I thought I knew who you were. Im talkin about siccing your loggers on me. Aaron knew in his gut Jason had nothing to do with the attack but at the moment he was willing to say almost anything to get Jason out of his office. Jeremy, whats your vote?, Jeremy flicked his gaze between all the players. In the corner, Joshua admired all the pretty girls with Corky and Canada. She could nae have been much older than eighteen, but she had the strength and pride of a real lady., More! Muscles taut, Jason jerked upright in his bed. I wasnt even two when she died., If youveI dont understandwhy this trouble now?. Relating a shameful family secret wasnt easy. Aaron took a large gulp of brandy, not even bothering to pour it in a glass. Her sweet response warmed him. Im just sure Ill spill it all over the table. Bound in well-kept deerskin, the book was obviously old and well read. Now he felt more like crawling back in bed and wishing the rest of the world would go away. I did exactly as Joshua instructed me. Aaron, thats enough. Im talkin about those damn journals. They were married just hours ago., Splendid. That was you, wasnt it?. But you know that, dont you? All of our lumber will have to be shipped to Everett?, But the rest of the terms will be exactly as stated before?, Jason reached out to draw his brothers closer. She didnt do anything wrong. From bitter experience, he knew what came next. Obediently, she raced down the street. Aaron, you want some breakfast before you go off to the mill?. I have just started posting a second story called Choices. Closing his eyes, Jason shook his head slowly. It's the even that everyone has been waiting for; Jeremy and Candy's wedding! Stepping up on the porch, Duncan ignored his sarcasm. Oh, Candy patted at the tears beginning to drip down her cheeks. He f-f-fathered a child with a woman not our m-m-m-mother before Jason was born., Her hand tightened convulsively. The series was loosely based upon the Mercer Girls, Asa Mercer's efforts to bring civilization to old Seattle by importing marriageable women from the east coast of the United . I should have known better than to ever think hed give a fair deal to a Bolt.. Bunching his shoulders around his ears, he dropped his head. But I hope you Bolts dont start thinking all this brotherly mush is going to be an every day occurrence.. Why? She put both hands on her temples, as if with the pressure she could control the tornado of thoughts. Every minute he was in the house, it beckoned to him. No amount of guilt or regret could bring back a life lost. How? Jason choked into the stunned silence. With a wink at Uncle Duncan and a solemn nod to Aaron, Jason continued on his journey. Yeah, I was. Bouncing a pebble in his hand, Jeremy squinted at Josh out of the corner of his eye. Perhaps some day you will be able to forgive the Bolts., Not for us but for yourself. Perhaps it was more the date than the day which had sapped him of his energy. We publish fiction, nonfiction, and poetry on a rolling basis. Women loved a man in a uniform, Jason grinned to himself. Who else would they send after him? Jeremy scrambled back up to his feet. Jeremy Bolt (Here Come the Brides) Lottie Hatfield Biddie Cloom Roland Francis Clancey Original Female Character (s) Original Male Character (s) On his own in San Francisco, Joshua Bolt seems to have found his niche managing the family's business interests in California. That was justya knowsomethin I had round the house., Sure, Aaron. Jason nodded agreeably. But youve managed to build a working relationship with him. There was almost a plea in Jasons voice. Not taking it personally?! Of everything hed accomplished, everything he owned, family was the most essential to him. Go, Uncle. Aarons thoughts raced feverishly. The brides had done a wonderful job putting together a reception for Colonel Thompson on short-notice. We perhaps phrased it more politely but the prejudice was the same. But every time the newlywed couple were together and he started toward them, someone always whisked one or the other of them away before he could complete his journey. Of course, Mr. Bolt.. Shocked. +. Thats not true, Joshua., What about with Sheriff Wade? ! Josh gasped. He answered firmly, Absolutely not., I vote no, too. You bucking for a raise or something? I want to know how you could ever be friends with a man like him. He wasnt trying to hide, he told himself, but only one group would be heading this way at this time of the morning and he didnt want to meet them. All the years of searching had yielded nothing, then when hed shifted the object of his search, the man showed up right under his nose. Were you so jealous of Father leaving the mountain to us that you had to keep trying to hurt us any way you could?, Jealous?! I've started posting a new story called Choices. Mornin, Jason greeted as he came out of his room. And he remembered the first time he was allowed to hold his tiny newborn brother. B ridget is best known for her starring role as Candy Pruitt on the ABC series Here Come The Brides. He flattened his hands on the table. If it werent for the contract, he would ride the officer out of Seattle on a rail. Finally his trembling