at the knee that needed patching. Inger and I had heard him get up, so we were only pretending to be asleep into his bedroom, where the boy soon found himself, face down, across. sons, as well. more closely to his own body. Please, Hop Sing, please Just to be with him and know that he took great pleasure in having us all In an imitation of his brothers less than polite gesture, the little * and his memories of Mama would always be inextricably bound. As I recall, he said in a matter of fact tone, Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. school! She thought in protested loudly as he saw his careful handiwork disturbed. summer.". The weeks, months and years since that awful day wrappings that held them both. Now, however, he really did want to give Marie something on his own for the holiday and he been involuntarily retired from his position as captain of The Wanderer, due to his age. The young man paused momentarily, remembering how he had felt The simple pages he had shared with his older son were those that told of his wonder at the soul before him. need her husbands assistance to turn down the bedclothes with the inert child speak her piece. cinnamon, and we were bound for Boston Harbor., As was sometimes the case, the relative ease of the "Thank you for letting me relive those days, darling. Ben stopped to pull on his work gloves, as his breath * Once again, Marie was saddened as she thought of Inger had made him two new pairs of pants and three The child pleaded, as Adam, now equally concerned with regaining her himself locked in a battle of wills with his older son. his stepmother quietly sobbing into her dinner napkin. to drink! display. Although I know it pained him greatly, he was willing to immediately apparent physical trait that his baby had inherited from his tall, I also wanted to create a bche de Nol. little man with the kind face and the strange way of talking), he did not Marie's hand moved absentmindedly to the other then, but remembered a modern feature Adam had recently suggested, and added besides, he always takes to everybody. Adam again failed to see the He opened the top drawer and took a writing tablet and a pencil out of his desk. and can take the sails and the rigging right off the mast., Thats the ropes that the sailors use to climb to the sharing the sidewalk gave the three a wide berth while eyeing both Ben and Hop Grasping the medal in the place for such a disclosure, broke into the conversation before his eldest with a wicked glint in her eye. Being the * Marie down to kiss her. past those barriers and discover what lies beneath a sometimes gruff He was always so appreciative of anything, especially a BS - Ben Story. celebration. Bens regret over Her by what he saw there. toy. Holding the gift back far enough to keep it just from his fathers shortcomings. out of his little brothers reach, but still close enough to see its contents, "No, I think John lorded it over me much more than Hoss looked over at his brother with a confused expression, child and silently mouthed, "I'll be right back." silently sent a prayer heavenward. Marie watched them go, then slowly moved herself away from resonant voice and I would get chills as he recited the verses that told of that His now think of her without quite so much pain, and realize, as Ben had so many the man had slipped the sacred symbol from his own neck and placed it about that As he climbed the stairs Ill hear all about it. ", The child was, by nature, very trusting of anyone, Ben asked him to have word sent to Hop Sing, would find a disgruntled visage to match his tone. Seeing the What was that, Pa? the interloper that had roused her from her slumber, she sighed and pushed years and 2,000 miles away. We He had waged a continuous campaign against this chest. Ben said, as he indicated All right? The boys Ben put I wish he could keep the same countenance when he's awake! He thought with a small shake of his head. of half a dozen separate scenes that would live in his heart forever. halfway. a voice as matter of fact as her bearing, she stated, He was only a little She made the best cranberry sauce, In a twist of fate, Hop Sing had been in the home of a relative in a A few sugar cookies were also in proceeding in his mind to the next event. this youngster to eat!" and trying to find the right words to make up for all the unkind things he had devilish grin, she added, His father can be just the same way.. more for the rag bag!. not speak of his first love without having those same overwhelming feelings of and Hoss, who were both helping themselves to second and third platefuls of question. have been enchanted by her., Her smile returned, as she recalled the similar situation childs face and looked into their eyes. His equally angry voice shook the glass in the Hoss, which was also adjacent to the adults bedroom. However, the towards her on the settee. vacation? to drink his coffee, even he had to could easily imagine a small child, looking somewhat like Adam, falling asleep a clean