Come on you can do it. Yet through it all the large shadows swayed back and forth back and forth as they slowly moved closer. Overwhelmed with dizziness, nausea was now choking at his throat. He was frozen, though he was hot, not cold. The trio wasted no time and sprang into action as Charlie took control. It isnt your fault Joe, it isnt anyones fault., No! Joe perked up catching Adam off guard. Was Adam really mad at him, or was there just more going on with Adam that he wasnt talking about? BEN, ADAM AND LITTLE JOE: THAT'S CAUSE THERE ISN'T ONE!! Who? Finally, Adam allowed Ben to pull him slowly back toward Little Joes bed. It was evident that Adam was having difficulty concentrating. He continued as he and Hoss carefully pulled Joes wet pants off while Ben was ready with a clean pair. Why couldnt I give you a chance like you deserve. Oh, but it hurts so much. Oh poor joe , and adam , in fact all of them ! Thanks Adam. Joe softly answered. Marie darling he has your sweet smile and your beautiful eyes.. Heeding his warning, Ben turned to Adam and Hoss. But when a buggy accident claims the life of Nora Cromwell, leaving Little Joe fighting for his own life, both Ben and Joe end up blaming themselves for the other's pain and sorrow. We need to keep that fever down., Yes, of course. Easy Joe, breath slow. Adam coached him. His heart raced and his tears began to choke him. Breathing itself was painful. First of all, poor Hop Sing had a family emergency while Pa and Hoss had gone to Carson City on business. Blood oozed from her head, staining the dirt beneath her as she silently lay on the ground. Ad-am help me, pl-ease., Joe, Im here buddy, Adams eyes flew open. ,Joe..Joe. Sad, but all to real. Thanks doc.. Lets get to work boys. He turned toward Adam. Joes tiny grin now disappeared as fear began to slowly paint its ugly picture on his face and within his mind. My..Ma-ma.. Shhhh! It's clear that the 15 year old has been hurt in many ways. Ill get it. Hoss was quickly out the door. There was no denying they were father and son. Help! Joe began to slowly stir as he cried out in pain, waking Ben. Adams back! Hoss called out from down stairs. Slow your breathing, Joe. He could hear Adams voice. What have I done to make him so angry? Mixed emotions began racing through his mind, rage foremost among them. He told me II didnt deserve Small tremors began jolting his body as his eyes darted around the room. Hows our patient tonight? Doc Martin greeted the man. Im afraid the wound on his face might leave a scar, but its near his hairline so hopefully it wont be that noticeable. He knew Adam was his only hope, for Pa and Hoss would be away for a few days. I bet youre really not able to do a mans job around here. Joe, wait.Adam reached in the back of the buggy and handed him a large bouquet of wildflowers. I realize now that I have to I should have been there as your brother and not as a parent. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. Adam looked up at Charlie, then over to Hank. Little Joe knew he had to tell someone about the nightmares that had been plaguing him and how he had come to realize how it was affecting his relationship with his family. Ben, he was lucky that the wound to his abdomen wasnt too deep or it would have been worse. As he pulled the covers up to Joes chest the doc added, he lost a lot of blood, Ben.He turned his attention back to Joe. Hey Pa, look who I found. Hoss said as he rushed is the room with everything Ben had requested. Joe? Im here, Joe., Adam, why? The seventeen-year-old kid was now searching, asking for answers from his older brother. We are going to bring her home, son. Adam. After taking some choppy, deep breaths, Little Joe closed his eyes. With a hard kick to his abdomen, Joes tortured body was back on the floor. The doc? Adam asked with raised eyebrows. No, its kinda late for visitors. Ben replied. Come on, Dax. No, thanks. Adam leaned into the bed as he gently held his little brothers now clean right hand. No clouds in the sky that might cast any funny shadows. He imagined pa must have come and gone several times without once disturbing Adams sleep. With every swing of the ax, he could hear his older brothers hurtful words. Ben and Hoss had no idea what was unfolding in front of them. Hed been in awe of her attractive, soft complexion, beautiful dresses and her sweet voice as she told stories with such feeling and ease. Oh, and Hoss and I will be back in a few days.. Joe, Im sorry. He tried to pull his knees toward his chest, but found that even that was painful. Suddenly there was pain excruciating pain. Notes: Posting for Bonanza finally! Not completely, for who really does after such a tragedy. Sort by: Hot. He could have died, pa! It might even have been tears he was wiping. But Adams mind briefly played tricks on him for he saw straight through the dressings and was visualizing blood.lots of blood. Noooo!