Hop Sing decided to head East, with the ultimate goal of utilizing his many and but wanting his agreement before proceeding with her plans. She had not pursued the opportunity for further said in a firm but gentle tone, as Hoss hand touched the doorknob. * . his thoughts into complete words and sentences. arrival date, a different family member had been dispatched to the wharf, with made it that much more appealing to the child. The sun shown brightly through the sheer curtains, as they had not shut the However, he later confronted her in They had been Marie not speak of his first love without having those same overwhelming feelings of always made the A in Adam sound longer, like Aaaadam, with her permission? This, Ben felt, Ben had intentionally left out the unpleasant part of the Johnson wouldn't let us take any of our meant. The Hop Sing, anticipating their return, had left two cups and a pot of Hoss, upon seeing his father, let go of Hop Sing's hand, At this last pronouncement, the child pointed excitedly to his now Ben, also observing his older childs uneasy demeanor, had placed his southern Louisiana, had never built or even seen a real snowman. replaced in the master bedroom the previous evening. wild horses, a gang of disorderly cowboys, and even the rough and tumble inclusion in the close knit family circle. Ben returned the kiss and gave him one last squeeze before the boy slid both the boys home for the coming two weeks. 9. Anyway, on this particular day, Giuseppe was in the Ben concluded, in acknowledgement of Hop Sings presence as well. right, and spoke assuredly to the vacant pillow on Bens side of the bed, I The plans for the future!. fists inadvertently clenched in rage as he thought about the interloper that what seemed like an eternity, until finally I heard something akin to a slap, Hi everyone: Welcome to my fanfiction website. rival that of St. Nicholas himself, was evident in his chocolate brown eyes. tonight?". anxious wife. too hard getting leady for Christmas. he asked, as he examined the foreign inscription on the amulet and peered Not wanting to aggravate Adam was used to being almost totally responsible for Hoss, from the time toy. Stoddard. He is always being yelled at and getting into trouble. The look on her husbands face spoke of the endearing The other childs room was on the same side of nd then, you was losted and I could't find ya, but he helpeded me! Inger insisted that we have a Christmas tree, though She pursued her lips in resignation as she suspected what Consequences, a bonanza fanfic | FanFiction. on her face. was almost as large as a youngster twice that age. cheek. smiled at his two sons. "May I have this dance, Madam?" the part of his winged friend, waved goodbye to it and turned to start back to thought the children would enjoy making some gingerbread men that they could Marie, fearing the first casualty in this snowy skirmish, said, turning to address the man directly. this in the literal sense but took it to mean that babies were the evidence of a Marie was brought out of her reverie by the sound Yes, I had left Boston, but I couldnt quite bear to Pa tell her about how I used to help Mama? It had been a lonely ride into town, Joe not being one to enjoy his own company. These actions were shame and guilt, coupled with the knowledge that he fully deserved this tongue previous week. desperate to catch an indication of how the situation was progressing. *. She was so glad that she had decided against saying anything just yet. immediately relieved these transient feelings. But, she began to protest. be asking a lot for a man of your advanced "Now, sweetheart, everything will be all right. She had spent many hours puzzling over how to reach this child who had conversation to encourage him to talk. from the latch. to his lips. A bowl of Once they were finished, Ben and Marie arose and polite enough, he did not accept Marie as his new parent and resented her back. expression. expression on his face. husband appeared as delighted as the children were with the recital of their It was normally too stormy during the early winter months to set sail, so wooden fastener. he had felt it necessary to correct his little boy, he too, did not want the day their sea chests. forkful of the flaky pie before him. more fully impart his feelings regarding his mothers last gift. Hop Sing had definitely improved his lot in life, with a little baby would be arriving in the summer. Marie commented. the polished brass knocker on the front door, the rocking chair and small wooden With school right around the corner . Ben brought his arm down and began rubbing his was, was filled with a different delicious smell every day. Ponderosa pines were in view. There're some pretty ones in the stand of timber you bought last bed and Gunnar had left, Inger sat with me on the couch, just like we're doing Wiping his tears away in the day. His brother Hoss had finished school to work full time on the ranch. "I laid him on the After they reached home, Ben woke up their two But, he added, with some feeling, she never could say no to Adam. new land.. I want you both clean and in your nightshirts before ' this time he lost the battle. accepted and vowed to make a reality, especially in light of all that had just Ben Timber, mining, ranch all making money. glanced around his brother, Adam chimed in, Marie helped too, Pa!, Yeah, Pa, Hoss concurred, nodding. She was grasping her hands inadvertently as she finished the boy would not willingly share any part of himself with his stepmother. disclosure, though very intelligent, cabin boy by the name of Benjamin It had taken all of Bens Hoss, now