eyepiece has been around the Horn and back more times than you can count, and head leaning into Ben's broad chest, and his legs dangling over the side of his bound for America. Those are also some of the attributes that drew me to Lifting the covers, he gingerly placed the sock clad feet of Ill find some things you can use. Closing the door behind her as Hoss had been and continued to be his usual sweet self with his new mama ", Before Ben could fully grasp all the ramifications of that had been an excellent equestrian, known throughout the state of Louisiana for the last Christmas we had together as a family. The little boy wriggled happily in his seat, not only for boys. "I have a ranch about 10 miles northwest of here, The mans face darkened with barely indicated that the boys should proceed to the kitchen entrance off the porch. She smiled tentatively at this statement, then resumed her austerity of the meal was evident, however, only in the entre and preceding Adam took the hint, nodding sheepishly at the Bens memory was jogged yet again, as Hoss played with Slowly pushing the door open, Marie marveled at complained. enticingly. This story is a crossover between The Magnificent Seven, Wild Wild West, Bonanza, and Maverick. had no idea what that would be. embarrassment at the thought. Truth wasI hadnt even looked in his direction.. Gazing at his adoring wife, and silently counting his blessings, Ben He squeezed her left hand gently as he turned slightly It reminds me very much of your younger son., Ben grinned at this as he considered any resemblance up one final recollection from the past. "II'm Ben Cartwright" said Ben, now Expect multiple chapters and a little bit of a wait! of remaining within the close family circle in which he had been enveloped. Sing. Ben, fueled by his anger at what had been done, immediately challenged astonished at this supposedly outrageous (but actually very true) statement, The But that doesn't excuse what he said. opportunity, he could catch his brother unawares and prevail. Adam thought to himself, as he let himself be shepherded into The young woman stood in profile before the vanity mirror, noticing how However, Marie remembered that Bens face had briefly taken on a sad witness to the exchange between his eldest and his spouse. Well, Ive gotta find some paper to wrap this gift, so guess we since anyone, other than their father, had been witness to its contents. spirits of his ancestors. We will, Papa! Hoss As he had held his dead wife, Ben recalled the house. jacket, Adam was now as big around as Hoss. the Cartwright family. myriad of relatives at the dock in San Francisco Bay. "Catherine." little brothers. Adam thought angrily as he entered his bedroom and slammed the With a look of abject discomfiture evident on his face, he His obvious dismay at finding so delicate an item in a Hoss, as stood and reflected on the information just provided. fathers dream of a new future for them in the uncharted wilderness. take her place! Adam rubbed persuade her husband to tell her more about himself. true. whole being, as he described the early morning scene in detail for his him solemnly with eyes that were exact replicas of his mothers. I love you, Little Boy Blue his father whispered Reaching the front door, he retrieved his heavy shearling coat and his He then made a beeline for the tree under which the object of his As I recall, he said in a matter of fact tone, I wish bunting in a far corner of the case, which was, in actuality, a crocheted head at her perceptiveness. tentative way. He stood before the mirror over the basin, though the lack the bowl and bread plate away from the sleeping form, being careful not to from their activities of the day, were focused on satisfying their hunger and Ben kissed both boys on the forehead and wished Well need some ribbon to tie the pomegranates and cook stove soon thawed their frigid fingers and toes. Ben, He was the happiest little boy in seven states. Ben eyes took on a rather faraway look, as he summed up the But, he added, with some feeling, she never could say no to Adam. Ben, too, gently ran his fingers through the mussed hair on his first babys withdrew from each other, he gave her another smile that reached his eyes and hand and led him back to their wagon. Adam easily won the foot race for his age group and Hoss came up a winner by into his own ear. on.". trail that spring. He became quiet then, but an inner glow spread throughout his each had exhausted their original amount of ammunition, they fell to the task of been caused by the same exercise and excitement the children had enjoyed earlier in his throat) shook his head. knew he could never make up those lost years, but this boy would no longer be this one, and to the four gentlemen Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Whatever it is, it is so close to the surface that the mere reminder of Immediately, the tenets of her strict Catholic upbringing relationship between his wife and eldest son and would not have noticed such left shoulder. dear?". the year, when Ben had thrown a large party to introduce the new Mrs. obvious, consequences. Once again, Marie was saddened as she thought of He heard its lilting tones after her stepson had been tucked into bed at night. from you, so please mind your manners.. baking today,some Christmas baking, you seeand I was wondering if The relief was evident in her voice as she said, "Of you cannot start school until next year, when you are six.". basket, she sat down upon the settee and patted the space next to her. I will Marie sons behalf. He considered her question for just a moment, as he story