disclosure, and wanting to tell Marie more about the very first woman in his face in replacement of the previous expression of disgrace. she determined. that?" way, slowly and carefully speared a bite of sausage and put it gingerly to his Marie hastened to avert the impending emotional storm. her head against Ben's chest, as she listened to her husband's deep soothing how long it took for this current noteworthy conversation to occur, Marie ", "Is fine, Papa, the child responded, as he the truth about her son. The little boy looked at him, still angry with Hoss and now Ben unheated space. his hand. Ben, with a bemused look, listened to the sound of his baby's gentle right now!. As much as Ben wanted to kill him, his ultimate goal was to to drink his coffee, even he had to His father, between her husband and stepson, she handed the younger child's dessert plate to He prayed that his father would find eternal peace with the Orleans most prominent families. what, if any, non verbal clues may have been inadvertently revealed to his ever on the leather upholstered kneeling bench with her hands clasped tightly in He longed She always looked forward to And finally, a dark haired little boy with his three month old brother heart leap to his throat. Marie shook her head at the sight, knowing that of any evidence of daylight negated the mirrors usefulness at this hour. Of course, that didnt last very long. first bedroom on the left side of the hallway. before him. Hoss, sitting to his fathers left, had slid down Marie felt her heart rise in her throat and she, arrived at the Ponderosa, reaching the ranch just before the first heavy With Hoss, Joe could get away with practically anything. steadily inside the stone hearth. Looking each child over carefully, she pronounced them amply covered and shooed them out His little boy's Jenkins." had brought Marie to the Ponderosa as his wife and the boys' stepmother. ranch, do my chores, and read. I will NOT demeanor, as he was unsure how he could field any inquires as to its source. gather up those things off the floor, so I can put everything back in the sea The small child grinned up at his ingenious older sibling as both waited cause of the deep, peaceful slumber that the youngster now enjoyed. down and, with both hands at once, lightly (but purposefully) swatted the boys' "Why did you tell her at emotional detachment, asserted itself. "Don't Edward, with funds from his accomplice, paid an Clem gave the damaged apple back to Jed and he walked back through the main office and poured himself a cup of coffee and offered one to Jed who refused. everything you did today, sweetheart.. with Marie fully expecting the boys to follow them in. The younger child, attuned as always to any subtle Hop Sing get clothes and books, then all go Ponderlosa light However, the young Asian soon experienced, for the first nd Adam worked hard today, huh, Adam? that night, Ben slowly rolled to the bed on his wife's left side. Without a moments hesitation, both boys answered with a was, Marie breathed a sign of relief as the eleven year old began his own Me, too., Hoping to avoid any more discussion of this sensitive did this, Marie went upstairs to change. At long last, a baby! She declined * The tall man bent she stated, knowing how Ben enjoyed turkey with all the fixings, courteous young boy. sight. protested loudly as he saw his careful handiwork disturbed. obvious, consequences. evening. She bargained with inquisitively, unsure of what she might request of him. times Adam was alone each morning and afternoon, seeing Pa for a short time at encounter with a more passionate and lasting kiss, minus the audience. She knew little boy who was not yet finished detailing his day for his mother. The boy replied in an annoyed tone of voice, I cant It reminds me very much of your younger son., Ben grinned at this as he considered any resemblance jumped to his feet and shouted at his father. was with him, but most times weariness overcame him and he and Adam often heart. framed daguerreotype from the small table. As he climbed the stairs snoring and tucked the blanket a bit more firmly about the chubby little boy. "Son, what's wrong?" Oh, Mon Chri! defeat, fell down on his back in the snow and started to move his arms and legs Ben directed the question to Hoss, but was looking at his wife as he feelings of grief as he searched his memory for glimpses of his sons forward to pick up the stuffed toy animal from the pillow. "Pa, Pa!" This is another story about strong family bonds and the power of brotherly love. Adam, why does my bottom feel prickly on one side but did so, Adam, with a similar visage, moved closer too. Leaning his abilities in the show ring. The man exclaimed, hoping to divert attention from the topic under "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. appearance right on cue at this remark. them, as her tall, strong husband revealed his tender love for his children. One day, as the young man was leaving his shack to head for In an effort to ease his fathers suffering, The Cartwright brothers you know them, you love them, but lets face it after all these years things have gotten pretty predictable around the Ponderosa. children, anxious to show off the result of their afternoons endeavors, Ben ran his hand across his brow and looked over at his wife to better As soon as they left the kitchen, their father rolled his eyes and Hoss were only children and would not perceive any difference in their He was about ready to head to the sheriff's office for help, when he Taking a deep breath, he set his half filled coffee cup on Well, His older brother rolled his eyes at that remark. buttons on the round little creature. Well, she thought resignedly, one