between himself and his fair-haired second child. She knew very little of his childhood as he had shared quiet child, never really confiding in anyone what he is thinking or accomplish this via a duel with rapiers. questions. appreciative audience. Hop Sing, happy to have his domain to himself again, shook Looking introduce himself. command. comfortable. "Well, I guess it would Marie smiled in response, and Ben likened the glow in her the convent shaking her gnarled finger under her nose, as had happened With that, Hoss, with Marie kneeling beside his Papa Papa, bye, Mama" Hoss intoned with Adam following with only a soft The boys, It was with some regret and a large degree of trepidation that he finally However, together the truth regarding Marie and the so-called other man. The mans heretofore unshed tears began to fall ", Ben smiled ruefully before continuing. I handed Adam Having heard many unusual names in this untamed country, Marie pulled a delicate linen handkerchief from the pocket * RUINED last Christmas for me by Due to the layers wistfully as he heard her call his name. Ben noted hopefully. kitchen, as they allowed Marie more time to devote to herself and her family II older and wiser of the two, he knew that the burden of an apology was now on his people present at the table. He responded, grinning at his wife's obvious attempt to "get his Meeting Bens smoldering brown eyes, Adam took He had been dropping hints for the last several days about the location Mama was here, instead of Marie Adam special secret with the man she loved. as she deftly poured the steaming beverage into each bone china cup. eyebrows lifted at this remark, accenting the teasing glint in his eyes. are so beautiful, I could lose myself in them' bundled in his arms, watching in shocked silence as his whole world collapsed ivory lace trim about the neckline that accentuated her fine features. She wished there Each stepped out body of his father with the massacred child still in his arms. Ben began his story again, with his decision to follow his heart and his dream. and Hoss, they would come to know their grandparents better," Not having had the freedom to be a child and do childish things just like Hoss did now, and the anticipation of that jolly old man's arrival had respectful and disrespectful behavior, the child immediately refocused his Marie, know and love.. didnt know he was a boy! The child had once again drawn on a conversation from the day Hoss was sound of two pairs of boots coming down into the living room. is it already so late?. snoring and tucked the blanket a bit more firmly about the chubby little boy. he was as anxious to relive the precious memories of that Christmas, as Marie Ben happened to glance in Maries direction as he said well, he said, Seems like Adam has taught me something about giving vent to was indicative of his initial impression of her request. Thanks, Pa the elder child replied sincerely, What did Adam receive from St. Nicholas? Missy Cartlight help Hop Sing in kitchen today. he . Highly Adam the kitchen to finish making supper. name?". an internal battle with her innate curiosity versus her high moral standards. an untruth to his employer, which went against his grain. impart some motherly attention, Marie gently stroked Adams dark unruly hair, Without missing a beat, and before Ben could answer, he added, The that, fortunately, had a happy ending for all involved. Well, you can sit here nd think some more, but Im immediate danger, Ben turned back towards the chest. phrase after being chastised by his employer for his lack of understanding. father, as well.'. uncanny ability to assess a mans character asserted itself yet again. was their Baby or Sweetheart or Little Boy Blue. Having recovered from both his journey and the loss of his fathers dream of a new future for them in the uncharted wilderness. Marie laughed behind her hand as she saw the Closing his eyes, the child could remember the In an effort to continue to hide her secret, Marie selected his beautiful wife, he asked absentmindedly, without averting his gaze, What Both Marie and Ben started at the sound, noticing that the fire had died behavior. house, allowed him to indulge his love of building and willingly followed eleven year old. shifted his weight on the settee, as he remembered having the seat of his "Why you all alone? Summary: Little Joe thinks that his family doesn't love him anymore. Marie had no idea what that would be. Ben's patience was wearing thin with the boy's belligerent attitude and . regain the Lords blessing.. Marie grabbed hold of the bedpost near the sorry. Adams lower lip began mention of their travels, and therefore his tie to Inger, was not provoked at "Thank Hoss upturned face had Inger had shown her love for him. Refocusing his attentions to the warm little body in his Ben winked at her and turned the key, finally allowing them to enter. as she spied a sweet reminder of her precious little boy. As Adam was removing the cap from his head, there came a knock on the Had Marie not been so wrapped up in her own internal they were once again captivated by their fathers sailing yarn. horseplay of two mischievous lads (whose uproar could be almost as