- How? David suddenly went into an uncontrollable fit of rage tossing Joe sideways to the ground, where he landed amidst the broken glass from his mothers picture. His thick fisted knuckles brutally made contact with the side of Little Joes face with such force that it sent him crashing into the grandfather clock, rendering him unconscious. It hadnt been long after Little Joes birth. If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Proceed", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). M-Ma Dax pointed to the picture. Understandably, the hardest hit from that tragedy had been Little Joe. Tears mixed with the blood on his tortured face. Then there was nothing left to do, except to watch the clock, wait for the doctor, and wonder just what it was that would make two men torture Little Joe for the sake of a body that had been buried for twelve years. Yes, Im here, little brother Adam took a damp towel and gently wiped some of the blood from his brothers damaged face. Son dont blame yourself. Ham sandwiches again, and of course Hoss isnt here to do leftover duty. Joe mumbled as he placed the last slice on the bread. I need you to get over here so I can get some answers out of this piece of trash. The man stared back at Joe with the look of Satan in his eyes. Then the traveler in the dark, Thanks you for your tiny spark, He could not see which way to go, If you did not twinkle so. Little Joe nestled his tiny head against his mothers bosom as he finally closed his weary eyes. Joe was still not well enough for a gunbelt. With his sleeve he wiped the tears from his face, turned and went back downstairs. Ad-amhelp meHurtsAd-am.wh-ere are youple-ase come ho-me.Ad-am. His defeated body began ever so slightly to try to fight as tears flowed freely down his cheeks he took short, quick breathes. Please, forgive me. Sure. The question threw him slightly off, but so had everything else these past few weeks. You sure youre okay son? Bens parenting skills were sure being tested now as all three sons required his attention, however, he was a strong man. No part of these publications may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any . Menu. Wrapped up in his memories, Davids focus was on Dax. Joes fingers remained limp. Im sorry for what I said to you the other day. With one stroke, the sharp blade sliced the left side of Joes face quickly drawing blood. Marie glanced down at her sleepy baby. th-ey want her.. bo-dy. He exhausted himself and slowly let go of Adam, closed his eyes and let the tears just flow down his pasty cheeks and whispered . Son, youre okay. Noooo! Joes cry elevated as did his fight. Why? Finally he turned to Jimmy standing by the credenza. My ma-ma Joe slightly opened his eyes . Was he awake or was he dreaming? They all grew to be a close-knit family and Little Joe was like the icing on the cake after he was born. I shouldnt have had that beer. Adam was now burdened with guilt. fine. Work Search: Love the JAMs and JPMS and, of course, the SJS! Shirley Monroe. Hoss has the buggy already hooked up for you. His mother? What the hell are they talking about? Son, what happened? Ben was becoming worried. To the jail. He paused at the door, glowering back at his father. Joe leans against the side cabinet near the door and shuts the door with his broom. His son hasnt spoken since his biological mother died of pneumonia, when he was just eight years old. The only thing I can think of that prevented Dubois from making sure he was dead, is this. The sheriff reached in his vest pocket and carefully pulled out the precious item. The strangers so-called boy looked more like an ape sitting atop what seemed to be a draft horse. Shhh, Joe its okay, buddy. Adam gently placed his hands on Joe to try to calm him. Try to get some rest. Joes eyes were already closed, however, not before Adam could see the fear and sadness in them. Im sorry. He winced as he struggled to calm his breathing. You didnt deserve to have her as a mother. As he lay on his bed listening Joe had cringed at Adams last comment, feeling both hurt and angry. They had been so busy on the ranch lately, and all Joe had been doing was fooling around. Little Joe can you hear me? He gently tapped the right side of his face. The angel and devil were having one heck of a fight in his head. Then when I called Marie those awful names. I cant let them take mama, I cant! Collecting himself Joe turned back to face the stranger. He was facing a long day of chores alone. That promise has been costing me our relationship. You got nothing better to do but to play with that?, What chance are you gonna have to use an epee out here in the west?, Youre a Cartwright! Just a slight wind beginning to rustle some of the upper branches of the pines. He unfortunately was also devious and prone to avoiding work whenever possible. Come on Joe this is nonsense and you have a lot of work to do.. Due to subject matter, the few stories that are listed as only available via e:mail from the author will still not be accessible even with answering . While there, Adam would also be filling out paperwork at the lawyers office for an upcoming contract. Stories written by fans of the TV series Bonanza. He smacks her rear causing her to bolt out the barn door, Joe falls down in pain. Oh God, how bad? Realization sank in hearing an ugly, familiar voice and recalling now where he was and what had just occurred. He is only seventeen, Pa.. Little Joe knew he had to do something.anything, but what? Lets look at the shoulder and back. Turning Joe on his side was going to be painful as it put pressure on his right abdomen. Like a staggering drunk, Joe found it difficult to find his footing. Quickly he took notice that they were both preoccupied with something that Dax was holding, almost cradling.. Run Joe. It hurt Hoss so damn much to see his little brother like this. Word about his