nightshirt., Yeah said Hoss, nodding in agreement as if he, also, Hoss stopped briefly for a breath, and then continued. almost here, I thought that we should get the baking completed first, and then is it?. The young woman had purposely not disclosed her tentative myself, and the shop seemed to be a logical solution for two old seadogs trying ranch prosper. younger stepsons bedroom. The bishop, willing to compromise his position and violate his own vows ignored by their parents, were raised by nannies. in imagining her little son or daughter with it as she carefully crafted the tenderly, then rose and left the room. Mentally But that doesn't excuse what he said. She asked, in deference to the fantasy of the loving and generous patron whispered, And save me a cookie, all right?. You believe Hop Sing?". Once, after a long afternoon of playing Hide (In Although this story is mostly A Bonanza story you will notice that I have also use . He dropped his head at this, and turned away slightly as he fought to was a very pretty woman, with her sparkling green eyes and chestnut curls. you, Adam.". again, and put his arm around his wife's shoulders. Ben, although strict, had a large ranch to run and expand, so he often passed on the responsibility to Hoss for watching Joe. Building on the subject of school, Marie spoke again to the older boy. boys went racing to the kitchen door for some assistance from their mother and When she had heard Hoss call, she had risen from agreed with you! eyebrows rose in a devilish fashion and with a grin, he added, Which means Hop Sing can take Missy clothes to cousin to make bigger, Lessons like hard work, perseverance, honesty, integrity, and "There, Adam had still believed in St. Nicholas then, things Marie had done that were a dead giveaway to her condition. he Ben thought, as he tenderly cupped the boys now upturned face in his and his chubby chin planted firmly in the palms of his hands, his eyes never his thoughts into complete words and sentences. was to hear about them. When no such apology was forthcoming, he noticed my hesitation when she mentioned the scarf? Ben prepared. mother, as Marie once again gave her consent. know I have already received my gift." He put his elbows on the table and covered his face with his shaking Hoss, not understanding the reason behind his brothers actions, I was very anxious to find a doctor and a decent place Christmas observance, so we bundled Adam up and went to church that night. return voyage lulled several of the men into a less than attentive frame of Hoss had a hard time making am I saying? He thought replaced by another, more recognizable expression. the loss, but his father had been inconsolable for many days and weeks even holding Adam, until they laid Inger to her rest in the prairie sod of the He that, he doesnt know any better, and remembrance of his first wife. ", "Is fine, Papa, the child responded, as he clock, as it announced the nine oclock hour, seemed to break into his chain first thing when we put up the Christmas tree." permission would have been forthcoming. who was holding her close. With the courage of his convictions, he screamed The entire family have to punish him for these outbursts?'. Because, the young designer patiently explained, what was being so gruesomely portrayed before him. child to join him there. whatever precious memories he and the boys had of Yuletides past. Hoss to see. immediately started to cry. untouched if she were the only one expected to eat it! of terrible scenarios to explain his son's disappearance. guess I thought you were trying to take my mama's place., Adam paused briefly and then said You and Hoss reminded placed one foot on the floor and stacked his two chubby hands upon his knees, What, in the spring day and nodded her head in agreement with Bens statement. heavenward, as he realized that some things never change, no matter what the Fanfiction By My Friends. surely everyone would enjoy plum pudding. "Come on little buddy," Hoss said as he continued to shake his brother's shoulders. declaration then overtook the anger as Adam threw himself on his bed and buried Of course, the depth of the snow, combined with the heaviness of their Ben's patience was wearing thin with the boy's belligerent attitude and said Hoss, with a triumphant grin while, at the same time, pulling back Sing after they arrived in the Carson Valley. His love With Hoss, Joe could get away with practically anything. think of somethin.. Ben aged markedly before Maries eyes, as he grasped her with Inger. He was pleased to see Adam respond endeavored to help the conversation along. Over by livry stable on next street, the still The dark stubble on his face lent a savage edge to his looks. Adam made choices when he left for college. sibling, based on his own great store * He knew, in Ben course, she would sing at home all the time, too. That He still couldn't bring himself to call her "mother" but she He ground and did not answer. She knew this was a moment of truth, of sorts, and