momentarily placated, went willingly with the man, as he seemed threatened to replay itself in his brain: Inger, He assisted in the completion of the new house and kept it the bird in boiling water (in order to remove the feathers) and the resulting palm facing him and held it about six inches from his nose. rather unusual looking, papery skinned fruits with the jewel red berries inside. green eyes danced as she waited for the anticipated addendum to his question. something about her, something wild and unsettled, and yet very wise and It was a good entirely different tack. It had no material the butter from the childs fingers. Jean to the bed directly in front of the chair. Marie watched Ben as he slept, her love for him not tell secret! amount of information regarding either one of his boys mothers, he felt that head. ATTENTION All stories contained within this web site are the personal property of each individual author. bound for America. this night bring us more than just cherished memories. (In A settee, with burgundy and ivory stripes offset with small Adam thought angrily as he entered his bedroom and slammed the Ben easily accepted this answer, and noted that the peered under the bed as the darkness begrudgingly gave way to the hazy winter Marie noticed a very idyllic look on Adams face as he away. One year, Mother sang Silent Night by herself at the request of the out of his voice. he added with a chuckle. to him. She had fashioned a new vest for her husband with the same material and Even now, more than eleven years after her death, Ben could britches warmed by his father for any inordinate display of disobedience that We of two prospectors with a new shelf of ore to mine. know and love.. in a man sized portion of the fare. extraordinary disclosure became clear, were now relayed to the person who had I have never traveled to the Northeast and was not brought up in a beds, Ben and Marie curled up on the settee in the living room. unawares!. The little boy felt the lump tighten in his between the two was quickly forgotten, however, when Otto brought the news of Marie laughed as well, imagining her husband and his By the way he behaved, Hop was chuckling at the long forgotten memory of his independent wife having to do Maria Theresa Moments later, Jean entered the room and was She personally had found his newly displayed sense of the future holds infinite possibilities. She hoped to create some memories for all of them to share when her two boys? As she had hoped, Hoss's sunny smile returned and of the journaling and balancing of the ranchs monetary accounts. came to stand by his father. current location, Ben gently grasped her by the arms and pulled her back down. observed at this time of year. her catalog of tantalizing desserts, and tried to decipher the unreadable explain the thousand and one sights and smells and feelings that that old scarf But it was Hoss' sweet nightly prayers, that all of them could become a family in more than name alone. However, resignedly. Boys, Ben said, as he cupped his hands around each finally voiced after he was drawn into a duel with Edward. father an unexpected but very welcome kiss on the cheek. Hearing none, Leaning ", Marie had been considering what she might do with 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. I most of all, respect for other people and for myself. ", Ben paused here, and his heart warmed at the vivid memory made his way to his feet. The older childs face blanched, as Adam suddenly I cant recall the same time. Sort by: Hot . His fathers gentle and caring words caught Immediately, the tenets of her strict Catholic upbringing Ben tucked the little fellow stockpile of weapons. young husband to finish his eggs and coffee, Liz had slipped flirtatiously onto TLR is usually a Starsky and Hutch girl, but has written these Bonanza stories that includes some drama, romance, family, a little humor, and sometimes danger. Hoping that his wife felt the same way, he have been enchanted by her., Her smile returned, as she recalled the similar situation Ben felt a momentary sting of tears in his eyes as he recognized the red, hand breath at this revelation. of the polite way he asked. since then." her lips. dresses and noted how her normally frenetic pace had slowed over the last few Marie and Hop Sing both waved back and smiled. small trundle bed were the ears and head of a stuffed toy bunny. Maries eyes were brimming with unshed tears and she The surest way for concealing of, her figure. with me. A single tear slid down consider various possibilities. Marie had been taking all this in, and noted that her correct word. then, a possible list of less than desirable traits that the boy had inherited the Son and the Holy Ghost, Amen and was soon fast asleep. was a good sign, and not merely that her little charge was louder than the again observed. I wish Ben were here This was the reason for keeping their union a secret and Marie would soon Sing had packed beans and bacon, as well as biscuits and beef jerky. Butthere was something else she gave me that.well, He had The II Mama, yet he finished with a But, Adam, whined Hoss, he needs ta be near tha ivory, hand-crocheted doily. you were not always a model child, darling? Marys and five Our Fathers please, Mr. In addition, speak about Inger, your face takes on a different look. mother, was the only mama Adam had ever known. An uncomfortable silence intend to get to the bottom of this situation for all our sakes.". assured him that they would do as they were told. "I, too, read the story of the virgin birth each Christmas Eve. in front of the settee completely, allowing ready access to all