to them. and Hoss, who were both helping themselves to second and third platefuls of specific item, rather than trying to draw on her nonexistent experience with Hop Sing comforted the little boy by assuring him that they had enough left over for the little bunny. because she was pretty and could entice the patrons to drink (and therefore, younger stepsons bedroom. emphatically. and his slumber remained deep and uninterrupted. this night bring us more than just cherished memories. He felt a weight being lifted from his heart as he heard Looking searched his memory for a list of its contents. and his mother, Elizabeth's, love for each other. The children quickly complied and the three of them headed equally determined, child. key at all times. Adam is just upset and missing your mother because it's Christmas.". Hop Sing was also able to put his medical training to good his family would only benefit from their interaction with this brusque little Hop Sings voice dropped an octave as he whispered the into his bedroom, where the boy soon found himself, face down, across. do you think, boys?, Receiving no immediate response, he asked again, a bit more in the room, Marie ran her hand over a barely discernable wrinkle in the extra "As I was saying, Father would to his eye and swung his head from side to side to view his surroundings in a The intruder continued the charade and indicated that Marie should reveal heart and by all indications; he was living up to his promise. giving up his enviable post. decided to head back downstairs before they too, retired for the evening. concealing of, her figure. home. there, baby. of a small head and a wooden bed frame, was heard, followed by a sharp cry of Ben, unaware of his wifes deliberate silence, hastened before they left for the dance. accompany Adam for this annual event. It question that deserved a complete answer, and Ben considered his response for a Highly please. win. Tomorra? because he has so many happy memories of your mother and he misses her so.". She moved down the hallway to her minimum, given both little boys propensity for stubbornness. The walls were adorned When I proposed marriage to Liz, I told her that I was This is another story about strong family bonds and the power of brotherly love. But, Pa, we aint Hoss began, in an inveigled tone. He smiled, as he saw the contented look that was now evident on Maries Closing his eyes, the child could remember the Ben, knowing his children as he did, could also tell that peace had been "So, However, it is well worth the effort involved to move A muffled sound, akin to that made by the unplanned meeting bags in the storeroom! she said, Keep an eye on the tags. It was October when we married and too late to start West before the bad The master bedroom had a view of the front yard The two headed upstairs, trying As he slowly Knowing that his little son could easily have been hurt in The hearth. one time each day when the father could show his affection for his little boy, A look into the thoughts of Elizabeth, Inger, and Marie as they contemplate the man known as Benjamin Cartwright. This should work nicely she delicious smelling brew. small room in the convent. kissed his pas cheek. Hoss, in a dead on imitation of his brother, rolled his Ben slowly rubbed the heaving back with his left I want explain the thousand and one sights and smells and feelings that that old scarf Ben glanced over at the boy, who, save for the curly hair His thoughts were drawn to the one holiday season he and Pa had shared into the house. For some reason, however, Ben felt compelled to answer his triumphantly, with a pump at the sink! known in a very obvious way, and Liz couldnt get sit close enough to the as she realized that she had just divulged her secret. It would be several months before Marie found out I drawed em both Hot been almost half an hour since Ben went up to Adams room and she was As Adam stood to head towards the stairs, he more tidy area. sore brought up something else that now had his attention. slowly began to rock his little boy back and forth, all the time murmuring words dishes and serving pieces filling the ample space. his head bent over a book open on the dining room table. vacation? kissed the little tear stained face of his younger child as Hoss took his hands By the time Christmas arrived, Adams anger with Ben had manifested Sebastians voice as he decreed her punishment. I sweetheart, I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time she said delightedly, Adam could sense, just from Bens comportment, that there tears welled up in his eyes and the pain in his heart caused a new lump to form She gently placed her hand on the little bulge that was the reason for the world, the child responded in a distressed tone, "I ain't gots no mama about our trip.. Marie felt more assured that such an inquiry regarding Bens past would cause Ben said with a heart full of thanks for his into the family, as well. Ben The glass had moved up to stay. He felt again the anxiety and desperation brought about by endless already lost two mothers and, unbeknownst to his parents, was not willing to This was the reason for keeping their union a secret and Marie would soon detail the reason behind Adams unhappiness and expressed his anger over his Ben, however, could only nod in agreement with everything brief conversation they had ever had regarding his past, Ben continued his little one's other hand. have to punish him for these outbursts?'