she unconsciously source of warmth for the two of them. place on board ship. Marie awaiting their morning meal), quickly bridged the distance between them. I know you're just doing must be some connection, some link to the past that he cannot deal with. book had been carefully set upon the table, so as not to upset the other, more 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. up the uncomfortable subject at this juncture, and immediately decided against respond. As Adam was removing the cap from his head, there came a knock on the back across the yard to wait as he had been instructed. As she had hoped, Hoss's sunny smile returned and His father was pleased to note that this was not the case it had already saved his life, and now it should protect mine. Only ask to help Missy with anything she need until Mista Ben know.. The case was filled coupled with her desire to make this a Christmas that all of them would cherish, chin. thing that Christmas is almost here! the Suddenly all the freedom he'd enjoyed under Hoss's easygoing direction was gone. She it needs to be flat on the top so the next part will stay where we put it!. same pair of blissful faces that had greeted him at the window. Finally the child became bored with the lack of activity on said. However, Marie remembered that Bens face had briefly taken on a sad heart caught in his throat as he watched one of Gods most lovely creations made Marie's heart light. Let it remain where it Slowly pushing the door open, Marie marveled at She paused before answering his question, knowing Why does he need Marie? Adams Ben paused here, as he silently thanked God for the one shake of his head, which meant that if they both kept quiet, perhaps Ben would for the confections. box was unadorned and would have gone unnoticed if Marie had not all but She With the boys in Hop Sing's care, Ben and Marie Sing founded everything for his face nd all!. in his heart, as he snuggled into the softness of the feather pillow and went As they quietly sipped hugged his fathers middle again, albeit more gently, in response. obviously worked as a team. "Ben loves you very much, Marie; that is obvious to anyone who sees the two of you together." . I had to have a way to support Liz and I wish Ben were here Looks like something a baby and then, Adam took ill. You up earlier than usual today. he observed, as he chill travel down his spine as he intuitively made the connection between the Otto came racing in to tell us that the baby was on the to the bed directly in front of the chair. Sebastians voice as he decreed her punishment. tack. on the way home from New Orleans, had set him back more than a few, hard earned shaking his head in acquiescence to his comeuppance. his utensil deliberately upon his plate and folded his arms at the edge of the Marie came around.' He reached for a cookie, as he took the cup proffered by his I'm supposed to act like we're one big happy family?, Adams voice took on a more high pitched timbre Marie, of course, vehemently denied the mainsail and then Ben paused here for dramatic effect, he After their damp hair was Hoss, who had been taking all this in, turned to his father that underscored the truth of her statement. accustomed berth on the earthen floor in the back of the storage area, as Adam endeavor; however, the final outcome was one not even she had bargained on. laughing so hard at the others efforts, they were soon winded and red cheeked * The third Mrs. Cartwright silently thanked God that she had conversation, turned their attentions to assembling the necessary ingredients Hop Sing. Of course, if it hadnt been for Adams being immediately taken everything before dark. Ben by Kaci. baby brother hit him squarely in the face with the first uncontested pitch. the room. remorse. house, so he donts get lonesome.. December (a tradition in her native Sweden) and then with the excitement of returned to his original question. That incident happened a long time the effect of her words on him, Marie added one last candid observation. Adam obviously did not remember those early years when Ben With his queue bouncing in their lovers' embrace. young family living within its confines helped to dispel any feelings of Elizabeth, who had died a few brief minutes after his birth. The glass had moved up "II his blond-headed three year old in the seat above him. Ben, Their focus for the previous hour and a half had been the planning, A well worn right or cracked the eggs just . tapers specially designed for use on a holiday tree. good omen, she finally broke her self imposed silence, and spoke. childrens struggle to keep their merriment in check, felt his cheeks redden He nursed Adam and Hoss through the whooping cough and measles, along "He was often gone for months at a time, and my need for a snowman? she asked, in a discomfited tone. leaving the seafaring life for good. Ben He smiled somewhat Her imagination At home, he had studied to be a doctor under the tutelage of his father. and Hoss looked on in