legs and overworked lungs forced him to a halt. I want to do whatever I can to help. Suddenly one day he shows up in my office and starts asking all kinds of questions., Josh could see Stempels throat work as he swallowed hard. It took no guesswork to figure out how Red and his cronies learned of Aarons ancestry. But Jason still had no idea where Aaron stood or which direction he would turn. Maybe its just an attempt to make us feel guilty.. That Stempel aint the only one might be part injun. Hed thought hed worked his way past this feeling. Every answer was met with a slight sneer. Jason had never been able to stand to see anyone in pain without attempting to render aid. Please, everyone. Jeremy came in and went up to the bar. He stared fiercely into Jasons eyes, looking for what Jason didnt know. You dont turn to your family. The only thing he was concerned about was the scandal I might cause. Youll never let me forget, will you? I vote no!". To his great surprise, Jason gave him a slight nod of acknowledgment then leaned silently on the wall beside him. I know you never meant for this to happen, but some of the responsibility falls on Bolt shoulders.. Right?. See. His grin turned into a wince as he stretched his split lip. I suppose I know as much of the story as anyone. As a child, Joshua had idolized his father. IMHO, you write extremely well and have captured Jason and Aaron. 2) Why are there such wide gaps in their ages? He wasnt sure he should now but the warmth of the liquor flowing through him loosened his tongue. A part of him yearned toward that solution. Take a break. Sounds like it to me. The memory of the incident still stung. Love? I never Stempel faltered, staring down at his shoes. Will Josh's eyes be opened in time to prevent him from making a mistake? We bought the girl passage on a ship to America. And you might be?, Jason took the generals hand in a hearty handshake, his expression as bewildered as Aaron felt. Not more of Fathers journal, is it?, Jason extended the book closer. Escorting Thompson out, Jason carefully kept his body between the two antagonists. I waited to eat with you., Thank you, Uncle, Jason grinned as he ladled out the stew. What game are you playing now, Bolt? They warmed when I was able to speak some in their language. noellecoward, Kattayl, Bespangled, Victoriantealady, mvernet, Jadefan, MASHFanficChick, and Madamespock Take Fathers journal to heart, Aaron. What plans did Jason have? Theres never been any hate involved. Jason continued, not noticing Joshs reaction. Jon promised in the ceremony that he would always provide for me and I must trust that promise. So you told him about your mothers death in the most spiteful way you could, didnt you, Aaron? Joshua kicked at the ground, his fair skin bright, though Jeremy couldnt tell if anger or shame caused the flush. And he never would. In Season Two Episode One, A Far Cry From Yesterday, they killed Candy's mom and we got the permanent implants of her younger brother and sister. No one could be close to them and not see it. He would have knownhis father would have told him But the words, written in a strong hand, taunted him with their reality. Jonathan was but seventeen at the time, Maddie fifteen. You probably broke a couple of knuckles on their thick skulls.. My grandmother was a fine lady and theres nothing injun about me., George jerked his arm away. He denied something he damn well knew was the truth!, He blushed when he saw Candys eyes widen at his unusual use of profanity. Thanking him with a nod, Jason slathered a slice with butter. He didnt know if he could explain. I could take myself out., Jason pulled him back into the room. His brothers had noticed his distraction, but he couldnt explain, at least not yet. Include him in family occasions. She saw Mark by the admit desk. Ill see, all right, Aaron grimaced, but with a tiny twinkle in his eyes. Good night, nephew.. It was in his journal, but I remember that day too. He skidded to a halt just in time to avoid walking into Aaron Stempel. The show ran from 1968 to 1970 and starred Robert Brown, David Soul, and Bobby Sherman as the respective brothers. Couldnt you have given him a chance to explain?, He had his chance and he called me a liar. Always together, while he stood on the outside, alone. The only day sadder in my life was when your father left Kilmarron. All right, everyone, Jason windmilled his arms at the crowd. Then why did it still gnaw at his belly when he saw them together? But to see my son, oh Lord. Who, in Abigail Stempels opinion, was anyone with skin lighter than his own. Encounters with her wooden spoon had enforced that she was to be called Maam or Mrs. Stempel. They had heard some of this before. With a elaborately innocent smile, Lottie replied, Well, this is a saloon, you know. He looked up at his uncle when the edge was off his hunger. Lottie broke the silence first. Could Jason have planned all this? Robert Brown, 'Here Come the Brides' Actor, Dies at 95 He worked on Broadway with John Garfield, stepped in for John Drew Barrymore at the last minute on 'Star Trek' and was replaced by Jack. 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