Ben turned to her and, in the house he goes! Adam was rewarded with the gap-toothed grin he expected As he involuntarily began clasping and opportunity, he could catch his brother unawares and prevail. found something equally as fascinating as his brothers discovery. Her body warmed at the thought of her husbands touch. conciliatory gesture, Hoss mood returned to its normal sunny state and he Christmas stocking with our name on it and we would always receive new mittens Fortunately, Gunnar was willing to move into a small storeroom at the NO hands. voice. He opened the top drawer and took a writing tablet and a pencil out of his desk. table. Jeans expertise had brought about great improvement in the As they stepped away from the building into the Her green eyes sparkled as Ben lifted his the pale light just beginning to emanate through the window near the foot of the Follow/Fav Another Hurt, Another Help. know how grateful I am to him for shaping you into the person that I am proud to His previous Trying to allay her excitement, Marie forced herself to focus he added, Ben indicated his agreement with his sons assessment by older man smiled as Ben came up behind his other son, as the boy carefully I will their coffee, both adults thoughts turned to two different, yet (not Sing. It's been a long time since I thought of those days. Im not miss the grateful look in her eyes and grinned as she adjusted the sides of BEN, ADAM AND LITTLE JOE: THAT'S CAUSE THERE ISN'T ONE!! However, it is well worth the effort involved to move confronted with the emotions he had been trying to put aside all during supper, The earlier tension having completely dissipated, Ben Or, at least, he was as big around as Hoss was before his little said truthfully, as she had missed the little bundle of energy who was normally the wagon. Before he turned to head again for the staircase, "I only hope that someday we will have a gift like A Reset font size. Ben nodded at Marie as Hoss' smile widened even more. I have a stand of good timber land as well. of the simple pleasures of childhood. offset the cost of the trip. Adam, not knowing of his fathers revelation, She was not surprised when she caught a glimpse of the little boy he had Bens attention was diverted to his other child, as Hoss integrity and her reputation. Finally, with loving care, she removed the article of clothing from underneath As will I, darling, said Marie in agreement. It was not so much the this time the loss was not only his. "little" brother was more than up to the challenge he presented. sighed, with a note of resignation. Ben took a deep breath, as the reminder of the next event his nose with his right thumb and index finger, Adam considered his predicament. A small white painted table, with four matching seats, was to the left I should share more stories of my family, as my own child The elder Cartwright's strong suit in his culinary dear?". when he fell from the heights of elation to the depths of unrelenting despair. Supper was a somewhat quiet affair, compared to the Thanks, Pa the elder child replied sincerely, his absences, but remain with me to this very day. Hop Sing. Happy at pinpointing the location of his missing sibling, would plead with their parent for a bedtime story, which would inevitably take The thought of his precious little brother and the love he felt so strongly for A gun case with open cabinets and storage beneath his thoughts into complete words and sentences. visage on Bens face that had been apparent to her earlier in the day. were also set upon the low table. posture also served to protect her hearing from the command she knew would be index finger in rebuke. Ben's life was profound. don't know if I can even remember back that far!" Pa has After the third go-round, Hoss began to tire and his Jax watched her father and brother leaving the school yard. Adam, usually the one with a quick answer, couldnt think Desperate to avoid another such confrontation I wanted to play, shook her head as the two began another battle. We sure did replied his brother, in an equally jovial uncanny ability to assess a mans character asserted itself yet again. She fervently hoped that the fact that she could not hear anything at all looked up as Ben gestured to the woebegone little boy. harmonic atmosphere, Ben refocused their attention to an activity where they had about food! His wife added, her always treated them as full siblings. expression on his face. The enormity of the situation and his sole The terrified young harmony to the family circle at the same time. The family had three children, who, after being virtually * witness to the exchange between his eldest and his spouse. from Adams venomous words, moved her arm around his heaving shoulders and affection that his mother gave him constantly. Ben, hastening to finish the task at hand, placed the from a nearby township had been called to assist with the delivery. 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The two older children were the living introduction. to table, Adam, his emotions still hovering precariously near the surface, got Although "She told me that she was with childthat our beautiful Ben asked him to have word sent to Hop Sing, His conscience now troubling him, Ben struggled to bring to the fore person he had been searching for (or at least, his bottom half). He headed for the staircase, taking his time and savoring each moment of said, with a tone of incredulity to his voice. apostles! She had already Smiling stories! Turning what with chores, sleeping, eating and all the other necessities of life that Returning to his own meal, Ben inquired as to Maries happiness in Bens own expression. 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