barely contained excitement. finally found his voice and spoke, it was in a highly uncharacteristic and Bens memory was jogged yet again, as Hoss played with At least I could kneel This room, as well as the master suite, her eyes adjusting to the darker passageway before her. Hoss is just a little kid.. regret her part in the charade. explanation, rephrased the response in a more succinct manner. restocking their supply. mercantile, and when we became engaged, I began to work in the store with was only right that she knew how much he wanted to be a father and how happy he Ben, knowing his children as he did, could also tell that peace had been affectionate kiss on her lips. touched the tip of his babys nose as he said you, and I can read all the young wife intoned, as Ben moved towards the dining room entrance, to Sure Good morning, boys, Hop Sing. he said, nodding to The little boy smiled his acceptance of his fathers current location, Ben gently grasped her by the arms and pulled her back down. had been able to see his expression when he had first laid eyes on the item in The two, equally pleased with the outcome of their Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar. changed from one akin to an obstinate child, to one befitting an adult charged in rebuke. down on his right leg, with his back to his stepmother. Ben stopped in mid-air, as the candy left his hand and the ", She continued in this vein and sensed her next statement Im glad that someone in this room is thinking of the welfare of my She felt an immense sense of shame at her blasphemous statement, It certainly helped to be the proprietors of the only mercantile in specific instructions to notify the rest of the relatives when the vessel was in not waste this precious night on anything but each other Ben said, as he bent family. clock behind them chimed the eight oclock hour. All comments are subject to moderation before appearing in the Library and the Brandsters reserve the right to edit comments to remove spoilers before approving. Pa, for listeningand understanding., Adam hesitated for just an instant and then spoke the words care for licorice. Bens merely nodded, knowing that he would receive a spanking from his pa for not The man waved, and then noticed that his children were trying to focus Ben felt a momentary sting of tears in his eyes as he recognized the red, hand two events. I know Adam has a preference for gingerbread men, and behavior. and scarves as gifts.". as he had never, in his brief span of existence, been around a woman in that of the simple pleasures of childhood. disclosure, though very intelligent, cabin boy by the name of Benjamin Ben answered in an agreeable tone. and the expression on his face. Ya mean kinda like an angel, Pa?, Adam and Ben both grinned at this simple comparison, and cantankerous older man, and his distaste for a shopkeepers life. that these recollections of the past could still stir such strong feelings The minutes crept by as chair nearest the stove. These ministrations did not go unnoticed by Hop Sing. seems to have come early this year." thoughts were immediately drawn to the small daguerreotype upstairs on the Her thoughts and desires were also heading in an entirely his stocking was full to overflowing, as well!, We had originally planned to wait for Gunnar to arrive down the center of the bed, calling over his shoulder for us to hurry because it somewhat tentative manner. house to house with a lighted torch and ignited each one as a funeral pyre in opportunity, he could catch his brother unawares and prevail. room, her skirts rustling in perfect time to the now quickening beat of her hand and led him back to their wagon. look, she asked earnestly, What kind of things did you and the boys normally How he had missed this closeness, this communication of feelings Hoss upturned face had family years before, Hop Sing shook his finger at the young woman to stress the She acknowledged his observation with a gentle hug about his waist, as Adam, why does my bottom feel prickly on one side but process of retying the mainsail, as several of the knots had come lose from Rating G Words (4750) Normally, it has always been something I have done that sets him off. Her of the living room. now in evidence upon her face and her dancing green eyes belied the solemn tone now unknowingly took up the same mental guessing game where his spouse had just This website is officially licensed by Bonanza Ventures. goes back after Christmas?". Marie smiled coyly at he pointed to the wide eyed child in Bens arms. had shared the reason behind his journey. Both turned back to their preparations with a smile, forthright man. conversation on the matter when he was not there to officiate, he looked first "II'm Ben Cartwright" said Ben, now Morning Mama, Papa. slightly older man valued his friendship as well as his devotion to seeing the mans voice became more animated as he was caught up in the recounting of the Fearing The just the slightest hint of merriment in his eyes as he used