interest had eventually reached Maries mother-in-law and shed arranged a meeting with David, freely supplying him every detail he needed to find her. Crimson blood began streaming down the side of his face. He glanced down at his hands and saw blood dripping from his fingertips. Get some fresh air. He walked over to his chair by the fireplace with his morning coffee and sat down. Little Joe was fond of New Orleans, where his mother was born and lived for most of her life. Although he fully understood that the fewer setbacks Little Joe had hopefully the quicker he would healemotionally. How I wonder what you are! A battle he did not want to lose in his own home and alone. Joe, you are such a dare devil that I was and still am afraid for you. A glance at the window had told him that the sun had changed position. Come on. Theyd been through many tough times before granted, nothing like this. He had no knowledge of Little Joe until Joe told them who he was. He grabs the broom and limps outside. By the time Adam started pushing himself to to his feet, he was so stiff he could almost believe hed suddenly aged twenty years or more, however, it didnt matter how he felt. He couldnt stand to see his little brother like this. Pa?Hey, Pa! Answer me boy! With half a sandwich in one hand, Joe casually opened the door with the other. Jimmy get Doc. Cleaning up had been the last thing on Adams mind, and both Charlie and Hank were too focused on looking after both Joe and Adam to bother with the mess left behind. Just what do you meanwas? The stranger began to drag Joe like a rag doll across the hard floor toward Bens desk. Just listen to them complaining," Deborah said, smiling, as tears . Just look at you boy, you cant even defend yourself, youre so frail, and pathetic. I got it Pa. Adam didnt even raise his head nor did he make eye contact. He wanted revenge to whoever did this to Little Joe. It wasnt until he forced some information out of Little Joe that he went into a fit of rage. Sheriff Coffee slowly stood up and began pacing the room. Easy buddy. Adam was perplexed. Pa, can I have a drink? Joe was beginning to feel better. Not you and that scrawny body of yours. Come on son.. By: . Look what you made me do! Poor Joe gets beat up a lot. Dax? As he walked over he saw his son holding a picture. My name is Joe, he said proudly. Ben gently placed his hand on Adams shoulder. There we are. He finished. Ben, I think Joe is lucky to be alive after seeing these two giants. His pacing halted when he stood in front of Ben. As your bright and tiny spark, Lights the traveler in the dark, Though I know not what you are, Twinkle, twinkle, little star. He wanted to tell his father but, it wasnt just fatherly advice he wanted. A-AdamA-Adam! The last time Adam was this upset was when Marie died, just as Doc. Adams chest was still a replacement pillow for Joe as his arms carefully supported his younger brother. Joe was very fragile, but very determined. Just when was the right time to tell him? Now where is she buried? Davids stern voice and devilish eyes suddenly sent chills down Joes spine. He was to be her son, not you! Placing his hat back on his head, Adam took one last glance back at Joe. Silent screams were locked in Joes head as monstrous shadows surrounded him. B. Brigitte Rau. Cringing and holding on to his injured side, Joe tried to position himself to get a clear view of where his assailants were. Owww! With both hands, the brute of a man nearly lifted him clearly off the ground, where his sandwich now lay. He mildly shook his head attempting to clear the fogginess as he raised himself to his elbows. Adam lowered his head and firmly rubbed his brow. Do everything you can Doc. Dont worry Joe, Ill get them. His nostrils flared as he gritted his teeth. Long, ragged nails scrapped Joes chest while tiny shards of glass dug into from his back. S-he died when I was five years old. With flared nostrils he answered, fighting back tears at the memory. For this reason he became confused as to why Adams behavior had changed drastically over these last months. What an ordeal for Joe to suffer through. Sudden fear built up within Joe as his body began to tense. A few stray rays of light filtered through the branches and began to warm the ground where Joe stood. Hoss just witnessed one of those setbacks. Crimson blood immediately began to flow from the wound, quickly seeping into Joes shirt. You need to eat. Shaking his head, he reminded the young man before exiting the room. You fool kid! It was obvious how they all were affected and how they all knew they had once again come together as a family, to not only help Little Joe but each other deal with what had happened. Joe I cant believe how Ive treated you all these years. His memories came flooding back to him. Th-ey. His eyes freely welled up, however, he quickly wiped them before others noticed. Not to say Ben or Hoss didnt care, they did. No, an image like that will forever be branded in Joes mind. Where? Joe took a sip of his own coffee. tip: lex m/m (mature OR explicit). This suddenly gave way to a sense of horror and anger as he was viciously pulled into a sitting position with his back resting against the desk and heated eyes staring at him. He didnt notice Joe stirring. When your mother died, I told you all about Marie and her stories, Remember? 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