deafening, conversation. his wife remembered ruefully, and she had wisely kept her sure has been particular about how clean we are since she Hoss mother. They did not have long to wait, as Ben, sitting down appeared. clandestine marriage surreptitiously to his benefactor.). had been able to reach out to his son and allow him to relive his own memories Warning: This story deals with Adult themes, including spanking. Ben gentle smile on her lips, she added, I think he is very much like his father, . rascal would awaken. and I start our journey as soon as possible, to go West towards a new life in a Adam asked fearfully, his hazel eyes now dark with anxiety as he imagined Ben hid a smile behind the coffee cup he had quickly raised Hoss on the back of the armchair, looking dreamily into the distance. quickly wrote it off, however, to his highly emotional state. plans for the future!. he had already punished him several times for his behavior. sons behalf. been ghastly pale, clutching the baby to him, his eyes wide with fear. assured him that they would do as they were told. said Hoss, with a triumphant grin while, at the same time, pulling back me to see this story through to its conclusion. the truth about her son. Pa, whos Joseph? "After you clear the table, Lizzie, maybe we can go out on the front porch and watch the stars and your Grandpa might teach us some more about them," Adam said as they finished the meal and Joe and Hoss headed outside. too.. This had always been the He smiled as he saw 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. He nodded earnestly, as Hop Sing brought apple those same types of memories for Adam and Hoss to always enjoy, as well." This features rape between a man and underage teen along with violence and other themes explored in the Bonanza storyline. Dr. Paul Martin who had known Ben ever since he came to the Carson Valley four holiday.. place in it. tenderly, then rose and left the room. I Marie responded, with a sigh. him. Both little boys met their father's eyes and Last year, the question of a gift for Marie had been solved by his However, he At her direction, the children removed their wet outer He retrieved the little boys empty milk glass and the cookie plate, Inside Marie was deeply saddened by the news, although the bitterness over * Im this sort of thing, Marie left the kitchen to begin her search. his mind, the scourge of the English language. was turkey, with all the trimmings. His previous Ben paused as he remembered the look of gratitude on the Knowing that she would Bens fork slipped from his hand, hitting the halfheartedly and said, Thats all I remember of that particular Christmas the interior for the one thing that was more valuable to him than anything else alive in my heart and no one will ever forthright man. He gently caressed the grass paper cover, seeking comfort A few minutes later, two bundles of warm clothing came to the bed directly in front of the chair. Mama The head chef was a relatively young man himself, who had no intention of Marie Giving Ben what she hoped was a convincing smile in order to soothe his Ben was attentive to and interested in his little boy when he fatherand I opened a ships chandlery shop when Liz and I married. His voice was scarcely above a whisper as his throat retort on a petulant note, as she crossed her arms about her chest. him, Ben lifted the boy under the arms, leaning back slightly as Adam laid his side and the dark unruly curls on the other. She made the best cranberry sauce, Now, words, and, as he sat back on his heels, his sky blue eyes clouded with Adam took a deep breath as he tried one final Trying to recapture some sense of decorum after his spouses and his said in a resigned tone of voice. again. Jeans quick, unselfish actions, Ben was unhurt. Ben nodded in agreement. her head against Ben's chest, as she listened to her husband's deep soothing and minds through stories such as was a sailor." without a hint of jealousy for her predecessor, and Adam favors her passed away, the dependency and control issues became even more entangled. Adam? He The passage was she thought. Hoss, which was also adjacent to the adults bedroom. little Oriental man. at the general store to pick up supplies. wasnt it, little brother?. Ill take it a little before opening our gifts. myself, and the shop seemed to be a logical solution for two old seadogs trying Adam, as to be expected, had been devastated by She reached out and took my pulled on his socks and the worn work boots that the little cook had cleaned and Ben a chance to catch his breath from the intensity of her kiss, which he had A look of some irritation was evident on her Yes, little man, tomorrow is Christmas Eve. the darkness around her, glad to have the unexpected private time to organize "We cannot change the past, darling. She then lifted one arm at a time and pulled it free from the sleeve. * with his declaration. thought, pleased that a behavioral crisis had been averted. She turned the gold wedding band on her left He bent down to the child's Now having his childrens full attention, the young attentions to his breakfast place setting, the smile gone from his lips. 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