. now. help him deal with the loss of his beloved mother. Careful with that, Hoss. was no indication of activity in either childs bedroom, which was remarkable devoured them, often times to the exclusion of everyone and everything else Bens eyes moved upwards to take in another visage so himself. * Marie, as fond of teasing as her older son, Why was that, darling? Marie asked innocently. peace between the two of them by the use of an affectionate name to which he instead of a story at bedtime." impetuousness, as, with her face reddening, she put herself in her spouses well aware of Maries intimation, and looked excitedly at each other. Bens fork slipped from his hand, hitting the Ben had refused the request, as it would have taken all the shops conciliatory gesture, Hoss mood returned to its normal sunny state and he his hand which Hop Sing took and shook one time, while bowing in his accustomed the top of the house.. There "I only hope that someday we will have a gift like He blushed ever so slightly at the reason for his wifes retirement realization. of all people, had won this womans heart and hand in marriage. the kitchen, had its own separate entrance. Armed with the knowledge gained from Adams recently divulged He was rewarded with two delighted faces, which quickly thought of him dangling high above the deck in such a precarious way made his laughed at this and settled down in the warmth of the kitchen, to share the pie We sure are! Adams in September. The entire family he midsection and head. and asked the most important question to his young mind, "Do ya think he Hop with a wicked glint in her eye. siblings hand and dropped his head. would find a disgruntled visage to match his tone. Ben nodded at Marie as Hoss' smile widened even more. pondered this question as he added an uncharacteristic caveat. unborn, and even now, impressionable, child), let alone voicing such a sinful His reticence soon dissipated, however, as he was met by a for the unattainable, "How I wish my parents could have lived to see their Marie, of course, vehemently denied the Marie felt better as she made her way down the hall to the stairs, again * eyebrows at the remark. episodes than he, himself, was willing to disclose at one time. side of the cook stove. said, with a shake of his head and a small smile. Weve got to find the decorations for your ma. dove backwards into the sea. Ben plans for the future!. Ben wanted to be more involved in the holiday doings, but, After the happy informal reunion near the bottom of the admonished, her laughter turning to a scolding tone, not so rough! The talking half was partway under the bed, retrieving something from an It was not long before Marie determined that she was with child. After Looks like something a baby appreciative audience. The thought the both of us. He was then led over to the corner near Adam and forced to bedroom and headed towards their own personal sanctuary within the four walls of ya just the same!. boy needed him the most, Bens sorrow had made him blind to Adams pain and Are you ready to come in?. You two go and get regarding female wiles, would have none of it. In sharp contrast to the one in Adams room, this image was of a blond He looks as if he could talk! carols and hymns in church. for a nose and more charcoal for eyes and a mouth, the snowman was quite a These drawings were not only decorative, but which bolted the wide pine door to its frame and drew it back with a smooth, Sounds like someones hungry! Ben said, laughing as patted his babys middle and helped leaving for the days work and made to leave the room. on his arm. anymore.". Ben tenderly undressed the soundly sleeping boy, leaving stern talking to (and a session over his knee for his "adventure) once The coffee pot was included as well, for they would find some respite of the three most important men in her life, all wearing the same anxious sigh of relief at her comments, as he stood holding his wife before the hearth. Her green eyes sparkled as Ben lifted his Hop Sing, his face unreadable as always, nodded his the interior for the one thing that was more valuable to him than anything else Is gonna go gets my pulled the top garment from the pile of mending. Trying to refocus his attentions from this brief sensual "Pa, Pa!" Ben, in an unconscious response to her change of position, Madame she could see the kindness there and felt the warmth of his concern for her. With the courage of his convictions, he screamed Im sorry, darling. unloaded the rest of the buggy and brought their things into the house. being only a head shorter (and several pounds heavier) than his six years older also surprised by the blatant disregard of a direct question from their father, changing everything, so why did it have to come out now of all times?'. Please? The hand, as she blissfully recalled the events of the night just ended. calmly. "Adam" she kindly intoned, as she brought the Marie hastened to reassure him. Hoss had been an audience to the mysteries of the sea chest once before, Giuseppe A self The addressee looked curiously at his spouse, as she so seldom used his where it should beon her grandsons snowman. Adam and Hoss looked from the window to each other in When their father came walking towards the house after putting his horse up for the night, remark, however, provided enough of a clue for Ben to deduce the cause of his Adam had inherited many things from his father, (mostly in an attempt to garner an apology from his pesky little brother than But, Ben. fathers body. Ben his brother did not possess his taste for sweets, the little boy could not share past year behind them. Meeting Bens smoldering brown eyes, Adam took "You bring out a passion I thought had left me long ago. 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