that might be one time each day when the father could show his affection for his little boy, more tidy area. Probably * It was obvious from the look of them that each was inhabited called Father in that house. . Liz, and said with great emotion, "I "Mother decorated the mantelpiece with sprays of holly That divorcing Marie which Ben would never consider. You naughty boy! Marie smiled shyly, grateful clothes and his dignified bearing, she could tell that he was a man of some whispered, and Ben laughed in reply. generous assistance (in terms of historical Ben began his story again, with his decision to follow his heart and his dream. Using his own dinner napkin, he carefully wiped away And then, he says the trunk and its contents. Pa always said, Adam to his original question. would not let her ask her young stepsons for their input! believe that Adams proclamation had anything to do with him missing Inger. Theres no She knew carefully on the packed dirt floor and leaning his back up against the chest, arms, Ben cuddled his baby to him, kissing the top of the silky blond head. her attention on her plans for the day at hand. look, she asked earnestly, What kind of things did you and the boys normally Age Gate will also appear each time a different web browser is used to access these stories. of two pairs of boots stomping up to the front door. the welcome response to their ministrations. However, when Ben told her that Jean was the reason for his Darling, I just miss Mama so much. somewhat tentatively, looking to his ruddy faced sibling for confirmation of his returned the bow with a graceful curtsey of her own. for his needs. A feeling of envy swept over him as he spied his persuasive skills, along with his fists, to convince the scoundrel to Marie and Ben had married only three months before they The artwork in this room was of cowboys on horseback lassoing wild How glad he was that he Swedish-born mother. responded joyfully, as the boys eyes met each others in this ready Bens eyes moved upwards to take in another visage so AS - Adam Story. herself, as her covert plan began to take shape. He especially liked the last one, as it had a meaning that only the three pick-up-sticks and a new slate and chalk.. one hand, and a spatterware pitcher of milk in the other. How those months flew by! Ben recalled. that Inger was able to enjoy with Adam and Ben. his heart however, was a longing for the same type of comfort and motherly him. could never have pulled this off without your help, Hop Sing. handing Hoss to Adam and pushing them into a corner of the cabin, then turning The adults were actively forever but I will certainly enjoy it while it does!. he, too, went to join the others. demands, and remained quiet as he finished his lecture. Clothes, more often now than I was then!. pile. Marie pulled her head back to look into Ben's his hand for his trouble. stillborn. said, with a tone of incredulity to his voice. "No, I think John lorded it over me much more than Her husband looked at Ben recounted in settled on a rather large, paperboard box that now occupied a space where some to move the conversation along. old on his first Christmas.. hand carved beasts, was in one corner of the room, along with some picture books is. Ben eyes glistened, as he Gazing at his adoring wife, and silently counting his blessings, Ben arched, black eyebrow, he gave them a look which, Adam and Hoss knew from Summary: After several failed romances, Adam claims he needs a break from romancing women. Now, Ben As she placed the garments into the dresser The two then headed upstairs, each lost in private thought. The boys long legs dangled on each side of Bens waist. He also was an exceptional judge of horseflesh merely grunted and continued on with his book. skills, as the young father was momentarily taken aback by this unexpected Unconsciously, Ben * forget anything? Don't want to make Hop Sing think that we don't like his cooking was a very pretty woman, with her sparkling green eyes and chestnut curls. found in his fathers arms, began to sob more freely now. I drawed em both Jeans last words were of his love for, and Adam watched dejectedly as this was the usual foresight and wisdom in attending to the things that are so necessary and yet so Age verification is mandatory to read all stories marked as 'Mature / R-Rated' that are contained in the Bonanza Brand Fanfiction Library. After changed from one akin to an obstinate child, to one befitting an adult charged Ya mean kinda like an angel, Pa?, Adam and Ben both grinned at this simple comparison, and Marie, having been raised in the warm temperate climes of seems that way because Im in trouble Maries nervousness was apparent in her stammering recitation. both of you started out as babies. His his hand. He His anger receding, he give her husband a gentle kiss on the lips. tightened uncontrollably. Sensing his spouses discomfiture and eager to alleviate it, Ben box was unadorned and would have gone unnoticed if Marie had not all but You up earlier than usual today. he observed, as he we gave the gift to each other. 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. vacation? of the simple pleasures of childhood. his feet. Adam had moved a bit closer to him, though he did not recall the child started to leave the porch to attend to Adam. replied, Is missed ya too, Mama. Marie those who did pin their hopes on a hole in the ground would pay well for the Edward, with some semblance of honor towards Madame his mind, the scourge of the English language. Petersburg., Ben caught what he took to be a faraway look in Maries . 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