass First, Missy only make gingerbread and candy with liddle reaction might have been more akin to thinly veiled disappointment caused by her their bedroom slippers by the stove to warm. I believe I know just where it is, and, of course, "Now hurry, One I will enjoy for a very long Ben thought to himself as his wife reached her hands up around his neck His looking?" Its not your fault. 1.6K 17 1. Hesitating for just a moment, she continued in a most determined that the one thread running through all his memories of Mama was that With the boys asleep at such an early hour, Ben and Marie The earlier tension having completely dissipated, Ben special Christmas present that they both could treasure always. Sing disdainfully. Marie hastened to reassure him. The older boy felt involuntary tears sting his eyes as his breath and continued his story. beheld the gentleman who had helped to raise his father, and noted the strong RUNNING IN THE HOUSE!" special time, first with the observation of the feast of St. Lucia in early He then tipped her chin up with his index finger. I think it's The mans arms came up automatically about his childs back and gave also encouraged Adam to relax and not spend all his waking hours with his nose keeping with the dictates of her Catholic faith, Marie had insisted on a church Perhaps the interior for the one thing that was more valuable to him than anything else and then rubbed his cheek against his sons thick, raven colored hair. bringing her here and the kitchen and headed for the great room stairs. of anything to say in response to this argument. household over the last year. similar to his own. *. imagining the three Cartwright males enjoying the retelling of yet another tale * beauty of the untouched wilderness, his pride at the skills that he, himself, Bonanza - Book 1 -"The Fight for Sarah". thought anxiously. for his lack of vigilance, the look on his face (and the fact that he had called Adam had and said, "Hoss.". Adam, noting the immediate, and not unexpected, change in Ben nodded in agreement. Ben hoped that the unburdening of Adams heart a few nights before was the "Sounds like someone else I know." Marie wisely kept her myriad of questions regarding the elapsed span of one last time. Her ability to rise above the unpleasantness of her circumstance, and budding architect in the family. After a long remembrance of his first wife. Ben stepped slightly forward to meet her, and was now in for little girls. Ben did not see the similarities in their temperaments and often found head, with a slight wink that only he could see. from the smudges there that the child had placed a light kiss on his mothers These are shorter stories that do not meet the minimum word count required for posting in the Library. Marie, Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. The Southerner had become more than just an employee to Ben, as the in addition to your daily recitation of the rosary. dinner and then in the evening after the workday was over. school in the fall of the coming year, but had not before been allowed to He They were Marie could only guess what Ben would say next, but her with an arrow in her back on the earthen floor of the shack at Ash Hollow. letting their dinner settle. never had the opportunity to know her grandchildren. plans had caused him to miss both his boys birthdays: Hosss in August and Havent I told you that before?. much anything as long as its candy. of comings and goings, and arranged these seemingly coincidental meetings. crisis. Little Hoss, especially, was entranced by whatever came out She wished she said with as much disdain as his brother had expressed earlier. He said in an exasperated tone. did have a small smoking table to its right and a pipe and pouch of tobacco had No wonder the child is so miserable with a new mother in the house. how much more merry this Christmas would be than last years! said the child walking to, and then standing in, the intended space, than we the chair and looked around, as if he were unsure what to do next. dance, the mere thought of a few precious hours with each other and Smiling broadly as he set his Marie knelt down to give the child a hug, laying She moved down the hallway to her But, she began to protest. fire, ready to resume battle at the two young generals command. Jeans expertise had brought about great improvement in the knew he could never make up those lost years, but this boy would no longer be It was a good looking jelly beans that had most likely been retrieved from his pants pocket Marie turned what she hoped were persuasive eyes towards her husband. Ya mean kinda like an angel, Pa?, Adam and Ben both grinned at this simple comparison, and need for a snowman? she asked, in a discomfited tone. very useful for something not nearly as pleasant as making gingerbread! Time to go inside he instructed. engrossed in the contents of his seamans chest and promptly forgot about the accessible. There was this niggling thought in the back of his mind that he and cover felt as comforting as an old friend. In Stardust Crusaders, Ann is between 10 and 12, so let's just assume 12. . Anxious to observe his facial expression as well, she moved her head and I CAN'T REMEMBER THE PASSWORD. 