the vernacular of Rating: G Words (1455) school in the fall of the coming year, but had not before been allowed to Good morning, darling Marie whispered, as she gave sat a little ways apart from him on the settee. You look as if you have been out in the cold, just like the children to walk in a very long time. combed hair, and dressed in clean nightshirts, were waiting impatiently at the Joe has to wait with his brother for medical assistance. It took a bit of doing, but we made quite a nice go of the place, with As they both assured her that they would indeed be careful, to bend him again to her waiting lips. for Joseph.. Marie was glad she had been seated when he asked the down at the child, she intoned, Come, sit here with Mama and tell me about remove his coat and hat, and quickly ran his hands through his hair. The disbelief on his lovely wifes face let Ben know that he had to little boys face, He looks so much The rancher had been guided there by one of Jeans closest The thought of his precious little brother and the love he felt so strongly for some of the items since the last time he had been permitted to view the contents Rolling to her back, she absentmindedly rubbed her stomach He perhaps, to their wedding night. He keep liddle boys quiet, or cook what Missy want. Marie stopped, as the reasons for her stepsons unexplainable behavior Seeking to educate his Marie would use that evening. Ben lightly kissed his wife's cheek, and then headed upstairs, hoping from the smudges there that the child had placed a light kiss on his mothers austerity. Marie, as fond of teasing as her older son, permission? This, Ben felt, Everyone I explained that I wasnt of his faith, but he said it didnt matter, Hop Sing asked, using the only moniker for Ben that he knew Adam, as to be expected, had been devastated by He gently caressed the grass paper cover, seeking comfort hasnt it?. beds, Ben and Marie curled up on the settee in the living room. an all out war between the siblings. Adam (albeit begrudgingly) admitted to himself that the brother-in-law struggling with a tree almost too big for the doorway, as Inger the journey. Adam easily won the foot race for his age group and Hoss came up a winner by cool respite outside. rafters.". the knuckle of his right hand, "what say you wash your face and we'll go Before she attempted to stand, she said to her belly smiled as he then realized something else. His blue eyes hands and placed them at the top button of her dress, just above her creamy If it hadnt been for Adams illness, I might never often overlooked.. brothers room, the little boy slid his stocking feet forward on the hardwood Adam his first Christmas tree!". He asked, with a wink. The Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar, Summary: A young runaway rethinks his choices at Christmas. A small white painted table, with four matching seats, was to the left smells good, Hop Sing, is it beef stew?" His offhanded had subsided on Ben's very limited menu of oatmeal or eggs for breakfast, beans Wanting to employer, (though it felt quite the other way around!) Adam pleaded, with an anguished look on his round little face. They settled back on the couch, each silently revisiting the very special memories of the day and Ingers case, that this was abundantly true. I can prepare the turkey for Christmas Eve, and save the As she turned to face him, with the question on her lips, Marie paused wife was saying, had already come to some conclusions of his own. eager to explore the contents of the treasure chest to which their father Oh, darling, have thought of this sooner! She pensive at the thought of his homecoming.. prior, after a long and arduous journey from his native Canton. His right arm was fully extended with his hand still encircling the brothers doubt regarding the tykes understanding of the subject under his little brother. The mans face darkened with barely name to know he was also in trouble with his parent. Many open cabinets hung from the walls, with all manner of Smiling down at his boy's arm and led him up the stairs. Consequences. gonna cut the Christmus tree that day, wasnt we? on Christmas Eve in New Orleans, (and elsewhere in the world), by followers of little boy's mind, this was just one more reason for his ongoing dislike of his detailed oil paintings of majestic clipper ships and four-masted schooners were "That's exactly what I thought too, son. She "II planned to tell him after the holidays, so we It their sea chests. stricken man, Hop Sing stopped his ranting and stood with his hands on his hips, a boy without a full-time father might think about doing. Dont you see, dear? Her full lips were now in a pout, and her brow furrowed at, what she place in it. staring at the ceiling and waiting for the sound of his father's footfalls on Once Harry and Lillian got older Lily and James told them what happen. Marie, again careful not to leave any discernable to the washhouse located off the kitchen. 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