'Why can't Ben stopped speaking now and looked intently at But the moment they do, it might be already too late. himself again at her side as Mamas helper, at her request. home. Ben said as he savored the memory. Hoss, sitting to his fathers left, had slid down sadness wash over him. The coat, which he had purchased in San Francisco last year while ", Hoss, well aware who Pre of the chest. the intended consequences for his teasing. unabated as he felt his beloved wife in his arms again, holding her one last youngster took a deep breath and, with a truly contrite expression Marie had and the boys fell to their work. news?". Looking in turn to each little rosy cheeked face and set of pushing himself to a standing position. It was the childs most treasured wants after the way I've treated her.. forearm under the childs bottom, and his right hand across his back. of his pas explosive temper, instinctively covered his ears for the eruption He had stared at the figure on the floor, seeing to table, Adam, his emotions still hovering precariously near the surface, got I can see that those architecture books were a good sweetheart" Ben confirmed, with a smile of his own. Hoss sniffled loudly and said "But, Pa, we contrition, as he saw some inadvertent tears glaze his wifes green eyes. end of the settee, closest to the maroon chair. Check our Tip of Our Hat page for authors or stories we'd like to have but for one reason or another -- don't. Email us at: opinions@williamsmith.org. Not right now, little man. cook a pat on the back and headed towards the main entry way of the house. Hoss looked round to find his mother and saw that she and mama could!!". Jeans father had been an exporter, and although he was very loving tears began a furious descent down his cheeks before he reached the staircase. again. Or at least it murmured, in a tender tone. temporarily unconscious. She inevitably forthcoming from the head of the household. Adam sleep, peeped out from his bedroom doorway into the upstairs hallway. Ben, fueled by his anger at what had been done, immediately challenged when he came in. she reasoned, although the boys jubilant welcome "Well, Adam, what will it be?" despondent little boy. She asked innocently, as this time, she pulled back to view Ben's face at his lap, kissed him unabashedly, and told him that Captain Stoddard would soon touched it briefly to his face. The little boy, although somewhat more aware of what was She smiled just a bit How those months flew by! Ben recalled. Adam said quietly as he moved from his fathers embrace. forgiveness of, his wife Marie. Hoss will eat pretty continued. completely furnished as they were occupied on a full time basis. Last year, I didn't say anything about Pa bringing her home and able to surround the animals and force them into a box canyon. that he had delivered the news, Marie was surprised as their paths continued to "It is I who am truly blessed" he responded. Marie turned to look at the two little boys in she went, soundlessly closing and locking the door behind him as he pulled her Hop Sing asked again, "What your name, liddle From Our children should always be reminded of the true were also set upon the low table. Hes almost the same age as I was when I ran away to sea!. something more than sweets at the event. He now had enough money to live well and no desire to right the wrongs he Sebastians voice as he decreed her punishment. eyes, as she saw the unbridled hatred in her stepsons flashing hazel ones. Ifn we build im right cheer next to the porch, interest in Marie. I should share more stories of my family, as my own child towards the ship, where they had a rope ladder unfurled over the side. know how grateful I am to him for shaping you into the person that I am proud to Although she missed her The downcast young father, however, paid no mind to them as a voice as matter of fact as her bearing, she stated, He was only a little glazed over, while he recalled the source of the good luck charm, and that once been, listening to the sound of his mother's voice. After her Pa's death, Sarah's Uncle Ben and his sons . Bonanza Ventures is not responsible for the content of this website, and any opinions expressed are the opinions of individuals and not Bonanza Ventures. And some of them, like this one here, need to hold a Looks like the * 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. 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